Pangirtung is a community of over 1200 people, nestled in a fiord at the entrance to Auyuittuq National Park.  Activities in the region include hunting and fishing, and climbing and hiking in the Park itself.  The community is home to the Uqqurmiut Arts and Crafts centre, where custom tapestries are woven. As well, the community has print makers and carvers who create unique work. 

The Auyuittuq Lodge is the only hotel in Pangnirtung, and it is operated by the Arctic Co-operatives' Inns North division. It overlooks the fiord with excellent views from a second story deck. 

There are are local outfitters who can arrange for trips to Kekerten Territorial Park, Auyuittuq National Park, or other destinations in the area.  Call the Angmarlik Visitors Centre at 1-867-473-8737 or fax 1-867-473-8656 for more information about getting around and seeing the sights in Pang. 

• Alivaktuk Outfitting:  Joavee Alivaktuk ph. 1-867-473-8721
• This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it : Charlie Komoartok ph/fax 1-867-473-4065
• Qaqasiq Outfitting: Jaco Qaqasiq ph. 1-867-473-8055
• Kilabuk Lodge: Adamie Kilabuk ph. 1-867-473-8229, fax 1-867-473-8383
• Livee Kullualik Outfitting: 1-867-473-8653

There is also camping available at Piksuktinu Tunngavik Park.

The Canada-Nunavut Business centre compiles a list of local businesses in Pangnirtung

Other useful links:

• Pangnirtung on Wikipedia
  
• Auyuituq National Park visitors guide
• Arctic Co-operatives
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• area photos and trip report from Pat Healey and John Lohr's 2004 trip
• historic aerial photos

Commerical Airlines Serving Pangnirtung:

• Canadian North  - connect through Iqaluit
• First Air -  connect through Iqaluit

searchable Nunavut Business Directory

Pangnirtung Airport Information