With a population of just over 1300, Pond Inlet is one of the larger communities on north Baffin Island.  In summer, it is a regular stop for cruise ships plying the Northwest Passage.  It is also a great place for wildlife and Inuit art.

In winter, the community experiences 24 hour darkness, as it is well above the Arctic circle.  Spring brings the return of the sun, and events like the annual Nunavut Quest regional dog team race. Click on the photo at left to enlarge.

Pond Inlet has a range of accommodation, and outfitters experienced in taking visitors out for an unforgettable trip no matter what the season.

The Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Sirmilik National Park provides breathtaking views of wildlife, plus glaciers, icebergs and much more. Tamaarvik Territorial Park Campground provides campsites for adventurous travellers, including remnants of an ancient Thule village.

The dog team photo above is by Niore Iqalukjuak. He has site with more information, photos and results from the Pangaggujjiniq Dog Team race, but you have to sign up on Bebo to get there...

And here's a site with lots of photos in the Pond Inlet area.

Accommodations:

• Black Point Lodge
• Sauniq Inn - part of the Inns North division of Arctic Co-operatives.

Vehicle Rentals:

• Sauniq Inn

Outfitters:

• Polar Sea Adventures
• Toonoonik Sahoonik
• Tagak Outfitting
• This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Namen Inuaraq 1-867-899-8961
• This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it : Charlie Enuaraq 1-867-899-8551; fax 1-867-899-8111

Art:

• Inuit-Art.ca

Other useful and interesting links:

• Sirmilik National Park
• Sirmilik National Park Information package
• Pond Inlet Community Business Inventory
• Nunavut Tourism
• Radio-Canada's Au nord du Nord: Pond Inlet radio program, blog and photo galleries (en francais)
• Pond Inlet photo gallery
• Pond Inlet pictures on YouTube
• celebrating 10 years of Nunavut in Pond Inlet

Commerical Airlines Serving Pond Inlet:

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

Nunavut Business Directory - search for Pond Inlet

Pond Inlet Airport Info