The Community of Kuujjuaq

(I’ve joined 100 passengers on board a small cruise ship to explore the Eastern coast of Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada. Join me as I see wildlife, phenomenal landscapes and meet friendly locals with Adventure Canada.)

I arrived in the community of Kuujjuaq in style. The mayor welcomed us “southerners” with a speech in the new-ish info centre; musician Barney Bentall performed a few of his wonderful songs; and Auju Peter introduced us to the lighting of the oil lamp, which Inuit ignite as a welcome.

Coastal Community of Kuujjuaq, Northern Quebec

Driving around the town, it looked quite like any other northern town I’d seen in photos: enormous rocks in place of trees, elevated houses to separate from the permafrost and a sense of open space filled with the chill of crisp Fall air.

It was a gentle introduction to the arctic lifestyle and what to expect as I make my way north along the coast of Baffin Island.

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