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| There’s no place on Earth quite like Nunavik, a vast virgin territory covering more than 500,000 square kilometres (193,000 square miles) and located north of the 55th parallel. The never-ending silence of the tundra, the echoes of the fjords, an inukshuk seen from afar, the stark beauty of its bare landscapes – each element that makes this region so unique makes it that much more unforgettable. This indescribably beautiful territory offers wild tundra, boreal forests, spectacular mountains, majestic rivers and endless lakes to adventurous travellers looking for a truly great outdoors. |
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 The Inuit have been here for millennia, and were still nomadic barely two generations ago; they now live in 14 villages located mainly on the coast. |
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| The region was officially named Nunavik by the Québec government in 1986; the word means “place to live” in the Inuit language, Inuktitut. |
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| In March 2002, the planet’s highest-ever tide was recorded in the Bassin aux Feuilles, also called Leaf Basin, near Tasiujaq! |
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| The true lords of this land are the largest herds of caribou ever counted – nearly a million head. Their autumn migration is a sight to behold! |
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| Although the Innu alphabet contains just 11 letters, the language is hard to learn. You might want to try saying “Kuei!” (“Hello!”). |
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| If you plan on travelling to Nunavik, it is wise to contact a tourism organization in the region, or a travel agency specialized in this destination. |
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| Snowmobiles and ATVs are widely used by the inhabitants of Nunavik to get around, but getting from one village to another requires an airplane! |
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| In summer, the sun rises very early and sets very late in the day, so don’t forget to pack sunglasses, a hat or a cap… and plenty of insect repellent! |
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