Do people live on Bylot Island?
While there are no permanent settlements on this Canadian Arctic island, Inuit from Pond Inlet and elsewhere regularly travel to Bylot Island. An Inuit seasonal hunting camp is located southwest of Cape Graham Moore….Bylot Island.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Why do people live in Pond Inlet?
The wildlife economy, “including hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering… continues to play an important role in Pond Inlet and contributes to the foundation of Inuit culture and economy”….Pond Inlet.
| Pond Inlet Mittimatalik ᒥᑦᑎᒪᑕᓕᒃ | |
|---|---|
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Electoral district | Tununiq |
| Government |
Is Pond Inlet above the Arctic Circle?
The community of Pond Inlet is located in North eastern tip of Baffin Island on the south shore of eclipse Sound, facing the magnificent mountains of Bylot Island. At 72º 41′ 81″ North and 77º 58′ 82″ west, Pond Inlet is 644 km (400) miles above the Arctic Circle.
Why is Sirmilik National Park important?
The park is known to be an important bird sanctuary. In 1965, Bylot Island enclosed within the park was also declared as a “Migratory Bird Sanctuary” in view of the large number of migratory birds in the area.
What was the average temperature on Bylot Island during the data collection period?
The average yearly temperature since 1995 is -14.4°C. The warmest month of the year is July, with an average of 6.4°C and the coldest month is February with an average -34.8°C….Air temperature.
| Year | Air temperature | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -15.9 | -14.4 |
Is Pond Inlet a dry community?
Communities decide on bans Nunavut has 12 communities with an alcohol education committee that regulate and can restrict alcohol use. Those communities are: Arctic Bay, Cape Dorset, Chesterfield Inlet, Clyde River, Hall Beach, Igloolik, Kimmirut, Naujaat, Pond Inlet, Qikiqtarjuaq, Resolute Bay and Whale Cove.
How far is Pond Inlet from the North Pole?
1932 kilometers away
The North Pole is 1932 kilometers away from Pond Inlet. The small Inuit settlement with only 1,300 inhabitants will deal with the consequences of climate change, which is nowhere more visible than in the Arctic.
What can you do in Sirmilik?
Depending on the season, visitors may take advantage of wildlife viewing, hiking, skiing, climbing, sea kayaking, tours of the floe edge and visits to archaeological sites. Pond Inlet and Arctic Bay are the two gateway communities into Sirmilik National Park.
What ecozone is Sirmilik National Park in?
Northern Arctic Ecozones
Sirmilik is located in the Arctic Cordillera and the Northern Arctic Ecozones.