Things to do in Baffin Region
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Alivaktuk Outfitting Services
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West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative
Though many Inuit communities now generate world-class artworks, Cape Dorset's remain the most revered. Just around the corner from the hotel, the West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative has a fine gallery plus an intriguing studio where you can watch artists work. (In summer, though, the place is pretty empty and sometimes closed, so call ahead.) The Kingnait Inn also sells sculptures, and you can often find artists carving outside their homes.
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Uqqurmiut Centre for Arts & Crafts
The town is famous for tapestries, prints and woven hats, all available at the Uqqurmiut Centre for Arts & Crafts, opposite the interpretive center. Artists in the printshop and weaving studio often show off their techniques and wares; ask first before snapping photos.
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Polar Sea Adventures
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Northern Store
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Mallikjuaq Historic Park
You can hike to Mallikjuaq Historic Park in about 45 minutes, but only at low tide. Otherwise, hire an outfitter to take you there by boat. The park features ruins of thousand-year-old pre-Inuit stone houses, hiking trails, wildlife and tundra flowers. Ask at the visitor center or the Kingnait Inn about other hiking routes near town.
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Kekerten Historic Park
About 50km south of town is Kekerten Historic Park, an old whaling station on an island. A trail leads past the remains of 19th-century houses, tools and graves. A boat tour here (around $180 per person for a minimum of four people) is a full-day trip. Outfitters can also take you wildlife-watching or fishing. For any of these, Joavee of Alivaktuk Outfitting Services is highly recommended.
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Huit Huit Tours
Huit Huit Tours offers multiday dog-sled adventures in winter and summertime excursions focusing on wildlife and Inuit culture.
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