Nunavik

Introducing Nunavik

The desolate expanse of Québec’s northern limits, Nunavik, is a tad smaller than France, yet fewer than 10, 000 people live here in 14 villages. Hundreds of kilometers of tundra separate them from each other, with no roads to join them. Almost 90% of the population is Inuit; the remainder includes Cree, Naskapis and white Québécois. This surreal territory stretches from the 55th to the 62nd parallel, bordered by Hudson Bay to the west, the Hudson Strait to the north and Ungava Bay and the Labrador border to the east.

Because Nunavik can only be accessed by plane, few casual tourists make the trip. Yet those willing to make their own local contacts can do independent travel. Be prepared for high prices for goods and services. On average, food prices are close to double what they are in Québec City.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009