• Immersing yourself in stunning scenery and wildlife with expert local guides who will share a millennium of accumulated history, and take you through deep fords and mountains 
• Scaling world-famous climbing cliffs for the very experienced mountain climbers
• Experiencing ancient Inuit culture and visiting local elders at the Piqqusilirivvik Inuit Cultural School

Located on the eastern coast of Baffin Island, Clyde River has become known for both preservation of Inuit culture and the majestic cliffs of the many fiords and mountains in the area.

The abundance of wildlife in the area has made the Clyde River area an important hunting ground for Inuit for nearly 2000 years. Unlike many other regions of Nunavut, Clyde River’s first contact with Europeans was not with British explorers and whalers, but rather Norse Vikings around 1000 AD. These early visitors called the area ‘Helluland’.

The modern community was formed around the Hudson’s Bay Company trading post, which was opened in 1924. In 1962, the Canadian Government created the Federal Day School, offering education to the Inuit in the area. 

The community was founded on hunting and trapping, and today this tradition continues. The importance of hunting and Inuit culture led to the Government of Nunavut to create the Piqqusilirivvik Inuit Cultural School in 2011. This school provides young Inuit with the opportunity to immerse themselves in traditional hunting, sewing, and Inuit cultural activities.

You may come to Clyde River for the spectacular scenery, but it is the deep rooted culture and knowledge of local people that will make your journey complete. These expert hunters and seamstresses provide the context for your experience. Listen to the whispers of generations of elders welcoming all comers to this special place.

Additional Information

Communities in Nunavut have the right to determine their Liquor System. In this community, any quantity of liquor that is imported, consumed, possessed and transported must be approved by the Alcohol Education Committee. Once your application has been approved, you have to buy a liquor import permit from The Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission.

Whether you live in or travel to an unrestricted or restricted community, you need a liquor permit to bring more than three litres of spirits, nine litres of wine, or 26 litres of beer with you when you travel into Nunavut. Liquor permits are always required when you place a liquor order outside the territory.

You can read more about these restrictions, or how to apply for a permit here: https://www.nulc.ca/liquor/