Pond Inlet sits on the northern shores of Baffin Island at the eastern entrance to the famed Northwest Passage. Home to a small but vibrant Inuit community, it is nicknamed the “Jewel of the North,” the surrounding Arctic landscape a panoramic mix of glaciers, icebergs and rugged mountains. Pond Inlet is also a gateway to Sirmilik National Park, “the place of the glaciers” in the local language. Covering more than 8,400 sq mi, the park is a declared migratory bird sanctuary and supports an array of Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, wolves, narwhals and beluga whales.
A Day in the Life of an Explorer
Inuit Culture
Discover the rich culture and history of the Inuit people—who have lived in the region for thousands of years—through their traditional clothing and artistic heritage.
Zodiac Cruise
Keep watch for local marine and wildlife, and admire coastal landscapes and rugged cliffs while your experienced helmsman navigates the waters and through the inlets that surround Pond Inlet.
Bird-Watching
Grab your binoculars and scan the landscape for the many species of migratory birds that flock to the region, including black-legged kittiwakes and greater snow geese.
