Akpatok Island Port

Akpatok Island, Nunavut

Akpatok Island Port, located in Ungava Bay, Nunavut, Canada, is the largest island in Ungava Bay. This uninhabited island is named after the Akpat, the Thick-billed Murre, which can be found nesting on the limestone cliffs surrounding the island. The island's 903 km2 area is predominantly limestone, with steep cliffs rising between 150 to 250 meters above sea level. Akpatok Island is a paradise for bird watchers, as it is a Canadian Important Bird Area, hosting species like black guillemots and peregrine falcons. Visitors can also spot polar bears, seals, and walruses in the area. Explore the remains of a Dorset settlement at the southern end of the island and delve into the island's intriguing history, which includes tales of cannibalism and a failed oil drilling attempt in the 1970s.

Location

City: Ungava Bay

Region: Nunavut

Country: Canada

Coordinates: 60.417° N, 68.133° W