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Region:

Baffin Island

Known For:

West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative | Inuit printmaking | Kinngait Studios | Arctic landscapes | Artistic community | Coastal cliffs

Best For:

Inuit Art | Cultural Experiences | Remote Travel | Arctic Exploration

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Capital of Inuit Art

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Kinngait (formerly known as Cape Dorset) is world-famous for its great artworks. Since the 1950s, Kinngait has been a centre for drawing, printmaking, and carving. The community calls itself the “Capital of Inuit Art.” The first Cape Dorset Print Collection was released at the end of the 1950s. Each year, Kinngait Studios issues an annual […]

Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop

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The cultural center is named after Kenojuak Ashevak, a renowned Inuit artist born in the community and known for her distinctive graphic art and printmaking. The cultural center features several exhibits and displays on Inuit culture and art, with a particular focus on printmaking. Visitors can learn about the history and techniques of Inuit printmaking […]

Mallikjuaq Territorial Park

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The Mallikjuaq Territorial Park is a protected area known for its stunning natural beauty, excellent archaeological sites and stone structures dating back some three millennia. Dorset Island and Mallikjuaq Island seem barren yet sustain many forms of life. The park is home to various wildlife, including polar bears, arctic foxes, and seals. It is also […]

West Baffin Eskimo Co-Operative

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Established in 1959, West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative has enjoyed an international reputation for the exquisite prints, drawings and carvings created by its Inuit artist members. The cooperative works with many talented Inuit artists; its art is exhibited and sold locally and internationally. Photo: Google Maps, Ekidlua Jaw

Dorset Suites

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Dorset Suites offers 21 rooms/suites with 37 beds. Visitors are welcomed to a feeling of harmony through a naturally inspired décor. The Dorset Suites Hotel has a design based on the bird spirit and is inspired by our rich artistic community. Photo: http://www.dorsetsuites.com/

Nirvik Co-op

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The Nirvik Co-op is a local takeaway restaurant that offers sandwiches, soups, and other hot and cold dishes. It’s also a gathering place for the community and a place where visitors can learn about the culture and history of the Dorset Island community. Photo: Google Maps, Îya Tôh Wîyâh – Stoney tasi  

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