Cambridge Bay & the Arctic Coast (Nunavut)
The Heart of the Arctic Coast
Inuit culture, tundra, and Arctic research on Victoria Island.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Cambridge Bay & the Arctic Coast (Nunavut).
Experience Inuinnait Inuit culture.
Tundra, muskox, and Arctic char fishing.
The Canadian High Arctic Research Station.
A key Northwest Passage community.
Authentic life on the Arctic coast.
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Cambridge Bay is a welcoming Inuit community on Victoria Island's Arctic coast — a hub of Inuinnait culture, world-class char fishing, muskox-dotted tundra, and cutting-edge Arctic science. A genuine window into life in the High Arctic.
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Cambridge Bay & the Arctic Coast (Nunavut)
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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