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Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), Canada
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Nestled on the southern shores of Baffin Island, Kimmirut is a picturesque Inuit community of roughly 450 residents. Its name translates to "the heel" in Inuktitut, referring to a distinctive rocky outcrop resembling a human foot. This serene settlement serves as a premier gateway to traditional Inuit culture and is world renowned for master carvers and vibrant local craftsmanship. Surrounded by a dramatic landscape of rolling tundra and rugged hills, the area offers exceptional opportunities to observe Arctic wildlife including migratory seabirds and marine mammals. Whether exploring the nearby Katannilik Territorial Park or engaging with deep-rooted hunting traditions, visitors find Kimmirut to be an intimate and authentic introduction to the soul of the Arctic.
Language:
Inuktitut, English
Currency:
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
| Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), Canada Weather | ||||||||||||
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| Temperature (Fahrenheit) | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High | -4 | -4 | 6 | 21 | 32 | 42 | 51 | 51 | 41 | 32 | 19 | 5 |
| Low | -16 | -16 | -7 | 5 | 23 | 32 | 37 | 37 | 32 | 21 | 6 | -7 |
| Average | -9 | -9 | -- | 14 | 28 | 37 | 44 | 44 | 37 | 26 | 12 | -2 |
| Temperature (Celsius) | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High | -20 | -20 | -14 | -6 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 0 | -7 | -15 |
| Low | -27 | -27 | -22 | -15 | -5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | -6 | -14 | -22 |
| Average | -23 | -23 | -- | -10 | -2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | -3 | -11 | -19 |
| Precipitation | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Inches | .7 | .8 | .7 | .9 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | .6 |
| Centimeters | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
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