About The Port Of Pangnirtung
Set on the shores of the Pangnirtung Fiord on Baffin Island, this small Inuit hamlet lies within Nunavut, Canada's northernmost territory and Inuit homeland. Surrounded by fjords and the peaks of Auyuittuq National Park, the community offers a striking introduction to the Canadian Arctic, where mountains rise directly from the water and wildlife roams a largely untouched landscape.
Pangnirtung is known for its weaving and printmaking traditions, and local artisans welcome visitors into studios and galleries that showcase Inuit textiles and graphic arts. Traditional drum dancing and throat singing performances offer insight into Inuit heritage passed down through generations. As a tender port with no dock infrastructure for large vessels, arrival is by small craft, adding to the sense of remoteness that defines this far-northern outpost.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Pangnirtung.
Visit the Uqqurmiut Arts Centre
Watch weavers and printmakers at work in this cooperative studio, a short walk from the shoreline landing, and browse tapestries and prints made with traditional Inuit motifs.
Glimpse Auyuittuq National Park
Take in views of the jagged peaks and glaciers rising just beyond the hamlet, a rare accessible window into one of the Arctic's most rugged, roadless parks.
Attend a Drum Dance Performance
Seek out a community hall gathering featuring drum dancing and throat singing, passed-down traditions that offer a direct connection to Inuit culture and storytelling.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Pangnirtung
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 15 | $12,023 | ||
| Aug 1, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 13 | $18,900 | ||
| Aug 17, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 45 | $78,297 | ||
| Aug 17, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 94 | $104,998 | ||
| Aug 17, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 53 | $82,697 | ||
| Aug 17, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 69 | $92,197 | ||
| Aug 29, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 41 | $56,597 | ||
| Aug 29, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 57 | $66,097 | ||
| Aug 29, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 33 | $52,197 | ||
| Aug 29, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 82 | $88,898 | ||
| Sep 13, 2027 | Quark Expeditions | Ultramarine | 13 | $13,103 | ||
| Sep 15, 2027 | Quark Expeditions | Ocean Explorer | 13 | $15,203 | ||
| Sep 16, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 15 | $22,997 | ||
| Sep 16, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 64 | $57,997 | ||
| Sep 16, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 23 | $25,097 | ||
| Sep 16, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 39 | $34,597 | ||
| Jul 15, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 79 | $110,698 | ||
| Jul 15, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 87 | $115,698 | ||
| Jul 16, 2028 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 14 | $20,000 | ||
| Jul 29, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 73 | $99,097 |
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