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Clyde River Welcomes You

Clyde River (Inuktitut: Kanngiqtugaapik translated “Nice Little Inlet”) is a traditional Inuit community of approximately 1000 residents located on the shore of Baffin Island’s Patricia Bay, off Clyde Inlet, an arm of Davis Strait in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut Canada. It lies in the Baffin Mountains, which in turn form part of the Arctic Cordillera mountain range. The community is served by air and by annual sealift supply.

Known as the “Gateway to the Fiords”, Clyde River is located on a flood plain, surrounded by spectacular fiords that stretch all the way into the Barnes Icecap. The mountains, icebergs and glaciers in the Clyde River area attract visitors and rock and ice climbers from around the world. This unique landscape is complemented by extensive wildlife including whales, seals, polar bears, wolves and caribou. The community also provides access to the stunning Isabella Bay and the Ninginganiq National Wildlife Area, a Bowhead Whale Sanctuary.

A strong component of the Clyde River’s community vision is education and training in a healthy vibrant and proactive hamlet. As such, the community of Clyde River is a key regional centre for workshops and research as well as tourism in Nunavut.  Until we meet, there is much more that you can learn about us from this website so please browse around.

We look forward to welcoming you to our little gem in the Arctic!