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Nunavut, Canada's newest territory is also home to the country's newest national park. Situated on northern Baffin Island, Sirmilik, which means “the place of glaciers” in Inuktitut, is a land of austere wonder. Its sharp mountain ridges, peaks and mounds of rocky rubble are evidence of glacial activity. Attracting adventurers from around the world, Sirmilik's diverse landforms and continuous daylight make June and July ideal for climbing, hiking, wildlife watching and photography. Sirmilik's best-kept secrets include tide-water fishing, archaeological digs and the chance to live off the land in Inuit tradition. Nunavut is the place for real adventure and real adventurers. Check the links below for more information on planning a trip to Canada's new north.

www.nunavutparks.com
As this web site explains, Nunavut's visitor centres are the first place of contact for a visit to the region. Scattered throughout the territory, these centres serve as meeting places where residents and tourists gather for activities and to reinforce their community connection. Sirmilik National Park, falls under the Nattinnak Centre in Pond Inlet, and you will useful information by checking it out. The centres are equipped with literature and well-organized for setting visitors up with local outfitters and guides who can take travellers out for single-day or multi-day trips.

www.arctictravel.com
Sirmilik National Park is Canada's newest addition to the diverse list of wilderness treasures. The Nunavut Handbook is the source for all things of interest in the territory. It contains an informative chapter that celebrates the region with a wonderful chapter written by Marian and Mike Ferguson. The section describes the land, the people, the politics and the wildlife, and concludes with a useful directory of outfitters and guides.

www.nunavut.com
Nunavut.com is a great starting point in your visitor's appreciation of the path of the Inuit people from historical self-sufficiency and independence to historic autonomy in 1999. The journey is encapsulated in a series of brief chapters that detail the traditions, culture, language and future direction of Canada's youngest territory.