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Gjoa Haven and Northwest Passage Territorial Park

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Gjoa Haven and Northwest Passage Territorial Park

Moderate

Gjoa Haven and Northwest Passage Territorial Park

02:39

10.3km

50m

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A great deal of expedition history awaits in the community of Gjoa Haven. Its Inuit name, Uqsuqtuuk, means ‘place of plenty of blubber’ – the aborigines hunted seals in this area. On this hike, you’ll learn about the history of the Hudson's Bay Company’s former trading post and enjoy unique…

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Last updated: November 13, 2024

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Gjoa Haven

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Gjoa Haven's Inuit Name is Uqsuqtuuk which translates to something like „place with a lot of blubber“ – referring to seal that were hunted by the Inuit. The hamlet is …

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6.74 km

3.56 km

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Tuesday 14 July

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October 23, 2024

A great deal of expedition history awaits in the community of Gjoa Haven. Its Inuit name, Uqsuqtuuk, means ‘place of plenty of blubber’ – the aborigines hunted seals in this area. On this hike, you’ll learn about the history of the Hudson's Bay Company’s former trading post and enjoy unique views from

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