Making the most of Akpatok Island
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
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Arriving at the port
As cruise ships are not able to dock here you will be tendered in Zodiacs ashore.
As rough weather can be experienced at any time, often this destination is skipped.
Akpatok Island is one of the Canadian Arctic islands in Nunavut, Canada. It is the largest island in Ungava Bay on the northern coast of Quebec at 60°25'N, 68°08'W. The island is named for the Akpat, the Thick-billed Murre (Uria lomvia), which live on ledges along the limestone cliffs surrounding the island.
The island is uninhabited.