Aupaluk in a few words
200 residents makes it the smallest village in Nunavik!
Aupaluk means "where it is red" in inuktitut, in reference to the area’s iron oxide rich soil
Located in Hopes Advance Bay
The area around Aupaluk is quite flat and therefore is particularly suited for hiking
The village has a beautiful view of Ungava Bay
Founded by Inuits in 1975
A river runs within the village’s limits
Aupaluk has long been used as traditional hunting and fishing grounds, and contrary to other villages, has not been established because of the presence of a trading post or a religious mission
Aupaluk is located close to Leaf River’s caribou herd migration route
Observation of marine mammals
A new modern CLSC point of service will soon be inaugurated in Aupaluk
Amenities : skating rink, gym, coop grocery store, coop hotel, school and daycare
Map of Aupaluk
