750 residents
Kangiqsujuaq means "the large bay" in inuktitut as the village is located in Wakeham Bay
Also known as Wakeham Bay
It’s the northernmost village in Ungava Bay
Situated 10 km away from the Hudson Strait
Surrounded by rocky mountains
The area’s mineral-rich soil allows the operation of copper and nickel mines
A trading post was established there in 1910
Pingualuit National Park (Pingualuit crater)
Douglas Harbor : a spectacular fork-shaped fjord surrounded by rocky bluffs
Qikertaaluk and Qajaqrtik islands and their archeological treasures
Wildlife observation
Ice fishing for mussels
Many winter sports activities
Amenities : skating rink, gym, pool, community centre, Pingualuit interpretation centre, coop grocery store and coop hotel