Traditional Arctic Activities


March The beginning of dogsled travel, it can be cold at this time of year but with proper clothing it is excellent travelling
April Dogsled travel is still good but igloo conditions are starting to diminish. It is close to 24 hour daylight and the weather is getting warmer.
May Dogsledding is great on the sea ice although sometimes difficult on the land. The wildlife is starting to migrate back to the arctic and the tanning weather is perfect.
June Dogsledding under the midnight sun, travel on the sea ice can sometimes be wet as the snow is melting under the warm sun. Most dogsled travel takes place suring the gorgeous evening hours for a unique Arctic experience.
July Boating season will start near the middle of the month as soon as ice breakup occurs.
August / September Boating season continues and camping and hiking are the primary activities of local people. It is now prime fishing season.
October / November Travel is difficult and cold as the ocean begins to freeze, people use this time of the year to prepare for winter. Traditionally this is the time when women are making cloths for winter travel and the men are carving and making tools.
December Tusaguut. This was the month of gathering as people came together for feasts and celebrations involving Inuit games and dancing. Community celebrations start on Christmas day until after New Years with daily dancing and games.
January / February The temperature averages -27 to -30 degrees Celcius and with the windchill factor it can drop to close to -80 degrees below freezing.

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