Population: 646

Arctic Bay, or Ikpiarjuk, the pocket, is surrounded on three sides by high cliffs and hills, where mountains reach up to 1,300 metres in height. Located on the Borden Peninsula of northern Baffin Island, it is a great place to view narwhals, walruses, seals & other sea mammals. During the summer months, tourists also arrive on cruise ships to experience the sights and sounds of traditional Arctic Bay.

Travel to Sirmilik National Park from Arctic Bay for camping, hiking, water sports and other wilderness experiences. Local outfitters will take you to and from the park by either boat of snow machine, depending on the season.

Arctic Bay is connected to the former mining community of Nanisivik by a 32-kilometre road. Nanisivik was developed in the 1970s to support a lead/zinc/silver mine. Each year in July, the area draws visitors from around the world for the Midnight Sun Marathon. During the run, the participants can view the spectacular panorama between Nanisivik and Arctic Bay. The community of Arctic Bay also organizes the Nunavut Quest and Inuit Games each year.

Marble carvings, ivory sculptures, clothes and other arts and crafts are viewed and purchased from talented local artists and seamstresses. Arctic Bay is noted for its traditional clothing and miniature ivory carvings. Carvers here also use grey argillite, which is similar to that used in Sanikiluaq, but with brown streaks and blotches.