Visitor Information is also available www.nunavutparks.com.

Find out more about community attractions and local tours on Community websites, at Visitor Centres, hotels or the hamlet office.

Passports/Visas

Contact the Canadian High Commission, Embassy, or Consulate General in your home country for information on entering Canada.

Customs

For information, contact: Canada Border Services Agency, http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel/visitors-e.html.

Export Permits

Export permits are required for the removal of any animal part from Nunavut, including frozen wild meat purchased from retail outlets. A pamphlet, Are You Exporting Wildlife from Nunavut?, explains all procedures for exporting wildlife, marine mammals, and fish from Nunavut.

For more information, contact the Department of Environment, (867) 975-5900.

Be aware of all import regulations for your home country before buying animal products. Some countries, including the United States, have import restrictions on marine mammal products like sealskin and ivory. Please note that this includes those incorporated into art and craft items.

Taxes

There is no provincial sales tax in Nunavut, but the GST is 6%, as in the rest of Canada. Non-residents may claim half of the GST paid on tour packages. For more information, visit the Canada Customs & Revenue Agency website at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gi/gi-031/gi-031-e.html

Firearms

Canada has many firearms restrictions. Contact Canada Border Services Agency or the Canada Firearms Centre, online at http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/factsheets/visitin_e.asp or via phone at 1-800-731-4000 within North America. If you live outside North America, contact the nearest Canadian Consulate for information. Visit www.nunavutparks.com for information regarding firearms in Territorial parks.