Oh , Canada !
Exploring North of the Border
NUNAVIK :
QUEBEC ’ S FAR NORTH
EXPERIENCE THE WARMTH OF INUIT NATIONAL PARKS
© Robert Fréchette
© David Webb
Land of the Inuit of Quebec ’ s Far North , the Nunavik region is the gateway to the Arctic , opening the door to a true winter wonderland . Concealed North of the 55th parallel , this vast territory , extending on nearly 200,000 square miles of wide-open spaces , is home to three exceptional national parks , which make the ideal playground for nature lovers in search of an authentic adventure . Its guardians , the Inuit — a friendly people of many legends — will welcome you with warmth that is sure to break the ice and share their knowledge of this great land of theirs as you join them for an immersion into their vibrant culture .
46 Fall 2016 Adventure Outdoors
© J . Daoust
FOLLOWING INUIT ANCESTORS ’ FOOTSTEPS
IN THE HEART OF THE KUURURJUAQ NATIONAL PARK
Once upon a time , in the not-so-distant past , still very vibrant in their elders ’ recollections , Inuit travelled along the natural corridor that the winding flow of the Koroc River extends in the foothills of the Torngat mountains , used by their ancestors for millenniums . Taking its source in this striking mountain range — the highest in North America east of the Rockies , which serves as a physical border between Nunavik and Labrador , this majestic waterway ending its boisterous journey in the Ungava Bay , some 100 miles downstream , turns into a true freeway once detained in ice comes winter . Endowed with spectacular summits , such as Mount D ’ Iberville , looming 5,420 ft above , keeping watch over the park named after the glorious Koroc River valley , wonder and exaltation await backcountry skiing and alpine snowshoeing enthusiasts in this mythical land .