CY Snapshots – Kimmirut, Nunavut

Kimmirut, Nunavut


August 18, 2016

CY Snapshots feature photos sent in by readers who are excited to share their moment with you.  This snapshots are from Kimmirut, Nunavut.

Kimmirut is a community in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located on the shore of Hudson Strait on Baffin Island’s Meta Incognita Peninsula. Kimmirut means “heel”, and refers to a rocky outcrop in the inlet. (Wikipedia)

    Population:
        455 (2011)
    Area code:
        867
    Elevation:
        53 m

Photo credits:  Maggi Oliver

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Kimmirut Beach
Kimmirut, Baffin Island

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