Sirmilik National Park
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Sirmilik National Park (/ˈsɜːrməlɪk/; Inuktitut: "the place of glaciers"[3]) is a national park located in Qikiqtaaluk, Nunavut, Canada, established in 1999.[4][5][6] Situated within the Arctic Cordillera, the park is composed of three areas: most of Bylot Island with the exception for a few areas that are Inuit-owned lands, Kangiqłuruluk, and Baffin Island's Borden Peninsula.[4][7] Much of the park is bordered by water.
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Sirmilik National Park | |
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Location of the park in Baffin Island, Canada | |
Location | Nunavut, Canada |
Nearest city | Pond Inlet |
Coordinates | 72°59′26″N 81°08′14″W |
Area | 22,200 km2 (8,600 sq mi) |
Established | 2001[1] |
Visitors | 6 (in 2022–23[2]) |
Governing body | Parks Canada |
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Geographically, it is representative of the Northern Eastern Arctic Lowlands Natural Region as well as parts of the Lancaster Sound Marine Region.[4]