Puvirnituq
One Of The Larger Villages Of Nunavik, Long Known As A Centre Of Stone Carving, With A River, Tundra And Hudson Bay Coast, A Co Operative That Helped Build The Inuit Art Market And A Regional Hospital. A Remote Village With A Strong Arts Community, Reached Only By Air · Puvirnituq, Quebec
Puvirnituq is an Inuit village of roughly 1,800 to 2,000 people on the Puvirnituq River, close to the Hudson Bay coast of Nunavik. It is one of the larger villages of the region and a hub on the coast, with scheduled flights from Montreal and onward hops to Akulivik and Ivujivik (confirm with Air Inuit). It is not a sightseeing town: there is no old quarter, no tour desk and no fixed programme. What it offers is art and people. The village is long known as a centre of stone carving, and its co-operative was among the first Inuit co-operatives in northern Quebec (confirm dates). The Inuulitsivik health centre, with its midwives, is known across Canada, though it is a working clinic and not a sight. Services are a Co-op store, a Northern store, a small hotel and several takeaways (confirm). Weather and ice rule every plan, so allow spare days and hire a local outfitter for any trip beyond the houses.
Puvirnituq, an Inuit village of about 1,800 people on the Puvirnituq River near the Hudson Bay coast of Nunavik, reached by scheduled flight; coordinates approximate, Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada
Puvirnituq keeps no visiting hours because it is a living village. The Co-op, the Northern store, the hotel and the community hall keep their own hours, often roughly 9 to 5 on weekdays with a shorter day at the weekend - confirm by phone. River and bay trips run roughly June to September while the water is open, and snowmobile trips run roughly February to April. Midsummer light lasts nearly round the clock, while midwinter brings long darkness and fewer services for visitors. Walking the river bank and the streets costs nothing at any hour.