36 Photos That Prove Summer in Nunavut Exists and is Awesome

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This year, summer in Nunavut was as elusive as a political leader behind dump trucks.

#nunagram

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Suffice it to say that we waited a long, long time for summer in Nunavut to arrive this year – but once she came, oh did we ever bask in her glory.

It may not be hot. It may not last for months. Frankly, it may not even resemble your idea of summer. But summer in Nunavut is beautiful and unique and we damn well sure know how to take advantage of it. Here are some of the activities and occurrences that make the season special.

Goin’ fishin’.

Maggie #fishing #nunagram #Nunavut

A photo posted by Annie Keenainak (@keenainak) on

 

#glorious #arcticchar #nunavut #nunagram #qikiqtarjuaq #qiklife #nomnom

A photo posted by Emilie Novaczek (@envczk) on

 

Happy Saturday Nunavut. #nunagram @#summer2015

A photo posted by Mathew (@mat.apex) on

 

Anything on the water.

One of the best views last night while we were out all night. #nofilter #calmnight #nunagram #toogood

A photo posted by Davidee Qaumariaq (@diggidyqaumariaq) on

 

No filter needed #nunagram #ellsmereisland

A photo posted by Arnarulunnguaq L (@arnarulunnguaq_l) on

 

The very best September days #nunagram

A photo posted by Erika Zell (@erika_zed) on

 

Fun day at ward inlet! #iqaluit #nunavut #inuk #inuit #hunter #hunting #nunagram

A photo posted by Keith Oqallak (@keithinuk) on

 

Or less commonly, in the water.

When the thermometer surpasses double digits and the breeze is just strong enough to deter mosquitoes, you jump right in.

High of 20 degrees? That calls for a swim and a soft-serve. #nunagram

A photo posted by Sara Statham (@saraashleygrant) on

 

Rainbow game is strong.

Rainbow in Rankin! #Nunavut #nunagram #Pride

A photo posted by Lítla BB (@humanfire) on

 

Rainbow over mount Duval 🌈 #panniqtuuq #alaniq #rainbow #ourland #pretty #nunagram

A photo posted by Meghan Mike (@meggggy__xo) on

 

 

Campfires, bonfires, any kind of fire.

The pyro in us all loves summer.

Let's dance with fire! #usualbonfirepicture #Summer #nunagram #iqaluit #burnedmyselfalittlebit

A photo posted by Danny Ishulutak (@ishulutak1) on

 

Had a wonderful refreshing 5 am picnic all to myself. #nunagram #pangnirtung #tea #soothyoursoul

A photo posted by Mary (@marymeeka) on

 

Long walks on the beach.

 

Beach afternoon #nunagram #explore #nofilter

A photo posted by Julia (@arctic_belle) on

 

Why, yes, this is Nunavut! Picking mussels off the ocean floor, two hours away from #RankinInlet by ATV.

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on

 

Berry-picking.

We haven’t had much luck with berries this year around Iqaluit, but the rest of the North is coming through with the tiny tart treats.

Tundra treasures.

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on

 

Nephew brought berries over from Kugluktuk. #thankful #crowberries #nunagram

A photo posted by J e n n a (@omaluk) on

 

Aqpiks are my fav 😍👅 #yum #aqpiit #cloudberries #nunagram

A photo posted by Maliki Kattegatsiak 💋 (@maliki.kattegatsiak) on

 

Epic hikes.

Forever river hopping with my loves ❤️☀️

A photo posted by kyndra Collier (@kyndracollier) on

 

 

 

Teeny-tiny, oh-so-perfect tundra blooms.

 

#nature #beautiful #macro #photograph

A photo posted by Lila Koonoo (@lailakunu) on

 

Days and nights at the cabin or camping.

 

McKeand River camp #nunagram

A photo posted by Vicki (@tschirv) on

 

 

Tundra on fire.

As temperatures cool at the end of August, the flora adopts an autumnal palette. The shifting seasons are always so pretty and – as it says in the Instagram caption above – not at all governed by our dates or deadlines.

Autumn colours on the tundra.

A photo posted by Aaron Watson (@teirersias) on

 

Rad. #nunagram #iqaluit

A photo posted by Anubha Momin (@_anubha) on

 

#tundrabeauty #ilovethearctic #iqaluit #nunagram

A photo posted by Brandi LaRochelle (@humanbeingbrandi) on

 

#tundra #nunavut #nunagram

A photo posted by Jeff Maurice (@mr.jeffizzle) on

 

And those summer skies.

Long, long, long days have their upsides, if you can stay/wake up late/early enough to meet the sun when it’s low in the sky.

 

About 6:30AM. A beautiful sight in Cambridge Bay #allthecoloursofarainbow #rainbow #nunagram #YCB

A photo posted by Miranda Atatahak (@mmirsays) on

 

The midnight sun decides it's time for a rest #arcticadventure

A photo posted by Alex Thompson (@alexjkt) on

 

 

Nice evening for fishing #Iqaluit #nunavut #nunagram

A photo posted by Chad Blewett (@chadblewett) on

 

What do you love about summer in Nunavut? Let us know via Twitter, or use #nunagram and show us on Instagram!

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