Akpatok Island, Canada Cruises

Akpatok Island, Canada Cruise Port

• The Island is an Important Bird Area that is located in Canada. It is also a Key Migratory Bird Terrestrial Habitat site. It is home to multiple bird species such as the thick-billed murre, black guillemot, polar bear, walrus, seal and the peregrine falcon.
   
• The Island has the largest number of breeding thick-billed murres in Canada. The number is estimated at 520,000 breeding pairs. The aucks usually flock to the cliffs in the southern and northern reaches of Akpatok Island between the months of June to September.
   
• A large number of glaucous gulls are usually present around the cliffs with the intention of preying on chicks and eggs that are not guarded and black guillemots are often seen paddling around the nearby sea. This scenario offers a chance to observe nature at its best.
   
• The Island is well-known for its iconic and spectacular scenery. It is characterized by sheer and steep limestone cliffs and natural elements that are rare. The island has icy waters, it is covered in snow and as expected the weather is chilly.