Cambridge Bay Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
hamlet in Nunavut, Canada
About Cambridge Bay
Cambridge Bay is named for Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge. The traditional Inuinnaqtun name for the area is Ikaluktutiak (old orthography) or Iqaluktuttiaq (new orthography) meaning "good fishing place". To the north of the community is Ferguson Lake which flows into Wellington Bay via the Ekalluk River. The Ekalluk River is an important commercial fishing and archaeological area. The area was a traditional hunting and fishing location and archaeological sites are often found. Barren-ground caribou (Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus), muskox (Ovibos moschatus), ringed seal (Pusa hispida), lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) and Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) were the primary prey, and remain important food sources. East of Cambridge Bay is Ovayok Territorial Park, which includes the larg
Top Attractions in Cambridge Bay
Explore the best things to see and do in Cambridge Bay:
- ★Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) campus
- ★May Hakongak Community Library and Cultural Centre
- ★Omingmak Frolics
- ★Ovayuk Territorial Park
- ★The Old Stone Church
Where to Eat in Cambridge Bay
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aurora Restaurant
- 🍴The Kuugaq Cafe
Where to Stay in Cambridge Bay
- 🏨Arctic Islands Lodge
- 🏨Enokhok Inn
- 🏨Green Row Executive Suites
- 🏨Illu B&B
- 🏨Qillaq Lodge
- 🏨The Ublu Inn
Cambridge Bay Travel Guide Sections
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