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Leaf River Estuary

A massive, winding river system known for having some of the most dramatic tidal changes in the world.

Glacial Tundra Lakes

An endless patchwork of small, crystal-clear lakes carved into the Canadian Shield by ancient glaciers.

Leaf Basin Peaks

Low-lying but rugged rocky hills that define the harsh and beautiful Arctic landscape.

Arctic Vegetation

Vibrant mosses and lichens that turn the ground into a tapestry of red and orange during the late summer and autumn.

Ungava Bay

The vast, cold expanse of the Arctic sea, often filled with drifting ice floes even into early summer.

Coastal Tidal Flats

Wide, muddy stretches exposed during low tide, highlighting the extreme 15-meter tidal range of the region.

Coastal Archipelagos

Clusters of small, uninhabited rocky islands scattered along the western edge of Ungava Bay.

Aupaluk Approach

A clear view of the tiny, remote northern village as the aircraft descends toward the red-earthed landscape.