Gjoa Haven

Gjoa Haven (Norwegian: Gjøahavn, Inuktitut: Uqsuqtuuq, "lots of fat", referring to the abundance of sea mammals in the nearby waters) is a famous natural harbour 250 km above the Arctic Circle, with its adjacent hamlet, on the southeast coast of King William Island, in Nunavut.

On 15 January sunrise is 10:14, the sun stays low all day and sunset is 12:52 (local time), the sun setting toward the SSW.

On 15 April sunrise is 04:28, golden light starts about 18:59 and sunset is 20:21 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 July the sun does not set (midnight sun) here.

On 15 October sunrise is 07:30, golden light starts about 15:16 and sunset is 16:46 (local time), the sun setting toward the WSW.

Experiences in Gjoa Haven

Netsilik Culture and Arctic Supplies

Golden Light at Gjoa Haven