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| Place | Imirtavik |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Salluit; Nord-du-Québec |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 62.184722 |
| Longitude | -75.620278 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J0M |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EQHZC |
Imirtavik is a locality in Salluit; Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Imirtavik is located at 62.1847°N, 75.6203°W.
Imirtavik sits at the ragged edge of the world, a cluster of buildings clinging to the rugged coastline where the Inuit homeland meets the boundless Arctic sea. It lies 2.3 km south-east of Salluit, QC (from Salluit, QC: bearing 138°T), and is situated 7.4 km south-south-west of Qikkigiaq. The land itself is a testament to immense geological forces, a landscape of ancient, worn rock, scarred by glaciers and smoothed by relentless winds. Low-lying tundra, a carpet of resilient mosses and lichens, stretches inland, broken by the stark geometry of eskers and the glint of countless small lakes that mirror the vast, often-grey sky. The air here carries a bracing purity, a tangible coolness even in the fleeting summer, and the light, especially at dusk, can paint the snow-dusted hills in hues of amethyst and rose that linger long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. The story of Imirtavik is etched in the very stone and sea. For millennia, this place has been a vital hub for the Inuit people, a rich hunting ground and a place of enduring cultural significance, its name echoing the deep connection to the land and its bounty. Today, while traditional ways of life remain a cornerstone, the economy of Imirtavik is a complex blend, with modern enterprises finding their footing alongside the enduring legacy of subsistence living. The local economy often revolves around the sea, with fishing and marine-based activities providing a livelihood, supplemented by government services and the burgeoning opportunities in tourism drawn by the stark beauty and unique cultural heritage of this northern outpost. The spirit of Imirtavik is one of resilience, of adapting to the unforgiving yet profoundly beautiful environment that has shaped its people for generations.
Imirtavik se dresse, une promesse de terre à la lisière du grand Nord, là où la toundra se déroule en vagues douces vers la mer. Le soleil, même aux heures les plus courtes de l'année, semble caresser le lichen et la roche avec une lumière d'éternité, révélant la beauté austère d'un paysage sculpté par les vents et le temps. Autour d'Imirtavik, la nature règne en maître, le terrain accidenté n'étant interrompu que par le bleu profond des lacs et le murmure discret des ruisseaux qui serpentent vers le littoral. L'air y porte l'odeur salée de l'océan et la promesse d'une vie ancrée dans les traditions ancestrales, un héritage précieux des peuples inuits qui ont su, depuis des millénaires, lire et respecter les rythmes de cette terre sauvage. L'économie d'Imirtavik est intrinsèquement liée à ces éléments, le mouvement des marées et la générosité du territoire dictant le quotidien des habitants. L'existence même d'Imirtavik est un témoignage de résilience, un souffle de vie au milieu de l'immensité.
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Explore Imirtavik, Quebec, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 62.184722, -75.620278. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Imirtavik includes the postal code (J0M), telephone area code (263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Imirtavik is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |