Place to visit
Qiajivik Mountain, Canada: what it is and when to go
Qiajivik Mountain is a mountain in Nunavut, Canada, at 1,963 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In May there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Nunavut, Canada · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Canada
- Elevation
- 1,963 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- YUL Montréal, 2,976 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 72.18249, -75.90671
What it is and where
Qiajivik Mountain is a mountain in Nunavut, Canada, at 1,963 m above sea level. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 72.18249, -75.90671; the nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, Montréal), 2,976 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Qiajivik Mountain is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 1,963 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not0:00
- FebBetter not5:42
- MarBetter not10:50
- AprBetter not16:08
- MayBetter not24:00
- JunPossible24:00
- JulBest time24:00
- AugBest time18:38
- SepBest time12:55
- OctPossible7:46
- NovBetter not0:00
- DecBetter not0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In May there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Qiajivik Mountain has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Macculloch GlacierGlacier in Nunavut, Canada18 km
- Jimi Maasi GlacierGlacier in Nunavut, Canada22 km
- QiajivikBay in Nunavut, Canada23 km
- Coutts InletInlet in Nunavut, Canada30 km
- Oliver GlacierGlacier in Nunavut, Canada32 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Hudson Bay: large body of saltwater in northeastern Canada that drains much of north-central North America
- Baffin Bay: bay between Greenland and Canada
- Mount Logan: highest mountain in Canada, in Yukon
- Bay of Fundy: bay on the Atlantic coast of Canada noted for high tides
- Amundsen Gulf: gulf in Northwest Territories, Canada
Every Canada place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Qiajivik Mountain?
It is a mountain in Nunavut, Canada. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Qiajivik Mountain?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,963 m the season is shorter than lower down. In May there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h.
How do you get to Qiajivik Mountain?
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 2,976 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Macculloch Glacier, Jimi Maasi Glacier, Qiajivik. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Nature2528 places for nature in Canada, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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