Activities and experiences
Port au Choix National Historic Site
Discover the mysteries and remarkable ingenuity of four ancient cultures that once inhabited Port au Choix. In the Visitor Centre, see original artifacts including spearheads, bone needles and religious artifacts from the Maritime Archaic Indians, Groswater Paleoeskimo, Dorset Paleoeskimo, and Recent Indian groups. Tour interactive exhibits, and see a life-size, replica Dorset dwelling. Hike limestone barrens and coastlines to view sacred burial grounds, ancient settlements, and rare arctic wildflowers.
Beauty and the Barrens
Go on a guided tour to explore the rare and fragile limestone barrens, home to shoreline fossils and rare arctic plants found nowhere else in Canada, and some species found nowhere else in the world.
Seal for all Seasons
In a harsh and changeable Arctic climate, seals were one of the major sources of subsistence for ancient cultures. In this hands-on program, learn how critical seals and sealskin items have been to ancient and existing Aboriginal cultures.
Hiking in Port au Choix
Travel through time on hiking trails through dramatic limestone barrens, to coastal trails ideal for seal and caribou spotting, and archeological finds including a 4,000 year old Maritime Archaic burial ground.
Activities
Activities at Port au Choix National Historic Site of Canada
Tours and programs
Tours and programs offered at Port Aux Choix National Historic Site
Commercial groups
Information for commercial groups interested in visiting the national historic site.
Things to do
Tours and programs
Interpretive trail
Hiking
Dog walking
Geocaching
Lookout
Photography
Picnicking
Theatre
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