Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut
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Qikiqtarjuaq ("big island") (formerly known as Broughton Island until 1 November, 1998), is an island in Nunavut, Canada, off of Baffin Island in Davis Strait. It is served by the small Qikiqtarjuaq Airport and a nine-room inn, The Tulugak Hotel. The island is known for arctic wildlife, whale watching and as the northern access point for Auyuittuq National Park (see also Pangnirtung). Outfitter services are available. Other services are limited.
Population is 519 according to the 2001 Census.
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