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ATTRACTIONS

Payne River: renowned for its high tides and excellent mussel harvesting.
Nearby numerous lakes and rivers: abundance of arctic char and lake trout.
Wildlife observation: beluga, seal, caribou and many bird species.
Archaeological sites: not far from the village on Pamiok Island is the stone foundation of a long-house which some archaeologists believe to be vestiges of Vikings, presumed to have sojourned in the area in the 11th century.