Though sparse, the soil produces carpets of moss, lichen and ground-hugging flowers such as arctic cotton, arctic heather, mountain avens, moss campion, and lots of louseworts and saxifrages. Residents rave about the spectacular sunsets of early spring and late fall, which are accentuated by the flatness of the landscape. Tours A visit to Hall Beach is a visit to the heart of Inuit tradition and hospitality. With three months of endless daylight, people like to get out of their houses as much as possible. Another may be chiselling soapstone into a walrus or polar bear.
Elders say igunaq tastes like cheese.
Some members of the younger generation describe it differently. Fishing is best from mid-July through late August. You can also fish from the shore of the community. Mid- to late August is the best time for caribou hunting. Prime polar bear hunting is late October and late April.