Mallik Island
Mallik Island (variant: Mallikjuaq Island, meaning "big wave") is one of the uninhabited Canadian arctic islands of Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located in Hudson Strait between Baffin Island's Foxe Peninsula and Dorset Island. Mallik Island and Dorset Island are joined together by sand and boulders. Cape Dorset, an Inuit hamlet, is approximately away. Geography. Mallik Island has varied elevations; the western portion being the highest at above sea level. In addition to low mountains, there are waterfalls and crystalline lakes. Fauna. Beluga whales, caribou, peregrine falcons, polar bears, seals, and snowy owls frequent this area . Flora. Its habitat is characterised by rounded hills and low tundra valleys, and includes tundra wildflowers. Territorial park. Mallikjuaq Territorial Park spans both Mallik Island and Dorset Island. It is notable for its Thule culture, Dorset culture, and Inuit archaeological sites dating back as far as 3,000 years. From Cape Dorset, at low tide, the hike to Mallikjuaq Park takes approximately 45 minutes. It is also reachable by boat.