Amundsen Gulf

The gulf is at the western end of the famous Northwest Passage, a route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific.

Few people live along the shores of the gulf, but there are a few towns and communities, including Sachs Harbour, Ulukhaktok, and Paulatuk.

Heading west and northwest a traveller would first enter the Beaufort Sea and then the Arctic Ocean.

The entire gulf is in the Arctic tundra climate region, characterized by extremely cold winters.

Beluga whales, seals, Arctic char, cod, and even salmon use the waters of the gulf.