Saglek Bay is a remote, exposed coastal bay on the northern Labrador Sea, forming the southern boundary of Torngat Mountains National Park. It is a primary access point for the park, with a small airstrip on its shores from which visitors are transferred by Zodiac boat to the Torngat Mountains Base Camp at St. John’s Harbour, a journey of about 10 kilometres up the coast. The bay is characterized by its dramatic, ancient topography, being part of the Arctic Cordillera mountain range, and features rocky shores and channels. The area is profoundly remote, with no roads or public transport; access is exclusively via expensive charter flights from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to the Saglek airstrip, typically operating from mid-July to early September. Paddlers must be prepared for the open, rough Atlantic waves of the Labrador Sea, which can be significant, and for a complete absence of facilities or amenities. The region has a high concentration of polar bears, necessitating that all excursions, including paddling, be conducted with armed Inuit bear guards for safety. The bay provides access to significant cultural sites, including Sallikuluk, an island with a 5,000-year Inuit history featuring tent rings, sod houses, and a sacred burial ground, and the nearby Hebron Mission National Historic Site. Water temperatures remain cold year-round due to the high-latitude marine environment. The overall experience is one of extreme wilderness, requiring self-sufficiency, careful planning for bear safety, and an acceptance that weather and bear activity dictate all travel plans.