North Pangnirtung Fiord is a major coastal fjord on Baffin Island within Auyuittuq National Park, opening into the Davis Strait. It serves as the northern terminus for the 97-kilometer Akshayuk Pass, a traditional Inuit travel corridor through the southern Baffin Mountains. The fiord is characterized by spectacular mountain scenery, including views of peaks like Mount Thor, which features the world's highest vertical drop. Access for paddlers is remote and logistically complex. The closest community is Qikiqtarjuaq, located approximately 82 kilometers from the head of the fiord. Reaching the trailhead and any potential launch point requires support and boat transportation from guides and outfitters in either Qikiqtarjuaq or Pangnirtung, the community at the southern end of the pass. There are no described facilities or amenities at the fiord itself. The area receives very little visitation and is an unmarked wilderness. All visitors to Auyuittuq National Park must obtain permits and undergo mandatory polar bear safety training provided by Parks Canada. Strict leave-no-trace rules are enforced. The paddling experience would be defined by profound isolation, significant logistical planning for marine access, and exposure to Arctic coastal conditions including wind, cold water, and potential for ice. The primary activity documented is as a destination for hiking expeditions traversing the Akshayuk Pass, with the fiord itself acting as a dramatic gateway.