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Nasaasaaq. Nasaasaaq (784 m (2,572 ft)) is the highest mountain in the vicinity of Sisimiut, towering over the town from the southeast. [22] To the southeast, the valley is bounded by the Nasaasaaq massif with several distinct summits, the highest of which is 784 m (2,572 ft). [22]
Jun 17, 2020 · The other mountain to climb on the outskirts of Sisimiut is the iconic, pyramidal Nasaasaaq Mountain. This 784m tall peak offers a stunning 360-degree panorama over Sisimiut, the fjords, and the backcountry valleys leading off into the distance.
Mount Logan in the Saint Elias Mountains of Yukon is the highest peak of Canada. The following sortable table comprises the 150 highest mountain peaks of Canada with at least 500 metres (1640 feet) of topographic prominence .
- Sisimiut Museum. Visiting the Sisimiut Museum, located by the town’s natural harbor, will take you on a journey through the thousands of years of culture and history that surround this harsh and remote environment.
- Taseralik Cultural Centre. The Taseralik Cultural Centre in Sisimiut is a space designed to demonstrate and preserve the cultural legacy of the region.
- Take a City Tour. During the summer months, Sisimiut employs a local bus service to offer city tours to visitors. I highly recommend doing this right after you arrive to get your bearings and really get a feel for the city.
- Go to Qiviut. Located in the heart of Sismiut is a small store that you shouldn’t miss visiting. Qiviut is the Greenlandic word used to describe the inner wool that is retrieved from Muskoxen.
- Taseralik Cultural House. Let’s start from Taseralik. If you checked Sisimiut out on the map, you might already know that there is a lake in the middle of the city centre.
- From the Red Church. Now you are standing in front of the red church where you can zoom in on the museum area. You can see the port and the mountain, Palasip Qaqqaa (551m) where you can go for a family friendly hike.
- On the bridge towards Ulkebugten. If you are on the way to the fisherman statue located at the end of the bridge towards the airport, take a short break in the middle of the bridge.
- The fisherman’s statue. After viewing the nice view from the middle of the bridge, cross the road to reach the statue of a fisherman. If you arrived in Sisimiut by plane, you would definitely pass by this fisherman statue on the way to the city center from the airport.
Jun 17, 2020 · For experienced hikers, the 784m high pyramidal peak of Nasaasaaq Mountain offers a 360-degree panoramic view over Sisimiut and the extensive backcountry surrounding it. Note, however, that the last section – from the saddle to the summit – is technical and involves the use of ropes.
Mount Logan (/ ˈ l oʊ ɡ ən / LOH-ghən) is the highest mountain in Canada and the second-highest peak in North America after Denali. The mountain was named after Sir William Edmond Logan , a Canadian geologist and founder of the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC).
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