Makkovik, Labrador, Canada
One of North America's most remote cruise calls, Makkovik is a living Inuit community in Nunatsiavut where Moravian history, handcrafted Labradorite jewelry, and iceberg-studded boardwalks await the adventurous traveller.
One of North America's most remote cruise calls, Makkovik is a living Inuit community in Nunatsiavut where Moravian history, handcrafted Labradorite jewelry, and iceberg-studded boardwalks await the adventurous traveller.
Expedition ships typically berth at the community dock; a small number may anchor and tender passengers to the wharf.
💡 Pro move: Makkovik is a dry community; no alcohol is permitted ashore.
Makkovik has a functional community dock operated by Nunatsiavut Marine, used by expedition cruise ships and the regional ferry MV Kamutik W.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition cruise ships | Nunatsiavut Marine community dock📍 | Docked |
| Larger or deep-draft vessels | Anchorage off community dock📍 | Tendered |
With no commercial tour operators, Makkovik rewards independent explorers — the entire community is a short walk and the scenery, culture, and crafts are the attraction.
The 1915 Moravian Mission building now houses over 200 artifacts, photographs, and documents tracing the history of the Labrador coast — Inuit, Moravian, and European settler stories all in one room.
Visit the museum →A beautiful boardwalk and trail winding through a rare dense stand of spruce trees — unusual for this latitude. Poetry and textual art installations line the path; a small historic cemetery sits at the heart of the woods.
Walk the Poet's Path →Two community boardwalks face the Atlantic Ocean, offering prime views of icebergs drifting along the Labrador coast during the cruise season. In clear conditions the sight is extraordinary.
See the icebergs →Browse and buy authentic Nunatsiavut artisan work: sealskin and cowhide goods, traditional Inuit silipak coats, crocheted items, and Labradorite jewelry. One of the best places on the coast for genuine Inuit crafts.
Find local crafts →A moderate hike up Makkovik Hill rewards with sweeping views over the community, Makkovik Bay, and the subarctic coastline. Bring sturdy footwear — the terrain can be wet and rocky.
Explore the hill →Makkovik is entirely walkable — the dock, museum, craft centre, Poet's Path, and boardwalks form a natural loop under 2 km.
From the dock, walk into town to the White Elephant Museum and Makkovik Craft Centre, then loop through the Moravian Woods on the Poet's Path before returning via the boardwalk with iceberg views.
Climate normals for Makkovik, Labrador, Canada (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°F / -12°C | 0°F / -18°C | 12 | 8:12 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Feb | 8°F / -13°C | -3°F / -19°C | 9 | 7:18 AM | 5:03 PM |
| Mar | 19°F / -7°C | 8°F / -13°C | 12 | 7:11 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr | 30°F / -1°C | 21°F / -6°C | 13 | 5:52 AM | 8:01 PM |
| May | 38°F / 3°C | 29°F / -2°C | 12 | 4:48 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Jun | 50°F / 10°C | 38°F / 3°C | 12 | 4:16 AM | 9:37 PM |
| Jul | 60°F / 16°C | 48°F / 9°C | 15 | 4:38 AM | 9:26 PM |
| Aug | 61°F / 16°C | 49°F / 9°C | 14 | 5:31 AM | 8:29 PM |
| Sep | 53°F / 12°C | 43°F / 6°C | 14 | 6:29 AM | 7:12 PM |
| Oct | 43°F / 6°C | 35°F / 2°C | 13 | 7:27 AM | 5:56 PM |
| Nov | 30°F / -1°C | 21°F / -6°C | 15 | 7:30 AM | 3:51 PM |
| Dec | 22°F / -6°C | 11°F / -12°C | 13 | 8:16 AM | 3:27 PM |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)