Pingualuit Crater Lake
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A lake in the middle of the tundra of Quebec, Canada, known as one of the purest and clearest freshwater lakes on Earth.

📜 Pingualuit Crater Lake is an almost perfectly circular lake in the Ungava Peninsula of Quebec, Canada.
🔍 Formed by a meteorite impact 1.4 million years ago, it is one of the deepest lakes in North America.

Why Go

🌊 Experience one of the purest freshwater lakes on Earth
🔭 Witness a unique meteorite crater with a near-lunar landscape
🔬 Explore a site of significant geological and climate change research

Why Avoid

⚠️ No road access, requires specialized travel
❄️ Covered with ice nine months out of the year

Tips

🧭 Historically used as a navigation aid by pilots
🏕️ Official base camp for visitors is Manarsulik, with solar-powered cabins

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