From caribou to outfitters, adventure tourism has also developed with fishing, First Nations craft skills, canoe, dog sledding and snowmobile expeditions.
As early as 1956, a potential interest in the tourism industry brought forth the Fortier Tourist Club, Albert Fortier being the first outfitter to obtain a license for fishing only; then in 1964, a second license was issued with Wedge Hills Lodge for caribou hunting; he was an accomplished businessman also involved in aviation with Airgava. Many other outfitters such as Tuktu and Club Montagnais established themselves along the Ungava territory. On Georges River, the herd of 600,000 caribous helped the region with the economical success of 8,000,000 $ in the 1980s. The Squaw Lake floatplane base matched the growth of the industry, well known by bush pilots since 1962.
For the First Nations, it was custom to utilize every parts of the hunted animal, supplying food, clothing or other uses. The caribou antler could become a piece of jewelry, or a unique sculpture. Native crafts business turned out to be a favorite among tourist. There was even talks about commercializing local resources, including the marketing of caribou meat with supporting recipe book.
NORBEC brought on a growth in the tourism industry with services like adventure expeditions, offering to discover a territory at the beginning of the tundra, including a different way of life. In order to maximize the tourist season, it was planned to add many other interests (scenic hiking trails, mine visits, immersion in history with a small museum, etc.).
