Disko Bay travel guide

Disko Bay is a body of water off of the western coast of Greenland. Although currently an Arctic vacation locale, the bay (69 N 52W, which puts it above the Arctic Circle) has been an important piece of real estate for centuries.
The area surrounding Disko Bay was first encountered by Europeans when Erik the Red started a settlement in 985 AD on the more inhabitable western coast of Greenland. The two settlements, called the Eastern and Western Settlement, were sustenance economies that survived on animal husbandry. Soon after the Western settlement was established, the Norsemen traveled up the coast during the summer thaw. It was this exploration that led them to the discovery of Disko Bay. The special interest in this bay was due to its rich sources of Walruses for ivory, seals for their pelts, and whales for a variety of materials. These products became the main exports and source of income for the Greenlandic settlers who traded with Iceland, England/Scotland/Ireland/Wales, and mainland Europe. It is important because without its resources the settlements might not have lasted as long as they did. (...) more....

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