The Barren Grounds are a large area of tundra located on mainland Nunavut and stretch into the Northwest Territories in northern Canada. The Barren Grounds are completely uninhabited, with the exception of a few coastal villages and towns in Nunavut. There is only one exception to this, being Baker Lake, the only inland community in the entire Arctic. The area's remoteness and wildlife bring in small amounts of tourists, mainly for fishing, canoeing and wilderness camping.
The Barren Grounds are tundra, and lakes are abundant. The land in the area is mostly flat, although there are some hills in certain areas.