Qikiqtarjuaq 2013
Qikiqtarjuaq, formerly known as Broughton Island, is located just off the east coast of Baffin Island 97 km north of Arctic Circle. Although the island is referred to as “the big island” as its Inuktitut name suggestions, the island is in fact only 12 km wide by 16 km long. One of the more traditional communities in Nunavut, Qikiqtarjuaq is known for its traditional Inuit and modern clothing, including sealskin parkas and kamiit (boots). Abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery attract visitors to Qikiqtarjuaq. The northern trailhead of the world renowned Auyuittuq National Park can be accessed via Qikiqtarjuaq. The community offers a range of tours and outfitters for tourists to accommodate the increasing number of Cruise ship that are visiting the community each year. Qikiqtarjuaq is also known as the ‘Iceberg and Diving Capital of Nunavut’. The community has several local certified divers available for hire throughout the year. Getting There: First Air operates flights from Iqaluit to Qikiqtarjuaq Monday through Friday. Canadian North Airline operates flights from Iqaluit to Qikiqtarjuaq Monday through Friday. Please check with airlines for schedule changes.
Community Services and Information
Population 527 Region Qikiqtani Time Zone Eastern Postal Code X0A 0B0
Population based on 2012 Nunavut Bureau of Statistics (Area Code is 867 unless as indicated)
RCMP General Inquiries 927-0123 Department of Recreation Emergency Only 927-1111 Office 927-8410 Health Centre 927-8916 Fire Emergency 927-4422 Local Communications Post Office 927-8917 Internet (Qiniq) 669-7500 Search & Rescue 927-8832 Cable 927-8061 Radio Society 927-8855 Schools/College Inuksuit (K – 12) 927-8938 Airport 927-8792 Arctic College 927-8847 Hunters & Trappers Organization 927-8836 Wellness Centre 927-8021 Qikiqtaani Inuit Association 927-8195 Saputiit Elders Society 927-8538 Banks Sapujijjiit 927-8089 Light banking services available at the Northern Store Community Justice Outreach and Tulugak Co-op Store. Interac services available at Most of the smaller retail outlets as well. Churches Katisivik Full Gospel Church Hamlet Office 927-8832 Anglican Church 927-8047
Community Wellness/Recreation Arena 927-8528
For more information about regional Qikiqtani government departments, Inuit organizations and development corporations, see Qikiqtani Regional page. www.gov.nu.ca
Qikiqtarjuaq Businesses (Inuit) = On NTI Inuit Firm Registry 2013 Area code is 867, unless as indicated
Accommodation and Dining LEELIE Enterprise Lodge Siku Lodge Tulugak Co-op Hotel/Inns North Box 88 (Inuit) General Delivery PH: 927-8061 (Inuit) PH: 1-866-341-4441 or 927-8505 PH: 927-8111 FX: 927-8044 FX: 927-8003 Lodging and property leasing Hotel, apartment, cable TV, retail sales, [email protected] shuttle www.leelieenterprises.ca Lodging
Fisheries Arctic Fishery Alliance (Inuit) Masiliit Nativak HTO (Inuit) Head Office PH: 927-8836 P.O. Box 205 Commercial Fisheries PH: 927-8894 FX: 927-8896 Commercial deep sea turbot fishery
General Contractors/Construction/Maintenance
LEELIE Enterprise (Inuit) [email protected] Box 88 www.leelieenterprises.ca PH: 1-866-341-4441 or 927-8505 Fuel contractor FX: 927-8003
Property Management/Leasing Siku Lodge PH: 927-8802 Property leasing
Retail LEELIE Enterprises Northern Store Tulugak Co-op Hotel/Inns North Armory & Souvenir Shop (Inuit) Box 6 PH: 927-8061 (Inuit) Box 88 PH: 927-8917 FX: 927-8044 PH: 1-866-341-4441 or 927-8002 FX: 927-8070 Hotel, apartment, cable TV, retail sales, FX: 927-8003 Retail store, light banking, post office shuttles [email protected] www.leelieenterprises.ca Carvings, armory, retail sales
Technical and Communication
Northwestel Inc. Northern Store Nunavut Power Corporation Whitehorse, YT P.O. Box 6 P.O. Box 21 PH: 1-888-423-2333 PH: 927-8917 PH: 927-1201 Telecommunication FX: 927-8070 FX: 927-1202 Post Office Supplier of electricity
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Tourism and Culture
Ikkira Design Nunavut Experience Outfitting P.O. 176 General Delivery PH:927-8887 PH: 927-8518 [email protected] FX: 927-8067 Fur designer [email protected] Outfitting Services Talillajuu P.O. Box 97 Usuit PH: 927-8619 P.O. Box 171 [email protected] PH: 927-8556 Clam harvesting (Diving) [email protected] Clam harvesting (Diving)
Transportation and Shipping Canadian North Nunavut Eastern Arctic Tulugak Co-op Hotel/Inns North Shipping Ph: 927-8033 Via Montreal contact PH: 927-8061 (Inuit) FX: 927-8034 Toll free: 1-877-255-6327 FX: 927-8044 www.canadiannorth.com PH: 514-597-0186 Shuttle, hotel, apartment, cable TV, Scheduled service, cargo www.neas.ca Retail sales Shipping and cargo First Air General Delivery Nunavut Sealink & Supply Inc. PH: 927-8873 Via Montreal contact FX: 927-8320 PH: 450-635-0833 www.firstair.ca www.arcticsealift.com Scheduled and charter service, Shipping and cargo cargo
(Inuit) = On NTI Inuit Firm Registry 2013
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