Pond Inlet 2009 Pond Inlet is located on the northeastern shore of , across from . It is known to the as Mittimatalik, “the place where Mittima is buried”. Although the name remains, the identity of Mittima is a mystery to the present-day people of Pond Inlet. Pond Inlet is one of ’s treasure troves. The gorgeous scenery is a mix of mountains, glaciers, and icebergs that attract many tourists from all over the world. There are many outfitters for hire that will readily take visitors out on dogsled or snowmobile to see the abundant wildlife and scenery that Pond Inlet has to offer. As part of the Government of Nunavut’s decentralization strategy to create jobs throughout Nunavut, Pond Inlet is now a Qikiqtani regional centre for the Department of Economic Development and Transportation. The community looks to the growth sectors of government, tourism and businesses involving arts and crafts and wildlife harvesting for future economic development.

Getting There: operates flights from to Pond Inlet, via Clyde River, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays and Friday. Please contact the airline for schedule changes. (For larger map use zoom tool)

Community Services and Information

Population 1315 Region Qikiqtani Eastern Postal Code X0A 0S0

Population based on 2006 Stats Canada Report Area code is 867, unless as indicated.

RCMP General Inquiries 899-0123 Cable 899-5101 Emergency Only 899-1111 Radio Station 899-8884 Health Centre 899-7500 Fire Emergency 899-8880 Airport –Community Aerodrome Radio Stn. 899-8976 Post Office 899-8343 Hunters and Trappers Organization 899-8856 Schools/College Ulaajuk (K-5) 899-8964 Pond Inlet Archives 899-6003 Nasivvik (6-12) 899-8864 Arctic College 899-8837 Pond Inlet Library 899-8972

Early Childhood Services Nattinak Visitor’s Centre 899-8225 Naurainnuk Day Care 899-8200 Banks Churches Light banking services available at the Northern and St. Timothy’s Anglican 899-8888 Co-op stores; ATM available in Co-op store; Interac services available at most retail outlets. Community Wellness/Recreation Arena 899-8720 Hamlet Office 899-8934 Community Hall 899-8853 For more information about Qikiqtani regional government Wellness Coordinator 899-8318 departments, Inuit organizations, industry associations and development corporations, see Qikiqtani regional page. Local Communications

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Pond Inlet Businesses (Inuit)=On NTI Inuit Firm Registry 2009 Area code is 867, unless as indicated.

Accommodation & Dining .

Black Point Lodge Sauniq Hotel Inns North Box 219 Box 367 Ph: 899-8008 Ph: 899-6500 Fx: 899-8010 Fx: 899-6505 Bed and Breakfast Hotel & dining room

Pond Inlet Housing Association Toonoonik Snack Shop/Restaurant Box 460 Box 219 (Inuit) Ph: 899-8977 or 8910 Ph: 899-5109 Fx: 899-8909 Fx: 899-8770 Carving sale; take out or eat in restaurant

Transportation and Shipping .

Canadian North First Air Hibye Taxi Box 60 Ph: 899-8882 Box 60 Ph: 899-6085 or 899-6044 Toll free: 1-800-267-1247 Ph: 899-8681 Fx: 899-6086 www.firstair.ca Fx: 899-6086 Scheduled and charter air service Scheduled and charter air service

Expediting, Contracting and Equipment Supply .

Aupillaqtuungua (Inuit) Ph: 899-8551 Merkosak Construction Ltd. Fx: 899-8111 Box 120 Janitorial Services Ph: 899-8887 Fx: 899-8849 Kamikpak Construction (Inuit) General construction & contracting; sealift; local cartage Ph: 899-6303 Construction& maintenance Qilaut Development Corporation Ph: 899-8912 Kinguk Services Fx: 899-8770 Box 13 Heavy Equip., contracting, building materials Ph: 899-8652 Driving services / plumbing

Tourism and Culture .

Aupillaqtuungua Outfitting Nanooq Expeditions (Inuit) Tagak Outfitting Services (Inuit) Box 286 Box 331 Box 162 Ph: 899-8551 Ph: 899-8961 Ph: 899-8932 Outfitting & janitorial services [email protected] Fx: 899-8616 Sport (fishing, , Tours, animal watching, sport fishing Mittimatalik Hunters & walrus), Tourism photography Trappers Organization (Inuit) Toonoonik Sahoonik Gift Shop Box 189 Polar Sea Adventures Box 219 (Inuit) Ph: 899-8856 Box 60 Ph: 899-8912 Fx: 899-8095 Ph: 899-8870 Fx: 899-8770 Local information on land, country Fx: 899-8817 Carvings, arts & crafts, souvenirs foods, outfitting services [email protected]

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Retail .

JK Enterprises Sportswear/sporting goods Toonoonik Sahoonik Co-op Box 191 Box 370 (Inuit) Ph: 899-8784 Northern Store Ph: 899-8912 or 8847 Convenience store Box 550 Fx: 899-8770 Ph: 899-8848 [email protected] J.M. Sportswear Fx: 899-8854 General retail, groceries, construction Box 120 General retail; hardware, dry goods, & heavy equip. services, outfitting Ph: 899-8390 skidoo dealership tours, inuit arts gallery Fx: 899-8849

Technical and Communications .

Nunavut Power Corporation Interpreting/translating Solunarctic Designs Ph: 899-8810 Ph: 899-8870 Electricity Qiniq Internet Services Fx: 899-8817 Box 60 Building 581 [email protected] Paneak Interpreting/Translating Ph: 899-8555 Computer/internet services; consulting Ph: 899-8225 Fx: 899-8246

Other Services .

Lennox Rentals Salummaqsai Cleaning Services Ph: 899-8742 Box 60 Ph: 899-8870 Quaraq Rentals Fx: 899-8817 Ph: 899-6227 Janitorial services

(Inuit)=On NTI Inuit Firm Registry 2009

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