Qikiqtarjuaq 2009 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 suggests, 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 diving season. Getting There: First Air operates flights from Iqaluit to Qikiqtarjuaq Monday through Friday. Kenn Borek Air operates flights from Iqaluit to Qikiqtarjuaq Monday through Saturday. Please check with airlines for schedule changes. (For larger map use zoom tool)
Community Services and Information
Population 561 Region Qikitani Time Zone Eastern Postal Code X0A 0B0
Population based on 2007 Nunavut Bureau of Statistics Area code is 867, unless as indicated.
RCMP General Inquiries 927-0123 Pijariusarviq Pool 927-8201 Emergency Only 927-1111 Recreation 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 927-8873 Arctic College 927-8847 Hunters and Trappers Organization Early Childhood Services 927-8836 Piqitataarvik Day Care 927-8300 QIA 927-8195
Saputit elders Society 927-8812 or 8895 Banks Light banking services available at the Northern Churches Store and Tulugak Co-op. Interac services available Katisivik Full Gospel Church 927-8518 at most of the smaller retail outlets as well. St. Michael‟s & All Saints Anglican Church (no phone) Hamlet Office 927-8832 For more information about Qikiqtani regional government Community Wellness/Recreation departments, Inuit organizations, industry associations and Arena 927-8528 development corporations, see Qikitani regional page
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Qikiqtarjuaq Businesses (Inuit)=On NTI Inuit Firm Registry 2009 Area code is 867, unless as indicated.
Accommodation and Dining
LEELIE Enterprises Lodge Tulugak Co-op Hotel/Inns North Box 88 (Inuit) Siku Motel PH: 927-8061 (Inuit) PH: 1-866-341-4441 or 927-8305 General Delivery FX: 927-8044 FX: 927-8003 PH: 927-8111 Hotel, apartment, cable TV, retail sales, [email protected] Motel and property leasing. shuttle. www.leelieenterprises.ca Lodging, office space rentals
Fisheries
Papiruq Fisheries Masiliit – Nativak HTO (Inuit) PH: 927-8427 PH: 927-8836 FX: 927-88430 Commercial fisheries. Fishing, retail sales, country foods.
General Contractors / Construction / Maintenance
LEELIE Enterprises (Inuit) [email protected] Box 88 www.leelieenterprises.ca PH: 1-866-341-4441 or 927-8305 Cartage, vehicle/office rentals, fuel, storage. consulting: tour, FX: 927-8003 marketing, economic development, training.
Property Management / Leasing
Akulliq PH: 1-866-341-4441 or 927-8305 PH: 927-8802 FX: 927-8003 Property Leasing [email protected] www.leelieenterprises.ca LEELIE Enterprises (Inuit) Vehicle & office space rentals, storage Box 88
Retail
LEELIE Enterprises Hunters PH: 927-8917 Armory & Souvenir Shop (Inuit) FX: 927-8070 Tulugak Co-op Hotel/Inns North Box 88 Retail store, light banking, post office. PH: 927-8061 (Inuit) PH: 1-866-341-4441 or 927-8002 FX: 927-8044 FX: 927-8003 Papiruq Fisheries Hotel, apartment, cable TV, retail sales, [email protected] PH: 927-8427 shuttle www.leelieenterprises.ca FX: 927-88430 Carvings, gift ideas, armory, exporting Retail sales, country foods, fishing Yukipa’s Craft Shop Ph: 927-8538 Northern Store PJ Canteen Crafts, baking and sewing products, General Delivery PH: 927-8328 pops, chips. Canteen Store
Technical and Communications
Northwestel Ph: 927-8917 FX: 927-1202 Whitehorse, YT Fx: 927-8070 Suppliers of electricity Ph: 1-888-423-2333 Post Office Telecommunication Piitao Allavinga Nunavut Power Corporation PH: 927-8012 Northern Store General Delivery Qiniq General Delivery PH: 927-1201
Tourism and Culture
LEELIE Enterprises Outfitting Nattivak Hunters and Trappers Fx: 927-8067 Services (Inuit) Organization & Papiruq Fisheries [email protected] Box 88 General Delivery (Inuit) Outfitting Services PH: 1-866-341-4441 or 927-8305 PH: 927-8836 FX: 927-8003 FX: 927-8525 True North Outfitting Services [email protected] Information about land, country foods, Ltd. www.leelieenterprises.ca fisheries, local outfitters (Reservations Ph: 927-8812 Tourism packages to Auyuittuq National through Canada North Outfitting Inc. [email protected] Park, eco-adventure cultural wildlife 613-256-4057) Outfitting Services tours, birds/whale watching, sport fishing, cultural experiences. Nunavut Experience Outfitting Ph: 927-8518
Transportation and Shipping
Canadian North LEELIE Enterprises (Inuit) Shipping and Cargo PH: 927-8033 Box 88 FX: 927-8034 PH: 1-866-341-4441 or 927-8305 Nunavut Sealink & Supply Inc. www.canadiannorth.com FX: 927-8003 Via Montreal contact Scheduled service, cargo [email protected] PH: 450-635-0833 www.leelieenterprises.ca www.arcticsealift.com First Air Cartage service, vehicle rentals Shipping and Cargo General Delivery PH: 927-8873 Nunavut Eastern Arctic Shipping Tulugak Co-op Hotel/Inns North FX: 927-8320 Via Montreal contact PH: 927-8061 (Inuit) www.firstair.ca Toll free: 1-877-225-6327 FX: 927-8044 Scheduled and Charter service, cargo PH: 514-597-0186 Shuttle, hotel, apartment, cable TV, www.neas.ca retail sales.
(Inuit)=On NTI Inuit Firm Registry 2009
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