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Arviat (Eskimo Point)
Churches of Arviat
Information
Country	Canada
Region	Kivalliq
Watercourse	McConnell River
Area	132 km²
Population	2 851 hab.
Density	21,6 inhab./km²
Official languages	Inuktitut , English
Postal code	X0C 0E0
Telephone prefix	1 867-857
Spindle	UTC-5
Tourist information office	1 867-857-2366 E-mail: [email protected]
Location
61 ° 6 ′ 29 ″ N 94 ° 3 ′ 25 ″ W
Official site
Touristic site
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Arviat is a city of Nunavut.

Understand

Arviat is the southernmost community in mainland Nunavut. It is located on the western edge of Hudson Bay. This community is located less than an hour from Churchill to Manitoba. The people who live in Arviat are called Arviammiut. They are a proud people who live in harmony with the land and the wildlife around them and who maintain a strong connection with their traditions and Inuit culture. Two national historic sites, Arvia'juaq (an island shaped like a large bowhead whale) and Qikiqtaarjuk (a small island), easily accessible from the community, testify to the rich heritage and cultural resources. Its population is mainly made up of Inuit. Formerly known as Eskimo Point, the community was renamed Arviat which is a name derived from the word inuktitut, the main Inuit language, arviq meaning "bowhead whale" because the nearby coastal landscape resembles the shape of a bowhead whale.

Geography

The surrounding landscape of Arviat is flat to gently rolling tundra. This makes it relatively easy to travel throughout the year. The vegetation of the tundra consists mainly of small bushes, but in summer the land is an explosion of color with small flowers, lichens and mosses. This prairie land is treeless, with sand and sometimes gravel ridges called eskers. There are several major rivers in Arviat including the McConnell Maguse Rivers.

There are no roads connecting neighboring communities, but several roads can be found within the town, as well as a gravel road that leads out of town. If you are interested in taking "field" trips, this route will bring you approximately 21 km northwest towards the Maguse River where many Arviammiut have cabins. There are also many trails for all-terrain vehicles.

Weather

The climate of Arviat is sub-arctic. With an annual average temperature of −9.3 ° C, it is the third hottest community in Nunavut. Its maximum temperature of 33.9 ° C is the second highest in Nunavut, behind Kugluktuk. With an annual rainfall total of 174,4 mm, it is the fourth rainiest community in Nunavut. However, with an annual snowfall total of 112,4 cm, is the third nunavummiute community with the least snow.

Story

Traditionally, the city was known as Tikirajualaaq; which means a small and long point. Thule culture sites dating back to AD 1100 exist in the area. Many stands of qajaq elders found in traditional summer campsites are evidence that hundreds of Inuit have gathered in this area.

The Hudson's Bay Company set up a trading post at Arviat in 1921. The arctic foxes were superb and the harsh climate ensured thick furs. A visit to Nuvuk, the site of the former Hudson's Bay Company post, introduces visitors to one of the company's last ships, the York, which crisscrossed the waters of Hudson Bay.

The early history of the Catholic mission, established in 1924, can be viewed through exhibits at the Mikilaaq Center, a community center located in the original Catholic Church. For its part, the Anglican mission was founded in 1926.

Federal Day School opened in 1959, marking the beginning of permanent community. By the mid-1960s, a nursing station was put into operation and many new services were established in the North, changing Eskimo Point and the way of life of its people forever.

To go

By plane

• 61.0942-94.07081 Arviat Airport ,   1 867-857-2997, fax : 1 867-857-2733 – Local taxi companies run between the airport and the hamlet at the cost of 7 $ C (~4,68 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 5.17 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 5.64 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 3 065.11 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). (last update Feb. 2018)

Airline	Destinations
Calm Air ,   1 867-857-2997, 1 800-839-2256 (free number) (last update Feb. 2018)	Baker lake, Chesterfield Inlet, Churchill, Coral Harbor, Rankin Inlet, Repulse bay, Thompson, Winnipeg
First Air ,   1 867-857-4047, 1 800-267-1247 (free number), fax : 1 867-857-4049 (last update Feb. 2018)	Baker lake, Cape Dorset, Chesterfield Inlet, Coral Harbor, Iqaluit, Ottawa, Pangirtung, Rankin Inlet, Repulse bay, Whale cove, Winnipeg, Yellowknife

Circulate

By taxi

• John's Taxi ,   1 867-857-4444 (last update Feb. 2018)
• Tony taxi Box 546,   1 867-857-4433 (last update Feb. 2018)

To see

• Wildlife  – Inland, the fauna is diverse. Grizzly bears, muskoxen, wolves, arctic foxes, wolverines and waterfowl can sometimes be seen. September is when the caribou begin their slow climb south for the winter. In mid-October and November another wildlife spectacle with the annual migration of polar bears moving from the southern end of Hudson Bay. An excursion can be organized to see the belugas in the bay. (last update Feb. 2018)
• McConnell River Migratory Bird Sanctuary Located south of Arviat – A total of 111 bird species have been recorded in this area which is recognized as the breeding habitat for thousands of snow and Ross geese as well as Canada geese and cranes. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Northern Lights Fall and winter. – There are a variety of Inuit legends about the Northern Lights. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Midnight Sun Summer. – The midnight sun adds a magical element to arctic adventure during the summer months. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Arviat Qaggiqtiit  – Local cultural group performing cultural musical performances which include traditional dancing, drumming, throat singing and other musicians. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.1073-94.06891 John Ollie Community Center and Arena ,   1 867-857-2540 (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10852-94.054772 Mikilaaq Center ,   1 867-857-2521 – Former Catholic church where people gathered here to share and participate in services. Now the renovated metallic blue building with an orange cross at the top houses the Mikilaaq Center, a gathering place to play games, learn new skills, view collections of archival material and recent photos that relate to the history of the community. You can even buy copies. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10863-94.055943 Margaret Aniksak Visitor Center ,   1 867-857-2366 – The center, which has a structure imitating an igloo, offers exhibitions of interpretation of the local culture. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10832-94.053994 Catholic Church ,   1 867-857-2840 – Next to the new church is the only greenhouse in the village. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10782-94.052795 Anglican Church ,   1 867-857-2252 (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.1093-94.060126 Covenant church ,   1 867-857-2950 (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10854-94.05577 Donald Suluk Library / Iyi Society Access Center P.O. Box 4000,,   1 867-857-2579, fax : 1 867-857-4048, e-mail : [email protected]  Mon.- Game. : 9 h - 16 h, Tue. : 19 h - 21 h 30, Game. : 19 h - 21 h 30, sat. : 12 h - 15 h. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.11136-94.058568 Community dock (Community Dock)  – Place where the sea transport is received. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10392-94.018429 Graveyard  (last update Feb. 2018)

Do

• Travel by ATV or utility vehicle  – There are excursions organized by the locals. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Peach  – There are several major rivers in Arviat such as the McConnell and Maguse rivers where many locals spend time fishing. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Ice fishing  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Dog sled  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Sleeping in an igloo April and May. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Nibviaq’s Arviat Tours Box 262,   1 867 857-4929, e-mail : [email protected] – Tourism, local outfitting and hiking (last update Feb. 2018)
• Ukamaktit Touring and Guiding Box 132,   1 867 857-2780, fax : 1 867 857-2781 – Fishing and cultural trips. Day tours and walking tours (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10918-94.057941 Association of hunters and trappers (Hunters and Trappers Organization) Box 52,   1 867 857-2636, fax : 1 867 857-2488 – Local information on the land, traditional foods, outfitters. (last update Feb. 2018)

Events

• Nunavut Dog Sled Team Derby (Nunavut Dogteam Derby) In March. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Snowmobile race (Snowmobile race) May's beginning. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Fishing competition (Fishing derby) Victoria Day weekend. (last update Feb. 2018)
• National Aboriginal Day 21st of June. – Annual national event. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Canada Day  1^er July. – National Day of Canada. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Hamlet Day celebration in August. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Nunavut Day Nunavummiut  July 9th. – Party celebrating the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and the Nunavut Act. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Innuumariit Music Festival (Innuumariit Music Festival) labor Day. (last update Feb. 2018)

To buy

The Ariviat murals show caribou skins with faces carved out of bone or antler. Soapstone dolls or dried sealskin figurines are also popular. Jewelry making is also very strong. In metal, stone, ivory and bone, artisans produce beautiful brooches, pendants, earrings and bracelets.

Today, some Arviat fashion designers are adapting traditional styles to create modern clothing. Their clothes are sold to individuals and are usually made to measure. For more information contact the Arviat Tourist Office. There is no bank in Arvia, but ATM machines can be found at the Northern Store, at the Co-o and at Eskimo Point Lumber Supply.

• 61.1099-94.05861 Northern store ,   1 867 857-2826, fax : 1 867 857-2925 – General retail and grocery services (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10618-94.063532 Kiluk Center ,   1 867 857-2713, fax : 1 867 857-2714, e-mail : [email protected] – Traditional and non-traditional outdoor clothing, arts and crafts. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.105355-94.058783 Quick Stop  – Local grocery store (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10813-94.056574 Padlei Co-op ,   1 867 857-2933, fax : 1 867 857-2762 – Retail store, art sales, sculptures, mail order (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.11094-94.071835 Eskim Point Lumber ,   1 867 857-2752, fax : 1 867 857-2883 – Retail, hardware, lumber, groceries (last update Feb. 2018)

Eat

Most visitors to Arviat like to try local produce ranging from caribou stew, arctic char, snow goose breast, local wild berries and banique to more exotic delicacies like muqtuq or seal meat. . Dried arctic char (called "Pipsi" in Inuktitut) is a delicious way to try this tasty fish. Dried caribou (called "mikku") is also a traditional staple.

ACE has its own trained professional kitchen team providing customers with the experience of authentic local cuisine. ACE participants are Inuit who take pride in sharing their culture with you, providing a truly unique experience. Seniors, youth and adults will be able to guide you on your journey to discover this fascinating part of Canada. Your experience will be from the perspective of the Inuit, the original stewards of this rich landscape.

• 61.108-94.061531 Padlei Ins North Hotel ,   1 867 857-2919, fax : 1 867 857-2762 – Restaurant (last update Feb. 2018)
• Arviat Community Ecotourism (ACE) ,   1 867 857-2921, e-mail : [email protected] – ACE is owned and operated by the community. (last update Feb. 2018)

Have a drink / Go out

Alcohol cannot be purchased in Arviat which is one of the 12 “restricted communities”. Visitors and residents are free to order alcohol from the warehouse, but need the approval of a local alcohol education committee, which may set limits on the size of their order, or even deny their request.

• Neevee's Coffee Shop Building 321,   1 867 857-2999 (last update Feb. 2018)

Housing

• 61.108-94.061531 Padlei Ins North Hotel Box 90,   1 867 857-2919, fax : 1 867 857-2762 – 16 rooms with bathroom and TV. Restaurant and conference room. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.1062-94.06162 Katimavik Suites ,   1 867 857-2752, fax : 1 867 857-2972, e-mail : [email protected] – 25 bedrooms (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.1092-94.054163 Katimavik Beach House ,   1 867 857-2322 (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10989-94.059864 B&B Babyside Box 347,   1 867 857-2653, fax : 1 867 857-2623, e-mail : [email protected] – Seven rooms with ten beds in total (last update Feb. 2018)

Communicate

• 61.1099-94.05861 Canada Post ,   1 867-857-2859 (last update Feb. 2018)
• Qiniq Provider ,   1 867-857-2933 – Internet service (last update Feb. 2018)
• Cable ,   1 867-857-2933 – Cable service (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10934-94.057222 Arviaqpaluk Radio Station ,   1 867-857-2810 (last update Feb. 2018)

Manage the day-to-day

• 61.11035-94.063853 Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) ,   1 867-857-1111 (last update Feb. 2018)
• Fire department ,   1 867 857-2525 (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.11033-94.067164 Health center ,   1 867 857-3100  Mon.- Fri. : 9 h - 11 h 30 without appointment and Mon.- Fri. : 13 h - 17 h on appointment. There is always a nurse for emergencies.. – medical and clinical groups. There is a 24 hour emergency service. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10933-94.057985 City Hall ,   1 867 857-2841, fax : 1 867 793-2509, e-mail : [email protected] (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10618-94.06376 Government of Nunavut (Pana Bulding) Box 1200,   1 867 857-4485 (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.11014-94.061997 Artic College ,   1 867 857-8600, 1 800 988-4636 (free number), fax : 1 867 857-8619 – Post secondary school (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10828-94.057758 Levi Angmak School ,   1 867 857-2547 – Secondary school (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10715-94.05879 Johm Arnalukjuak School ,   1 867 857-4223 – Primary school (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.10854-94.0585310 School (middle school) Qitiqliq ,   1 867 857-2778 (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.1082-94.06211 Seniors Center Andy Aulatjut (Elders Center) Box 147,   1 867-857-2667 – Nursing and personal care for the elderly (last update Feb. 2018)

Around

• 61.15972-93.871381 Arvia'juaq National Historic Site  – This national historic site is made up of two parts: Arvia'juaq and Qikiqtaaruk. Arvia'juaq is a traditional summer camp for the Paallirmiut Inuit. It is located at 5 km long island with two sections connected by an isthmus, and is located 8 km from Arviat. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 61.139-93.9872 Qikiqtaarjuk National Historic Site  – On Qikiqtaarjuk, there are many tent rings, food caches, kayak racks and graves from the summer occupation of several generations of “Paallirmiut”. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 60.81-94.363 McConnell River Bird Sanctuary (McConnell River Migratory Bird Sanctuary)  – The McConnell River Bird Sanctuary is a migratory bird sanctuary in Nunavut. It is located on either side of the mouth of the McConnell River, about 27 km south of Arviat. It is administered by the Canadian Wildlife Service. (last update Feb. 2018)