| Baker lake (Qamani'tuaq (ᖃᒪᓂᑦᑐᐊᖅ) (iu)) | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Kivalliq |
| Watercourse | Kazan Thelon |
| Area | 182,2 km² |
| Population | 1 728 hab. (2006) |
| Density | 9,48 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | X0C 0A0 |
| Telephone prefix | 1 867-973- |
| Spindle | UTC-5 |
| Location | |
 64 ° 19 ′ 5 ″ N 96 ° 1 ′ 3 ″ W | |
| Official site | |
| Touristic site | |
Baker lake is a city of Nunavut to Canada
Understand
Baker Lake, called Qamani’tuaq (ᖃᒪᓂᑦᑐᐊᖅ in syllabary inuktitut) meaning "large lake joined by a river at both ends" in Inuktitut, the main language of the Inuit, is a community located in the region of Kivalliq to Nunavut. It is the only community located inland, that is to say non-coastal, of theCanadian arctic. It sits on the shores of Baker Lake and is surrounded on all sides by hundreds of miles of tundra. Nowhere else in Canada can we have such a profound experience of arid lands!
If you look on the hills above the houses you will see a large fence. It is a snow fence, installed to control wind blasts in the community. Beyond the snow fence is the community cemetery. Since it is impossible to dig deep into the permafrost, the graves are built above the ground, covered with rock mounds.
A number of large rivers flow through the community such as the Thelon River, the Kazan and the Dubawnt. The lake is also connected to Hudson Bay by the Chesterfield Inlet.
Interestingly, Baker Lake is the geography center of Canada.
Weather
| J | F | M | TO | M | J | J | TO | S | O | NOT | D |
Temperature diagram in ° C | |||||||||||
-27.7 -34.8 | -27.4 -34.8 | -22.0 -30.6 | -12.3 -21.5 | -3.0 -9.8 | 9.3 0.5 | 17.0 6.1 | 14.3 5.3 | 6.4 -0.2 | -3.4 -9.5 | -15.5 -23.1 | -23.1 -30.5 |
| 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 41 | 52 | 49 | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| Temp. max. annual mean in ° C -7.3 | |||||||||||
| Temp. min. annual mean in ° C -15.2 | |||||||||||
| Annual precipitation in mm 273 | |||||||||||
| Legend: Temp. maxi and mini in ° C • Precipitation in mm | |||||||||||
Source: Climate data from Baker Lake Airport Source: Environment Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010[1]. | |||||||||||
Baker Lake is located in a subarctic climate, but not far from a polar climate.
To go
By plane
The community is served by the Baker Lake Airport which connects it to the coastal town of Rankin Inlet. First Air, Calm Air and Kivalliq Air airlines serve the city with daily flights.
- 1 Baker Lake Airport (IATA : YBK) ,
1 867 793-2564 - First Aire , 1 867 793-2325, 1 800 267-1247 (free number)
- Calm Air , 1 867 793-2873, 1 800 839-2256 (free number), fax : 867 793-2188
- Kivalliq Air , 1 877 855-1500 (free number)
| Airline company | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Calm Air | Arviat, Chesterfield Inlet, Churchill, Coral Harbor, Rankin Inlet, Repulse bay, Thompson, Winnipeg |
| First Air operated by Unaalik Aviation | Rankin Inlet |
| Kivalliq Air | Arviat, Chesterfield Inlet, Rankin Inlet, Whale cove |
| Ookpik Aviation | Charters |
| Pronto Airways | Points North, Rankin Inlet, Saskatoon |
Circulate
By taxi
- Greg's Taxi , 1 867 793-4370
To see
- 1 Jessie Oonark Center PO Box 280, 1 867 793-2428, fax : 1 867 793-2429, e-mail : [email protected] – The Jessie Oonark Center is named after the famous Baker Lake artist. Staff produce commercial products, and buy and sell local and territory arts and crafts.
- 2 Akumalik Visitors Center , 1 867 793-2456, fax : 1 867 793‑2175
Open during the summer months. – To step back in time and see a former Hudson's Bay Company post from the 1940s, visit the Akumalik Visitors Center by the beach. The friendly staff will answer your questions about Baker Lake and point out the many attractions in the community. - 3 The Inuit Heritage Center (Itsarnitaqarvik (meaning place of anything old)) PO Box 149, 1 867 793-2598, fax : 1 867 793-2315, e-mail : [email protected] – It’s more than a museum, it interprets the unique Inuit way of life within Baker Lake. This museum was created at the request of the elders to preserve and promote their culture.
- 4 St. Paul Catholic Church , 1 867 793-2066
- 5 Anglican St Aidan Church , 1 867 793-2433
- Glad Tidings Church , 1 867 793-2233
Open during the summer monthsDo
The annual Community Day which is a celebration of spring, usually held in mid-May, is a time for games, dog sledding and children's carnival. Baker Lake is famous for its square dances. They often occur without warning. When you are in town, ask anyone if they know when the next square dance is or call the recreation coordinator. Dances are always at the center of Leisure.
Several local outfitters offer fishing trips or to explore the still barren lands. The Baker Lake Hunters and Trappers Association is authorized to provide sport hunting for visitors interested in hunting caribou and tundra muskox. In summer, you can travel by boat to hunt caribou, or fish for lake trout or Arctic char. The most difficult and remote streams are located in the Baker Lake area: Thelon, Kazan and Back rivers. At the same time you can see or visit historical and archaeological sites.
- 1 Qamanittuaq Recreation Center Arena , 1 867 793-2072 – Ice rink with games room for young children
- Hunters and Trappers Association , 1 867 703-2520
- 2 Municipal pool , 1 867 793-2414
- 1 Thomas Tapatai Library , 1 867-793-4657, fax : 1 867 793-4659, e-mail : [email protected] – The territory's public libraries offer a wide variety of books, magazines, DVDs and other services to their clients.
To buy
Nortern Store and Sanavik Co-op sell groceries, supplies, clothing, hardware just to name these. Baker Lake Fine Arts and Crafts Center is located in the Jessie Oonark Center (artist who brought Baker Lakr art to the attention of the world), this store sells carvings, murals, crafts , traditional tools and jewelry.
- 1 , 1 867 793-2912, fax : 1 867 793-2594
- 2 Northern Store PO Box 60, 1 867 793-2920, fax : 1 867-793-2565 – General store; Canada Post; PFK; Hot Pizza; ATM machine; photo counter, etc.
Eat
- Pizza Hot and PFK In the entrance of the Northen Store, 1 867) 793-2211
Have a drink / Go out
Alcohol cannot be purchased in Baker Lake 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.
Housing
- 1 Iglu Inns North Hotel PO Box 69, 1 867 793-2801, fax : 1 867 793-2711, e-mail : [email protected] – Hotel, conference room and restaurant
- 2 Baker Lake Lodge PO Box 239, 1 867 793-2905, fax : 1 867 793-2965 – Hotel & cabins, restaurant, conference hall, wildlife expeditions and cultural program.
- 3 Nunamiut Lodge PO Box 369, 1 867 793-2127, fax : 1 867 793-2824 – Hotel (10 rooms), dining room (lake view) and meeting rooms.
On the way to the airport, there is a campground for canoeists on the grounds of Inuujarvik Territorial Park. It's free for the public.
Communicate
Baker Lake with Arviat and Rankin Inlet is one of the only towns in the Kivalliq region to have cell phone service. The community has an FM radio station. By the way, local radio bingo is very popular on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with jackpots of up to 3 0 $. The city also has a local internet service called qiniq.com as well as cable TV.
- 2 Cbeit-TV
- CKQN radio station , 1 867 793-2962
Manage the day-to-day
- 3 Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) (Box 250), 1 867-793-0123, 1 867-793-1111
- 4 Health center , 1 867 793-2912, 1 867 793-2816 9 h at noon from Monday to Friday. – medical and clinical groups. There is an emergency service 24 h .
- 5 City Hall PO Box 149, 1 867 793-2874, fax : 1 867 793-2509, e-mail : [email protected] – Baker Lake Town Hall provides administrative and municipal services to the community. A community economic development officer provides tourist information support, as well as community development services.
Around
- Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary , 1 608-370-5071, e-mail : [email protected] – The reserve encompasses an area of fifty-two thousand square kilometers that straddles the border between Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
