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Holidays in Nunavut  -  Travel information Nunavut.

The vast territory of northern Quebec now known as Nunavik [a place to live] covers more than 560,000 square kilometers. For almost 4,000 years, it has been occupied by Palaeo-eskimos, the people which inhabits the whole northern circumpolar region.
In the late 19th Century, the arrival of the Qallunaat (the Inuit name for non-Inuit from the south) radically altered the traditional lifestyle of the Inuit, which until then had been nomadic. Whalers, missionaries, and especially fur traders had a profound impact on Inuit life.

Regions: Baffin Island, Keewatin, Kitikmeot

Nunavut's 26 communities are spread across nearly two million square kilometers, almost one fifth of Canada. Its population is about 28,000, 85% of whom are Inuit: Arctic Bay, Arviat, Baker Lake, Bathurst Inlet, Cambridge Bay, Cape Dorset, Chesterfield Inlet, Clyde River, Gjoa Haven, Grise Fiord, Hall Beach, Iglulik, Kimmirut, Kugluktuk, Nanisivik, Pangnirtung, Pelly Bay, Pond Inlet, Qikiqtarjuaq, Rankin Inlet, Repulse Bay, Resolute, Sanikiluaq, Taloyoak, Whale Cove

Capital City of Nunavut: Iqaluit 


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Camping & Caravanning

 Camp Canada  -  Camping / Campgrounds
Wilderness campsites | Full facility campgrounds for RVs | Quiet scenic sites | Trailer parks with all amenities for families | Camping resorts | RV parks

Car Rental Canada

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National Parks

 Parcs Canada  -  Auyuittuq, Quttinirpaaq [ Ellesmere Island ], Sirmilik
On behalf of the people of Canada, they protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.

Travel Agents / Tour Operator

Travelsphere  
Travelsphere is the UK's No. 1 operator of escorted holidays.

  -  High Arctic Explorer / Northwest Passage
Do you want to see wildlife, go trekking, discover fascinating cultures and ways of life, experience life in a tribal village, see the stars from a desert wilderness... Try one of the activity holidays, travel experiences not to be missed! Adventurecompany.co.uk.

 -  Create your perfect trip  -  Flight, Hotel and Car



Travel Guides Nunavut / Related Books

Travel Guides Nunavut [ Amazon.co.uk ]

Canada - Lonely Planet Country Guide 
By Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Rebecca Blond, Kerryn Burgess, Peter Cruttenden
Paperback 904 pages (April 2005); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
The Rough Guide to Canada (fully revised and updated 5th edition) 
By Tim Jepson, Phil Lee, Tania Smith, Christian Williams
Thoroughly revised and updated, the fifth edition of the Rough Guide to Canada covers this vast and geographically diverse country in impressive detail. There are insightful accounts of every Canadian city, from vibrant Montreal to laid back Vancouver, and vivid descriptions of Canada's varied landscapes, from the magnificent Rocky Mountains and the stormy coasts of the Maritimes to the northern Arctic reaches. Throughout there is practical advice on skiing, whale-watching, kayaking, hiking and a host of other outdoor pursuits. Thousands of listings recommend the best accommodation options, restaurants, bars and clubs in every price range.
Paperback 1136 pages (June 24, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides
Getting a Job in Canada: Find the Right Job and Secure a Great New Lifestyle 
By Valerie Gerrard
The idea of working in Canada – whether in the short, the medium or the long term – is an attractive prospect. If you are one of the many who find the Canadian lifestyle appealing, this book could help you to make your dream a reality. Canada is large and varied enough to offer an enormous range of opportunities – from the cosmopolitan outlook of cities such as Toronto and Vancouver to the slower and yet equally challenging lifestyle found in remote areas. In this book you will find out what opportunities are available and where. More importantly, you will be led step by step through the whole process of achieving Employment Authorisation, finding the job you want and landing that job.
Paperback 176 pages (February 28, 2004); Publisher: How To Books

Transport / How do I travel to Nunavut

 Iqaluit Airport

 NAV Canada
Flight Operations [ Aviation Weather Web Site, Register to File a Flight Plan Over the Internet [PDF], NOTAM, Aeronautical Information Products, Operations Report, ANS Programs, Local Area Weather Manuals and more ]

- CanRail Pass, Corridorpass, N.A. Rail Pass
Explore Canada from one end to the other with the CanRail pass giving you unlimited travel throughout Canada on VIA trains - Canada's leading rail operator. Click to find out more.

 Weather Office Canada


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 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

Enjoy the landscape and cultural diversity of Canada's newest and largest territory. Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut is a close-knit community famous for its Inuit-inspired architecture, crafts and museums. From here adventurers embark on wildlife viewing and photography tours, fishing trips and more - it is even possible to reach the North Pole from here. Auyuittuq National Park has some of the finest scenery in North America, the lucky few who can witness this will never forget it.

 Government of Nunavut
Nunavut - "our land" in the Inuktitut language - has been home to Inuit for millennia and part of Canada for more than a century. Embracing both traditional knowledge and values and the new opportunities presented by technologies like the Internet, the Government of Nunavut now provides a wide range of services tailored to the unique needs of its residents.

 City of Iqaluit  -  Capital City of Nunavut
Iqaluit, chosen by the people of Nunavut in a plebiscite held December 11, 1995, is the capital of the new territory. It's now the home of Nunavut's new legislative assembly building, and the head offices of Nunavut's eleven government departments.

 Baffin Island
 Keewatin
 Kitikmeot

 Arctic Bay
 Arviat
 Baker Lake
 Bathurst Inlet
 Cambridge Bay
 Cape Dorset
 Chesterfield Inlet
 Clyde River
 Gjoa Haven
 Grise Fiord
 Hall Beach
 Iglulik
 Kimmirut
 Kugluktuk
 Nanisivik
 Pangnirtung
 Pelly Bay
 Pond Inlet
 Qikiqtarjuaq
 Rankin Inlet
 Repulse Bay
 Resolute
 Sanikiluaq
 Taloyoak
 Whale Cove

 APTN  -  Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
APTN is a television network that has evolved from Television Northern Canada (TVNC), an Aboriginal television network that broadcast northern and Aboriginal programming from the Yukon to northern Labrador since 1991.
 Nunatsiaq News
Nunatsiaq News is based in Iqaluit, a town of over 6,000 people at the end of Frobisher Bay on Baffin Island. Known as Frobisher Bay until January 1, 1987, Iqaluit developed around the Crystal 2 air force base built by the U.S. Strategic Air Command in 1942.

Cuisine - Canadian cooking

 Canadian Bison Association  -  A taste of North America
A recipe collection featuring the many ways bison can be prepared and served, from hors d'oeuvres to soups and stews, to steaks, roasts, and ground meat.
It's called A Taste of North America: Bison...Nature's Best is Back. Filled with more than 50 recipes, it also includes cooking tips for bison meat, and is available in English and French.
 Recipe Source  -  Canadian Recipes
 American French Genealogical Society  -  French-Canadian Recipes

History of Nunavut

 Heritage Canada Foundation  -  see heritage links
"...preserve and demonstrate and to encourage the preservation and demonstration of the nationally significant historic, architectural, natural and scenic heritage of Canada with a view to stimulating and promoting the interest of the people of Canada in that heritage."

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Avataq Cultural Institute
The Avataq Cultural Institute was created in 1980 with a mandate to protect and promote Inuit language and culture in Nunavik.
Since its inception, the Institute has recognized the valuable role of Elders in Inuit society. As a result, it pushed for the creation of the Inuit Elders Conference, the first of which was held in Kangirsuk in 1981.
In Inuit culture, the Elders are the trustees of wisdom and knowledge that has been passed down over thousands of years. Since the arrival of the Qallunaat (non-Inuit) in the second half of the 19th century, Elders have seen their role in the community and family gravely diminished. However, they are still the only ones able to transmit the wealth of traditional Inuit culture to future generations.
 Nunavut.com  -  Nunacom font for Inuktitut syllabics

 Culture.ca  -  Canada's Cultural Gateway
Explore, find, share the creativity and diversity of Canadian culture on-line
The riches of Canada's museums, galleries, archives and libraries | Thousands of links, articles and testimonials related to Canada's culture and heritage | First-rate reference collections such as the Canadian Encyclopedia Online | News of cultural events happening across Canada |The National Library of Canada's on -line reference service.

Web Portals / Search Engine / Directories

 Aboriginal Canada Portal
Window to Canadian Aboriginal on-line resources, contacts, information, and government programs and services.
 Nunavut WorldWeb Travel Guide
This travel and tourism guide for Nunavut, featuring hotels, events, shopping, tours, attractions and more, will help you plan a successful visit to the territory of Nunavut, Northern Canada, Canada.
 CARC - The Canadian Arctic Resources Committee
The Committee is made up of individuals with different backgrounds, expertise, and of various political persuasions. But all share a long-standing interest in northern Canada, and believe that we have a responsibility to treat the North with deliberation, care, and good stewardship.
 Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami  -  Canada's National Inuit Organization
 Explore North  -  all the information you need to explore the circumpolar North.

 Telephone Guide Canada
 Yellow Pages Canada / Canadian Yellow pages


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