Parks & Special Places From the lush green valleys of Katannilik Park to the wild rapids of the Coppermine River, find out about Nunavut's territorial parks, heritage Rivers and other special places.
Find out how to get to the park, where to stay, local arts and crafts, and find a guide or outfitters who can take you to the park.
Traveling
Getting There
No roads lead to Nunavut; our Territory is accessible only by air and sea.
First Air and Canadian North both fly regular daily schedules to Iqaluit from four main southern airline ‘hubs’: Ottawa, Montreal, and Edmonton (via Yellowknife and Rankin Inlet). Flights from Winnipeg (via Churchill and Rankin Inlet) are also available.
- First Air: www.firstair.ca
- Canadian North: www.canadiannorth.ca
Kivalliq Air operates flights from Cambridge Bay to Baker Lake (en route to Rankin Inlet), Monday through Friday. Calm Air flies from Winnipeg to Rankin Inlet and then on to Baker Lake daily except Sundays. Please check with the airline for schedule changes.
- Kivalliq Air: www.kivalliqair.com
- Calm Air : www.calmair.com
Access to the Kazan is usually by chartered aircraft from Baker Lake or from Lynn Lake and Churchill, Manitoba. Baker Lake is connected to the south by scheduled airline from Churchill and Winnipeg, and Lynn Lake is serviced through Winnipeg. The closest road and rail access end at Lynn Lake and Thompson, Manitoba. It is also possible to paddle to the Kazan from Lynn Lake, beginning near town at Reindeer Lake, up the Cochrane River, then portaging over the Kazan watershed, but the trip is very long and the canoeing season, short. Canoeists therefore prefer to arrange floatplane drop-off on Kasba or Ennadai lakes. To end the trip, pre-arranged air charter pick-up is possible from many points along the route. Most travellers, however, paddle directly to Baker Lake.
Tour operators in Baker Lake also offer day trips and sight-seeing tours on the Kazan. The 100 km trip to Kazan Falls from Baker Lake by charter floatplane or motorized freighter canoe is quite spectacular.
Where to Stay
There are three hotels Baker Lake, and the Baker Lake Hunters and Trappers Association can help you arrange guiding and camping supplies. You can also camp at Inuujaarvik Territorial Park, located between the airport and the town on the shores of Baker Lake. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, tent platforms, firepit, a cookhouse/shelter and washrooms.
Iglu Hotel (Inns North)
Ph: (867) 793-2801
Website: www.bakerlakehotel.com
Baker Lake Lodge
Ph: (867) 793-2905
Fax: (867) 793-2965
Nunamiut Lodge
Ph: (867) 793-2127
Fax: (867) 793-2824
Hunters and Trappers Association
Ph: (867) 793-2520
Fax: (867) 793-2034
Outfitters/Guides
Local Outfitters
Edwin Evo Outfitting & Naturalist Tours
Ph: (867) 793-2293
Fax: (867) 793-2045
Qataq Sports Hunts
Ph: (867) 793-2874
Qimukyuk Outfitting
Ph: (867) 793-2874
Arts and Crafts
The Jessie Oonark Centre and other local galleries showcase the art of Baker Lake’s talented local residents. You will see Baker Lake’s famous carvings of black soapstone, stitched and appliquéd wall hangings, jewellery, and silk-screened prints and clothing.
Jessie Oonark Centre
Ph: (867) 793-2428
Fax: (867) 793-2429
Baker Lake Fine Arts & Crafts Shop
Ph: (867) 793-2865
Ookpiktuyuk Art Gallery
Ph: (867) 793-2534
Fax: (867) 793-2422
Email: ford645@aol.com
Qamanittuaq Fine Arts Gallery and Studio
Ph: (867) 793-2662
Fax: (867) 793-2366
Email: qamanittuaq@aol.com
Travel Information
The Vera Akumalik Visitor’s Centre is located in the restored Hudson’s Bay Store/Trading Post in Baker Lake. The centre features the original store and storehouse areas, counter and shelves, and the fur loft. It provides interpretation of the Caribou Inuit people and the community of Baker Lake; and the cultural and natural heritage of the Kazan and Thelon Rivers. Staff at the centre, which operates from July to September, will also provide you with information on local outfitters, businesses and other local attractions.
Vera Akumalik Visitor’s Centre
Ph: (867) 793-2456
Fax: (867) 793-2175
Email: bakerlakehamlet@yahoo.ca
A diorama of the Fall Caribou Crossing national historic site is located in the Inuit Heritage Centre, as is a collection of photographs from the Fifth Thule Expedition.
Inuit Heritage Centre
Ph: (867) 793-2598
Fax: (867) 793-2509
Email: bakerlakehamlet@yahoo.ca
Nunavut Tourism
Nunavut Tourism can provide detailed information on your trip to Nunavut. Visit their website to request your copy of the Nunavut Travel Planner.
Ph: 1-866-NUNAVUT (686-2888)
Email: info@nunavuttouris.com
Website: www.nunavuttourism.com
