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Baker Lake | Nunavut

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Region:

Kivalliq

Known For:

Baker Lake | Inland Arctic community | Inuit art & crafts | Caribou migration routes | Tundra landscapes | Remote setting

Best For:

Arctic Culture | Wildlife Viewing | Remote Exploration | Northern Travel

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Geographical Centre of Canada

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Selfie Spot

The intersection of latitude and longitude is one definition of the centre point of Canada, as explained by the Atlas of Canada. “The resulting location 62°24′N 096°28′W is located just south of Yathkyed Lake in Nunavut, west of Hudson Bay. The nearest inhabited place to this point is Baker Lake. Photo: reddit.com

Jessie Oonark Centre

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The Jessie Oonark Centre is a local gallery in Baker Lake that displays all local talent from the town. The centre was named in honour of Jessie Oonark (1906-1985), Baker Lake’s most famous artist. She learned to work in fabric and on paper and produced many appliqué tapestries, drawings, and prints. Her distinctive style using […]

Ookpiktuyuk Art Gallery

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This art gallery is located just outside of the heart of Baker Lake and rests on the edge of the lake. You are sure to find something you like or learn something new while strolling around the gallery. The gallery has some of the most beautiful and powerful artwork on display. Photo: m.facebook.com/bakerlakenunavut

Inuit Heritage Centre

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Visit the Inuit Heritage Centre to learn all about the culture in the area. The staff are knowledgeable and eager to help. You can collect your bearings well mapping out your stay in the area. The Inuit Heritage Centre has handmade traditional objects and artifacts as well as a designated area for elders to meet, […]

Thelon Heritage River

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The Thelon River empties into Baker Lake and is surrounded by spruce-lined valleys. The river is home to many wildlife including caribou, peregrine, gyrfalcon, hawk, artic fox and wolf, moose, muskox, the rare wolverine, and more. If you’re lucky, you may be able to see a caribou herd cross the river during migration. This adventure […]

Inuujaarvik Territorial Park

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Come to Inuujaarvik Territorial Park to enjoy the outdoors by either camping in the park or just visiting. The view of Baker Lake is breathtaking. The Baker Lake Hunters and Trappers Association is more than willing to help arrange guiding and camping supplies. You definitely will want an outfitter to take you out fishing on […]

Aura BLCS Dining Room

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Aura Dining Room is known for its great food, friendly service, and even better prices. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. They even have take-out if you do not feel like dining in. The restaurant serves many different types of food and meals. Look out for their daily and weekly specials. Photo: blcs.ca

Nunamiut Lodge Hotel

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Spend a couple of nights at this lodge if you are looking for a comfortable and cozy place to stay. You can enrich yourself in Inuit traditions and culture by roaming the lodge and viewing the prints displayed in the halls. The lodge’s Solarium Dining Room overlooks the water of Baker Lake so you can […]

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