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  Iqaluit, Nunavut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Iqaluit (ᐃᖃᓗᐃᑦ in Inuktitut syllabics), formerly Frobisher Bay, is the territorial capital and the largest community of Canada's youngest territory, Nunavut.
Iqaluit has the distinction of being the smallest Canadian capital city in terms of population and the only capital that cannot be accessed from the rest of Canada via a highway.
Iqaluit does not have a deep water harbour, so goods may be barged ashore, or the ship may be beached at high tide and the goods unloaded when the tide goes out.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Iqaluit,_Nunavut   (1384 words)

  
 Iqaluit, Nunavut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Iqaluit (ᐃᖃᓗᐃᑦ in Inuktitut syllabics) is the territorial capital and the largest community of Canada's youngest territory, Nunavut.
The city is located on Frobisher Bay on the south-east part of Baffin Island, in the Arctic Ocean to the east of the territory's mainland, and to the north of Hudson Bay.
Iqaluit's first permanent inhabitant was Nakasuk, after whom the city's elementary school is named.
www.bonneylake.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Iqaluit,_Nunavut   (377 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Iqaluit, Nunavut
On January 1, 1987, the name of this municipality was officially changed from "Frobisher Bay" to "Iqaluit" - aligning offical usage with the name that the Inuit population had always used.
Iqaluit (ᐃᖃᓗᐃᑦ in Inuktitut) is the territorial capital and the largest community of Canadas youngest territory, Nunavut.
Iqaluit does not have a harbour, so goods must be transferred to barges, or the ships are beached at high tide and unloaded when the tide goes out.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Iqaluit,-Nunavut   (2695 words)

  
 Canada Far North - A Guide to Iqaluit, Nunavut
Iqaluit, the largest community in Nunavut as well as the capital city, is located in the southeast part of Baffin Island, at 63° 45' N., 68° 31' W. Formerly known as Frobisher Bay, it is at the mouth of the bay of that name, overlooking Koojesse Inlet.
In Iqaluit, this huge improvement from the 1994 unemployment figure of 17.6% can be largely attributed to its new status as the capital city.
Based in Iqaluit, sponsors workshops and an annual spring trade show.
www.explorenorth.com /library/communities/canada/bl-iqaluit.htm   (859 words)

  
 Arctic: Crystal two: The origin of Iqaluit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Iqaluit is unique among Canadian Arctic communities in that it originated not from a commercial venture, such as mining or the fur trade, or as a government administrative centre, but as a Second World War military airfield.
As a result, Iqaluit became a key transportation and communication hub for the eastern Arctic and, ultimately, the capital city of the new territory of Nunavut.
The third is the importance of the Crystal Two airfield for the postwar development of Iqaluit, and the final focus is on the resourceful individuals who pulled it all together, overcoming a myriad of apparently insurmountable obstacles to complete their mission.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3712/is_200303/ai_n9185799   (1308 words)

  
 Iqaluit - Wikipédia
Iqaluit est une ville canadienne et la capitale du territoire autonome du Nunavut, le plus grand des territoires et provinces du Canada.
Iqaluit (« les poissons » en inuktitut) se situe au sud-ouest de l'île de la Terre de Baffin, au bord de l'océan Arctique, dans la baie de Frobisher.
Iqaluit est choisi pour capitale du nouveau territoire autonome des Inuit, appelé le Nunavut.
fr.wikipedia.org /wiki/Iqaluit   (274 words)

  
 Iqaluit - "Backgrounder"
Iqaluit is the largest community and theCapital of Nunavut.
Iqaluit, Inuktitut for "place of many fish," is located near the mouth of the Sylvia Grinnell River that empties into the bay named after Martin Frobisher, the Englishman in search of the Northwest Passage.
Between 1955 and 1987 the settlement of Iqaluit was known as Frobisher's Bay.
www.relocatecanada.com /nunavut/iqasnapshot.html   (165 words)

  
 Iqaluit, Nunavut -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
The town was selected to serve as the new territory's capital in a territory-wide (A legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate) referendum, in which it beat (Click link for more info and facts about Rankin Inlet) Rankin Inlet.
On January 1, 1987, the name of this municipality was officially changed from "Frobisher Bay" to "Iqaluit", which means "place of many fish" in (Click link for more info and facts about Inuktitut) Inuktitut.
Iqaluit has the distinction of being the smallest Canadian capital city in terms of population and the only capital that cannot be accessed from the rest of Canada via a (A major road for any form of motor transport) highway.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/i/iq/iqaluit,_nunavut.htm   (207 words)

  
 CANOE -- CNEWS - Canada: Iqaluit proposes to build deep-water arctic seaport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Iqaluit's proposed port would operate from the end of June through the end of November.
Iqaluit would be able to capitalize on the growing Arctic eco-tourism industry by giving cruise ships a place to dock.
A facility in Iqaluit could also be well-positioned for naval and Coast Guard ships to assert Canadian control of both the Northwest Passage and the Davis Strait, where foreign fishing vessels are beginning to cause concern.
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 Canada's Arctic North : Regions in Brief : Iqaluit | Frommers.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
On the southern end of the island, Iqaluit (pronounced "ee-ka-loo-eet") is the major town on Baffin and like most Inuit settlements is quite young; it grew up alongside a U.S. Air Force airstrip built here in 1942.
The park is only 5km (3 miles) from Iqaluit but is on the other side of the ridge from town; it's a relatively quiet and protected place to see wildflowers and walk along an Arctic river.
The trail begins near the Iqaluit cemetery; watch for the "inuksuks" (manlike stone cairns) marking the trail.
www.frommers.com /destinations/canada'sarcticnorth/3052027910.html   (591 words)

  
 CBC News: Iqaluit expects lift as huge new jet tested   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
The government of Nunavut has announced that Iqaluit will be one of the test sites for the huge plane as it prepares to go into service in late 2006.
He said the Iqaluit airport was built larger than would be needed for strictly local traffic and then expanded for the use of military aircraft in the 1950s.
At one of Iqaluit's main hotels, the Frobisher Inn Hotel, manager Sylvia Tuckwood was pleased to hear Airbus would be coming to town to test the A380.
cbc.ca /story/canada/national/2005/06/16/airbus-iqaluit050616.html?...   (362 words)

  
 Iqaluit on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
The town of Iqaluit, Canada, relies on fishing as a major source of income.
This Inuit baby-carrying parka is on display at the Nunatta Sunakkuta-angit Museum in Iqaluit, Canada.
Des bateaux de pêche à Iqaluit au Canada Le Canada a décidé d'autoriser la pêche à la morue "à petite échelle" dans certai.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/I/Iqaluit.asp   (539 words)

  
 CBC News: Iqaluit cuts $17-a-ride bus service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
IQALUIT - Iqaluit's council is putting the brakes on the city's transit system as of mid-January because it has been serving too few people at too high a cost.
Ian Freemantle, Iqaluit's chief administrative officer, said the bus service provides about 200 trips a week in the 6,000-population capital of Nunavut.
Iqaluit's coffers are expected to take a hit from a big increase in power rates, as well as the city's decision to cut the interest rate it charges on overdue property tax bills.
www.cbc.ca /story/canada/national/2004/12/14/iqaluit-bus041214.html   (268 words)

  
 Canku Ota - Apr. 7, 2001 - Iqaluit Gets Crazy About Kites
For the past two years, Lavallée has been sharing his passion for kites with his fellow Iqaluit residents, by giving his time and energy during Toonik Tyme to introduce the basics of kite-flying.
In fact, what he particularly likes about Iqaluit are its open spaces and wind conditions, which are perfect for kite flying.
As an active member of Iqaluit’s francophone population, Lavallée thinks it’s particularly important to be visibly involved in community life.
www.turtletrack.org /Issues01/Co04072001/CO_04072001_Kites.htm   (447 words)

  
 ALIAS
Iqaluit (formerly Frobisher Bay) is the capital of the Canadian Territory of Nunavut.
Iqaluit is located 2,060 kilometers North of Montreal on Koojesse Inlet, near Frobisher Bay on the southern part of Baffin Island.
Iqaluit sits on rocky, irregular coastline in the lowland area, and is flanked by hills on the northeast and southwest sides.
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 The Atlas of Canada - Iqaluit, Nunavut
It will also have cement roads, a greenhouse inside of a giant bubble, it will have a bigger and better hospital, with lots of doctors and nurses that are well trained.
Iqaluit will also have a bigger and better homeless centre for the homeless and more cops to protect this precious town.
Some have stated that there will be many more selfish people living in the community, people who have a lot and are not willing to share what they have in the traditional Inuit way.
atlas.gc.ca /sites/english/learningresources/facts/nunavut_communities/iqaluit.html   (933 words)

  
 Welcome to the City of Iqaluit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Young and old are working to create a future that will preserve the strengths of traditional culture, while embracing the surging changes of the 21st century.
Even though it's located on the remote Arctic tundra, Iqaluit aims to be every inch a capital city, with the amenities and quality of life to rival any in Canada.
Iqaluit's economy-based mainly on a government that has expanded rapidly since the city became the capital of Nunavut in 1999-is growing by leaps and bounds.
www.city.iqaluit.nu.ca   (273 words)

  
 MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network News: Iqaluit drops buses -- taxis are cheaper
IQALUIT, Nunavut, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- City bus service will shut down in Iqaluit, the capital of Canada's northern Nunavut territory, as it works out cheaper to pay riders to use taxis.
An average of 28 people ride the bus each day, which works out to a cost to the city of about $17 per user per ride before the $2 fare is deducted.
The city is also reducing garbage collection to once a week from twice a week, scaling back its recycling program, and raising property taxes in an effort to balance its budget next year, the report said.
www.menafn.com /qn_news_story.asp?StoryId=CqB_e0eidy2fUywrHlwj1C3nLCNzPy2u   (195 words)

  
 Iqaluit Diary
Suddenly I noticed a young Inuit mother in traditional dress, with something in a pouch over her shoulder.
This is called an amauti, and is a common sight in Iqaluit.
The edge of the town of Iqaluit appeared.
www.oyston.com /Iqaluit/20.htm   (426 words)

  
 The Atlas of Canada - Iqaluit (Joamie), Nunavut - ExploreNorth
Iqaluit is beautiful and it will be the capital of Nunavut.
It will have a giant theater made just for acting and plays, and a huge community hall that can be rented by anybody to have a party or wedding.
In the late sixties the International Order of Daughters of the Empire donated a recreation centre for the residents of Apex.
www.explorenorth.com /library/communities/canada/nunavut/iqaluit.html   (868 words)

  
 Nunatsiaq News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
It reflects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate and its results do not necessarily represent the opinions of the public as a whole or the publishers and staff of Nunatsiaq News.
These materials are Copyright © 1995- 2005 Nortext Publishing Corporation (Iqaluit).
These materials may not be reprinted for commercial publication in print, or any other media, without the permission of the publisher.
www.nunatsiaq.com /news/iqaluit/iqaluit.html   (91 words)

  
 Canku Ota - June 30, 2001 - Iqaluit Student Awarded Ell Scholarship
IQALUIT — David Iou is an award-winning student, gifted soccer player, community volunteer and respected youth.
The Iqaluit 18-year-old was awarded the scholarship at the Inuksuk High School graduation in Nunavut’s capital June 9.
The Iqaluit city council created the scholarship last month in memory of Ben "Siusarnaq" Ell, a well-known Iqaluit resident and hunter who was involved in municipal politics for more than 20 years.
www.turtletrack.org /Issues01/Co06302001/CO_06302001_Scholarship.htm   (561 words)

  
 Cartographic Visualization on the Internet - Research Issues
Iqaluit is located at 63°45' North latitude / 68°31' West longitude, and due to the alignment of Canada's National Topographic System (NTS) grid, is situated at the junction of four NTS map sheets (25N/9, 25N/10, 25N/15 and 25N/16).
This special edition map was custom-produced using digital technologies to combine raster and vector geospatial data from the four map sheets, and covers only the town of Iqaluit and its surrounding area.
Copies of this commemorative map of Iqaluit are available from local map dealers.
maps.nrcan.gc.ca /visualization/iqaluit_map.html   (185 words)

  
 Iqaluit, Nunavut Photo Album
Iqaluit, formerly known as Frobisher Bay, is the capital of Canada's newest territory.
These hunters and their families began building year-round huts on the beaches of Koojesse Inlet, using wood discarded from the airbase and the local dump.
Iqaluit's population too is a mix: a mix of cultures (less than two-thirds of residents here are Inuit, compared to other communities that are more than 90 per cent Inuit) and languages.
www.arcticcircle.ca /Baffin/Iqaluit   (359 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Iqaluit Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
The legislature is located at Iqaluit's main intersection the four corners, the legislative assembly is the political centre of Nunavut.
If you want to visit Iqaluit during a time when there is a lot of activity and visitors from all other regions of Nunavut I highly recommend the Nunavut Tradeshow that is held in Iqaluit.
Iqaluit is 33.5 metres above sea level and has some of the dramatic tidal drops in the world.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/Canada/Nunavut/Iqaluit-908046/Things_To_Do-Iqaluit-BR-1.html   (1417 words)

  
 Iqaluit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Iqaluit is situated on Baffin Island, the largest island in Nunavut.
It is the capital of the new teritory and has a population of almost 4500 people.
But unlike southern centres, you often have to stop your vehicle to allow hunters with snowmobiles and sleds to cross the main street on their way out of town.
www.nunanet.com /~kotn/Iqaluit.htm   (213 words)

  
 IQALUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Because of Iqaluit’s remoteness, there is no automatic mutual aid system for the community to depend upon for outside help.
Therefore, it is vital that the department is equipped to handle all emergency situations encountered in its response area.
The Iqaluit Fire Department, and the Iqaluit Firefighter Association, would like to give thanks to the spouses and family members of our crew, for their support and understanding.
www.iqaluitfire.com   (243 words)

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