History
Frobisher Bay
One of 44 Pinetree Line radar stations built across the Arctic in the early 1950s. This site has an exceptionally detailed history of the line.
Martin Frobisher
Wikipedia has posted a good biography of the first European to visit the Iqaluit area.
Naval Radio Station (NRS) Frobisher Bay
An excellent history of the station, which was established in July 1954, with many photos.
Maps
Map of Iqaluit
A printable map showing services and public places of interest to visitors and new residents.
Map of the Iqaluit Area
An interactive map by Google Maps.
Maps & Geography Facts About Nunavut
Some basic statistics and 10 maps.
Accommodations & Dining
Capital Suites Iqaluit
"The most luxurious hotel in Iqaluit" offers studio rooms and 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Suites.
Frobisher Inn
A full-service hotel located in Iqaluit - the Web site has lots of local information.
Aviation
Calm Air
Using Saab 340 jet and Hawker Siddeley turboprop aircraft, Calm Air serves Nunavut, Manitoba and Ontario.
Canadian North Airline
“Seriously Northern”, Canadian North and its founding companies (CAI, PWA, Transair, Nordair) have served the North with scheduled and charter air services for over 75 years.
First Air
With 28 aircraft, scheduled services are provided to 30 communities in Nunuavut, Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Greenland.
Iqaluit Airport - CYFB
A wide range of information is posted at Wikipedia.
Polar Pilots
Photos and information on flying in the Iqaluit area.
Tours & Attractions
Visiting Iqaluit
A guide to attractions and services from Nunavut Tourism.
North Winds Arctic Adventures
From Iqaluit, a variety of activities are offered, from kite-skiing courses to multi-day expeditions across a land that few will ever see.
Other Businesses
QINIQ
QITC (Qikiqtaaluk Information Technology Corporation) provides a wide range of IT support services, including Internet connectivity.
Nunasi Corporation
Formed in 1976 by Inuit Tapirisat of Canada as part of the economic arm of the Nunavut land claims process, Nunasi now owns a wide range of businesses.
Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce
Based in Iqaluit, sponsors workshops and an annual spring trade show.
Photo Albums
Iqaluit & Area Photos
The Frobisher Inn has posted almost 30 photos of the region and the hotel.
Sunday in Iqaluit - Feb 26, 2006
Ten photos taken by "Northern Pix".
Education
Akitsiraq Law School Society
The society conducts a variety of legal skills programs.
Nunavut Arctic College
The College has five campuses, including Nunatta Campus and the Nunavut Research Institute Science Campus in Iqaluit.
Iqaluit District Education Authority
The council is responsible for the provision of public education other than that which is provided by the Commission scolaire francophone.
Weather
Weather in Iqaluit
Current report an 5-day forecast, from Environment Canada.
Weather in Iqaluit
Current report, 3-day forecast and map, from The Weather Channel.
More Information about Iqaluit
City of Iqaluit
The city's official site.
Iqaluit
A wide range of information is posted at Wikipedia.
Members of the Legislative Assembly
Iqaluit has three elected members in the 19-member legislature.
IqaluitOnline
This community portal for Iqaluit offers classified ads, event listings, games, a Forum and much more.
Nunatsiaq News
Based in Iqaluit. The site has back issues to October 1996, and lots of current stories are on-line.
Nunavut Research Institute
NRI "provides leadership in developing, facilitating and promoting traditional knowledge, science, research and technology as a resource for the well-being of people in Nunavut".
Qikiqtani Inuit Association
Originally the Baffin Region Inuit Association, QIA was formed to promote Inuit benefits and to establish Inuit rights.
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