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Population: 5500+
Region: Qikiqtani
Time Zone: Eastern
Postal Code: X0A 0H0
Weather: Environment Canada
Iqaluit, formerly known as Frobisher Bay, is the business and government
centre for the Baffin region and as of April 1, 1999, the capital of the new
territory of Nunavut. Located on the southern portion of Baffin Island on
Koojesse Inlet, Iqaluit is the largest community in Nunavut and the gateway
to the Arctic from Eastern Canada. Iqaluit has experienced remarkable
growth between the years of 1998 and 2001. Residents have witnessed a
surge of new building construction—such as the new legislative building and
office buildings, as well as new residences to house the growing population.
Many new companies and government offices have opened their doors to
meet the demands of expansion. Economic growth is expected to proceed in
Iqaluit in the next five years—however at a steadier pace than the sudden
increase experienced in recent years. Growth sectors will be in government,
hospitality and tourism, retail trade and the service sector. Service to
business and government has been and will continue to be an important
aspect of Iqaluit’s economic development. Recognized service sector growth
opportunities for Iqaluit are in the areas of real estate, privatization of
support services, financial services, mining and exploration, and expediting.
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Getting There |
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First Air operates daily flights from Ottawa and Montreal to
Iqaluit. Canadian North also operates a daily flight from Ottawa to Iqaluit.
Both airlines offer service from Yellowknife to Iqaluit, via Rankin Inlet, on
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