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Population: 650
Region: Kivalliq
Time Zone: Central
Postal Code: X0C 0H0
Languages: English and Inuktitut
Weather: Environment Canada
Repulse Bay lies directly on top of the Arctic Circle in eastern Nunavut.
One of the last places in the Arctic to join the modern world, Repulse
Bay is full of traditional Inuit life.
The Inuktitut name for Repulse Bay is Naujaat, which means “nesting
place for seagulls”. Nesting grounds are located on cliffs five kilometers
north of the community and every June the area is occupied by
thousands of seagulls, as well as snow birds, loons, eider ducks, longtail
ducks, and jaegers.
Repulse Bay is renowned for its excellent artisans, especially for its
Inuit carvers who work in bone, ivory and stone. Community residents
have formed the Aivilik Arts Society in an effort to promote Resolute
Bay carvings and art to worldwide markets.
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Getting There |
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Kivalliq Air operates flights from Rankin Inlet to Repulse Bay every day of the week except Saturday. Please check with
the airline for schedule changes. |
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Banking |
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Light banking services available at the Northern and
Co-op stores; Interac services available at most retail
outlets. |
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