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Population: 350
Region: Kivalliq
Time Zone: Central
Postal Code: X0C 0J0
Languages: English and Inuktitut
Weather: Environment Canada
The community of Whale Cove, or Tikirarjuaq (long point), is nestled within
a bay, along the western shore of Hudson Bay. The cove is located north
of Arviat, just south of Rankin Inlet. This community was initially settled
by three distinct Inuit groups (one inland and two coastal), who came to
the area during the settlement development of the 1950s. Today, Whale
Cove remains a mainly traditional community, with diverging dialects and cultures, originating from both inland and coastal traditions.
The abundance of land and marine wildlife has enabled the Inuit of Whale
Cove to enjoy a traditional diet and lifestyle. Seal, walrus and beluga are
the mainstay of the traditional diet. Seasonal caribou and polar bear
hunting, as well as trout and char fishing, are also regular activities.
To augment the diet of fish and mammals, highly nutritious berries and
sea kelp are collected for consumption.
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Getting There |
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Flights are available to Whale Cove via Rankin Inlet every
day of the week except Sunday, on Kivalliq Air, Calm Air and Skyward
Aviation. Please check with the airlines for schedule changes. |
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Banking |
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Light banking services available at the Co-op store;
Interac services available at most retail outlets. |
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