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	Population: 1500 Region: Kivalliq Time Zone: Central Postal Code: X0C 0A0 Languages: English and Inuktitut Weather: Environment Canada Hamlet Website: www.bakerlake.org Baker Lake means "where the river widens" in Qamani’tuaq. Baker Lake is surrounded by magnificent rolling tundra - home to caribou and muskoxen - and several large navigable rivers. The Hamlet of Baker Lake is located on the lake’s northwest shore, near the mouth of the Thelon River. It is 320 kilometres inland from the west coast of the Hudson Bay. Baker Lake has four designated conservation areas, including: Kazan & Thelon Rivers - Canadian Heritage Rivers Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary Fall Caribou Crossing National Historic Site Ukkusiksalik National Park at Wager Bay

	Getting There
	Flights to Baker Lake arrive and depart daily via Rankin Inlet. Air service is operated by either Calm Air, Skyward Aviation, or Kivalliq Air.

	Transportation
	Erin's Taxi Taxi Fares: Around Town: Adult - $5.00, Child - $3.00 To/From the Airport: Adult - $10.00, Child - $7.00 Fast Food Delivery: $4.50 Rates subject to change Contact: Eric Anautalik 867-793-2035 Nakilaaq Taxi Hugh Nateela 867-793-2110

	Community Information
	Contact the Economic Development Officer at Hamlet of Baker Lake: PO Box 149 Baker Lake, NU X0C 0A0 867-793-2874 Fax: 867-793-2509 E-mail: [email protected]

	Banking
	Light banking services and ATM available at the Co-op and Northern Store; Interact services available at most retail stores.