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Population: 1250 Region: Qikiqtani Time Zone: Eastern Postal Code: X0A 0C0 Weather: Environment Canada The Inuktitut name for Cape Dorset, Kingait, refers to the picturesque hills that surrounds the community. Located on southwestern Baffin Island, Cape Dorset has been inhabited for over 1000 years. Thule and Inuit archeological sites are located in the Mallikjuaq Historic Park, adjacent to the community. Cape Dorset has an international reputation for Inuit Art specifically print making and stone carvings. Inuit art enthusiasts from around the world travel to Cape Dorset where they can meet with local acclaimed artists and visit the West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative, where prints and carvings are displayed and sold. Many of the Cape Dorset artists have also shown their work at international art shows and galleries. Growth sectors, which will increase economic development in Cape Dorset, have been recognized as government and the tourism industry. The residents of Cape Dorset see tourism as their community’s most important asset. In order to expand the tourism business, residents agree that training in the areas of business management, hospitality, outfitting and arts and craft production is mandatory in order to successfully develop and maintain the industry. Decentralization of some Government of Nunavut positions will also create jobs in Cape Dorset and encourage secondary and post secondary education in order to attain those government jobs. |
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| First Air flies from Iqaluit to Cape Dorset every day. Please check with the airline for schedule changes. | |||
