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Revision as of 23:41, 8 February 2006 by Gcapp1959 (talk | contribs) (add some info)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Arctic Bay is an Inuit settlement located in the northern part of the Borden Peninsula in Nunavut, Canada.
The Inuit name for Arctic Bay is "Ikpiarjuk" which means "the pocket" in English. This name describes the high hills that surround the almost land locked bay. The community is served by Arctic Bay Airport, and by annual supply sea-lift. There is also a road connecting it to Nanisivik, a mining community just inland that is being closed up. Residents had hoped to boost their housing and public facilities with buildings relocated from Nanisivik, but those hopes were dashed due to lead-zinc contamination.
Population is 646 according to the 2001 Census.
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