Cambridge Bay, also known as Iqaluktuuttiaq in Inuinnaqtun, is a vibrant community in Nunavut.

Location and Geography: located on the southeast coast of Victoria Island in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut, Canada. Approximately 850 kilometers (528 miles) northwest of Yellowknife and 280 kilometers (194 miles) north of the Arctic Circle.

Climate: Cambridge Bay experiences Long, extremely cold winters with temperatures often dropping below -30°C and short, cool summers with temperatures ranging from 5°C to 25°C.

History: Cambridge Bay has a rich history that dates back thousands of years with the earliest known inhabitants were the Pre-Dorset people, who occupied the area around 1800 BCE. They were primarily seal and caribou hunters.

Culture: Cambridge Bay, or Iqaluktuuttiaq, boasts a vibrant cultural heritage deeply rooted in Inuit traditions and enriched by the diverse experiences of its residents. One of the primary languages spoken alongside English, preserving the community’s rich oral traditions, is Inuinnaqtun.

Wildlife: Cambridge Bay is home to a diverse array of wildlife, thriving in its Arctic environment. Some notable species you might encounter are Caribou, Arctic Fox, Muskox, Beluga Whales, amongst many others.

Meanings & Phonetic Spelling
• Co-op Name Phonetic Pronunciation: Ik-uh-LUk-two-tchi-ah
• Full Co-op Name Syllabics: ᐃᖃᓗᒃᑑᑦᑎᐊᖅ ᑯᐊᐸᒃᑯᑦ ᑎᒥᖁᑎᖓᑦ
• Primary Indigenous Nation: Inuit
• Community Name Syllabics: ᐃᖃᓗᒃᑑᑦᑎᐊᖅ
• Community Phonetic Pronunciation: ICK-kah-look-TWO-tchi-ah