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North America » Canada » Nunavut » Iqaluit July 9th 2012

This has been a trip I've wanted to do for a long time... A working trip in Nunavut Territory, Canada. The timing hasn't worked out in past opportunities, so in mid June when all the stars aligned, I accepted my first Psychiatric Nursing contract in Iqaluit. I've always had some idea of what the north was like and have done some research, but somewhere as foreign as northern Canada; it’s tough to get a grasp. From what I understood, it’s not exactly a tourist hotspot. My overnight layover was in Ottawa and after a fairly painless flight; I checked into my hotel. I had some dinner and met two girls at the bar who were heading up to Pangnirtung, another community in Nunavut. We both had similar curiosities about up north and it was nice to ... read more

Flight to Canada

North America » Canada » Nunavut » Iqaluit July 9th 2011

midnight sun

MartinDDN

The Midnight cruise around the icebergs was beautiful. Rhe sun stayed rather high, but the light change and the icebergs looked magic. It is a popular tour and three small boats with about 10 people each were cruising around. m,, and causing a nuisance for the people of Ilulissat, who get annoyed by the noise the boats make late at night. Next morning I checked the weather of my next destination, Iqaluit (ex Froshiber Bay), one of the two possible Airports of Entry in NE Canada. And it was bad - heavy fog had closed the airport (100 ft ceiling). The forecast promised some improvement later that day, so I had time. The problem is that there are no alternate airports in the vicinity of Iqaluit - the next airport is 130 nm away, has no ... read more

The Road to Nowhere

North America » Canada » Nunavut » Iqaluit January 29th 2011

Andy Strife

Good afternoon there fellow humans! I was supposed to get around to doing another update yesterday but as it turns out, I didn't. Simple. I guess where I left off on my updates so far was the ending of my first night in Iqaluit. You know, eating wings, poutine, and being accosted by an intoxicated local. It's been super neat since then. The day after my last entry was a lot more tame, though. I believe it was because of the fact of how horridly cold it was outside. I'm pretty sure it was -30 something. If not, well then it was damn cold. Ryan had been borrowing a friends truck for the first day or two of me being here so it's been quite helpful. During that day we were able to do somemore sightseeing ... read more

The Forcast Calls for Snow

North America » Canada » Nunavut » Iqaluit January 27th 2011

Andy Strife

Well well well, look who finally decided to jump back on here. It's definitely been awhile since I last updated this thing. I don't even think that I finished updating my blog from my DBA Tour in 2007. You know, the whole Vancouver Island trip? Yeah, that one. Well as you can see I've jumped out the window for another adventure! I'm currently chiiling in Iqaluit Nunavut. Haha chilling.... I think right now it's pretty warm out. The temp is looking somewhere in the area of -35 I believe. I just arrived yesterday afternoon. It was a weird way to get up here. The old room mates (parents) were gracious enough to drive me to Ottawa to catch my flight. With that being said, we had to leave Hamilton at midnight and drive all night to ... read more

two more sleeps till we are B.C. bound!

North America » Canada » Nunavut » Iqaluit August 26th 2009

fall colours

Padgee

We are very lucky because our weather has been pretty warm over the last couple of weeks. The temperature actually reached 14C the other day. But I have to say that we have had a couple of cooler/cold days when the north wind blows. The mosquitoes actually hung in there until about a week ago. When Michael and I were walking out at the park the mosquitoes loved us. Luckily at the very last minute before leaving for our hike I threw my mosquito jacket/hood in my pack and Michael put the bug spray in his pack. I was very happy to put on the jacket because there wasn't a lot of wind to help us get rid of the blood thirsty varmints!!!! We walked around the park and then went over to the falls on ... read more

pictures around the city

North America » Canada » Nunavut » Iqaluit August 12th 2009

bird in front of Research Centre office

Padgee

some pictures I have taken around the city of Iqaluit since arriving here in June 2009.... read more

carving of a bear next to the post office

granite alter in Catholic Church here in Iqaluit

last days of summer in Iqaluit

North America » Canada » Nunavut » Iqaluit August 10th 2009

Arctic Cotton

Padgee

Well my time in the arctic is quickly coming to an end for yet another year. I can't believe I/we will be leaving here in a little over a couple of weeks. Mind you Michael will be heading back to Ottawa in late September for a couple of weeks and then back here to Iqaluit in early October until December. That is, after we have gone on an Alaskan Cruise to Glacier Bay with my folks, my sister, Catherine and her hubby Edward and my brother, Alvin. Yeah, there's nothing like leaving the eastern Arctic to go and visit the western Arctic eh? We are starting to get pretty excited about the trip! We are taking this trip to celebrate my Dad and Mom's upcoming 60th wedding anniversary on April 10, 2010. Things have cooled down ... read more

Sunny days in Iqaluit

North America » Canada » Nunavut » Iqaluit July 24th 2009

Our baby, Diana

Padgee

Hello there, I hope everyone is having as nice as summer as we are here in Iqaluit. Since arriving on June 21st I can actually count the days on one hand that have been rainy or cloudy. The temperature today is supposed to get up to 23 C yet again. Michael is travelling for 10 days with 3 other co-workers. They are travelling down south this time. They will be in N.B., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and then back to Nunavut. I really miss Michael and am looking forward to his return next week. In the meantime I have been getting out for walks in the evening. My new walking buddy, Denise and I ventured out a couple of nights ago and we were rewarded with a very strong wind which kept most of the mosquitoes away, ... read more

Happy Nunavut Day!

North America » Canada » Nunavut » Iqaluit July 9th 2009

fun for the kids

Padgee

We just keep celebrating throughout the month of July. We ended up celebrating the 10th anniversary of Nunavut Day here on July 9th. Michael and I enjoyed this day together. The morning started with a pancake breakfast served by members of the Legislature, namely our Premier, Eva Aariak. It was a really warm day, so warm Michael actually wore his shorts. (see picture) During the afternoon we listened to the Premier, Eva Arriak, an old friend and neighbour of ours when we lived up here over 13 years ago. We also listened to some other government officials, namely, Leona Aglukkaq, Nunavut MP and our own local Mayor, Elisapee Sheutiapik too. There was an afternoon barbeque complete with several beautifully decorated cakes. See the picture of Michael in front of the flowers on the trailer? Yes they ... read more

Happy Canada Day!

North America » Canada » Nunavut » Iqaluit July 1st 2009

Start of Canada Day Parade

Padgee

Happy Canada Day everyone! This day turned out to be yet another sunny day! yikes I can't believe how nice the weather has been here since I arrived. I watched the Canada Day parade which was mostly of emergency vehicles and about 3 or 4 floats. Lots and lots of people were out for the festivities which started with a pancake breakfast, then the opening ceremonies where some new residents were recognized for obtaining their Canadian citizenship. There were also artists from all over Nunavut selling their works of art (carvings, prints, traditional clothing, jewellery etc.) An afternoon barbeque with hotdogs and juice and chil con carne was provided to everybody that wanted to indulge. Unfortunately Michael was not here for the day but was flying back from Cape Dorset late that evening. Michael had some ... read more

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