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Walker River (Longitude, Latitude) : ( 97 40 W, 76 0 N ) Walker River, Northeastern Bathurst Island, Nunavut, Canada
Located about 1.5 km inland from the seacoast on northeastern Bathurst Island, Nunavut. Main structure - approx. 4 x 5 m plywood/2 x 4 frame - sleeps 6 (3 double bunks) in a pinch. Best suited for a maximum of 3 people over an extended period of time (weeks). Secondary structure - approx. 3 x 3 m plywood/2 x 4 frame - only good for storage and use as outhouse. Both structures heated by Coleman Space heaters. Drinking water from a small pond about 20 m from main structure (chip ice from pond surface during frozen period). No other facilities available on site.
Land Use permit. Scientific Research Permit - if applicable. Contact Nunavut Research Institute for advice.
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Availability June to August (Facility will only open on demand. Please call to confirm. No locks can be used as facility must be available in case of emergencies.) Rules and regulations Interested parties should contact Canadian Wildlife Service, Edmonton. Subject to Land Use Permit. Please contact the Land Use Office to make arrangements for necessary approvals. Normally not used by non-field party members. Do not leave human waste within 1 km of camp site (bury beyond the 1 km limit). No burning of garbage on site. Bag everything except human waste and take it out. Cost to use facility No cost. Communications at facility None - make own arrangements. Access to facility Twin Otter or smaller fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter. Snow machine in cold season and indirectly by boat during open water season. Aircraft fuel available at Facility No fuel available. Vehicle fuel available at facility Aucun carburant disponible. Equipment available at facility One 3-burner gas range (oven does not work). Two Honda 2-wheel trailers Misc. hand tools. Nearest community Resolute Bay (100 km) Nearest hospital Iqaluit (1700 km) Nearest health Center Resolute Bay (100 km) Nearest airport Resolute Bay (100 km) Courtesy Resolute HTO and/or Resource Officer, Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, if studies related to wildlife. Facility information last updated: 1999-01-07 
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