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Auyuittuq National Park Reserve (Longitude, Latitude) : ( 80 10 W, 61 32 N ) Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Canada
In Pangnirtung, availability of facilities is limited, depending on time of year and operational requirements of park staff. Typically, there are no accommodations between May and August, i.e., the operational season, but a garage is available for storage of gear. In the off seasons, accommodations may be available. The Broughton Island facility may include a bunkhouse (again depending on staff needs) which could accommodate 2 people. There is no running water and only a small garage for work/storage of gear. Three Warden Patrol Cabins along the southern portion of Akshayak Pass may be able to serve as base camps for short-term field work. There is limited/no room for storage of samples or gear. Park Warden patrol staff would have priority for use of the cabins during July and August. The Warden Patrol Cabins are situated 30, 43 and 65 km from Pangnirtung. The nearest park access is 30 km from Pangnirtung.
Permitting is required for all research conducted in the park. Proposals are to be sent to the Chief Park Warden. Permits may also be required for work conducted on Nunavut lands. Contact the Nunavut Research Institute at (867) 979-6734 for further details.
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Availability (Please contact Chief Park Warden of Auyuittuq National Park Reserve for details on availability.) Rules and regulations Researchers working in National Parks must adhere to the National Parks Act and Regulations. Research permits are required for all research. Applications that identify activities not covered under the Act and Regulations may be permitted by the Superintendent. All proposals must include an Environmental Screening (covering proposed activities, all possible impacts, consequences, mitigations, contacts...). Cost to use facility No charges for use of facilities. Communications at facility Telephones, faxes and modem hook-ups are available at the Pangnirtung and Broughton Island Offices. SSB radios are used for contact between the Warden Patrol Cabins and park offices. Access to facility Pangnirtung and Broughton Island are accessible by commercial airlines. Auyuittuq National Park Reserve is accessible by boat in the open water season and by snow machines in the snow season. ATVs are not allowed in the park and access to the park by air is restricted and requires a permit; certain areas may be closed to air access. There are several undeveloped airstrips in the western part of the park. Aircraft fuel available at Facility Available at both Broughton Island and Pangnirtung airports. Vehicle fuel available at facility Disponible à Pangnirtung et à Broughton Island. Equipment available at facility Equipment is available depending on needs. The Broughton Island bunkhouse and Warden Patrol cabins are well equipped for prolonged off-season stays. Nearest community Pangnirtung (1 km) Nearest hospital Iqaluit (280 km) Nearest health Center Pangnirtung (1 km) Nearest airport Pangnirtung (1 km) Courtesy There are Hunter/Trapper organizations in Pangnirtung and in Broughton Island. If research is conducted on Nunavut lands, it may be advantageous to contact the RCMP (detachments in both communities) prior to departure to do field work. Facility information last updated: 1999-01-05 
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