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Proactive disclosure Print version   | |  Polar Continental Shelf Project Inventory of science and technology facilities in Canada's North
McGill Arctic Research Station (MARS) (Longitude, Latitude) : ( 90 46 W, 79 26 N ) Expedition Fiord, Axel Heiberg Island, Nunavut, Canada
2 permanent, winterized structures established in 1959-60- [1] a small heated (coleman diesel stove) cook house~20'X12' with a 3 burner propane stove, eating area for 8-9 persons, fully equipped with pans, pots, utensils, plates and a considerable store of dry food. The cook house is located next to Colour Lake which provides fresh water (please note that Colour Lake is naturally acidic with a pH close to 3); [2] a heated (coleman diesel stove) research/sleeping hut~40'X18', divided into 2 rooms, a sleeping area with 4 bunk beds and a research/work area. The latter contains research equipment and tools, basic accommodation for 8-10 persons. The facility also includes 1 shack tent used for storage, a permanent 30' radio mast with a fixed HF antenna, outhouse toilet facilities and grey water sump.
All users are required to obtain their own research licences, NIRB approval and other permits.
Primary
Availability Mid April to August (Can be used for an emergency shelter at any time.) Rules and regulations Users must confirm schedules with the Base Director to book access. As most field parties are supported by Polar Continental Shelf Project, they must therefore conform to PCSP protocols. Each group is responsible for obtaining their own permits and licences. Firearm use is discouraged, wildlife sightings are logged, basic recycling and waste protocols are in place to protect environmental quality. Cost to use facility Currently there is no formal user fee structure applied to non-McGill users. However, internal R&B; charges of $30.00/day are used to maintain food stores and replace tools, kitchen utensils and research equipment. Communications at facility All communications are through HF radios licensed to PCSP. Access to facility Accessible by air charter only - all users are currently supported by Polar Continental Shelf Project. Aircraft fuel available at Facility Not generally available. However, Polar Continental Shelf Project has a small quantity on site for operational use and therefore, it may be possible to make arrangements for fuel caches by contacting PCSP at (867) 252-3872. Vehicle fuel available at facility Généralement non disponible. Toutefois, l'ÉPCP possède du carburant en cache sur le site, notamment : petites quantités de propane, iosol, diesel et essence automobile. Deux pompes à plateau oscillant se trouvent sur le site. Equipment available at facility Personal gear is stored on site - including cold weather clothing, sleeping bags, climbing equipment, and camping equipment. In addition, PCSP equipment is sometimes left on site (e.g.generator, snow machines..). Nearest community Grise Fiord (380 km) Nearest hospital Iqaluit (2100 km via Resolute) Nearest health Center Resolute Bay (500 km) Nearest airport Resolute Bay (500 km) Courtesy You may want to contact the Grise Fiord Hamlet Council and HTA. Also, please contact the Polar Continental Shelf Project given our close working relationship with the organization. Facility information last updated: 1999-01-06 
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