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Walker Bay Research Station (Longitude, Latitude) : ( 108 4 W, 62 22 N ) Kent Peninsula, Nunavut, Canada
One permanent structure (14 X 8 feet) which includes a fridge, deep freeze, hot water and shower. Facility is heated by propane and powered by sun and wind. Power strong enough for computers. Five prospector tents: 3 for sleeping and 2 as laboratories. Camp can hold (sleep and feed) 6 persons for 2-3 months or up to 10 - 12 for shorter periods. Lake water available. The site also has an automated weather station providing data year-round.
Contact the Nunavut Research Institute; permit/licence requirements may differ depending on the type of work being conducted.
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Availability Mid-May to September Rules and regulations Field parties must have a minimum of 2 persons. Contact Brent Patterson to obtain the Walker Bay Operation Manual for complete list of regulations. Cost to use facility Priced to cover food, fuel and equipment use. Price list available on request. Prices may change without prior notice. Communications at facility Satellite telephone (call charged to user in October) Two HF radios. Access to facility Scheduled airline flights to Cambridge Bay; charter from Cambridge Bay to Walker Bay; Twin Otter on skis from May to early-June; helicopter from June to September; Twin Otter on floats from July to September. Aircraft fuel available at Facility Fuel caches in the general area can be provided upon request. Contract Brent Patterson for details. Vehicle fuel available at facility Une certaine quantité d'essence peut être disponible. Veuillez communiquer avec Brent Patterson pour de plus amples renseignements. Equipment available at facility Two ATVs, one boat and snow machines available on request. Computer and a large variety of equipment ranging from cooking pots to sampling material, etc. also available. Nearest community Umingmaktok (75 km) Nearest hospital Yellowknife (500 km) Nearest health Center Cambridge Bay (150 km) Nearest airport Cambridge Bay (150 km) Courtesy Wildlife Officer in Cambrige Bay (867) 983-7314. Facility information last updated: 1999-01-06 
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