Rankin Inlet – gateway to the North
Located on the west coast of Hudson Bay about 300 km north of Churchill, Rankin Inlet is the transportation, health services, and business centre of the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. Rankin Inlet has a rich mining history.
History - Rankin Inlet
In the early 1970’s, the Government of Northwest Territories moved its regional headquarters to Rankin Inlet, and the community began to grow. An independent spirit of entrepreneurship development, and today a multitude of small businesses …
Tourism - Rankin Inlet
For an exciting cultural adventure, visit Rankin Inlet during its’ Annual Hamlet Days or “Pakallak Time”. This Spring Festival is a chance for residents and visitors, to get together for some fun, at the end of the long Arctic winter.
Things to do - Rankin Inlet
Rankin Inlet has cultural activities that run throughout the year. Hockey is a large part of the community as it is with many across Nunavut, but Rankin Inlet is special in that it is home to the NHL Hockey Player Jordan Tootoo of the Detroit Red Wings.
Events - Rankin Inlet
July 9 Nunavut Day. July-September: Co-Ed Softball League. Mid-August: Territorial Coed Softball Tournament. September–May Evening Sporting Activities: Badminton, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling. September: Kivalliq Trade Show. October: Laura Gauthier Memorial Volleyball Tournament
Mining – Rankin Inlet
The Meliadine Project is AEM’s second project in Nunavut and has the potential to become AEM’s largest operating gold mine by 2017. The Meliadine project mineral claims cover more than 520 square kilometres, stretching 80 kilometres along a major gold-bearing geological structure.
The Hamlet symbol - Rankin Inlet
The flag of the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet bears the image of the old headframe of the nickel mine. Not much remains of the mine today, but some equipment, including the ball mills; occupy a hill near the community power plant.
Hamlet - Rankin Inlet
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February 28, 2023 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Joint Task Force (North) (JTFN) will conduct Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT (Op NA-NU) from March 1 – 20, 2023, in and around Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.
What you may see – Rankin Inlet
A visit to Rankin is sure to be unforgettable and you may see some things that you aren’t used to seeing. Many of these are just part of day-to-day life in a Northern community. Here are some of the things you may witness. Large ships anchored off the coast of …