An aging Komatik (sled) in front of a new building |
I have met some very friendly people in Iqaluit! While I was waiting in the airport for
a ride to my hotel, standing with my mountain of luggage (1 suitcase, 6 large
Rubbermaid totes, 1 backpack and a carryon!) looking very much like the new person in town, a Newfy
fellow came up to me with outstretched hand saying, “I see you’re from
Victoria. Welcome to Iqaluit. You’re going to love it here. Good luck!” (My initials and town are plastered on
the totes…)
I wasn’t sure what to expect on a Sunday in Iqaluit. Will the shops be closed? Will everyone
be sleeping in? I went out walking
to find out and quickly discovered that most shops are open 7 days a week.
Government offices and banks are closed, which isn’t a surprise, but the retail
and food shops, and the museum are open.
Healthy foods are subsidized through a program called “Nutrition
North Canada” while non-healthy food is sold at full price. The subsidy helps reduce the expensive
cost of shipping. Everything must
be flown in, or shipped in during the very brief summer shipping season when
the sea ice is melted.
I couldn’t resist walking along the beach of Frobisher Bay
and dipping my hand into the water.
Yes, the water is very cold!
The mini icebergs are a bit of a hint. :)
The Internet is very slow here. I wish I could upload more
photos…I will have to leave today with this photo of a local park. The parks here are sculpted with rock and stone, and this one is filled with a lovely collection of public art.
Looks fun!!
ReplyDeleteFirst time onto your blog today..........great photo's and looking forward to reading more about your adventure up north! Having a great summer.......lots of family/grandkids vacations. Cheers, Sharon
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