Kivalliq Region

The Kivalliq Region is an administrative area in Nunavut stretching west of Hudson Bay and covering over 434,000 square kilometers. It includes Southampton Island and Coats Island, forming an important part of Canada's Arctic territory.

The area was originally part of the Keewatin Region of the Northwest Territories. It became the Kivalliq Region when Nunavut was established as a separate Canadian territory in 1999.

Seven communities in the region keep Inuit traditions alive while navigating modern life. Rankin Inlet acts as the main administrative hub where visitors encounter local ways and cultural practices.

The region is accessible only by air through major Canadian cities, with regular flights to Rankin Inlet year-round. Visitors should prepare for extreme weather conditions and limited ground infrastructure.

The land experiences the fastest post-glacial rebound on Earth, rising about 17 millimeters each year. This movement results from ancient ice sheets gradually releasing their pressure from the ground below.

Location: Nunavut

Shares border with: Kitikmeot Region, Qikiqtaaluk Region, South Slave Region, North Slave Region

GPS coordinates: 67.38330,-88.00000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23