Sanikiluaq

Sanikiluaq is an Inuit settlement on Flaherty Island in southeastern Hudson Bay, located within an archipelago of about 1,500 islands. The terrain is shaped entirely by water, with land and sea constantly intertwined.

The settlement was established in 1971 when the Canadian government consolidated services and relocated residents from South Camp, a previous location further south in the Belcher Islands. This move created a unified community center.

The community creates traditional handcrafts using local materials, with residents passing down techniques for making items from fish skin and natural fibres.

The settlement is accessible only by plane, as there are no road connections, and multiple airlines serve the local airport regularly. Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions and limited supply options on site.

The community operates a factory that processes eiderdown from local waterfowl, transforming it into premium textile materials. This specialized production represents an important part of the local economy.

Location: Nunavut

Elevation above the sea: 32 m

Website: http://sanikiluaq.ca

GPS coordinates: 56.54280,-79.22500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04