Port Burwell, Arctic port in Killiniq Island, Nunavut, Canada.
Port Burwell is an Arctic port located at the western edge of Killiniq Island where it opens into Ungava Bay and Hudson Strait. The natural harbor formation provided shelter for trading vessels and research expeditions across this remote region of the Canadian north.
The settlement was founded in 1884 to house a meteorological station established by the Canadian government to monitor Arctic weather patterns. The station became an important center for scientific observation in this remote polar region.
The port settlement included a Moravian mission, Hudson's Bay Company trading post, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment until its closure in 1978.
The site is now uninhabited and accessible only by boat or plane from the mainland. Visitors should expect extreme weather conditions and plan accordingly for this remote Arctic location.
The location once served as a hub with a Moravian mission, Hudson's Bay Company trading post, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment. All these institutions closed in 1978 when residents were relocated to the mainland.
Location: Nunavut
GPS coordinates: 60.41670,-64.81670
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00
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