Nanisivik Naval Facility

The Nanisivik Naval Facility is a military installation on Baffin Island equipped with two large storage tanks connected to the jetty by pipeline infrastructure. The site serves as a fuel depot for Canadian naval vessels operating in Arctic waters.

The installation was built in 2015 on the grounds of a former lead-zinc mine that operated from 1974 to 2002. The location transitioned from extractive industry to strategic military use in Canada's Arctic operations.

The facility represents Canada's military presence in Arctic waters, visible to Inuit communities who have inhabited these waters for generations. It stands as a symbol of the nation's commitment to northern sovereignty and engagement with indigenous peoples.

The facility operates for only four weeks annually during summer when Arctic waters are ice-free, limiting when naval resupply can occur. Visitors should understand that this is an extremely remote location with access restricted to authorized personnel and vessels.

The installation features specialized engineering designed to handle extreme Arctic temperatures, with fuel tanks adapted to withstand harsh polar conditions. These adaptations allow the facility to maintain operations where conventional infrastructure would fail.

Location: Nunavut

Inception: 2015

GPS coordinates: 73.06890,-84.54920

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28