Mill Island Research Cabin
A small (288 square foot) cabin with two rooms. The main room (12x16ft) has bunks that can sleep up to eight people and a desk for office work. The porch/mudroom (12x8ft) has some shelving for storage. Canvas tents are used for kitchen facilities and storage. Freshwater collected from a nearby stream is used for cooking and drinking.
| Name | Phone Number | ||
| Primary Contact | Amie Black | amie.black@canada.ca | (613) 998-8523 |
| Secondary Contact | Grant Gilchrist | grant.gilchrist@canada.ca | (613) 998-7364 |
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Owner
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Membership
Regular Member
Latitude
64.021083
Longitude
-77.753222
Location
Hudson Strait
Nearest Community
Cape Dorset (approximately 65km)
Territory/ Province
Nunavut
Aboriginal Government/ Homeland
Qikiqtani Inuit Association (www.qia.ca)
Facility Type
Seasonally-Operated Research Station
Research Hinterland
Coastal, Marine, Sea Ice
Main Research Disciplines
Environmental Sciences, Marine biology
Research History
New site – constructed in 2015
Current Projects
New site – constructed in 2015
Power
Generator
Communications
Satellite phone, VHF
Local Transportation
By local boat from Cape Dorset, Nunavut
Equipment Storage
There is some shelving in the 12x8ft porch room that can be used for storage
Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities
A small cabin that can sleep up to eight people
Dining/Kitchen Facilities
A canvas tent is used to house kitchen facilities
Laboratory Facilities
None
Fuel Availability
None
Research Requirements
CWS Scientific Permit, Nunavut Research Permit, Nunavut Water Board, Land-use permit, Nunavut Planning Commission, Nunavut Impact Review Board
Special Rules and Regulations
N/A
Local External Resources
N/A
Nearest Medical Service
Cape Dorset (approximately 65km)
Safety Considerations
Environment Canada health and safety guidelines must be followed at this site.
Cost
N/A
Other Information
N/A
Last Updated
16-04-27