Perry River Cabin
Small 14′ X 16′ cabin with cooking facilities and bunks, suitable for housing 4 people. Could support more, if tents were used. Semi-insulated with oil heat.
Name | Phone Number | ||
Primary Contact | Amie Black | amie.black@canada.ca | (613) 998-8523 |
Secondary Contact | Jim Leafloor | Jim.Leafloor@canada.ca | (204) 983-5258 |
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Owner
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Membership
Regular Member
Website
www.ec.gc.ca
Latitude
67
Longitude
-102.20000
Location
Perry River
Nearest Community
Cambridge Bay
Territory/ Province
Nunavut
Aboriginal Government/ Homeland
N/A
Facility Type
Seasonally-Operated Field Camp
Research Hinterland
Freshwater, Lake, Ponds, Terrestrial, Tundra
Main Research Disciplines
Terrestrial Biology/Ecology
Research History
Established 1991
Current Projects
Currently supports Arctic Goose Banding (first two weeks of August) and Waterfowl Ecosystem Research (5 May to 15 August).
Power
None
Communications
No permanent communications facilities. Users need to provide their own radios or satellite phones.
Local Transportation
None
Equipment Storage
Minimal space available
Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities
Up to 4-5 personnel; wooden bunks.
Dining/Kitchen Facilities
Kitchen facilities for 4-5 personnel.
Laboratory Facilities
None
Fuel Availability
None. Users must cache own fuel in late winter.
Research Requirements
Nunavut Department of Environment Research Permits, Canadian Wildlife Service Sanctuary and Research Permits, Canadian Council on Animal Care Permits
Special Rules and Regulations
N/A
Local External Resources
Limited; camping equipment, cooking facilities, tools.
Nearest Medical Service
Cambridge Bay (300 km) and Yellowknife (750 km)
Safety Considerations
Standard first aid certification, Pleasure Craft Operator certification, grizzly bear safety training.
Cost
No cost, user must supply own equipment/fuel/food/transportation.
Other Information
N/A
Last Updated
2016-05-03