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Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin) Region
Iqaluit is the capital and only city of Nunavut, and by far its largest community. It is the seat of the territorial government and Legislative Assembly and the administrative, transportation, and service hub for the entire territory.
Home to the Qikiqtani General Hospital — Nunavut’s only hospital — the main campus of Nunavut Arctic College, and the territory’s largest airport.
The essential services delivered to the community, drawn from the Government of Nunavut, territorial Crown corporations, and federal agencies that operate across the territory.
Nunavut’s only full hospital, providing acute care and specialist services and serving as the referral centre for the territory.
Territorial headquarters of the RCMP in Nunavut, alongside the local Iqaluit detachment.
The territory’s largest diesel generating station, operated by the Crown power utility.
Several GN public schools plus the main campus of Nunavut Arctic College, the territory’s public college.
The territory’s widest retail selection, including grocery chains and branches of chartered banks.
Headquarters of the Government of Nunavut departments and the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.
The territory’s primary air gateway, with jet service south and connections across all three regions.
This profile is provided for informational and academic purposes only. Population figures are drawn from the 2021 Statistics Canada Census of Population and change between census cycles. Service listings describe the categories of public services delivered to the community and are not a directory, an endorsement, or a guarantee that a specific facility is currently operating. Readers should consult the primary sources cited and the Government of Nunavut for current details.