Unloading cargo at the Iqaluit airport, Wednesday, November 12th 2008. Iqaluit, the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, located on the south coast of Baffin Island, the largest of Canada�s Arctic islands. The city�s population is the lowest of any Canadian capital; but is also its fastest growing. Witnessing an unprecedented building boom and a dramatic spike in the cost of living, Iqaluit faces many challenges that are impacting the traditional cultural fabric of the area.
Tankers in Frobisher bay, along with airplanes, are the only way for any and all supplies including the gas used to power the entire city, to reach Iqaluit. Thursday, November 13th 2008. Iqaluit, the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, located on the south coast of Baffin Island, the largest of Canada�s Arctic islands. The city�s population is the lowest of any Canadian capital; but is also its fastest growing. Witnessing an unprecedented building boom and a dramatic spike in the cost of living, Iqaluit faces many challenges that are impacting the traditional cultural fabric of the area.
A caribou head near the shores of Frobisher Bay, Thursday, November 13th 2008. Iqaluit, the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, located on the south coast of Baffin Island, the largest of Canada�s Arctic islands. The city�s population is the lowest of any Canadian capital; but is also its fastest growing. Witnessing an unprecedented building boom and a dramatic spike in the cost of living, Iqaluit faces many challenges that are impacting the traditional cultural fabric of the area.
Construction workers for the Nunavut Construction Corporation work on a new Airplane Hanger in Iqaluit, Wednesday, November 12th 2008. Iqaluit, the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, located on the south coast of Baffin Island, the largest of Canada�s Arctic islands. The city�s population is the lowest of any Canadian capital; but is also its fastest growing. Witnessing an unprecedented building boom and a dramatic spike in the cost of living, Iqaluit faces many challenges that are impacting the traditional cultural fabric of the area.
A dog comes out from beneath the firestaion / Iqaluit Arena, Thursday, November 13th 2008. Iqaluit, the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, located on the south coast of Baffin Island, the largest of Canada�s Arctic islands. The city�s population is the lowest of any Canadian capital; but is also its fastest growing. Witnessing an unprecedented building boom and a dramatic spike in the cost of living, Iqaluit faces many challenges that are impacting the traditional cultural fabric of the area.
Filling up at one of Iqaluit's 3 gas stations where gas is currently 156.9 cents per litre, Friday, November 14th 2008. The Government of Nunavut subsidises an annual bulk fuel resupply, setting the cost of gas for the year.
A local artist takes a break from carving a soapstone sculpture to sell to tourists in Iqaluit, Saturday, November 15th 2008. Iqaluit, the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, located on the south coast of Baffin Island, the largest of Canada�s Arctic islands. The city�s population is the lowest of any Canadian capital; but is also its fastest growing. Witnessing an unprecedented building boom and a dramatic spike in the cost of living, Iqaluit faces many challenges that are impacting the traditional cultural fabric of the area.
A dog comes out from beneath the firestaion / Iqaluit Arena, Thursday, November 13th 2008. Iqaluit, the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, located on the south coast of Baffin Island, the largest of Canada�s Arctic islands. The city�s population is the lowest of any Canadian capital; but is also its fastest growing. Witnessing an unprecedented building boom and a dramatic spike in the cost of living, Iqaluit faces many challenges that are impacting the traditional cultural fabric of the area.
A boat on the shores of Frobisher Bay in Iqaluit, Saturday, November 15th 2008. Iqaluit, the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, located on the south coast of Baffin Island, the largest of Canada�s Arctic islands. The city�s population is the lowest of any Canadian capital; but is also its fastest growing. Witnessing an unprecedented building boom and a dramatic spike in the cost of living, Iqaluit faces many challenges that are impacting the traditional cultural fabric of the area.