Quttinirpaaq National Park (Lake Hazen)

Quttinirpaaq National Park (Lake Hazen)
There are five weather haven-style structures, which are primarily used to support park operations, but may
be shared with researcher parties depending on operational requirements. These include a kitchen, two twobedroom sleepers, an office, and a latrine. All buildings are heated and have solar power. In addition to
these facilities there is a weather haven-style laboratory, which has solar power and heat.
Name
Email
Phone Number
Primary Contact
Emma Hansen
[email protected]
(867) 975-4975
Secondary Contact
Nunavut Field Unit
[email protected]
(867) 975-4673
Owner
Parks Canada
Membership
Regular Member
Website
www.pc.gc.ca/quttinirpaaq
Latitude
81.816667
Longitude
-71.333333
Location
Lake Hazen
Nearest Community
Grise Fiord
Territory/ Province
Nunavut
Aboriginal Government/ Homeland
Quttinirpaaq National Park is cooperatively managed with the people of Grise Fiord and Resolute Bay
through a Joint Park Management Committee as outlined in the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement for
Auyuittuq, Quttinirpaaq, and Sirmilik National Parks.
Facility Type
Seasonally-Operated Field Camp
Research Hinterland
Freshwater, Glacier, Lake, Mountain, Tundra
Main Research Disciplines
Archaeology, Biochemistry, Climatology, Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, Terrestrial
Biology/Ecology
Research History
During the original Defense Research Board "Operation Hazen" in 1957-58 both summer and winter parties
conducted extensive scientific research in the disciplines of glaciology, botany and geomorphology.
Current Projects
Water quality monitoring; climate monitoring; climate change studies; lake ice monitoring; cultural
resource monitoring; plant community monitoring.
Power
Solar, Wind
Communications
Satellite phone, VHF
Local Transportation
Transportation to and from the site by Twin Otter out of Resolute
Equipment Storage
There are two unheated storage facilities on site, one specifically designed for fuel storage
Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities
2 two-bedroom sleepers, that may be used by researchers pending availability
Dining/Kitchen Facilities
1 kitchen weather haven with propane powered fridge and stove
Laboratory Facilities
1 weather haven-style laboratory which has solar power and heat
Fuel Availability
Both Parks Canada and Polar Continental Shelf Program maintain fuel caches for operational needs only,
except in the case of an emergency. Arrangements for fuel can be made through PCSP, but may require
additional permitting by Parks Canada. Please see polar.nrcan.gc.ca for more details.
Research Requirements
Please contact the Research Coordinator for the Nunavut Field Unit of Parks Canada at (867) 975-4762 or
[email protected]
Special Rules and Regulations
The site is located within Quttinirpaaq National Park. All persons going to the site must first contact Parks
Canada at (867) 975-4673 for more details on park regulations.
Local External Resources
None, a high degree of self-sufficiency is expected.
Nearest Medical Service
Nursing Station in Grise Fiord (570 km) and Iqaluit hospital (2500 km), air access only.
Safety Considerations
A high degree of self-sufficiency is expected. Anybody traveling to Quttinirpaaq National Park has to
participate in a mandatory safety orientation delivered by Parks Canada staff.
Cost
No charge for permitted researchers
Other Information
N/A
Last Updated
2015-05-30