Baker Lake Travel Guide
Nunavut, Canada
Baker Lake is a small inland community in Nunavut, Canada, in the Arctic region. It is served by Baker Lake Airport (YBK), the listed airport for reaching the town by air.
Baker Lake is not a beach destination. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, and the surrounding setting is inland rather than on a sea coast. Expect an Arctic climate, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers.
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Pays in CAD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.
Best time to visit Baker Lake
Jan
-25°7Feb
-28°2Mar
-21°3Apr
-9°4May
2°8Jun
12°9Jul
18°9Aug
17°11Sep
10°13Oct
2°11Nov
-10°10Dec
-21°6Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Baker Lake
St Aidan's Anglican Parish
anglican or episcopal place of worship
3.6 km
St Aidan's Anglican Church
anglican or episcopal place of worship
3.2 km
St Paul Catholic Church
religious organization
3.8 km
Getting there
Baker Lake Airport · 0 km
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