Baker Lake, in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut, can be found approximately 700 km away from the nearest border. The settlement is situated along the shores of the lake that is named after it, making Baker Lake the only inland community in the territory. This picture-perfect lakeside township is also encompassed by unending hills and untouched tundra, outlining the magnificence of the Arctic. For the Inuit people, Baker Lake has always been a prominent place as it was a bottleneck for many fishermen and hunters in the past. In the present day, the people are still active in preserving the past with a deep regard for traditional activities like hunting, fishing, and crafts.
This hamlet is famous for other things too, one of them being active tourism and the arts, as well as the world-famous Inuit carvings, prints, and tapestries. Many locals have found their work many of whom take it to the national and international levels making Baker Lake an important location for Inuit art. In the case of the community which these tourists visit, there are galleries and workshops which contain the making of these crafts helping them appreciate the Inuit style and their ways further.
The geographical location of Baker Lake may be considered as a disadvantage, nevertheless, air transport has developed to a great extent and the community has adapted to the use of modern aids and services promoting growth and development. The combination of rich culture, artistic abilities, and picturesque scenery make Baker Lake one fascinating place to visit in the Canadian Arctic.