Situated on the southeast coast of King William Island, this small Arctic airstrip serves as the gateway to Gjoa Haven – one of Canada’s most storied communities. It was here that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen spent two winters during his early 20th-century expedition through the Northwest Passage.

Today, Canadian North connects the hamlet to the south via regular flights through Cambridge Bay, delivering everything from fresh supplies to the occasional adventurous traveller. The terminal is compact but welcoming, with a modest waiting room and friendly local staff.

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