Overview
Resolute is one of Canada's most remote inhabited places, sitting at almost 75°N on Cornwallis Island in Nunavut. It serves as a gateway for polar expeditions and Arctic adventures, with the Polar Race and Polar Challenge both starting here on 350-nautical-mile races to the North Pole.
Day Trips · Family Travel · History · Nature · Transit Hub
Before you go
Accommodation
Limited options include Narwhal Hotel and South Camp Inn. Advance booking essential for this remote destination.
Connectivity
Telus provides 4G LTE coverage in Resolute and surrounding area. WiFi availability at accommodations varies.
Safety
Remote location means limited emergency services. Medical evacuation requires air transport. Polar bear precautions necessary.
Transport
Resolute Bay Airport (IATA: YRB) is the sole air access point, served by Canadian North. No taxis exist; hotels provide airport shuttles.
Weather
Extreme Arctic climate with average temperature of −13.3°C. Brief summer is only time temperatures rise above freezing. Very dry conditions year-round.