Cape Dorset, Nunavut!: A Look at Cape Dorset

It was a snowy day here in Cape Dorset, but the temperature was fairly mild. The more time I spend here the more I love it! I went exploring a bit last night and was able to get a few pictures of the town. One thing I learned very quickly after arriving is the fact that there are many dogs in Cape Dorset. Every morning I am greeted by more than one dog; sometimes they even sleep on our porch!

Aside from the two stores here in Cape Dorset there is also an ice skating arena. Tonight was the first time the arena has been open in many weeks. The Zamboni was broken therefore the ice was unsuitable for skating. The local people were very happy to have the arena open! There is not much here for extracurricular activities; therefore not having the arena open is an issue for those who use it.

In the excitement of the arena opening there was an “Old Timers” game this evening and the arena was packed! Next door to the arena there is also a youth centre which is used frequently by the kids/teenagers in Cape Dorset. The young centre is very nice. There is a big screen TV, pool tables and computers among many other things!

Here are a few pictures of the town and the youth centre!