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Gjoa Haven
City in Nunavut, Canada
Overview
Gjoa Haven is a remote hamlet above the Arctic Circle on King William Island, known for its deep Inuit history and connection to explorer Roald Amundsen and the Franklin Expedition. It offers a unique glimpse into traditional culture and the stark, beautiful Arctic landscape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Territory
Nunavut
Population
1,349
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
68.63°, -95.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$3,490
Local Cost
$2,340
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
40
English
90
Temperature
-11.3°C
Summer Avg
4.2°C
Winter Avg
-25.8°C
Record High
17.3°C
Record Low
-44.9°C
Humidity
93%
Precipitation
379 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YHK
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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