Perry River Cabin
Small 14' X 16' cabin with cooking facilities and bunks, suitable for housing 4 people. Could support more, if tents were used. Semi-insulated with oil heat.
Name Email Phone Number Primary Contact Amie Black [email protected] (613) 998-8523 Secondary Contact Jim Leafloor [email protected] (204) 983-5258
Owner Environment and Climate Change Canada
Membership Regular Member
Website www.ec.gc.ca
Latitude 67
Longitude -102.20000
Location Perry River
Nearest Community Cambridge Bay
Territory/ Province Nunavut
Aboriginal Government/ Homeland N/A
Facility Type Seasonally-Operated Field Camp
Research Hinterland Freshwater, Lake, Ponds, Terrestrial, Tundra
Main Research Disciplines Terrestrial Biology/Ecology
Research History Established 1991
Current Projects Currently supports Arctic Goose Banding (first two weeks of August) and Waterfowl Ecosystem Research (5 May to 15 August).
Power None
Communications No permanent communications facilities. Users need to provide their own radios or satellite phones.
Local Transportation None
Equipment Storage Minimal space available
Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities Up to 4-5 personnel; wooden bunks.
Dining/Kitchen Facilities Kitchen facilities for 4-5 personnel.
Laboratory Facilities None
Fuel Availability None. Users must cache own fuel in late winter.
Research Requirements Nunavut Department of Environment Research Permits, Canadian Wildlife Service Sanctuary and Research Permits, Canadian Council on Animal Care Permits
Special Rules and Regulations N/A
Local External Resources Limited; camping equipment, cooking facilities, tools.
Nearest Medical Service Cambridge Bay (300 km) and Yellowknife (750 km)
Safety Considerations Standard first aid certification, Pleasure Craft Operator certification, grizzly bear safety training.
Cost No cost, user must supply own equipment/fuel/food/transportation.
Other Information N/A
Last Updated 2016-05-03