From:	Ryan Barry <rbarry@nirb.ca>
Sent:	October-17-11 3:25 PM
To:	info@nirb.ca
Cc:	Sophia Granchinho - NIRB; Amanda Hanson - NIRB
Subject:	FW: Nanisivik Naval Facility Proposal 

Please see the comments below re the Nanisivik screening.

Cheers,

Ryan

Ryan Barry
Executive Director
Nunavut Impact Review Board
(direct) 1-867-983-4608

From: Colleen Dupuis [mailto:ceo@nunavuttourism.com]  
Sent: October-17-11 5:04 PM 
To: rbarry@nirb.ca 
Subject: FW: Nanisivik Naval Facility Proposal 



 

From: Colleen Dupuis  
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 4:57 PM 
To: 'dlapierre1@gov.nu.ca' 
Subject: Nanisivik Naval Facility Proposal 

Ms. Lapierre – 

The proposed plans for the new facility at Nanisivik have recently come to my attention.  These plans 
have serious impact on the tourism sector, particularly as it relates to cruise ships and private yacht 
travel.  Both of these are growing in Nunavut and we need to ensure that we nurture this growth.

While, Nanisivik is not commonly a scheduled port of call for these vessels but is critical in terms of 
being a potential refueling location.  Having a port facility in Canadian waters to refuel at is a significant 
attraction and makes refueling much simpler.  Refueling can be done by longer lines or tankers in 
communities but this does increase the potential for an environmental incident.  

Nunavut Tourism and the Government of Nunavut are working to develop this sector which has 
significant growth potential and is something many communities throughout Nunavut are interested in 
developing.  A facility for refueling will be critical for the development of marine tourism in Nunavut.

Nanisivik is not currently listed in our Explorer’s Guide under the cruise ship section.  This guide is a 
visitor’s guide and as such discusses what is important to the visitor TO Nunavut.  Having the port facility 
available to the cruise ship industry is VERY important to help develop that sector of the tourism 
economy.  I would be happy to put you in touch with our cruise ship operators to discuss their concerns 
and thoughts on the importance of Nanisivik being available to them for refueling, staging cargo, etc.

I am just back in the office  but understand the timeline for an expression of concern/interest on this 
matter is today.  We would be happy to submit more detail if your require it.  Please do not hesitate to 
contact me if you would like further detail or clarification.

Colleen Dupuis