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The LORAN Beacon Tower1940
Cambridge Bay, Victoria Island, Nunavut
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The 189 metre (620 foot) high LORAN (Long Range Navigation) Beacon Tower was constructed in 1947-1948. It was used to guide aircraft in the area. It was during that time of LORAN construction that the population of Cambridge Bay grew from a small trading post to a community of over 100 people with many permanent structures.Today, the tower has become a settlement landmark and is still maintained by the Department of Transportation through the airport manager, and it is used as a weather station and radio communication facility. A local power source was installed during the original construction, and still provides power and is maintained on a regular basis.
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The Town of Cambridge Bay, NU13 June 2005
Cambridge Bay, Victoria Island, Nunavut
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The town of Cambridge Bay had grew significantly over the past years and the current population had reached to 1400 and still growing.Today, the town has established itself into a well developed community. It has its own elementary and high school, as well as, the Arctic college. Other facilities such as the health centre, tourism centre, and other government employments are also established. The natural environment surrounding the area have attracted many tourists each year causing the tourism industry to grow rapidly.
Photo by W. Kok
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