Explore Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the Canada Base Map with Toporama contours — plus shaded relief, a labelled UTM grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Baker Lake, Nunavut. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Nunavut or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Baker Lake and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Canada Base Map from Natural Resources Canada with Toporama contours layered over it — the CanVec topographic data behind the printed NTS sheets, and the mapping used for hiking, hunting, canoe routes and back-country travel. Relief shows shaded relief and hypsometric tints. The search box finds any Canadian town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Baker Lake.
Reading the map like a paper NTS sheet. Click Grid to overlay the UTM grid, labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass — which matters in Canada, where declination runs from about 20 degrees west in Newfoundland to 20 degrees east in the Yukon.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a UTM/MGRS grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what Canadian search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Place | Baker Lake |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Nunavut (NU) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 64.319444 |
| Longitude | -96.020833 |
| Population | 2,061 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | X0C |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Importance | Major city |
| CGN ID | OABNP |
Baker Lake is a hamlet in Nunavut, Canada. It is classified as a major city. Baker Lake is located at 64.3194°N, 96.0208°W.
Baker Lake rests with a quiet, enduring presence upon the shore of the lake that shares its name, sheltered by the rising contours of the Paunraqtuuq Hill. It lies 256.6 km north-west of Rankin Inlet, NU (from Rankin Inlet, NU: bearing 312°T), and is situated 282.6 km west-north-west of Chesterfield Inlet. The horizon here is defined by a vast, openness that stretches toward the sky, where the light at dusk turns the earth into deep shades of violet and bruised gold. Within this expanse, the Thelon River flows steadily about six kilometers from the settlement, serving as a reminder of the water’s constant, slow movement across the tundra. The air in Baker Lake carries a crisp, sharp clarity that clarifies the mind, grounding one in the stillness of a landscape where the wind leaves its faint, ephemeral patterns upon the ground. The history of Baker Lake finds its origins in the movement of Inuit families who navigated these interior lands, eventually settling near the water to trade and maintain their traditional ways of life. As the decades progressed, the settlement grew into a hub for those who traversed the inland reaches of the territory, evolving from a seasonal gathering point into a permanent fixture of the north. The architecture of Baker Lake reflects a pragmatic adaptation to the environment, with buildings standing firmly against the insistent pull of the elements. Life in Baker Lake continues to honor the resilience of those who first mapped these paths, holding fast to the memory of the elders who moved across the land with a profound understanding of the seasons. The economy of Baker Lake is deeply influenced by the extraction of natural resources, which provides the primary industry and supports the local workforce. Beyond the industrial activities, Baker Lake serves as a central point for regional logistics, acting as a gateway for supplies and services reaching further into the heart of the north. The people of Baker Lake engage in a cycle of work that respects the harshness of the climate, balancing modern employment with the seasonal rhythms of hunting and fishing that have sustained inhabitants for generations. This economic life remains practical and focused, mirroring the stark utility of the surrounding terrain while providing a stable foundation for the families who call the place home. Cultural life in Baker Lake is defined by a strong dedication to artistic expression, particularly in the creation of stone carvings and textiles that capture the essence of the surrounding world. While Baker Lake does not host large universities, it functions as a center for the preservation of Inuit heritage, where stories and skills are passed down through the generations. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the turning of the light and the endurance of the people, fostering a sense of shared identity that transcends the isolation of the high north. Baker Lake stands as a site of quiet creativity, where the ruggedness of the Paunraqtuuq Hill provides a backdrop for a culture that finds beauty in the spare, essential truths of its existence.
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Explore Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 64.319444, -96.020833. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Baker Lake includes the postal code (X0C), telephone area code (867). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Canadian town, county or landmark by name; offers the Canada Base Map with Toporama contours and shaded relief as base layers; overlays a labelled UTM grid so the map can be read like a printed NTS sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a UTM/MGRS grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data for Baker Lake is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; Canada Base Map, Toporama and CBME © Natural Resources Canada (Open Government Licence — Canada); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |