Explore Rankin Inlet, 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.
Imagery © Google · for orientation only, not for navigation
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Rankin Inlet, 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 Rankin Inlet 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 Rankin Inlet.
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 | Rankin Inlet |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Nunavut (NU) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 62.816667 |
| Longitude | -92.083333 |
| Population | 2,975 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | X0C |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Importance | Major city |
| CGN ID | OANSI |
Rankin Inlet is a hamlet in Nunavut, Canada. It is classified as a major city. Rankin Inlet is located at 62.8167°N, 92.0833°W.
Rankin Inlet rests upon the stark, enduring shoreline of the Arctic coast, where the Char River meets the vast, shifting waters of the north. It lies 76.2 km north-north-east of Whale Cove, NU (from Whale Cove, NU: bearing 19°T), and is situated 90.6 km south-west of Chesterfield Inlet. The land here is defined by a rugged, ancient austerity, with Nipissak Lake sitting quietly just two kilometers from the settlement’s edge. Across the horizon, the earth rises and falls in rocky ridges that hold the chill of the long winter, yet soften under the low, slanted gold of the midnight sun. The air carries a sharp, clean clarity that makes the distant Meliadine Esker Territorial Park appear almost within reach, a silent presence thirteen kilometers away that anchors the surrounding tundra. The story of Rankin Inlet began as a response to the quiet promise of the earth, shifting from a traditional hunting ground to a permanent settlement centered on industry. For generations, Inuit families traversed these coastal reaches, their lives shaped by the seasonal migrations of wildlife and the freezing of the sea. When the prospect of mining arrived, the focus of the land changed, drawing people together into a central point that grew from a small camp into the administrative heart of the region. This evolution left behind a legacy of resilience, where the old ways of knowledge are held firmly alongside the newer structures of a modern northern outpost. Industry remains a vital pulse for Rankin Inlet, as the extraction of resources continues to influence the ebb and flow of daily life. The regional economy leans heavily on the expertise of those who work the mines, providing a foundation that supports local services and fuels the movement of goods across the Arctic. Beyond the heavy machinery and the business of the north, Rankin Inlet serves as a hub for government and public administration, coordinating the needs of the surrounding districts. The work here is hard and deliberate, performed under a sky that demands respect, ensuring that the settlement remains a functional and necessary anchor for those living in the high latitudes. Cultural life in Rankin Inlet thrives through the persistence of tradition and the creative spirit of its people, who find expression in intricate stone carvings and the sharing of oral histories. While there are no universities within the immediate vicinity, the pursuit of knowledge is pursued through local training centers that prepare residents for the challenges of a changing world. Notable individuals, such as the accomplished politician Tagak Curley, have emerged from the region, leaving an indelible mark on the political landscape of the nation. During the height of the summer, the community gathers for festivals that celebrate the return of the light, filling the cool air with the sounds of throat singing and drums, a reminder of the deep, enduring connection between the people and the land.
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Explore Rankin Inlet, 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: 62.816667, -92.083333. 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 Rankin Inlet 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 Rankin Inlet 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) |