Is is possible to live close enough to work in Iqaluit that one can get by on foot alone?
Yes, of course. The only place you wouldn’t want to walk from would be Apex (which is a subdivision good kilometre of out town), or the furthest reaches of Lego Land (getting near Apex). And you probably wouldn’t want to walk to the opposite end of Iqaluit (where there are several businesses). All the new houses and apartment buildings are being built are a bit further from things, but you could still walk to work from them. Where I live now is about a 15-20 minute walk downhill to my office, and about 30 minutes back up hill. I didn’t own a car until this year, so I’m probably more open to longer walks than people who have never walked anywhere in their lives. Q: For someone who dislikes Ontario winters like myself, is it ridiculous to think I could have a fun adventure in Iqaluit for a year? Is not being a winter person pretty much a deal breaker for having a good year or two there? A: In all honesty, I hated winters in Ontario. Hated! But here, I don’t mind it so much. I dress bette