The northernmost civilian community in Canada, Grise Fiord’s remoteness, wildlife, and scenery make it a unique destination.

This community is the westernmost in Nunavut; its name in Inuktitut means place of moving water.

This community is known in Inuktitut as Igluligaarjuk, meaning place with a few 'thule houses.'

Named after the area’s traditional caribou hunt, this community is the northernmost in mainland Canada.

Rich in wildlife and Inuit culture, this community is situated directly on the Arctic Circle.

Known as Salliq in Inuktitut, this community was named for the fossilized coral found in its surrounding waters.

by Tracey Skehan (Journey - Lakehead University Alumni)

This group’s committed members have helped One Plane Away distribute over 1,500 baby boxes in Nunavut.

With a striking landscape and vibrant culture, this community is considered one of Canada’s “jewels of the North.”

Situated on the western shore of Hudson Bay, this community is home to many cultural treasures.

Traditional Inuit ways of life are central to this community, which hosts archaeological sites and scientific research.

Famous for hockey and Inuit ceramic arts, Rankin Inlet is the regional centre for the Kivalliq Region.

Surrounded by protective hills on three sides, this community is also named ‘Ikpiarjuk’ which means ‘the pocket’ in Inuktitut.

Hands Up Canada is a charity dedicated to supporting the country’s most underserved communities.

With famous art and a school providing traditional Inuit education, Clyde River is an important cultural centre.

Known in the past as Lake Harbour, this hamlet is on the site of the first Hudson Bay trading post on Baffin Island, founded in 1911.

An avid knitter from Ontario got in touch with the CBC after hearing founder Caris Madsen speak about the work of One Plane Away.

Founder Caris Madsen speaks about the work of One Plane Away in a CBC television interview on December 7, 2023.

Each year, community members come out to support One Plane Away’s biggest fundraising event of the year, the Pitter Patter Fun Run.

Founder Caris Madsen speaks about the work of One Plane Away in a CBC television interview in December 2022.