Sanniit sells eiderdown outerwear and duvets, ideal for arctic camping. The Northern store sells a range of goods, including groceries, clothing and hardware. Accommodation and Dining A new hotel that opened in the spring of 1998 has replaced the old Amaulik Hotel. Each room has cable TV and a private washroom. The hotel's restaurant serves the public as well as guests, and the chef prepares bagged lunches if given advance notice.
Nurses are on call for emergencies, and can be reached by calling the health centre.
A small fee applies. To help orient you while in Sanikiluaq, a community map can be obtained from the hamlet office. Nuiyak School welcomes visitors to attend classes in history and cultural studies. Call the school principal for an invitation. If you'd like to do some reading while in town, browse through the Hudson Bay Office.