ABOUT US

The Tower Company, founded in 1945 and reorganized in 1961, is a leading Arctic design, construction, and management firm in Canada. Operating continuously in the Arctic since 1946, it has pioneered modern permafrost design and construction methods.

After World War II, the company built the first permanent High Arctic Weather Stations (HAWS) for Canada and the U.S., followed by the Resolute Bay Airport and various scientific stations in the Northwest Territories and Greenland. Tower Company led Arctic innovation, introducing airlift-supported projects, soft-balloon tire aircraft for unprepared terrain, and lightweight prefabricated structures. It also developed new permafrost foundation techniques and built the High Arctic weather station network and the Eastern portion of the DEW Line for the Canada.

Tower Arctic Ltd. is a member firm of the Tower Group of Companies, the second oldest operating group in Nunavut; second only to the Hudson’s Bay Company; now Northern Stores.

ABOUT US

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The Tower Company, founded in 1945 and reorganized in 1961, is a leading Arctic design, construction, and management firm in Canada. Operating continuously in the Arctic since 1946, it has pioneered modern permafrost design and construction methods.

After World War II, the company built the first permanent High Arctic Weather Stations (HAWS) for Canada and the U.S., followed by the Resolute Bay Airport and various scientific stations in the Northwest Territories and Greenland. Tower Company led Arctic innovation, introducing airlift-supported projects, soft-balloon tire aircraft for unprepared terrain, and lightweight prefabricated structures. It also developed new permafrost foundation techniques and built the High Arctic weather station network and the Eastern portion of the DEW Line for the Canada.

Tower Arctic Ltd. is a member firm of the Tower Group of Companies, the second oldest operating group in Nunavut; second only to the Hudson’s Bay Company; now Northern Stores.

The company has successfully completed, for government and private owners, over fifteen hundred Arctic projects, designed and built to take into consideration the special environmental requirements of the region, i.e., permafrost, extreme low temperatures, high winds and difficult logistic support.

In 1979 Tower Arctic Ltd. was formed to give long time, key employees equity participation in the construction division of the company and in 2008 became majority Inuit owned.

The company has successfully completed, for government and private owners, over fifteen hundred Arctic projects, designed and built to take into consideration the special environmental requirements of the region, i.e., permafrost, extreme low temperatures, high winds and difficult logistic support.

In 1979 Tower Arctic Ltd. was formed to give long time, key employees equity participation in the construction division of the company and in 2008 became majority Inuit owned.

Proudly Inuit-Owned

Tower Arctic Ltd. is a fully registered Inuit-owned company, recognized under NTI and the Government of Nunavut’s N.N.I. Business Incentive Policy, with a strong reputation for supporting local interests.

Based in Iqaluit, the company specializes in heavy civil and building construction, including commercial and industrial buildings, roads, water systems, airports, and port facilities. Committed to Inuit involvement, Tower Arctic exceeds IIBA and contractual hiring requirements through local employment and training. Notably, it founded Qikiqtaq Equipment Ltd. during the Pangnirtung Reservoir Project, a locally managed and profitable heavy equipment company that continues to support the community.

Proudly Inuit-Owned

Tower Arctic Ltd. is a fully registered Inuit-owned company, recognized under NTI and the Government of Nunavut’s N.N.I. Business Incentive Policy, with a strong reputation for supporting local interests.

Based in Iqaluit, the company specializes in heavy civil and building construction, including commercial and industrial buildings, roads, water systems, airports, and port facilities. Committed to Inuit involvement, Tower Arctic exceeds IIBA and contractual hiring requirements through local employment and training. Notably, it founded Qikiqtaq Equipment Ltd. during the Pangnirtung Reservoir Project, a locally managed and profitable heavy equipment company that continues to support the community.

Tower Company (1961) Ltd.

A real estate holding company with property in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Arctic Resources Limited

A real estate holding company that offers logistical support services, property management and camp operations services mainly in Iqaluit, Nunavut. For over 38 years Arctic Resources Limited owned and operated the Discovery – Iqaluit’s boutique Hotel in conjunction with the Granite Room Restaurant.

Read more about us in Aboriginal Business Quarterly (page 38)

Iconic Family Business Marks Seventh Decade: The Tower Group of Companies Readies for a Third Generation

We are proud of our past but remain focused on the future. Contact us to see how we can help you with your next construction project.

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