Itivia, also referred to as Itivia Harbour, is a coastal bay located within the community of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. The area has significant historical importance as the original settlement site for Inuit relocated to the region in the late 1950s, situated near the current barge dock and Forward Operating Location. The primary paddling access point is the small craft harbour in nearby Johnston's Cove, which features a jetty and a concrete block boat launch. This launch is narrow, can accommodate only one boat at a time, and is known to be in rough shape, requiring annual maintenance due to shifting from ice. The hamlet has plans to construct a new boat launch approximately 152 metres from the Itivia barge to improve access. Paddlers must be aware of significant commercial and industrial activity in the Itivia Harbour area, as it serves as a laydown area for shipments supporting the Meliadine Gold Project and sees frequent barge and ship traffic, creating congestion. The tidal range in Johnston's Cove is substantial, measuring about 13 feet (approximately 4 meters), which is very apparent along the jetty. This extreme tidal fluctuation dictates that paddlers carefully plan launch and retrieval times. The area is exposed to the open waters of Hudson Bay, leading to potentially significant wind fetch and wave action. Wildlife sightings may include local boats, both anchored and on cradles on shore, and strands of kelp washed up by the tide. The surrounding tundra landscape holds cultural artifacts like stone tent rings, kayak racks, and storage caches from traditional camping areas. Given the Arctic location, the paddling season is extremely short, likely limited to the brief summer months when ice-free, with water temperatures remaining cold year-round.