Top 12 Places to Visit in
Inuvik | Northwest Territories
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Mackenzie River
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Inuvik sits on the bank of the East Channel of the Mackenzie River and is the main access point for the Mackenzie Delta. Here, the Delta is a labyrinth of channels leading to the Beaufort Sea. In the summer months, it is popular for fishing, boating, and camping alongside. In the winter months, it is […]
Inuvik Sunrise Festival
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Early January After 30 days of no official sunrise every December, Inuvik celebrates the return of the sun each January with 3 days of music, food, dance, events, culture, & activities for the whole family. On Saturday night a party on the permafrost continues as we have our giant bonfire and an incredible firework display. […]
Muskrat Jamboree
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March Celebrating Spring in the Mackenzie Delta For as long as we can remember people from across the Mackenzie Delta have gathered to celebrate the change of season after a long winter. In 1957 the first official Muskrat Jamboree was held in what is now the Town of Inuvik. Set on the backdrop of the […]
Great Northern Arts Festival
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July We gather together under the midnight sun to celebrate the richness and diversity of arts in the north. We welcome you to our vibrant arctic town, situated on the traditional territories of the Inuvialuit and Gwich’in people. Nearly one hundred artists from across the Northwest Territories participate in the Great Northern Arts Festival, held […]
Arctic Market
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Summer Season Arctic Market will run every Saturday from mid-June until mid-September from 11 am to 2 pm in Chief Jim Koe Park. The Winter Indoor Arctic Market runs twice monthly from January to March.
Ivvavik National Park
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Ivvavik, meaning ‘a place for giving birth, a nursery,’ in Inuvialuktun, the language of the Inuvialuit, is the first national park in Canada to be created as a result of an aboriginal land claim agreement. The park protects a portion of the calving grounds of the Porcupine caribou herd and represents the Northern Yukon and […]
The Only Traffic Light North of the Arctic Circle
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“I’m pretty sure this is the only traffic light in North America north of the Arctic Circle. Of course, it’s usually set to flashing red and yellow.” Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Igloo Church
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In the isolated region of the Northwest Territories, you can still find a glamorous church. Our Lady of Victory Church is often called the Igloo Church. It was built from 1958-1960 and despite its isolated location it still has its own charm in its own manner. The church has a dome roof and slightly resembles […]
Western Arctic Visitors Centre
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Exhibits on art, flora and fauna, wildlife, and neighbouring communities. Western Arctic Visitors Centre provides all information needed on your trip to Inuvik.
- 284 MacKenzie Rd, Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
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- https://spectacularnwt.com/attraction/western-arctic-regional-visitor-centre
Boot Lake Trail
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Incredible views on Inuvik, Boot Lake, and the East Channel of the Mackenzie River As part of The Great Trail, Boot Lake Trail is most popular for snowshoeing, skiing, hiking, or running. Well-groomed three-kilometre loop with lookout stops and beautiful wildlife.
Midnight Sun Rec Complex
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A stay in Inuvik is not complete without visiting the Midnight Sun Complex. With our long winters, indoor recreation is a high community priority, and the benefits extend to conference and event participants. Aquatic centre | Squash courts | NHL sized arena | Curling rink | Gym facility Igloo Church
- 95 Gwich'in Road, Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
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- https://www.inuvik.ca/en/discovering-inuvik/Midnight-Sun-Complex.asp
Midnight Sun Mosque
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Northernmost mosque The Midnight Sun Mosque, affectionately called the Little Mosque on the Tundra, was built in Winnipeg. In 2010, it was setting off on its 4000 km journey to Inuvik. Travelling on both road and river, the building made it into town safe and sound. Inuvik has roughly 3,200 residents, some 80 of whom […]
- 29 Wolverine Road, Inuvik
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- https://www.inuvik.ca/en/discovering-inuvik/Midnight-Sun-Mosque.asp