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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 used for ice fishing, snowmobiling, and ice road travelling.
The Mackenzie River has been a major transportation route playing a vital role in Arctic development.
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.
Photo: Inuvik Phil photo
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 frozen East Channel of the Mackenzie River, this 4-day festival celebrates life, friendships, vitality, traditional skills & true authentic Delta culture.
Photo: www.inuvik.ca
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 annually in Inuvik.
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, 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 Mackenzie Delta natural regions.
Photo: Daniel Case, Wikimedia Commons
“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
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 an extremely enlarged igloo. The exterior is all white, while the interior has an altar that follows the walls and is covered in beautiful paintings.
It is a Roman Catholic Parish serving the people of Inuvik and the surrounding region.
Photos: Adam Jones, Ph.D., Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
Exhibits on art, flora and fauna, wildlife, and neighbouring communities.
Western Arctic Visitors Centre provides all information needed on your trip to Inuvik.
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.
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
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 are Muslim.
