Nunavut Communities

IQALUIT

Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut has experienced unprecedented growth in the last eight years since Nunavut became a territory. This growth is fueled by its entrepreneurial spirit and its reputation as the economic hub for the Baffin Region.

Nestled on the shore of Frobisher Bay, the lifestyle of Iqaluit residents – now numbering 6,500 - combines Inuit traditions and modern day amenities. You’ll find good hotels, Arctic food specialties and options for shopping, exercise and recreational activities.

Sights in Iqaluit include the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut with its displays of Inuit art – tapestries from every corner of the territory, carvings and Nunavut’s Mace, an elaborately carved diamond-tipped narwhal tusk used to open each day’s sitting of the Legislative Assembly.

The Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum houses Inuit sculpture, prints, and artifacts. See interpretive displays and explore the cultures of the Baffin at Unikkaarvik, the Baffin Regional Visitors Center.

Iqaluit tourism operators offer boat trips to Qaummaarviit Territorial Historic Park and Katannilik Territorial Park is a great place for hiking and rafting. It’s an easy walk to the satellite community of Apex, home to the historic St. Simon’s Church and the original Hudson Bay Co. buildings.

A trip to Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park is a must for nature lovers and fishing enthusiasts. The park, with the Sylvia Grinnell River winding through it is home to a variety of plants, animals and some 40 species of birds.

Iqaluit, the fastest growing community in Canada, is alive with economic growth and development. The city embraces the strengths of its Inuit culture while facing the changes of the 21st century.

Come and experience the friendly hospitality and lifestyles of the North.