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City of Iqaluit
The capital city of Iqaluit is an exciting place to
be right now! The city is alive and bursting
with growth and development. One of the
fastest growing communities in Canada,
Iqaluit strives to preserve the strengths of its
traditional Inuit culture while embracing the
21st century.
As a visitor to Iqaluit, you can expect all
the modern amenities of any Canadian city
and experience extraordinary tranquility just
minutes away, where you’ll discover stunning
landscapes and majestic wildlife. Whatever
adventure you choose, you will not forget the
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friendly hospitality and lifestyles of the North.
There are daily direct flights from
Montreal and Ottawa, landing at our modern
airport, home of one of the longest landing
strips in the world! Hotel accommodations
are plentiful, as are our famous Bed &
Breakfast establishments, for those who wish
to experience true Northern hospitality.
Fish in uncharted waters, hunt in the
tundra, or snowmobile, ATV or walk the area’s
glorious trails. It’s a hiker’s heaven!
Shopping here is an experience, with traditional
carvers and artists selling their wares
all over town. You can also pop by the museum
for some one-of-a-kind works. Dining
here offers many choices. You can eat tradi-
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tional all the way, with smoked arctic char,
caribou, seal, muskox, shrimp, turbot or even
aged walrus meat! Local foods, also known as
“country food”, some of these delicacies can
be eaten raw or cooked – your choice. Iqaluit
also offers excellent modern fare, with many
fine dining establishments.
Special events each year include Toonik
Tyme, a traditional event mixed with modern
fun and excitement, Canada Day celebrations,
and Nunavut Day, on July 9th.
For details about the City of Iqaluit, contact
Mike Bozzer at 867-979-5611. Email
m.bozzer@city.iqaluit.nu.ca for your free visitors
guide, and for answers to questions you
may have.