Attractions

Boot Lake Trail is operational year-round. As part of the Trans Canada Trail System the Boot Lake Trail provides its visitors with an excellent location to walk, run, hike or even snowshoe. Outstanding views of Boot Lake, Inuvik and the East Channel of the Mackenzie River can be seen while perusing the boardwalk, dirt trails, foot bridges and lookout points.

The Dempster Highway, built in 1979 as the only all-weather Canadian road to cross the Arctic Circle, connects Dawson City, Yukon to Inuvik, Northwest Territories. The unpaved, gravel highway is a winding adventure through spectacular scenery. The Dempster Highway is home to various wildlife, including Dall's sheep, woodland & barren ground caribou and grizzly bears.

It is always important to check the conditions of the Dempster before setting off, for both safety precautions and ensuring the ferries/ice bridges are operational. This can be done by contacting Northwest Territories Transportation by phone 1-800-661-0750 or by visiting Highway Conditions.

The Mackenzie River is the longest river system in Canada flowing from Great Slave Lake past Inuvik to the Beaufort Sea. In the winter, the Mackenzie turns into an ice road which allows for travel to Aklavik (January to April approximately). The Town of Inuvik is located along the East Channel of the Mackenzie River Delta, which covers an area of approximately 15,200 km².

With seven months of snow cover and a vast network of groomed trails, the Inuvik Ski Club is a must visit for any outdoor enthusiast. Day or night, skiers of all ages can enjoy one of the longest ski seasons around at a world-class location. Olympians Sharon and Shirley Firth, who were part of the first ever Canadian women's cross-country team, honed their craft at this very club. 

Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned player, Roads End Golf Course is one place everyone can look forward to visiting. Complete with a driving range and continually expanding three-hole track, the course is one of the first attractions you will see on your way into Inuvik. There are no green fees and for those looking for a unique experience, the complex has 24 hour access allowing you to play under the Midnight Sun!

Inuvik's Midnight Sun Complex and Conference Centre (MSC) is a modern, multi-use facility. The building is great for hosting conferences, tradeshows, workshops, seminars, meetings, cultural events, public forums, banquets and other activities. The MSC is also home to a NHL-size ice surface, indoor pool and waterslide, curling arena, squash courts and a fitness centre. No matter how long you stay in Inuvik, there is always something to do at the MSC.

Inuvik is home to the world's northernmost mosque. The Midnight Sun Mosque, affectionately called the Little Mosque on the Tundra, was built in Winnipeg before setting off on its 4000 km journey to Inuvik in August 2010. Travelling on both road and river, the building made it into town safe and sound, settling in its permanent location on Wolverine Road.

A trip north of the Arctic Circle is not complete without a photo of the Igloo Church. Originally built in 1960 by a team of volunteers, the church, officially named Our Lady of Victory, is one of our most popular attractions. Make sure you set time aside during your visit to see Inuvik's pride and joy. During the summer months, tours are available on multiple days throughout the week and weekend.

When you visit the Western Arctic the last thing you expect to see is a lot of green, but that is precisely what you get when you enter the Inuvik Community Greenhouse. Converted from an old hockey arena, the space allows local residents to take advantage of the 24 hour sunlight and grow fruits, vegetables and plants in Summer. Stop by and see North America's northernmost commercial greenhouse! During the summer months, tours are available Monday to Saturday. 

Tours

Call to confirm 867.678.0399

The Aurora Research Institute in Inuvik is one of three research offices that Aurora College operates in the Northwest Territories. Researchers from all over the world utilize this top-of-the-line academic space. Make sure to check out their library, which is home to an extensive collection of material covering the Canadian North. Tours are offered during the summer months.

If you have never visited the area before, then a quick stop at the Western Arctic Visitor Centre will provide you with all the information you need. Located on Mackenzie Road as soon as you enter town, the Visitor Centre contains many interesting exhibits on art, flora and fauna, neighbouring communities and wildlife. You can also pick up your official Arctic Circle Adventurer Certificate here. The Centre is open from June to September and hosts weekly events based around Northern culture.

Located on Mackenzie Road, Ingamo Hall Friendship Centre hosts many cultural events and community feasts geared towards helping aboriginal youth in the Town of Inuvik. It is also happens to be the largest log building north of the Arctic Circle - built in 1977 when 850 logs were rafted down the Mackenzie River from Fort Simpson!

The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) represents the collective Inuvialuit interests in dealings with governments and the world. The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation exists to continually improve the economic, social and cultural well-being of the Inuvialuit.

Make sure to stop by the IRC Craft Shop, where you can find locally made Inuvialuit clothing, antler and soapstone carvings, and much more. A unique souvenir to take home from your travels awaits you here! 

Special Events Pavilion

Generously funded by Canada Heritage, the Special Events Pavilion, located in the heart of Inuvik’s Chief Jim Koe Park serves as a central community gathering space.

A large convertible trailer stage, 32 x 32 platform stage and accessible seating for 270 persons all under an 8500+ square foot enclosure provides the opportunity to host concerts, community events, festivals, performances, cultural demonstrations, athletic events, weddings, special gatherings and more.

The Special Events Pavilion is fully enclosed with locking doors from October to May, whilst from June to September the walls are removed leaving an open air, yet fully covered performance venue for our peak summer season.

We look forward to welcoming you into the community of Inuvik. Together, we will dance, sing, and celebrate the vibrant people, culture, and events of our unique Arctic community.

Located 200km North of the Arctic Circle, nestled between the treeless tundra, boreal forest and the Mackenzie Delta, the Town of Inuvik functions as a central service hub and a key gateway to the communities of the Beaufort Delta and Western Arctic: Aklavik, Tuktoyaktuk, Sachs Harbour, Ulukhaktok and Paulatuk in the N orth and Tsiigehtchic and Fort McPherson to the South.

The Inuvik Gateway Sign was designed to echo the nature of the community and the identity of the traditional land that we call home. Soaring ionized steel beams inspire to mimic the waving blues and greens of the Aurora Borealis, and the winding curves throughout the Mackenzie Delta. The base of the sign, made of Corten steel, will weather over time as it imitates neutral browns and natural colours of the tundra and boreal forest floors within the region.

The inclusion of regional animals, symbols, and motifs can also be found along the perimeter of the sign including the Delta Braid and our Northern longitude & latitude coordinates placing you in Canada's Western Arctic.

The Inuvik Gateway Sign is located just South of the Carn Road turn-off on the right side of Airport Road as you enter Inuvik.

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The Welcome Centre greets you to Inuvik from the central location of Chief Jim Koe Park adjacent to the Special Events Pavilion.

The Inuvik Welcome Centre hosts the Town of Inuvik’s Tourism & Economic Development department as a year-round facility in which we can guide you to find information about Inuvik, the surrounding communities, local businesses, events & festivals, artists and crafters and adventure opportunites in the area.

As you peer through the centre of the structure, the building continues to stretch across Chief Jim Koe Park with a permanent wooden covered promenade / boardwalk in which we host our Summer Outdoor Arctic Market (weekly farmer’s & craft market) and a designated space for organizations and businesses to set up showcases for the public.

Located at 190 Mackenzie Road.

email: tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8635

Summer Hours

Mid-June to September

Open Monday to Friday

10am to 9pm

Open Saturday & Sunday

10am to 4pm

Fall/Winter Hours

September to Early June

Open Monday to Friday

10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm