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Before you go
Your trip to Inuvik.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Inuvik – Northwest Territories Destination Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk about 1100 km from Yellowknife
How to get there
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Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (YEV) 14 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport is about 14 km from downtown. By car, via the Dempster Highway, it’s roughly 780 km from Dawson City. There is no direct road to Yellowknife; the distance shown is as the crow flies.
How many days
One or two days, plus the trip to Tuktoyaktuk.
When to go
Mid-June to August.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
In town, no. For the road to Tuktoyaktuk, yes, or take a tour.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Inuvik
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Morning
Igloo Church
Visit the Our Lady of Victory church and walk through downtown, among the colourful houses.
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Afternoon
Greenhouse and delta
See the community greenhouse and walk to a viewpoint over the Mackenzie delta.
2 days in Inuvik
Day 1
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All day
Inuvik
Do the church, downtown and the greenhouse, and stay to see the midnight sun.
Day 2
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All day
Tuktoyaktuk
Drive the road to Tuktoyaktuk and reach the shore of the Arctic Ocean.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Inuvik?
Visit the igloo-shaped church, see the community greenhouse, experience the midnight sun and go to Tuktoyaktuk.
Why are Inuvik’s houses on pilings?
Because the ground is frozen year-round, and house heat could melt it.
How far is Inuvik from Tuktoyaktuk?
About 138 km of gravel road, roughly 2½ to 3 hours.
Can you see the aurora borealis in Inuvik?
Yes, from late August to April, on dark, clear nights.