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Before you go
Your trip to Tuktoyaktuk.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Tuktoyaktuk – Northwest Territories Destination Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk about 1140 km from Yellowknife
How to get there
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Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB) 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, on a gravel road of about 138 km from Inuvik. There are also short flights from Inuvik. There is no direct road to Yellowknife; the distance given is as the crow flies.
How many days
One day, as a return trip from Inuvik, or an overnight stay.
When to go
Mid-June to September.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, or as an excursion from Inuvik.
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 Tuktoyaktuk
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Morning
Arctic shore
Go to the tip of the community by the Arctic Ocean sign and put your hand in the water.
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Afternoon
Pingos
See the pingos around the community on a guided walk with local residents.
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 Tuktoyaktuk?
Reach the Arctic Ocean shore, see the pingos and learn about Inuvialuit culture with local guides.
Can you swim in the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk?
Some visitors enter the water, which is very cold; most only put in a hand or a foot.
Does Tuktoyaktuk have accommodation?
A few, in lodges and private homes; book in advance.
How many people live in Tuktoyaktuk?
About a thousand, mostly Inuvialuit.