Community

Inuvik

Inuvik is the administrative and commercial centre for the region. The community is both an important communication centre and the major transportation link for the Western Arctic. Inuvik has a variety of businesses including hotels, restaurants, and grocery, department, and gift stores. An igloo-shaped Roman Catholic church is a community landmark.

Fast Facts:

• 2109 air km North of Edmonton
• Population approximately 3600
• 51-bed hospital
• Area and regional social health offices
• 13-member RCMP detachment
• Airport accommodates large jet aircraft
• Road connection to Whitehorse (closes during spring thaw and winter freeze-up)
• Ice road connection to Aklavik and Tuktoyaktuk
• Private dental clinic
• Residences for elderly and disabled
• Aurora College Campus
• Aurora Research Centre
• Preschool and daycare facilities
• Sir Alexander MacKenzie Elementary School
• Samuel Hearne Secondary School
• Community Greenhouse

Recreation and Culture:

• Traditional dancing and singing groups
• Great Northern Arts Festival
• Choral and Theatrical Society
• New Recreational Complex - curling club, indoor swimming pool
• Gymnasiums and libraries
• Cross-country skiing
• Campgrounds
• Sunrise Festival (January)
• Muskrat Jamboree (Spring)
• Midnight Madness (June)
• End of The Road Music Festival (August)