Things to do & places to visit in Nunavut, Canada

Nunavut #13 destination in Canada 2023. The average rating score is 4.77 based on 638 traveler reviews, of 42 attractions. Timezone: America/Rankin_Inlet, current date and time: Thursday, May 02, 2024, 0:28.

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5.0 Inukpak Outfitting (258 reviews)
- One of the best experiences in my life!
Cultural Tours • Ski & Snow Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Together with a friend I did the dog sledding and the snow mobile tour and it was certainly one of the best experiences in my life! The guides very always very friendly and helpful, we could do the tour in our pace and the nature we saw was just stunning. Also, considering that it was a personal tour (just the two of us) the tours are great value for money and you are able to enjoy a tour that is personalized for your. Also, the tour guides where always very happy to explain the history of the region, the difficulties of living there but also how rewarding it is to live in this beautiful paradise. If you want to experience the Arctic then definitely go with this company! They even provided us with full clothing. We were basically outside for 4-5 hours and my whole body still felt warm and well protected. They definitely cared very much about our wellbeing. 10/10 recommend!! See more..
5.0 Carvings Nunavut (26 reviews)
- Nunavut carving
Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries

Best place to see and buy souvenir and inuit clothing &carving Great and friendly staff that know about carving and carver also you can buy soap stone there If you go iqaluit you can not miss to stop there is a lot to see best galerie up north Realy i enjoy my visite there See more..
5.0 Apex Beach (14 reviews)
- Hudson Bay Trading Post
Spent 1-2 hours Beaches

Lovely spot in December. Nice to see the old Hudson Bay Trading Post…Lovely piece of history and our Canadian heritage. See more..
5.0 Auyuittuq National Park (13 reviews)
- Natural Scenery that can't be beat
National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Called "the land that never melts," this reserve on Baffin Island covers nearly 32,000 square miles of ancient glaciers, spiny peaks and dramatic fjords. See more..
5.0 Things to Do in Nunavut (12 reviews)
- Auyuittuq Park - Absolutely Spectacular!
Islands

For hardy souls, this rugged island lying north of the Labrador Sea is covered mostly by glaciers and rolling tundra. See more..
5.0 St. Jude's Cathedral (12 reviews)
- A remarkable building
Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

The interior is remarkable and the cross made of narwhal tusk is worth viewing. Overall a lovely cathedral and certainly worth a visit. See more..
5.0 The Matchbox Gallery (8 reviews)
- Art Goer
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The art is incredible and you actually can watch the artists work on their projects, you can also buy the art and speak with the owner See more..
5.0 Arctic Coast Visitor Centre (8 reviews)
- What a brilliant gem, so unexpected, so startlingly exceptional
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Visitor Centers

The Arctic Coast Visitor Centre located in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut provides information about local attractions and businesses that can enhance a travelers experience during their visit. See more..
5.0 West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative (4 reviews)
- looking for the latest prints from their collection this is where u will find them,.
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries
its the number 1 thing to see in Kinngait..u will see print makers working on artists prints and will run into some of the artists as well.. See more..
5.0 Saimavik Studio (4 reviews)
- funky studio with great atmosphere
Spent 1-2 hours Yoga & Pilates

Saimavik Studio is a precious oasis in the heart of Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. The amazing landscape and open air in the arctic make it the ideal place to explore the workings of the ‘self’; the mind, body and spirit. We at Saimavik, believe in long term preventative and sustainable health and healing for each individual and our community as a whole. We are proud to have created a welcoming, beautiful, spirited and powerful healing space right here in Canada's newest capital city! Saimavik is an Inuktitut word meaning "place of calmness, serenity, peace and happiness; a place where one goes to feel good inside." Saimavik has been here in Nunavut all along. It is within all people; it has just been waiting to be discovered. With Iqaluit growing so fast, there seems to be a greater need and demand for preventative health options. People want to be well, healthy, and ultimately happy and with reason. We invite the world to come breathe the pure, majestic, sweet air of this practically untouched land! Come play with us, we'll show you nature at it's finest so that you can reclaim your true connection to mother earth and remember it always. See more..
5.0 Qaummaarviit Territorial Park (4 reviews)
- Authentic the real McCoy
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks

This is a wonderful hands on see what it was really like, the extreme hard life on an unforgiving land, this is a real site. Complete with excellent signage and displays including open graves with bones/skull. Have to take a boat to get there, short distance from Iqaluit. Worth while to have a guide for very interesting stories of the way it was. See more..
5.0 Tasiluliariaq Rotary Park (4 reviews)
- This really is the RTN! It's part of the Iqaluit experience to try to borrow a vehicle from someone and drive around.
Spent 1-2 hours Parks

Drove this road a few times as we often missed the road to Apex Beach which was nearby - this stretch of road really just stops. LOL See more..
5.0 Things to Do in Nunavut (4 reviews)
- Great nature and nothing else
Islands

The world's tenth largest island and the northernmost island in the Canadian Arctic. See more..
5.0 Kugluktuk Visitor Heritage Centre (3 reviews)
- Unique Heritage Centre
Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • History Museums

The Kugluktuk Visitor Heritage Centre is a two-story building in the shape of a traditional copper ulu, or knife. The museum is in the part of the building that represents the blade; in the handle are two conference rooms and the art gallery. The Kugluktuk Heritage Visitor Centre showcases other fine artworks from this area, including igloo carvings and handmade Inuit dolls. See more..
5.0 Ovayok Territorial Park (3 reviews)
- A must-see in Cambridge Bay
Spent 2-3 hours Mountains • Parks • Hiking Trails

Be sure to go when the visibility is good; then you can see for miles. Bring binoculars to spot wildlife. See more..
5.0 Tour Iqaluit - Day Tours (2 reviews)
- Amazing traveling with Tour Iqaluit
Private Tours

Arctic Kingdom and Tour Iqaluit were excellent in every regard. The itinerary we requested was executed perfectly and without a hitch. They picked us up from the airport, brought us right to the hotel and the adventures began shortly after. Highlight of the trip kayaking on the polynya. A BIG THANK you to the guides and management!!! For the private day tour we saw all the best sights and vista in the town, including the old cemetery and the amazing bunkers on the hill. It was cold, but well worth it! See more..
5.0 Soper River (Kuujjuaq) (1 review)
Bodies of Water
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5.0 Quttinirpaaq National Park (1 review)
- Two weeks hiking and camping in the far North
National Parks

Amazing experience. Travelled the first two weeks of July 2017, spent one night at the start, three nights at the end in the Parks Canada Warden station: the staff were welcoming and friendly (even invited us for stew) and the accommodations were basic but comfortable. The park itself is amazing. we saw wolves, polar bear tracks, musk ox, hare, birds, flowers, etc. Experienced everything from heat to snow to rain to dust to just plain beautiful. Amazing scenery and a place where few will ever see: more people summit Everest than visit this park! See more..
5.0 Katannilik Territorial Park (1 review)
- Love Kimmirut!
National Parks
Pure natural beauty. The people of Kimmirut are so nice. Really holds the essence of Nunavut's communities. The park is so refreshing and I think most people, like me, can hang out there for hours. See more..
5.0 Ivalu- Inuit Arts & Crafts (1 review)
- Great spot for Inuit Arts and Crafts
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

Great gallery of Inuit crafts and fine art. The store is very central so it's convenient and has a large assortment of wearable and collectable pieces. You can even pick up some Arctic Char! Friendly staff too. See more..
5.0 Nunavut Brewing Company (1 review)
- Best place in town
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Breweries

Great place and atmosphere. Get there early to beat the crowds. With out a doubt the best place in town. Amazingly nice and pleasant bartender. See more..
5.0 Things to Do in Nunavut (12 reviews)
- Auyuittuq Park - Absolutely Spectacular!
Islands

For hardy souls, this rugged island lying north of the Labrador Sea is covered mostly by glaciers and rolling tundra. See more..
5.0 Things to Do in Nunavut (4 reviews)
- Great nature and nothing else
Islands

The world's tenth largest island and the northernmost island in the Canadian Arctic. See more..
4.5 Unikkaarvik Visitor Centre (66 reviews)
- Could have listened for hours!!!
Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers

The Unikkaarvik Visitor Centre is centrally located in the capital of the Nunavut territory in Canada, Iqaluit. We serve as a regional information centre for the Qikiqtani (Baffin) region of Nunavut and the entire territory. Visitors can receive all the information and materials they need to plan a trip or learn about the destinations they are travelling to in the territory. We also have many beautiful displays of Inuit art, artifacts and dioramas of Arctic life (including many Arctic animals and scenery). We offer cultural programming throughout the year including movie nights, guest speakers, the Inuit Art Experience, various workshops and much more. Our staff of Information Counsellors are here at your service to answer your questions about travel, history, culture and this beautiful land we call Nunavut. The Unikkaarvik Visitor Centre is operated by Nunavut Tourism for the Government of Nunavut. See more..
4.5 Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum (49 reviews)
- History at it's finest
Thursday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

Situated in Iqaluit, Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum showcases and promotes the culture and heritage of Nunavut. See more..
4.5 Legislative Assembly of Nunavut (44 reviews)
- Must See stop while in Iqaluit
Government Buildings

Extremely interesting lobby with the mace made primarily from narwhal tusk with silver crown on top of loon birds and a 2 1/4 carrot diamond at the base. Soapstone carvings on top of the tusk and holding the mace from below. Many other wonderful Inuit artifacts and art works to view. Worth a stop with or without a tour of the legislature. See more..
4.5 Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park (32 reviews)
- A must see. Stunning
Parks

This is one of the most beautiful places in Nunavut. The valley with the Grinnell River is amazing and worth the walk. There are very few facilities but there are paths - sometimes in the summer there is a pavilion that's open with restrooms. The paths can be rough and you need good walking shoes. Occasionally you see wild dogs and I have heard (but not seen) bears so take a study stick with you. See more..
4.5 Northern Collectables (12 reviews)
- Off the beaten track but well worth the visit
Art Galleries

Located just outside of the office district in Iqaluit, we are a Gallery with over 1000 pieces to choose from, so when your in Iqaluit stop by and check out our great selection of Inuit art See more..
4.5 Margaret Aniksak Visitor's Centre (7 reviews)
- Must-see when visiting Arviat
Visitor Centers

Visited the centre twice while in Arviat. Beautiful. Lovely displays, factual information about Arviat's history and Inuit customs and traditions. Staff extremely helpful. They offer Throat Singing classes weekly. Highly recommend! See more..
4.5 Sirmilik National Park (7 reviews)
- Rare opportunity!
National Parks

We got to see Thule and Inuit sod houses burial sites and whaler station all in the same place! We sailed past Tay Bay (too windy to go ashore) Canada point but managed to go to Sirmilik glacier and Qikesuq on southeastern end of Bylot what an incredible experience with Inuit elders from Pond Inlet as well as parks Canada staff and expedition staff who are glaciologists archaeologists historians and amazing students! Put this on your bucket list to visit Pond Inlet and this park at least in Nunavut hut definitely visit others! See more..