How to Get to Iqaluit

You'll never experience anything like it!

With a culture born from the harsh realities of surviving on the land and thriving for thousands of years, the people of Canada's arctic share a warmth and friendliness with every visitor. Iqaluit boasts a strong community of Inuit hunters, crafts people, artists and guides and is now emerging as a government and business centre serving the entire North.

You can share that culture through informal visits to historical and cultural venues, or through guided trips and cultural events. A simple stroll around town often reveals artists and carvers creating their masterpieces on their front porch. Caribou can be seen grazing on the fringes of town. The hardiest of adventurers can arrange for guided dog sledding trips, overnight stays in igloos or a multitude of other activities.

Natural Arctic Wonders - Aurora Borealis

For those who seek out the natural wonders of the north, your adventure starts at our doorstep. Year round activities are available - from fishing, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and snowmobiling to sightseeing flights over Nunavut's spectacular glaciers and Territorial and National Parks. Wildlife viewing and the chance to see the spectacular Aurora Borealis in all its arctic glory may be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Learn more about Iqaluit, Nunavut and Inuit art and culture by exploring other northern web-sites including Nunavut Tourism and the Nunavut Portal.

Airlines & Flight Routes to Iqaluit, Nunavut

Daily scheduled airline flights serve Iqaluit, the capital of the Nunavut Territory from both the South and the West. These flights connect to all major Canadian cities and Greenland. Two of Canada's major airlines, Canadian North, and First Air operate scheduled service on the following routes:

• Ottawa - Iqaluit (Canadian North and First Air, connecting to Toronto and major United States and European destinations)
• Montreal - Iqaluit (First Air, connecting to Toronto)
• Edmonton-Yellowknife-Rankin Inlet-Iqaluit (Canadian North, First Air, connecting to Calgary, Vancouver and major Asia and United States destinations)

Iqaluit is also the gateway to Baffin Island and the rest of Canada’s Eastern Arctic with airline connections to many communities

Click here for more information on Iqaluit’s airport.