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Inuvik, Northwest Territories

Inuvik is the only town in the Inuvik Region, and the third largest community in Canada's Northwest Territories. Located in the Beaufort Delta Region, it serves as the region's administrative and service centre.

Type City

Why go

  • Arctic town in the Northwest Territories, Canada.
  • Known for Inuvik Sunrise Festival.
  • Served by Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (YEV).

History

Inuvik is the only town in the Inuvik Region, and the third largest community in Canada's Northwest Territories. Located in the Beaufort Delta Region, it serves as the region's administrative and service centre. Inuvik is home to federal, territorial, and Indigenous government offices, along with a regional hospital and airport.

Airports

Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (YEV) 12 km to the centre
Inuvik, NT, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Canadian North, First Air, Hello) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Norman Wells, Fort Good Hope, Fort Mcpherson, Holman Island, Paulatuk… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 7 direct destinations
  • Canadian North 5T (737-300, 73M) · 1 route: Norman Wells
  • First Air 7F (73M) · 1 route: Norman Wells
  • Hello HW (DHT) · 1 route: Fort Good Hope

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (YEV). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YEV has direct flights to 7 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Norman Wells, Fort Good Hope, Fort Mcpherson, Holman Island, Paulatuk…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach