Iqaluit at a Glance
Iqaluit, formerly known as Frobisher Bay, is the capital and administrative centre
of Canada's newest territory,
Nunavut. Recorded history of Iqaluit
dates back to 1576, when Martin Frobisher arrived at this port city, although
modern-day Nunavut has sustained a population for at least 4000 years. Situated
in the hills overlooking the Koojesse Inlet, Iqaluit is located east of Nunavut's
mainland and north of Quebec on Baffin
Island, and is only accessible via aircraft,
dogsled, snowmobile and some boats. A gateway to the secret world of the arctic
north, this community is known for its Inuit-inspired architecture, most notably
the igloo-shaped St.
Jude's Anglican Church, and museums, including the Nunatta
Sunakkutaangit Museum, which showcases an impressive collection of Inuit and
Arctic items. Iqaluit also has a number of galleries
showcasing Inuit art work, available both for viewing and for purchase. Explore
arctic landscape and ruins of structure built by the Thule people at nearby Qaummaarviit
Territorial Historic Park.
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