• Home
• Information & Activities
• Schedule
• Registration
• Travel & Accommodations
• Sponsors
• Contact Us

INFORMATION & ACTIVITIES

EXPERIENCE IQALUIT TOURS

If you are interested in experiencing some of the adventure and culture that Iqaluit has to offer, the following activities have been organized for Monday, March 19th and Friday, March 23rd.

• Dog Sledding Tour
• Cross Country Skiing Tour
• City Tour
• Inuit Art Experience
• Kivalliq/Keewatin Air Scenic Flight Tours

If you are interested in taking part in any of the activities please complete the “Experience Iqaluit Tours” online form below. If you require additional information please contact the conference registration at: registration@nunavuttourism.com or 867-979-6551.

Experience Iqaluit Tours.pdf

INFORMATION

Iqaluit ᐃᕐᑲᓗᐃᑦ – “fishes” - is the capital of Nunavut and regional center of government for the Qikiqtaaluk. Iqaluit formally known as Frobisher Bay was originally a military airbase during WWII; now with a population of over 6,200 is the largest community in the territory.

CLICK ON MAP TO ENLARGE

Local Transportation

Iqaluit taxis are a flat rate of $6.00 per person per trip. The taxi may also carry other passengers.

CAR RENTAL

Driving Force (867) 979-2088

TAXI SERVICES

Caribou Taxi (867) 979-4444
Pai-Pa Taxi (867) 979-5222

Weather

The Arctic is ever changing, so be prepared for any eventuality. For daily weather forecasts, check:www.weatheroffice.com, or listen to CBC North Iqaluit’s radio station 1230AM.

Communication

While Iqaluit does have cellular service, only those using a “mobility” cellular service will work. The Rogers service area does NOT extend to Iqaluit. Both 3G and 4G are not available as the Cellular service in Nunavut is on a CDMA network only. Please consult your wireless provider for more information. Prepaid air time cards for cell phones are available at Arctic Ventures. Prepaid calling cards are generally accepted.

Internet in Nunavut offers speeds varying from .5 megabits per second to 2 megabits per second. Most hotels offer wireless, and Skype users should not have a problem with simple audio calls, although video calls sometimes suffer depending on the quality of the connection.

Arts & Crafts

Export Permits

Export permits are required for the removal of any animal part from Nunavut, including frozen wild meats purchased from a store. For more information, contact the Nunavut Department of Environment at (867) 975-7900. Ask for the pamphlet entitled “Are You Exporting Wildlife from Nunavut?” which explains the correct procedures for exporting land animals, birds, marine mammals and fish from Nunavut. Be aware of all import regulations of your home country before buying any animal products in Nunavut. Some countries, including USA and much of Europe, have several restrictions on marine mammal products like sealskin and ivory, including arts and crafts made from these materials.

Helpful Links:

 Iqaluit Information