Why go
- Capital city of Nunavut, Canada.
- Served by Iqaluit Airport (YFB).
History
Iqaluit is the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Located on Baffin Island, it is the territory's largest community and only city, and the northernmost city in Canada. It was known as Frobisher Bay from 1942 to 1987, after the large bay on the coast on which the city is situated. Its traditional Inuktitut name was restored in 1987.
Airports
β Airlines & flight paths β 3 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- First Air 7F (AT4, 73M, DHT) Β· 10 routes: Arctic Bay, Cape Dorset, Clyde River, Hall Beach, Igloolik, Kimmirut*, Ottawa, Pangnirtung, Quujjuaq, Rankin Inlet
- Canadian North 5T (DH8, BE1, 73M) Β· 7 routes: Cape Dorset, Clyde River, Hall Beach, Igloolik, Ottawa, Pangnirtung, Rankin Inlet
- Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight MO (73M) Β· 1 route: Rankin Inlet*
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 β they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather β check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Iqaluit Airport (YFB). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YFB has direct flights to 10 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Rankin Inlet, Cape Dorset, Clyde River, Hall Beach, Igloolikβ¦).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Iqaluit, Nunavut. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.