Why go
- Hamlet in Nunavut, Canada.
- Served by Hall Beach Airport (YUX).
History
Igloolik is an Inuit hamlet in Foxe Basin, Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut, northern Canada. Because its location on Igloolik Island is close to Melville Peninsula, it is often mistakenly thought to be on the peninsula. The name "Igloolik" means "there is a house here". It derives from iglu meaning house or building, and refers to the sod houses that were originally in the area, not to snow igloos. In Inuktitut the residents are called Iglulingmiut.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Canadian North 5T (BE1, DH8) · 2 routes: Igloolik, Iqaluit
- First Air 7F (AT4) · 2 routes: Igloolik, Iqaluit
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Canadian North 5T (DH8, BE1) · 3 routes: Hall Beach, Iqaluit, Pond Inlet
- First Air 7F (AT4) · 2 routes: Hall Beach, Iqaluit
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.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
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 — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hall Beach Airport (YUX); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YGT has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Hall Beach, Iqaluit, Pond Inlet).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Igloolik (Iglulik). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.