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
✈ 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.
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 — 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.