Inuvik, a small town nestled on the east side of the huge Mackenzie River delta 200 km north of the Arctic Circle is a striking place to visit in Northern Canada. With a drive on the famous Dempster Highway, experiencing the midnight sun for 56 days in summer and 24-hour darkness for 30 days in winter, Inuvik tours will touch your heart.
Begin your Inuvik sightseeing tours with a drive along the Dempster Highway. This is a very popular highway that connects the significant Yukon Territory with the Northwest Territory in Canada and is the only highway which lets you explore in the Arctic Circle. Here you can enjoy sightseeing opportunities for wildlife, birds, mountains, plateaus, and different ecoregions. Also, don’t forget to take a selfie in front of the famous “End of the Dempster” welcome sign.
Implement your Inuvik cultural tours by exploring The Igloo Church, also known as Our Lady of Victory Church, is like no other church you’ve ever seen. Here you can’t stop praising the creativity of the paintings and designs in the church’s interior. Special tours are given in the months of summer at the church, where you can go up the stairs into the dome to see how well-constructed the building is. You will be surprised to know that wood came all the way from Fort Smith, the designer of the church, via a barge up the Mackenzie River.
Another must-take Inuvik summer tour is through the Inuvik Community Greenhouse, which has become North America’s northernmost commercial greenhouse. The 24-hour summer sunlight allows local inhabitants to grow fruits, vegetables, and plants during the summer months. You will enjoy a tour around the building and learn how it all works, how it began, and why it’s important for a town so far up north.
Enjoy your Inuvik adventure trips by hiking the 3 km loop around Boot Lake. This trail will take you through birch and spruce forests having a gazebo lookout partway around and you can also witness interesting wildlife
Moreover, you can also enjoy your Adventure Tours in Inuvik, by taking a boat trip on the Mackenzie Delta. You can either go paddling or kayaking or jump on a motorized boat through the narrow waterways and have a beautiful and amazing experience. Here you will get to see beavers, a massive eagle flying over you, and hundreds of tundra swans on a nearby lake.
Besides, indulge in Inuvik winter tours on both Delta and Boot Lake. During winter months, after the snow falls and the temperature decreases, you can enjoy cross-country skiing, sledding, snowmobiling, and many more winter activities. Additionally, Boot Lake is also perfect for enjoying Inuvik Northern Lights tours.
Engage in the delightful Inuvik Arctic adventures by coming across some interesting exhibits at Western Arctic Regional Visitor Centre to learn about the area. Here you will come across stunning exhibits of art, flora and fauna, neighboring communities and wildlife. At this place, you are allowed to pick up your official Arctic Circle Adventurer Certificate. Keep in mind, The Centre is open from June to September and hosts weekly events based on Northern culture.
Apart from the places mentioned above, there are also countless other beautiful attractions that can be best explored.
Explore Inuvik to its fullest with carefully created Inuvik tour packages that can manage accommodation, transportation, and guided tours effortlessly and affordably. These packages offer lots of benefits and facilities that will make your vacation experiences memorable.
