Beach near Igloolik, Canada

Igloolik Travel Guide

Nunavut, Canada

Igloolik is a remote Arctic settlement in Nunavut, northern Canada. It sits well above the Arctic Circle, with a polar climate and a landscape shaped by sea ice, tundra and low-lying coastal terrain.

Most travellers arrive via Igloolik Airport (YGT). The nearby coastline has several named beaches, including Sigjariktuq at 6.4 kilometres, Kangiqlimajaaq at 11.6 kilometres and Tinujjivik at 14.3 kilometres, with further options extending to 38.6 kilometres from the settlement.

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2,774 miles away

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Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.

Best time to visit Igloolik

Jan

-23°3

Feb

-25°2

Mar

-19°3

Apr

-12°4

May

-4°4

Jun

2°7

Jul

5°7

Aug

6°8

Sep

2°11

Oct

-1°14

Nov

-6°12

Dec

-17°8

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Igloolik

  • Sigjariktuq

    6.4 km away

  • Kangiqlimajaaq

    11.6 km away

  • Tinujjivik

    14.3 km away

  • Pirukuluit

    24.2 km away

  • Alarniq

    27.9 km away

  • Quaqsaaraarjuk

    29 km away

  • Ullisautit

    34.4 km away

  • Qakkiq

    38.6 km away

Getting there

Igloolik Airport · 0 km

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