The Top 9 Attractions in Nunavut
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Nunavut. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Nunavut is a region where 9
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
With its proximity to Nunavut's capital Iqaluit, the Sylvia Grinnell (also known as Iqaluit Kuunga) Territorial Park is the most visited park in the territory. The smooth rock you see …
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Gjoa Haven
Highlight • Settlement
Gjoa Haven's Inuit Name is Uqsuqtuuk which translates to something like „place with a lot of blubber“ – referring to seal that were hunted by the Inuit. The hamlet is …
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Bloody Falls and campsite
Highlight • Waterfall
The impressive Bloody Falls are located about twelve kilometers from Heart Lake and 17 kilometers from Kugluktuk center within the Bloody Falls Territorial Park. They got their name from the …
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Ovayok (Mount Pelly)
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Ovayok, also referred to as Uvayuk or Mount Pelly, is a formation known as an esker that was shaped by the latest ice age. An esker is a long, …
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Old Stone Church
Highlight • Religious Site
The Old Stone Church is one of the landmarks worth to visit when you are around Cambridge Bay. The Roman Catholic church was built in 1954 using local material like …
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Former wreck site of the Maud
Highlight • Historical Site
For over 86 years, this was the wrecksite of the Maud, Roald Amundsen's ship that he undertook two expeditions with in 1918 and 1925. After that, the ship was used …
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Apex Trail
Highlight • Trail
From the outskirts of Iqaluit, the Apex Trail leads along the shore of the Arctic Ocean to the neighbourhood named Apex. The 5-kilometer journey takes into the tundra landscape with …
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Akshayuk Pass Route south of Windy Lake
Highlight • Trail
The southernmost section of the Akshayuk Pass Route follows a trail that disappears further north, making route finding a necessity. Once you leave the Pangnirtung Fjord behind, you head towards …
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Ovayok Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
The trailhead to climb Ovayok (also known as Mount Pelly or Uvayuk) is located about 16 kilometers from Cambridge Bay. There is room for several cars next to the prominent …
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