Inuvik, Administrative town in Northwest Territories, Canada
The town sits along the East Channel of the Mackenzie River delta, serving as the primary commercial center of the Inuvik Region at 68 degrees north.
The Canadian government established Inuvik in 1954 as a replacement for Aklavik, constructing it on stable ground away from flood-prone permafrost areas.
The population includes Inuvialuit, Gwichʼin, and Métis communities, with schools teaching both English and indigenous languages like Inuinnaqtun and Gwich'in.
The Inuvik Regional Hospital, government offices, and airport provide essential services to residents, while the Dempster Highway connects the town to southern Canada.
The town experiences 56 days of continuous sunlight during summer and 30 days of complete darkness in winter, shaping daily life patterns.
Location: Inuvik Region
Location: Northwest Territories
Inception: 1954
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Website: https://inuvik.ca
GPS coordinates: 68.36167,-133.73056
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:10
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