Paulatuk

Located on Darnley Bay in the Amundsen Gulf, Paulatuk extends across the Arctic tundra with direct access to marine and land hunting territories.

The Roman Catholic Church established a trading post in Paulatuk during 1935, initiating permanent European settlement in this northern Indigenous region.

The name Paulatuk originates from the Inuvialuktun word Paulatuuq, referring to the presence of coal deposits discovered in the surrounding area.

The Northern Store serves as the primary supply point for groceries, while the Paulatuk Hotel offers ten rooms with private facilities and communal kitchen access.

Local artists transform materials such as soapstone, caribou antler, and muskox horn into carvings that represent their connection to the Arctic environment.

Location: Northwest Territories

Inception: April 1, 1987

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

GPS coordinates: 69.35140,-124.06900

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:58