The notebook of Tuktoyaktuk
See the coast under another light.
Inuvialuit community on the Arctic Ocean surrounded by pingos, tundra and permafrost-subsidized coastlines.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Tuktoyaktuk
Inuvialuit community on the Arctic Ocean surrounded by pingos, tundra and permafrost-subsidized coastlines.
The discovery of Tuktoyaktuk is centred around Pingo Canadian Landmark, Rivage de l'Océan Arctic and Tuktoyaktuk Community Ice House. The stay thus alternates between the coast, heritage and natural areas, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Pingo Canadian Landmark
- Rivage de l'océan Arctique
- Tuktoyaktuk Community Ice House
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Pingo Canadian Landmark
Pingo Canadian Landmark protects from the ice hills covered with earth, typical forms of permafrost around Tuktoyaktuk. From the community's vicinity, these rounded bumps are detached from the low tundra and arctic lagoons. The site makes visible a phenomenon often hidden under the ground: the ice that slowly shapes the relief.
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Rivage de l'océan Arctique
In Tuktoyaktuk, the shore of the Arctic Ocean directly borders the community, between strike, wind and horizon almost without relief. Depending on the season, the water appears metallic, caught by ice or animated by small waves; to lay foot there gives a very concrete conclusion to the road coming from Inuvik.
Culture and heritage
Tuktoyaktuk Community Ice House
Tuktoyaktuk Community Ice House descends into permafrost, where ice-deep rooms have long been used to store fish and meat. Inside, cold and silent, shows an ingenious way of using frozen soil rather than fighting it. Guided tours also provide a way to hear local uses related to hunting, fishing and seasons.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
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The nearest destinations
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