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Inuvik is a town in Canada's Northwest Territories and the administrative center of the Inuvik Region. It is located on the eastern bank of the Mackenzie River. Situated within the Arctic Circle, it experiences 56 days of midnight sun and 30 days of polar night each year. The most photogenic landmark in Inuvik is the Our Lady of Victory Church (also known as the Igloo Church), which was completed in 1960. The town is also home to North America’s northernmost mosque, which opened to visitors in November 2010. The Great Northern Arts Festival is the town’s largest celebration, held annually since 1989. It begins in mid-July and lasts for 10 days, attracting more than 1,800 artists from around the world.

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Inuvik

Inuvik is a town in Canada's Northwest Territories and the administrative center of the Inuvik Region. It is located on the eastern bank of the Mackenzie River. Situated within the Arctic Circle, it experiences 56 days of midnight sun and 30 days of polar night each year.

The most photogenic landmark in Inuvik is the Our Lady of Victory Church (also known as the Igloo Church), which was completed in 1960. The town is also home to North America’s northernmost mosque, which opened to visitors in November 2010. The Great Northern Arts Festival is the town’s largest celebration, held annually since 1989. It begins in mid-July and lasts for 10 days, attracting more than 1,800 artists from around the world.

Inuvik

Why Go: A city in Canada’s Northwest Territories worth visiting

Continent where the attraction is located: North America

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Canada

Province/State where the attraction is located: Northwest Territories

City where the attraction is located: Inuvik