Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada Cruises

The cruise port of Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada is an interesting place to visit, considering how remote of a region it is. First established as a trading post in 1914 and used as an air base during World War II, this exciting and dynamic city incorporates traditional practices of its native Inuit community herald from its unique culture and heritage with fast-growing metropolitan infrastructure. On the longest day of the year (June 20th), Iqaluit gets 20.49 hours of sunshine and only 4.19 hours on the shortest. As the only capital in Canada that is not connected to other settlements by a highway, it is not surprising that the community has 20 kilometers of road, most of it not paved. This ‘remote feel’ makes the cruise port of Iqaluit, Nunavut an intriguing one. Find out how easy or difficult decisions are made when party lines are not a factor and consensus rules. Also, check out the wildly colorful houses built on permafrost. With just a handful of activities in Iqaluit, the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, our top 3 picks below are an absolute must: