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Since being first discovered in 1576 by Martin Frobisher, Iqaluit has become a town rich with history and culture. Iqaluit is not only the capital of Nunavut but is the largest community in the territory with a population of over 7,250 people. This young town has been described as nothing short of majestic with its location on the remote arctic tundra. Nestled on the shore of Frobisher Bay, Iqaluit, meaning place of many fish, has great social and economic opportunities with a strong economy based on government. Iqaluit has become the Canadian government administration center for the Eastern Arctic and is Canadas fastest growing community.
With Inuit being the dominant population and Inuktitut the dominant language, this area is rich with nomadic culture expressed throughout the art and carvings and way of life. Once here embrace the lifestyle by participating in hunting of the local tundra wildlife or fishing for Arctic char. Enjoy everything under the midnight sun including the amazing Aurora Borealis and beautiful scenery. This town is truly like nothing you have ever seen, providing you all the modern conveniences you will need from fine dining to shopping but still managing to keep its roots in the Inuit culture. While here, enjoy events such as the Nunavut Snow Challenge Snow Mobile Race, the Nunavut Mining Symposium and the Nunavut Trade Show. Come enjoy all that this unspoiled town has to offer.
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