City of Iqaluit Planning and Development

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IQALUIT CITY COUNCIL

Iqaluit city council is comprised of the Mayor and eight city councillors who serve a four-year term.

Members of the city council meet at regularly scheduled council meetings throughout the year, as well as a special council meeting as needed.

Mayor Solomon Awa

Our city provides many exciting social and cultural experiences for visitors. Whether you want to have tea with elders, get out with a dog team, go snowmobiling, dance under the Alianait! Big Top, or visit with friends and family, Iqaluit has a lot to offer. Our city is a great place to stopover, vacation or choose for your next meeting or conference. We have Nunavut’s largest selection of hotels, B&Bs, restaurants and stores.

Whether you are coming for business or pleasure, Iqaluit has lots to offer when you visit! 

If you love the outdoors, you will fall in love with our city for its year round activities. Frobisher Bay is a great kite-skiing destination in the winter, as well as a snowmobilers playground. In the spring and summer, fishing, kayaking, boating and even diving are all activities that will make your trip a memorable one. Our licensed outfitters can help you plan a day trip, a town tour, or even a camping adventure. 

The City of Iqaluit is home to a thriving business community. We offer all the services and amenities one would expect from a capital city. Whether you're only visiting or are a long-term resident, support local businesses when you can. Each year, our businesses provide services to Iqalummiut, major mining operations, international companies and many others. We have a young and well-trained workforce and Iqaluit is a great place to do business.