Recreation

Waterways cleanup event

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association and the City of Iqaluit are collaborating to inspire community members and businesses to keep our waterways clean. Iqaluit’s waterways, creeks, rivers, ocean, and beachfront areas are important to the overall health, safety and well-being of our community.

The annual waterways cleanup event takes place this year on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Staff and supplies will be located behind the Elders Qammaq at building #226.

City reminds public to discharge firearms in designated shooting range

There have been concerns brought forth by residents of Iqaluit that there are events of target practice and discharging firearms in the Upper base/Plateau area.

The City of Iqaluit only has one permitted and regulated area assigned as a “Shooting Range”, located near the end to the road to nowhere.

As per the City of Iqaluit Firearms Control Bylaw No. 367:

3.1 No person shall discharge any Firearm within the Town of Iqaluit.

Road Closure near Airport

Residents are advised of a road closure by the airport from July 22 to July 25, 2021.

Ungalliqpaat Crescent will have detours in place that will reduce traffic through the airport area.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks you for your understanding.

Additional information:

Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk
S.Avery@iqaluit.ca 
867-979-5630

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Happy Valley

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the boil water advisory is lifted for the following
location: Happy Valley

For more information during business hours contact:

Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk
City of Iqaluit
S.Avery@iqaluit.ca
867-979-5630

To report an urgent water issue (city water main leak or no water pressure) after hours contact: City Dispatch 867-979-5650

Landfill closure for scrap metal

The Iqaluit landfill will close the scrap metal portion of the site from July 24 and August 23, 2021 to allow for metal crushing.

Due to the potential safety hazard for people, the landfill will not receive any scrap metal, appliances or end of life vehicles during this time.

The metal landfill will reopen on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

The City thanks you for your cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety.

For additional information: 

Cameron McDonald