National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21^st 2022

Join us as we celebrate the Indigenous heritage of our country, and honor the Inuit land we live on.

WHO WE ARE

Arctic Winter Games Complex

The Arctic Winter Games Complex (AWG) is a year-round sports centre. It is operated as an ice arena from October to April and as an indoor sports field with artificial turf from May to September.

The Human Resources Department is responsible for maintaining a functioning qualified workforce.  The goal of the Human Resources Department is to train, promote and motivate City staff as a unit so they may better serve the needs of the public. 

Some of the Human Resources functions are as follows:

• Recruitment and Selection
• Training and Development
• Support Services
• Implementing and managing policies and strategies
• Collective bargaining functions

The Aquatic Centre Hours of Operation are:

Monday to Friday: 6:30am to 10pm

Saturday: 9am to 9pm

Sunday: 10am to 8pm

The Department of Recreation has an online registration portal. *Updated: October 14, 2021*

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.