Recreation

Public Service Announcement
Temporary Water Pressure Changes – 5200 Area
December 5, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit is advising residents in the 5200 area to expect short-term dips in water pressure between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. over the next week, while City staff investigate an automation-related issue.

At 7:30 a.m. this morning, a brief drop in pressure was recorded, consistent with reported issues from this isolated area. Water pressure is currently back to normal, and there is no indication of a wider service interruption.

Public Service Announcement

Christmas Celebration Events

December 5, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate Christmas events with their families.

Public Service Announcement
Help Shape Iqaluit’s Boat Storage Area
December 03, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Boats play an essential role in life in Iqaluit – for travel, hunting, and recreation. As our community grows and more residents rely on boats, the City of Iqaluit is exploring the development of a designated boat storage area.
We want to hear from you!

Public Service Announcement
Christmas Parade Route and Road Delays
December 2 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Join us for the Christmas parade!

The Christmas parade will leave from the Arctic Winter Games Arena at 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 13th, travelling down Niaqunngusiariaq Road through 4-Corners to Queen Elizabeth Drive. The parade will conclude at Nakashuk School.

We will award prizes for:
  • Best in Show
  • Most Spirited
  • Best Youth Float

Public Service Announcement
Arctic Winter Games Arena Open
December 2, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit is pleased to inform residents that the Arctic Winter Games (AWG) Arena will reopen for regular programming starting today, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Repairs to the arena’s ice resurfacing equipment have been successfully completed, and operations have now returned to full capacity. We thank all user groups and residents for their patience and flexibility over the past few weeks as we worked to restore service.

Public Service Announcement
Pack the Back Donation Drive!
December 1, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit, in partnership with the Iqaluit Fire Department (IFD) and Iqaluit Firefighters’ Association (IFA), is hosting the annual Pack the Back donation drive on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

We will be collecting donations at the following locations:
  • NorthMart: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Arctic Ventures: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Public Service Announcement
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted - 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176 A-D, 179, 181, 185, 187, 189, 356, 452, 671 A-D, 672 A-F, 673 A-F, 674, 675 A-D, 676, 677 A-D, 679 A-F, 681 A-D, and 683 A-F
December 1, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the precautionary boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176 A-D, 179, 181, 185, 187, 189, 356, 452, 671 A-D, 672 A-F, 673 A-F, 674, 675 A-D, 676, 677 A-D, 679 A-F, 681 A-D, and 683 A-F.

Public Service Announcement
Evening Swims and Programming Cancelled – Today Only
November 26, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that evening swims and all swims and aquatics programming after 5:00 PM are cancelled for today only (2025-11-26) due to staff shortages.

Regular programming will resume tomorrow.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks residents for their understanding.

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For additional information, please contact:

Geoff Byrne

Public Service Announcement
Reminder to Remove Snow and Ice from Vehicles
November 26, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit reminds all drivers to remove snow, ice, and anything else that might block their view or fall off their vehicle before driving. This is required under City’s Traffic Bylaw 943 and the Nunavut Traffic Safety Act.

Public Service Announcement
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted - 89, 99, 100’s, 200’s, 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320, 337, 339, 341, and 343
November 26, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the precautionary boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: 89, 99, 100’s, 200’s, 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320, 337, 339, 341, and 343.

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