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Inuvik
City in Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
Inuvik is a unique Arctic community located on the edge of Canada's Northwest Territories, renowned for its lively indigenous culture and as a gateway to the stunning wilderness of the Mackenzie Delta. With midnight sun in summer and spectacular northern lights in winter, the city is both remote and welcoming.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Territory
Northwest Territories
Population
3,137
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
68.35°, -133.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$2,470
Local Cost
$1,870
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
95
Temperature
-8.0°C
Summer Avg
11.8°C
Winter Avg
-25.5°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-46.5°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
371 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
YEV
Distance
11 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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