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Iqaluit
City in Nunavut, Canada
Overview
Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, is a lively Arctic city rich in Inuit culture and history. Visitors will experience striking tundra landscapes, thriving local art scenes, and unique northern hospitality. Its remote location means life moves at a different pace, combining tradition and modernity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Territory
Nunavut
Population
7,429
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
63.75°, -68.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$3,890
Local Cost
$2,660
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
80
English
85
Temperature
-9.2°C
Summer Avg
5.5°C
Winter Avg
-23.9°C
Record High
22.4°C
Record Low
-45.0°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
570 mm
Internet Speed
10 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
YFB
Distance
2 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. 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 92/100.
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