Iqaluit, located on Frobisher Bay in the Baffin Islands, is the capital of the newest Canadian province, Nunavut. Iqaluit is known as a gateway point to the North Pole and attracts government and business workers, as well as tourists looking for adventure. The town has cultural activities such as local Inuit art, dining and shopping. Outside of Iqaluit there are many activities and attractions to choose from, including ice fjords, fishing, exploring the tundra and visiting the Sylvia Grinnell River.
Capital Suites, located in Iqaluit, offers guests one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with standard amenities as well as microwaves, mini-refrigerators and local Inuit art. Inuit art is also located throughout Iqaluit in small art galleries and festivals. The Alainait Arts Festival takes place in the area in late June and early July every year. The festival promotes Inuit art, dance, music, theater and circus performances. Performers include local people from Nunavut, as well as performers from around the world.
The Nova Inn is located in downtown Iqaluit and features 75 guest rooms with kitchenettes. A fitness center, business center and on-site restaurant are provided for guests to enjoy. The Water's Edge Restaurant features breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the Kickin' Caribou Lounge offers live music, light food-fare and drinks. The town of Iqaluit has many opportunities for outdoor activities such as dog-sledding and hiking in the tundra of Canada.
The Frobisher Inn is in close walking distance to most of Iqaluit's attractions, such as restaurants, shopping and art galleries. The hotel offers an on-site, fine-dining restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, which includes local selections such as Arctic char and wild musk ox. The Caribrew Cafe offers coffee selections and pastries, while the Storehouse Bar and Grill has cocktails, pool and a casual full menu for lunch or dinner.
Accommodations by the Sea is a five-bedroom home located on the shore of Frobisher Bay in Iqaluit. Pick-up and drop-off from the airport, a light breakfast and Internet access is included in the price of the room. Activities in nearby Frobisher Bay include sea kayaking, bird watching, flower picking, sight-seeing flights over the Baffin Island ice caps and fjords and ice-fishing for Arctic char. Restaurants in Iqaluit include The Snack for hamburgers and fast food, The Fantasy Palace Cafe and The Navigator Inn.
