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Iqaluit

Iqaluit (ᐃᖃᓗᐃᑦ in Inuktitut syllabics; formerly, Frobisher Bay) is the capital and largest settlement of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. It is on a southeastern inlet of Baffin Island. As of 2016, the population stood at just over 7,700 people.

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    Legislative Building of Nunavut

    Home to Nunavut's unicameral parliament, this building contains some excellent examples of Inuit art. The main entrance has two spires of wood which resemble a Qamotiq, a type of Inuit dog sled. Feel free to look around the main floor of the building, but be sure to announce yourself to the security guard before going too far. You may observe the proceedings of the legislative chamber from its public gallery. Contact the public affairs office to find out when the next sitting will be. Guided tours of the building are conducted Jul–Aug on weekdays at 10:30AM, or by appointment in Sep-Jun.

    Mon-Fri 9AM–5PMFree

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    Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum

    Housed in a reconstructed trading post of the Hudson's Bay Company, this small museum contains a collection of Inuit art and artifacts. It is on the beach in a red and white building.

    Mon-Fri noon-6PM, Sat Sun 1–5PMFree

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    St. Jude's Anglican Cathedral

    Igloo Cathedral

    One of Iqaluit's most recognizable landmarks is a white-domed church designed to resemble an igloo. The cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of the Arctic, which serves the largest area of any Anglican diocese in the world. The cathedral is also the parish church for the parish of Iqaluit. The building was opened in 2012.