Ulukhaktok

Ulukhaktok Community Details

Ulukhaktok (Uluqsaqtuua – “where there is ulu material - copper”) is located on Virginia Island and is a traditional home of the Copper Eskimos. Formerly called Holman, this community is home to Inuvialuit printmakers who have a world class reputation. It hosts the world’s most northern-most golf tournament every summer.

Location

  • Located on the shores of Kings Bay and Queens Bay on the western side of Victoria Island

  • 70'43'N latitude and 117'45'W longitude

  • 925 km north of Yellowknife
Population (2007)

  • 406
Languages

  • English

  • Inuinnaqtun
Transportation

  • Ulukhaktok is accessible by air from Inuvik via Aklak Air and First Air

  • Bulk supplies and food are barged in during the summer months
Industry

  • The local economy is tied heavily to the arts and fine crafts industry, especially printmaking

  • Hunting, fishing and trapping are also practiced in the area, and to a lesser extent, oil and gas exploration
Schools
Local Services
Associations
    Senior Mens Hockey 867-396-8016
    Minor Hockey League 867-396-8016
    Drop-In VolleyBall 867-396-8016
    Soccer 867-396-8016
    Baseball League 867-396-8016
    Char Fishing 867-396-8016
    Hiking Trails 867-396-8016
    ATV Rentals 867-396-8016
    Golf Course 867-396-8016
    Golf Club Rental 867-396-8016
    Central Drum Dancing Association 867-396-8016
    Western Drum Dancing Association 867-396-8016