Tourism

Kivalliq Regional Tourism Center

Amey Beaton
Telephone- 867-645-3838
Fax- 867-645-3904
Email- kivalliqtourism@qiniq.com

Community Economic Development Officer
Damian MacInnis
Telephone- 867-645-2895
Fax- 867-645-2146
Email- cedo@rankininlet.ca

Visitors can immerse themselves in a Stone-Age Culture by visiting the nearby Iqalugaarjuup Nunanga Territorial Park and catch glimpses of Ancient Inuit Traditions. This Thule Site as well as a newly built “Qangmak” or Traditional Sod House, which were seasonal dwellings for Inuit, are located on the mouth of the Meliadine River which is 5 km north of Rankin Inlet and accessible by road. Both the Meliadine River & nearby Diane River are favorite fishing spots for local residents.

Local guided tours can take you on fishing trips to these nearby spots during the short summer – June, July & August. Also, take a Guided Boat Tour to Marble Island, 32 km south of Rankin Inlet. This eerily white island can be seen as a mirage from Rankin Inlet. This is where the famous James Knight expedition of 1721 perished. James Knight and his crew were searching for the famous Northwest Passage and valuable minerals. You can see the remains of one of their ships and their ancient graves.

For an exciting cultural adventure, visit Rankin Inlet during its’ Annual Hamlet Days or “Pakallak Time”. This Spring Festival is a chance for residents and visitors, to get together for some fun, at the end of the long Arctic winter.

Arts & Crafts:

Rankin Inlet has many local Inuit Artists. They create: soapstone carvings, ceramics, prints, wall hangings, and a northern style of parkas, wind pants,& mitts. Check this site in the future, for a list of local artists and their contact information.

Contact the Community Economic Development Officer, at the Hamlet Office for more information on local artists at:
Phone: (867) 645-2895
Fax: (867) 645-2146
Email: cedo@rankininlet.ca

Rankin Inlet Fly over – A video of a helicopter flying over our town.

Rankin Inlet Square Dance- A video of Rankin Inlet’s Square Dance Competition.