Aklavik - Wikipedia
Aklavik / əˈklævɪk / (Inuvialuktun: Akłarvik) (from the Inuvialuktun meaning barrenground grizzly place[4]) is a hamlet located in the Inuvik Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. Until 1961, with a population over 1,500, the community served as the regional administrative centre for the territorial government.
Welcome to the Hamlet of Aklavik! - Home
In close proximity to the Arctic Ocean and the beautiful Richardson Mountains, the hamlet of Aklavik is home to a wealth of extraordinary landscapes that reveal the astounding splendour of the Canadian north.
Aklavik - Spectacular NWT
Close to the Richardson Mountains, Aklavik, which means “Barrenground Grizzly Place,” rests on the western flank of the Mackenzie Delta, just 1.6 degrees above the Arctic Circle. For much of the 20th century, this was a major centre of the Arctic.
Aklavik - The Canadian Encyclopedia
Aklavik, NWT, incorporated as a hamlet in 1974, population 633 (2011c), 594 (2006c). The Hamlet of Aklavik is located near the mouth of the Mackenzie River, 1143 air km northwest of Yellowknife. The name, of Inuvialuit origin, means "place of the barren land grizzly bears."
Welcome to the Hamlet of Aklavik! - About Aklavik
Aklavik is a peaceful fishing and trapping community of some 600 Gwich'in and Inuvialuit. Gwich'in and Inuvialuit have traditionally gathered here to trade for goods from as far away as the Pacific and Arctic coasts. Learn more about local Aklavik …
Aklavik - Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
Aklavik, or Aklarvik, (meaning “grizzly bear place”) is located on the bank of the Peel River and at the foot of the Richardson Mountains. With a population of 630 people, the hamlet is the most western community in the Northwest Territories.
Aklavik, Northwest Territories Canada | Come Explore Canada
Aklavik is a small hamlet located in the Northwest Territories of Canada. It is situated on the banks of the Peel River and is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty.
Exploring Aklavik, Northwest Territories – The ExploreNorth Blog
Apr 20, 2024 · Aklavik is located on a channel of the Peel River, towards the west side of the central part of the vast Mackenzie River Delta. An interactive version of the map can be found here . Having driven the ice road from Inuvik, my friend Tyson and I …
Aklavik - Yukon Territory Information
Established on the Peel River in 1918, not far from the foot of the Richardson Mountains, Aklavik is the most westerly community in the NWT, with a population of approximately 735 people. It …
NWT Bureau of Statistics | Aklavik
Aklavik is located on the west shore of the Peel Channel in the Mackenzie Delta at 68°13'N latitude, 135°00'W longitude. The community is 58 air km west of Inuvik, 1143 air km northwest of Yellowknife, and 113 km from the Beaufort Sea.