Inuit Universe Contest

Enter for a chance to win a cultural immersion trip for four to Nunavut’s Qikiqtaaluk region! To enter the contest, complete this online form.

Discover the Inuit universe of Manasie Akpaliapik during an exceptional one-week trip to meet Iqaluit and Kinngait communities. A unique experience in the Far North for families and friends, valued up to $35,000*, offered by Canadian North and Travel Nunavut.

Grand Prize for the winner and three guests (valued up to $35,000)

• Round-trip flights from Montreal to Iqaluit or Ottawa to Iqaluit;
• Round-trip flights from Iqaluit to Kinngait**;
• Six nights accommodation in Iqaluit and Kinngait;
• One-day or half-day Summer or Winter guided activities package of your choice in Iqaluit;
• One-day or half-day Summer or Winter guided activities package of your choice in Kinngait;

Secondary Prizes

Three one-year +1 memberships to the McCord Stewart Museum (value of $90 each).
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Please see contest terms and conditions. Certain restrictions apply.

*The actual value of the Grand Prize varies depending on the departure location chosen by the Winner.
**In the event of availability issues or other travel restrictions, the trip to Kinngait will be replaced by an equivalent stay in another community at Travel Nunavut’s and Canadian North’s discretion.

About the destination

Nunavut is a diverse territory, both geographically and culturally. In the Qikiqtaaluk region, imposing mountains and fjords rise from the sea. Glaciers advance slowly across the tundra, and icebergs flow into the crystal-clear waters of Baffin Bay. The waters of this region are teeming with marine mammals. The Inuit’s millennia-long relationship with the land for food, shelter and clothing has given them an unrivalled knowledge of the land that is reflected in the works of local artists.

Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, is an excellent starting point for discovering Inuit culture and Arctic landscapes. The city is home to many Inuit artists, filmmakers and musicians, as well as spring and summer arts and cultural festivals that attract artists from all over the territory. Nearby are magnificent parks offering a variety of landscapes, mountains, rivers, waterfalls and ancient Thule sites to explore.

The adventure continues in Kinngait, at the southwest tip of Baffin Island. This small community of artists is world-renowned for the quality of its artwork. Boasting breathtaking scenery and an astonishing abundance of inspiring Arctic wildlife, Dorset Island and nearby Mallikjuaq Territorial Park are prime locations for observing migrating caribou, seabirds, whales, seals and walruses.