Explore Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the Canada Base Map with Toporama contours — plus shaded relief, a labelled UTM grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
Imagery © Google · for orientation only, not for navigation
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Iqaluit, Nunavut. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Nunavut or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Iqaluit and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Canada Base Map from Natural Resources Canada with Toporama contours layered over it — the CanVec topographic data behind the printed NTS sheets, and the mapping used for hiking, hunting, canoe routes and back-country travel. Relief shows shaded relief and hypsometric tints. The search box finds any Canadian town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Iqaluit.
Reading the map like a paper NTS sheet. Click Grid to overlay the UTM grid, labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass — which matters in Canada, where declination runs from about 20 degrees west in Newfoundland to 20 degrees east in the Yukon.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a UTM/MGRS grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what Canadian search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Place | Iqaluit |
| Type | City |
| Province / Territory | Nunavut (NU) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 63.75 |
| Longitude | -68.516667 |
| Population | 7,429 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | X0C |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Importance | Major city |
| CGN ID | OATRP |
Iqaluit is a city in Nunavut, Canada. It is classified as a major city. Iqaluit is located at 63.7500°N, 68.5167°W.
Iqaluit rests upon the rugged Arctic coast, a place where the earth meets the sea in a stark, crystalline embrace. It lies 121.1 km north-north-east of Kimmirut, NU (from Kimmirut, NU: bearing 33°T), and is situated 4.5 km north-west of Apex. The terrain here rises from the tidal reaches to the higher ground of the Apex Hill, overlooking the vast expanse of the northern waters. Nearby, the Sylvia Grinnell River carves a path through the tundra, its flow often hushed by the grip of ice, while the nearby Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park offers a glimpse into the resilient beauty of the wild landscape. When the sun hangs low, the light spills across the stones in long, violet shadows, turning the cold air into a shimmering veil that softens the hard edges of the horizon. For generations, the Inuit have moved through this region, following the seasonal migration of animals and the shifting rhythms of the ice. Iqaluit grew from these ancestral roots, transitioning from a nomadic heartland to a permanent settlement during the mid-twentieth century as trade and administration brought new structures to the coast. The transition from traditional camps to a modern hub occurred alongside the expansion of maritime and aerial routes, drawing people together into a centralized home. Despite the arrival of new technologies and materials, the quiet endurance of the original inhabitants continues to define the spirit of the settlement, grounding Iqaluit in a history that stretches back far beyond the first arrival of foreign ships. As the administrative center of the region, Iqaluit functions as the primary engine for local governance and public service. The economy relies heavily on the work of government departments, which coordinate the logistics of life across a vast and challenging territory. Beyond the offices, the community supports a variety of local businesses, from essential supply chains to small enterprises that provide goods to those living in the north. The pace of life here is dictated by the arrival of shipments and the seasonal demands of the climate, creating a logistical heartbeat that keeps Iqaluit functional despite the immense distances separating it from other major centers. Cultural life in Iqaluit flourishes through the strength of local traditions and the creative output of its residents. While there are no professional sports franchises or large-scale universities, the spirit of the people finds expression in community gatherings, traditional arts, and the exchange of stories that preserve the heritage of the north. Residents take pride in local festivals that celebrate the return of the light and the enduring connection to the land. The presence of government institutions adds a formal layer to the daily experience, yet the true character of Iqaluit remains found in the quiet persistence of its citizens and the way they navigate the immense, open silence of their home.
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Explore Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 63.75, -68.516667. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Iqaluit includes the postal code (X0C), telephone area code (867). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Canadian town, county or landmark by name; offers the Canada Base Map with Toporama contours and shaded relief as base layers; overlays a labelled UTM grid so the map can be read like a printed NTS sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a UTM/MGRS grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data for Iqaluit is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; Canada Base Map, Toporama and CBME © Natural Resources Canada (Open Government Licence — Canada); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |