Explore Kugluktuk, 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.
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Kugluktuk, 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 Kugluktuk 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 Kugluktuk.
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 | Kugluktuk |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Nunavut (NU) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 67.826667 |
| Longitude | -115.09333 |
| Population | 1,382 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | X0B |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Importance | Major city |
| CGN ID | OAUDO |
Kugluktuk is a hamlet in Nunavut, Canada. It is classified as a major city. Kugluktuk is located at 67.8267°N, 115.0933°W.
Kugluktuk occupies a singular position on the Arctic coast, perched where the land meets the vast, icy expanse of the north. It lies 301.0 km west of Umingmaktok, NU (from Umingmaktok, NU: bearing 276°T), and is situated 285.2 km north-west of Lupin. The terrain here is defined by the presence of the Coppermine Hill, which rises with a quiet, rugged authority above the surrounding tundra, providing a stark backdrop to the life that unfolds below. The Coppermine River flows through this landscape, its waters carrying the clear, sharp chill of the interior toward the sea, while the light at dusk often lingers in long, bruised purples that seem to sharpen the edges of every stone and rise. The air maintains a bracing clarity, carrying the scent of salt and ancient, frozen earth, grounding Kugluktuk in a geography that demands respect and offers a profound, expansive stillness. The history of Kugluktuk reflects a long, enduring relationship with the land and the shifting tides of northern migration and trade. Early occupants shaped their lives around the seasonal movements of the caribou and the cycles of the Coppermine River, building a culture that prioritized deep knowledge of the terrain and the coastal margins. Over time, the settlement grew from these traditional roots into a permanent hub, as the exchange of goods and the arrival of outside influences gradually shifted the patterns of daily existence. The development of the site was never abrupt, but rather a slow accumulation of dwellings and connections, mirroring the steady persistence of the people who chose to make their homes amidst the windswept reaches of the Arctic coast. Economic life in Kugluktuk moves in alignment with the opportunities provided by the regional landscape and the needs of those residing in the north. Many residents engage in work that supports the essential services of the region, while hunting, fishing, and trapping remain vital practices that sustain the local supply of food and maintain a connection to the heritage of the Coppermine River. The economy here functions as a necessary mechanism for survival and stability, with local enterprises often serving the specialized requirements of a remote coastal population. The rhythm of the work day is dictated by the requirements of the season, ensuring that the people of Kugluktuk remain self-reliant and well-prepared for the unique challenges posed by their northern environment. Cultural expression in Kugluktuk finds its strength in the preservation of traditional skills and the quiet sharing of stories that bind generations together. While the settlement does not host large academic institutions, the local schools and community halls serve as the primary centers for learning and the transmission of Inuit knowledge and language. Notable figures from the region have often emerged from the ranks of those who champion the cultural identity of the north, representing their home with a steady resolve in various fields of public life. During annual gatherings, the community celebrates its endurance and its bond with the Coppermine Hill, creating moments of warmth and communal spirit that contrast sharply with the expansive, frozen world just beyond the threshold of their homes.
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Explore Kugluktuk, 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: 67.826667, -115.09333. 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 Kugluktuk includes the postal code (X0B), 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 Kugluktuk 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) |