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Inuvik Sunrise Festival

SAVE THE DATES

January 5-7, 2024

2024 Inuvik Sunrise Festival Save The Date Poster

After nearly 30 days of Polar Night and no official sunrise, the Town of Inuvik gathers each year to celebrate the return of the sun in our Annual Inuvik Sunrise Festival.

Events include local food, dance, music, artisan markets, cultural workshops, snow & ice sculptures, indoor & outdoor family activities, and a large Fireworks display on the Saturday night.

This 3-day party on the permafrost is a must do for those looking for an authentic adventure 200km North of the Arctic Circle.

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Stay tuned for more information to come. You can stay up to date on the latest information on the Inuvik Sunrise Festival Facebook Page. 

  

Thank You 2023 Sponsors

Our event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors.

Download a pdf of our 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival Sponsors

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please stay tuned for 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities

 

If you are interested in speaking with us directly about how your organization can be involved, please contact us at: 

Tourism & Economic Development Department

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Come join our team & help us deliver a great event for our community.

Please stay tuned for 2024 Volunteer Opportunities


Tourism & Economic Development Department

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

 

2023 Schedule of Events

Download .pdf of the 2023 Schedule of Events

 

Below you will find the listings from our 2023 Sunrise Festival 

Please stay tuned for the 2024 Schedule of Events.

 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6

TASTE OF INUVIK
 

Taste of Inuvik Poster

 

TASTE OF INUVIK

Friday, January 6

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Community Hall - Midnight Sun Complex

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we will be hosting the Taste of Inuvik, one of our signature and most well-attended events.

 

The evening will feature local foods, music, prizes, cultural performances, and more.

Seating & capacity is limited so be sure to come early to get a seat.

 

SPONSORED BY

NorthwesTel

 

COUNTRY FOOD PROVIDED BY

Inuvialuit Community Economic Development Organization

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

GLOW IN THE DARK SKATE (6+)

 

Glow in the Dark Skates Poster

 

 

GLOW IN THE DARK SKATES

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we will be hosting several Glow in the Dark Skates for various ages over the weekend.

 

*note the Family Skate on Sunday is a REGULAR skate, not Glow in the Dark

 

Please see the poster for times and details

 

SPONSORED BY

Town of Inuvik

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

GLOW IN THE DARK SKATE (FAMILY)

Glow in the Dark Skates Poster

 

GLOW IN THE DARK SKATES

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we will be hosting several Glow in the Dark Skates for various ages over the weekend.

 

*note the Family Skate on Sunday is a REGULAR skate, not Glow in the Dark

 

Please see the poster for times and details

 

SPONSORED BY

Town of Inuvik

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT (6+)

 

Family Movie Night Poster

 

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we will be hosting a FREE Family Movie Night.

Please see the poster for times and details.

 

SPONSORED BY

Town of Inuvik

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

GLOW IN THE DARK SKATE (TWEENS & TEENS)
 

Glow in the Dark Skates Poster

 

GLOW IN THE DARK SKATES

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we will be hosting several Glow in the Dark Skates for various ages over the weekend.

 

*note the Family Skate on Sunday is a REGULAR skate, not Glow in the Dark

 

Please see the poster for times and details

 

SPONSORED BY

Town of Inuvik

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

 SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

SUNRISE TO FITNESS: A Group Exercise Class for All Abilities

 

Sunrise to Fitness Poster

 

SUNRISE TO FITNESS

Inuvik Sunrise Festival

SATURDAY JANUARY 7 2023

10:30 am to 11:30 am

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we will be hosting a Group Exercise Class for All Abilities.

 

Come join your fellow early risers for a morning of movement & motivation.

Instructor: Anick Jenks

 

Space is limited. Registration Online, but Required. FCFS.

Class is FREE

 

REGISTER ONLINE:

https://tinyurl.com/2023InuvikSunriseToFitness

 

Exercise Class sponsored by:

Town of Inuvik

 

 

ARCTIC MARKET

 

SUNRISE Arctic Market Poster

 

SPECIAL SUNRISE EDITION of the Arctic Market

Saturday, January 7th, 2023

11am to 2pm - Midnight Sun Complex

 

 

 

ARTISAN WORKSHOPS

Artisan Workshop Poster

 

ARTISAN WORKSHOPS

Inuvik Sunrise Festival

SATURDAY JANUARY 7 2023

SUNDAY JANUARY 8 2023

1:00pm to 4:00pm

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we will be hosting 5 different workshops being held in various locations around town. Space is limited. Registration is online. FCFS.

Workshops are FREE. Materials provided.

 

SEAL SKIN MITT MAKING (2) with Bambi Amos & Gailann Raddi

BEADED STROUD KEYCHAINS with Darlene Koe

ULU KNIFE MAKING with Rory Voudrach

PAINTING with Tracy Blyth

 

REGISTER ONLINE:

https://tinyurl.com/2023SunriseArtisanWorkshops

 

WORKSHOPS SPONSORED BY:

Gwich'in Tribal Council

Inuvik Native Band

GNWT Department of ITI

 

 

 

 

BOREAL BOARDWALK OF LIGHTS

 

Boreal Boardwalk of Lights Poster

 

BOREAL BOARDWALK OF LIGHTS

Sat, January 7 & Sun, January 8

Wooden Boardwalk - Inuvik Welcome Centre

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we are proud to present the Boreal Boardwalk of Lights, an outdoor walk-through LED light display.

 

Dress Warm & Bring your phones/cameras.

 

SPONSORED IN PART BY

Canadian Tire (Yellowknife)

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

TRADITIONAL PARKA MURAL INTERACTIVE DISPLAY

 

Traditional Parka Mural Interactive Display Poster

 

TRADITIONAL PARKA MURAL INTERACTIVE DISPLAY

Sat, January 7 & Sun, January 8
Special Events Pavilion
Chief Jim Koe Park

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we are pleased to present an interactive collaborative mural project featuring traditional parkas painted by local artists & community members.

Dress Warm & Bring your phones/cameras.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Western Arctic Youth Collective

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:
https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

CONTACT
tourism@inuvik.ca
867.777.8618

 

PARKS CANADA STORYTELLING TENT & CAMPFIRE

 

Storytelling Tent & Campfire Poster

 

STORYTELLING TENT & CAMPFIRE

Sat, January 7 & Sun, January 8

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival our friends & partners at Parks Canada will be hosting a Storytelling Tent & Campfire.

 

The tent will feature LIVE storytelling from local Elders, a community campfire, & FREE Hot Chocolate.

 

SPONSORED BY

Parks Canada NWT

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

 

OUTDOOR FAMILY PHOTO BOOTH

 

Outdoor Family Photo Booth Poster

 

OUTDOOR FAMILY PHOTO BOOTH

 

Saturday, January 7

Heated Canvas Tent

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival our friends & partners at Creating Kilter Photography will be offering a limited number of family photos.

 

Photos are FREE & will be available via digital download after the event.

 

FEATURING

Creating Kilter Photography

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

 

 

APTN SNOW CARVING PHOTO STATION

APTN Snow Carving Photo Station Poster

 

 

APTN SNOW CARVING PHOTO STATION

 

Saturday, January 7

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

Sunday, January 8

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival our friends and partners at APTN have generously commissioned local artist Jason Nasogaluak to carve their logo from snow as a stand-alone photo opportunity

 

SPONSORED BY

APTN

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

INUVIK GAS ARCTIC SUN SELFIE  
 

Inuvik Gas Arctic Sun Selfie Poster

 

 

 

INUVIK GAS ARCTIC SUN SELFIE

 

Saturday, January 7

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

Sunday, January 8

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival our friends and partners at Inuvik Gas have created a hand-built ice sculpture of the sun providing a perfect backdrop for a family or personal selfie.

 

SPONSORED BY

INUVIK GAS

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

SKIDOO & TRUCK PARADE

 

Skidoo & Truck Parade Poster

 

SKIDOO & TRUCK PARADE

 

Saturday, January 7

Starts at 6pm

Meet at Duck Lake Park at 6pm. Parade to River Park

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we are excited to host

a Skidoo & Truck Parade as we all make our way down to Twin Lakes/River Boat Launch Area to watch the annual Sunrise Fireworks display.

 

CASH PRIZES

Best "Sunrise Themed" Decorated Truck

Best "Sunrise Themed" Decorated Skidoo

Oldest Skidoo (must finish route to qualify)

 

*all skidoo participants must wear helmets

 

SPONSORED IN PART BY

Inuvik Home Hardware Building Centre

Just Raven' Fashion Fabrics & More

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

 

 

FIREWORKS

 

Fireworks Poster

 

FIREWORKS

 

Saturday, January 7

7:00 pm

Twin Lakes / River Park

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we are excited to once again host the fan-favourite annual Fireworks show. This event is made possible by a small team of highly trained and dedicated volunteer technicians who orchestrate this fantastic pyrotechnic show every year.

 

SPONSORED BY

Arctic Petroleum Services LTD

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

 

 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8

REGULAR FAMILY SKATE (NOT GLOW IN THE DARK)
 

Glow in the Dark Skates Poster

 

GLOW IN THE DARK SKATES

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we will be hosting several Glow in the Dark Skates for various ages over the weekend.

 

*note the Family Skate on Sunday is a REGULAR skate, not Glow in the Dark

 

Please see the poster for times and details

 

SPONSORED BY

Town of Inuvik

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

ARTISAN WORKSHOPS
Artisan Workshop Poster

 

ARTISAN WORKSHOPS

Inuvik Sunrise Festival

SATURDAY JANUARY 7 2023

SUNDAY JANUARY 8 2023

1:00pm to 4:00pm

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we will be hosting 5 different workshops being held in various locations around town. Space is limited. Registration is online. FCFS.

Workshops are FREE. Materials provided.

 

SEAL SKIN MITT MAKING (2) with Bambi Amos & Gailann Raddi

BEADED STROUD KEYCHAINS with Darlene Koe

ULU KNIFE MAKING with Rory Voudrach

PAINTING with Tracy Blyth

 

REGISTER ONLINE:

https://tinyurl.com/2023SunriseArtisanWorkshops

 

WORKSHOPS SPONSORED BY:

Gwich'in Tribal Council

Inuvik Native Band

GNWT Department of ITI

 

 

 

LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP

FREE Family Lantern Making Poster

 

FREE FAMILY LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP


Inuvik Sunrise Festival
Sunday, January 8
Community Hall - Midnight Sun Complex

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we are pleased to offer a FREE Family / Community Lantern making workshop.

SPONSORED BY
Western Arctic Youth Collective

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:
https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

CONTACT
tourism@inuvik.ca
867.777.8618

WALKING LANTERN PROCESSION

 

Walking Lantern Procession Poster

 

WALKING LANTERN PROCESSION

Sunday, January 8
Midnight Sun Complex to Special Events Pavilion

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we will be holding a Walking Lantern Procession. We invite everyone to join us with their handmade lanterns as we walk to Chief Jim Koe Park for a group photo.

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:
https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

CONTACT
tourism@inuvik.ca
867.777.8618

OUTDOOR FUN W/ KICKSLEDS & SNOWSHOES

 

Outdoor Fun with Kicksleds & Snowshoes Poster

 

OUTDOOR FUN W/ SNOWSHOES & KICKSLEDS

Inuvik Sunrise Festival

Sunday, January 8

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival the Town of Inuvik will have a limited supply of snowshoes & kicksleds for youth & families to come out & try for a FREE afternoon of outdoor fun.

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

 

 

PARKS CANADA STORYTELLING TENT & CAMPFIRE
 

Storytelling Tent & Campfire Poster

 

STORYTELLING TENT & CAMPFIRE

Sat, January 7 & Sun, January 8

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival our friends & partners at Parks Canada will be hosting a Storytelling Tent & Campfire.

 

The tent will feature LIVE storytelling from local Elders, a community campfire, & FREE Hot Chocolate.

 

SPONSORED BY

Parks Canada NWT

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

BOREAL BOARDWALK OF LIGHTS
 

Boreal Boardwalk of Lights Poster

 

BOREAL BOARDWALK OF LIGHTS

Sat, January 7 & Sun, January 8

Wooden Boardwalk - Inuvik Welcome Centre

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we are proud to present the Boreal Boardwalk of Lights, an outdoor walk-through LED light display.

 

Dress Warm & Bring your phones/cameras.

 

SPONSORED IN PART BY

Canadian Tire (Yellowknife)

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

TRADITIONAL PARKA MURAL INTERACTIVE DISPLAY

Traditional Parka Mural Interactive Display Poster

 

TRADITIONAL PARKA MURAL INTERACTIVE DISPLAY

Sat, January 7 & Sun, January 8
Special Events Pavilion
Chief Jim Koe Park

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival we are pleased to present an interactive collaborative mural project featuring traditional parkas painted by local artists & community members.

Dress Warm & Bring your phones/cameras.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Western Arctic Youth Collective

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:
https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

CONTACT
tourism@inuvik.ca
867.777.8618

APTN SNOW CARVING PHOTO STATION

 APTN Snow Carving Photo Station Poster

 

 

APTN SNOW CARVING PHOTO STATION

 

Saturday, January 7

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

Sunday, January 8

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival our friends and partners at APTN have generously commissioned local artist Jason Nasogaluak to carve their logo from snow as a stand-alone photo opportunity

 

SPONSORED BY

APTN

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618

 

 INUVIK GAS ARCTIC SUN SELFIE

 Inuvik Gas Arctic Sun Selfie Poster

 

 

 

INUVIK GAS ARCTIC SUN SELFIE

 

Saturday, January 7

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

Sunday, January 8

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Chief Jim Koe Park

 

As part of the 2023 Inuvik Sunrise Festival our friends and partners at Inuvik Gas have created a hand-built ice sculpture of the sun providing a perfect backdrop for a family or personal selfie.

 

SPONSORED BY

INUVIK GAS

 

For more information regarding the Inuvik Sunrise Festival please visit our webpage at:

https://tinyurl.com/InuvikSunriseFestivalWeb

 

CONTACT

tourism@inuvik.ca

867.777.8618