I'm continuing my story about the top 12 things that I believe set Iqaluit apart from other provincial and territorial capitals in Canada. This is Part 3 of 3. You can find the previous two parts here: Part 1 and Part 2. 

I hope you enjoyed the first part of my article about the top 12 things that I believe set Iqaluit apart from other provincial and territorial capitals in Canada. Scroll down to read the second part and make sure you book your own trip to Nunavut to experience everything firsthand. I know for a fact that I will return one day to explore more of what this fascinating Canadian territory has to offer.

Due to its location and unique cultural characteristics, Iqaluit, the capital city of Nunavut is very different from other provincial or territorial capitals in Canada. You see and feel it even before your plane touches town on the Iqaluit's runway which, by the way, is among the longest runways in Canada. Interestingly, Whitehorse and Yellowknife, the capitals of Yukon and Northwest Territories respectively, sit only slightly southerly on the North American continent, but somehow Iqaluit looks a world away from them. In this three-part article, I'll share with you my top 12 observations that I believe set Iqaluit apart from other Canadian cities.

While most people in Canada were packing for a beach vacation, camping trip into the woods or just getting ready to celebrate Canada Day in their own city or town, I headed to Nunavut, Canada's largest and the northernmost territory in the Arctic. Yes, I don't like the summer heat in Ontario and yes, it can get pretty cold up there in Nunavut. Jokes aside, I certainly didn't expect to wear a winter jacket, hat and gloves in July. But the trip was well worth it. Canada truly is a very large, beautiful and diverse country. In my first article from the Arctic trip, I want to show you a 30,000 ft view of the vast and untamed Canadian tundra. Tell me what you think about these natural patterns and textures!