About the Port
Set on the western shore of Victoria Island in the Northwest Territories, Ulukhaktok is a small Inuit hamlet within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. Formerly known as Holman, the community is reachable only by air or sea and remains one of the more isolated settlements in the Canadian Arctic, its economy still tied to hunting, fishing, and traditional land use. The hamlet is also recognized for its printmaking cooperative, which has produced Inuit graphic art since the mid-twentieth century.
Visits here center on cultural exchange with residents, who share insight into subsistence practices, seasonal travel across the tundra, and the region's Inuvialuit heritage. Shore landings typically bring travelers directly into the small community, where local artists and elders often welcome visitors near the shoreline. Ulukhaktok's stark beauty and genuine remoteness make it a memorable stop for those tracing the historic route of the Northwest Passage.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Ulukhaktok.
Visit the Printmaking Cooperative
Browse the studio behind Ulukhaktok's noted graphic arts tradition, where local artists produce prints and stonecuts rooted in Inuit storytelling. A short walk from the shore landing, it's a rare chance to see and buy work directly from its makers.
Meet Elders and Artisans
Gather near the shoreline for informal conversations with residents who share firsthand knowledge of hunting, fishing, and seasonal travel across the tundra. These exchanges offer a genuine window into Inuvialuit life that few outside visitors ever witness.
Walk the Hamlet Shoreline
Stroll the small community's waterfront and gravel paths to take in stark tundra scenery and modest homes built for one of the Arctic's most remote settlements. It's an easy, unhurried way to absorb Ulukhaktok's isolation and quiet resilience.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Ulukhaktok
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | HX | MS Roald Amundsen | 25 | $23,436 | |
| Aug 14, 2026 | HX | MS Fridtjof Nansen | 25 | $22,423 | |
| Aug 14, 2026 | HX | MS Fridtjof Nansen | 25 | $22,423 |