Aklavik is only accessible by road in the winter, when an ice road connects us to the Dempster Highway through Inuvik. You can access Aklavik by air from Inuvik year round on Aklak Air, which has five scheduled flights per week. Aklavik is only accessible by road in the winter, when an ice road connects us to Inuvik and other surrounding communities. You can access Aklavik by air from Inuvik year round and bulk supplies and food are barged in during the summer months.
There is a bed and breakfast in Aklavik called the Aklavik Inn. There are two single rooms and you can include meals if desired. You can reach them at (867) 978-2461.
Our region is steeped in history – you can visit the Mad Trapper’s gravesite, learn about our community’s resilient past, or just soak in the natural wonder of the Mackenzie River Delta. Hunters and anglers are in heaven here and can easily find an operator to guide them on an excursion. Connect with an operator by contacting the Gwich’in Tribal Council.
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