Aklavik
Aklavik (Barren-ground grizzly place) is a hamlet located in the Inuvik Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. Until 1961, the community served as the regional administrative center for the territorial government. Building conditions at the time considered to be unsuitable resulted in the development of Inuvik to the east, meant to entirely replace Aklavik. However, many residents have persevered and kept Aklavik as a vibrant community.
Population is 632 according to the 2001 Census.
The community is served only by air and by winter ice-road directly from Inuvik across the streams of the Mackenzie Delta.
See also
External links
- Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, Aklavik profile
- Prince of Wales Northen Heritage Centre - official names
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