Our Lady of Victory (Igloo) Church
Our Lady of Victory Church
A white-domed Catholic church completed in 1960, its shape resembling an Inuit igloo. It is the most famous landmark in Inuvik.
The church was built by missionaries and local volunteers. To cope with the permafrost, the dome sits on a separate gravel pad, raised off the ground so that the permafrost does not thaw. Inside are fourteen Stations of the Cross painted by Inuvialuit artist Mona Tucker, who depicts the Passion of Jesus through scenes of Arctic life. In summer the church is usually open at set times, or you can ask at the visitor centre in town. Visitors may also enter during Mass. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.
Opening hours
Open during daytime in summer; other times per parish arrangements
Nearby sights
- Inuvik Community Greenhouse
- Inuvik Utilidors
- Mackenzie River Delta
- Western Arctic Regional Visitor Centre
- Ingamo Hall Friendship Centre
- Midnight Sun Mosque
- Boot Lake
- Jàk Territorial Park