Tuktoyaktuk, also known as Tuk, is a small Inuvialuit hamlet located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, situated near the Arctic Ocean. With a population of around 937 people, Tuk is a hub for traditional activities like hunting, fishing, and trapping, as well as tourism and transportation. The community has a rich history dating back centuries and is home to unique natural landmarks like the Pingo Canadian Landmark.

Eryn's Tips:

• If you want to swim in the Arctic Ocean, this is your chance! When we got here, there was a huge storm blowing in, so we didn't have a chance to swim, but I did dip my hands in to say that I had touched the Arctic Ocean!

• Tuk is very small and doesn't have many places to stay. We drove from Inuvik in the evening (in the summer, it is light all night) and then just drove back to Inuvik that same night. On the drive, you will see snowmobiles along the side of the road; those belong to locals and are left there until the winter months when they are used again!

• Tuk is famous for its Pingos, which are large mounds formed by freezing water under the surface in areas of permafrost! Tuk has many of these across the landscape, and you will see several on your drive!