Arviat is a predominantly Inuit hamlet located on the western shore of Hudson Bay in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, Canada. Arviat is derived from the Inuktitut word arviq meaning "Bowhead whale". Earlier in history, its name was Tikirajualaaq, and Ittaliurvik.
Country: Canada
Region: Kivalliq
Elevation: 10 m (30 ft)
Area code: 867
Territory: Nunavut
Electoral district: Arviat North-Whale Cove · Arviat South
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