Aqsarniit Hotel & Conference Centre

The Original Original certification supports the revitalization of Indigenous cultures helping to build a more inclusive future in Canada. An Inuit-led, sustainable energy project to independently power a new development area on Inuit-owned land in Iqaluit, Nunavut Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre establishes a new precedent in architectural innovation. Boasting an exterior inspired by Inuit culture, this first-class destination is a beacon of form, comfort, and northern hospitality. The facility incorporates a structural steel podium conference center, lounge, restaurant, commercial kitchen, and staff facilities. The modern exterior is clad with LED-illuminated glass evoking the Northern Lights, while the circular conference space recalls a drum circle representing a safe gathering place for participants, with dedicated display space for local artwork.