Traditional Sod House

Reconstructed Inuvialuit winter dwelling built from driftwood, sod, and earth.

The reconstructed sod house in Tuktoyaktuk shows how Inuvialuit families used the materials available on a treeless Arctic coast. Driftwood formed the frame, sod and earth insulated the walls, and oil lamps helped keep the interior warm through winter.

It is a modest stop, but it adds useful context before you look at the driftwood-strewn shore and the modern houses around town.

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