Top 10 Toonik Tyme Photos from #TT50

After over a week of awesome activities, the 50th anniversary of Toonik Tyme is officially over. With multiple events going on at any given time, it was near impossible to experience everything. Luckily, many Iqalummiut were actively sharing their Toonik Tyme photos on social media using the official #TT50 hashtag - and we've been featuring our favourite photos on our Instagram account during the entire festival! Not only that, but we also shared your Toonik Tyme photos on Twitter, Facebook, and for the first time, on Asukuluk TV screens across town. 

Have you been using #TT50?! Well, then your photo may be on the @Asukuluk screens around town as part of our Best of Toonik Tyme display! Check it out, and keep using #TT50 and #NUNAGRAM for a chance to be featured on our page and on screen.

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on Apr 9, 2015 at 6:03am PDT

In this list, you will find the top 10 featured Toonik Tyme photos as decided by number of likes on Instagram. From igloo-building to seal-skinning to chess, these photos represent the spectrum of events and activities from this year's festivities.

10. Team of two by @pbeland (Skijoring)

A great shot of skijoring in action taken by @pbeland. We are sharing some stand-out photos during the Toonik Tyme festival. Please tag your photos with #TT50 and #nunagram!

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on Apr 7, 2015 at 5:17am PDT

9.  Big crowd by @thereal_fake (Seal Skinning Demonstration)

And a better shot from today's seal skinning demonstration, courtesy of @thereal_fake. Loving all the photos tagged to #TT50 and #nunagram!

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on Apr 6, 2015 at 4:39pm PDT

8. Chess under a beluga by @idemeester (Chess Tournament)

Well, here's something you don't see everyday: a chess tournament under a beluga. Love this photo by @idemeester. We are *loving* your Toonik Tyme photos! Keep sharing by using #TT50 and #nunagram!

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on Apr 11, 2015 at 2:46pm PDT

7. Unconventional trophy by @cjonesphoto (Skijoring)

Meet the 2015 Toonik Tyme Skijouring Race winner, Willie Hyndman (look closely and you'll see the tail of his canine companion, Manouche). His trophy? A whole muskox head. Wonderful shot by @cjonesphoto. Keep tagging your Toonik Tyme photos with #TT50 and #NUNAGRAM - we're sharing our favourite photos during the entire festival!

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on Apr 6, 2015 at 5:54am PDT

6. Nation II Nation on vinyl by @tamara.fast (Big Band Night)

Based on her great shot of Nation II Nation on vinyl, we know @tamara.fast is amped for A Tribe Called Red. Are you? We're featuring our favourite Toonik Tyme photos all week, so use #nunagram and #TT50 to share your shots.

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on Apr 3, 2015 at 2:40pm PDT

5. Tuckered out by @candyinuk (Dog Team Race)

Can you guys please keep sharing photos of dogs? We're kind of obsessed with them, like this shot of tired sled dogs after the dog team race. Photo by @candyinuk. Share your photos with #TT50 and #nunagram so we can see them and repost our favourites! 🐺

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on Apr 7, 2015 at 8:55am PDT

4. Hoop dancer by @tamara.fast (Big Band Night)

Another amazing shot by @tamara.fast (maybe she should be #ATCR's official photographer): This is @jonesdancer from last night's sold out show, where ATCR put on one of their signature performances. Tonight, they'll be taking over the DJ booth at the Legion. Keep tagging your photos with #TT50 and #Nunagram - we'll be sharing our favourite photos all week!

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on Apr 4, 2015 at 6:55am PDT

3. Perspective by @sitiivan (Ice Fishing)

Love this perspective of ice fishing. Great capture by @sitiivan. Keep tagging your shots with #TT50 and #nunagram for a chance to be featured on this page!

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on Apr 7, 2015 at 7:10am PDT

2. Igluit by @likeajboss (Igloo Building)

Lots of igluit (igloos) and spectators were at the iglu building contest last weekend. Thanks to Jessica (@likeajboss) for tagging your photos with #TT50 and #nunagram!

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on Apr 10, 2015 at 5:17am PDT

1. Falling flames by @igloo939 (Fireworks)

Spectacular capture by @igloo939 of last night's Toonik Tyme fireworks show. What a way to start the weekend! We're featuring our favourite Toonik Tyme photos all week, so use #nunagram and #TT50 to share your shots.

A photo posted by Finding True North (@findtruen) on Apr 3, 2015 at 5:18am PDT

A huge thank you to everyone who tagged their Toonik Tyme photos with #TT50 and #nunagram! Keep your Nunavut photos coming, and keep an eye out for more #nunagram photos on AsukulukTV!

Header photo courtesy of Toonik Tyme.