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You will be travelling off the beaten path into remote
wilderness where few have gone before. This area is explored with go anywhere zodiac
landing craft. You journey along the eastern Arctic seaboard where towering mountains
extend from Labrador north to Baffin Island, and far beyond. The landscape here is
stunning, with icebergs and long, dramatic fiords. |
| Day 1 |
Fly from UK to Montreal for 1 night. |
| Day 2 |
Fly to Kuujjuaq, where you will receive a brief tour of the
town and lunch, before boarding the ship. |
Days 3
to 8 |
Exploring the Arctic,
 watching
for polar bear, walrus, musk ox and a variety of birds, visiting an artist’s
community. The places you may visit are:
Akpatok Island
A favorite summering ground for polar bears and penguin-like thick billed murres,
the island has been designated by the Canadian Wildlife Service as a special protection
site. We cruise the base of 800ft. sheer cliffs and marvel at the abundance of wildlife.
Quaqtaq and Diana Island
At the northern tip of a peninsula jutting into Hudson Strait, Quaqtaq lies directly
in the path of migrating marine mammals. On nearby Diana Island, herds of muskox roam
the island amid fields of wildflowers and thick beds of soft lichen.
Killiniq and the Button Islands
At the northern tip of Labrador we find a rugged, isolated world and a mecca for
marine mammals. We take the zodiacs to explore the coastline, or hike across the
stunning tundra landscape.
Cape Dorset & Mallikjuak Territorial Park
Cape Dorset is widely known as the Inuit art capital of the world. We’ll take time
to enjoy the artists’ creations – scrimshaw, fine soapstone carvings, stonecut
printing, lithographic printmaking, etching and sculpting. At nearby Mallikjuaq Island
we explore archaeological sites dating back three millennia.
Kimmirut for Katannilik Territorial Park (Soper Heritage River)
We hike along the shores of Soper Lake and picnic beside the emerald-green waters of
Soper River. We’ll visit the community of Kimmirut for demonstrations of soapstone
carving and stencil print making.
Kekerten Territorial Historic Park and Auyuittuq National Park
Auyuittuk National Park is an amazing wilderness of mountain peaks, treeless valleys
and glacial rivers, crowned by the Penny Ice Cap, a remnant of the last Ice Age. We may
spend a short Arctic night anchored by the rocky walls of the Pangnirtung Fiord,
lingering under the midnight sun and enjoying a BBQ party on deck.
Pangnirtung
A traditional home of the Inuit for more than 1,000 years where there is still a
thriving community of artists. |
| Day 9 |
Iqaluit
Catch the excitement as we sail up the storied Frobisher Bay to our anchorage
just outside Iqaluit. Prepare for the journey home, enriched by the many wonderful
memories of our northern adventure. Fly to Montreal for your final night. |
| Day 10 |
| Fly from Montreal to UK. |
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Notes: As
with all our expeditions, weather, ice, tides and other conditions will dictate our
itinerary and shore excursions. Unusually strong tides and currents combined with
drifting sea ice means our route and landing sites will vary from one expedition to the
next. Wildlife sightings and some activities depend on favorable conditions. |
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