Highlights
• Visit the Franklin Expedition graves at Beechey Island
• Marine mammals and wildlife in Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) National Marine Conservation Area
• Hike on Devon Island, the largest uninhabited island on Earth
• Enjoy an Inuit cultural welcome at Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)
• Take advantage of prime viewing opportunities for the rare ivory gull, considered a species at risk
• Cruise among icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Fact File
• 13 days
• Starts in Toronto, ends in Ottawa
• All meals on board included
• Travel aboard the Ocean Endeavour
• Charter flights additional cost
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On this trip, we seek the wilds and the wonders of the Arctic, in the welcoming company of those who call it home! Beginning in Qausuittuq (Resolute Bay), we’ll enter expedition mode as we seek polar bears, whales, birds, and muskoxen throughout Lancaster Sound. At Beechey Island, we’ll pay our respects at the graves of three of Sir John Franklin’s men; at Dundas Harbour, we’ll explore the abandoned HBC and RCMP posts that once guarded the gateway to the Northwest Passage.
Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) with its stunning views of Bylot Island is a dynamic contemporary Inuit community; we’ll spend the day getting to know the place before striking out across Baffin Bay for Greenland. Towering mountains, pristine fjords, and colorful communities are among the attractions of this mighty Arctic island. The modern Greenlandic center of Illulissat offers museums, shopping, and cafés with a European flair. This incredible adventure explore the best of Greenland and Nunavut!
