Northwest Passage - Eastbound via Fury and Hecla (Sea Adventurer)

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Stunning scenery and spectacular wildlife aside, a great deal of the Arctic’s intrigue lies in the tales and tribulations of its initial exploration. From Franklin’s doomed 1845 charting of the Northwest Passage to Amundsen’s successful navigation of its waterways by herring boat, this ice-strewn expanse is where lives were lost and legacies minted. Setting o...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Scan the waters of Davis Strait for belugas, narwhals and right whales
    • Pay a visit to Igloolik, home to the world's only Inuit circus
    • Watch gulls, geese and Arctic terns soaring through Foxe Basin
    • Inspect traditional Inuit art and crafts in Cape Dorset
    • Witness a walrus haul-out on Monumental Island
    • Cruise through a steady drift of icebergs in Baffin Bay

What's this trip about?

    Stunning scenery and spectacular wildlife aside, a great deal of the Arctic’s intrigue lies in the tales and tribulations of its initial exploration. From Franklin’s doomed 1845 charting of the Northwest Passage to Amundsen’s successful navigation of its waterways by herring boat, this ice-strewn expanse is where lives were lost and legacies minted. Setting out to sea from Kugluktuk, you’ll follow in the wake of explorers past: stopping in at Victory Point, cruising through the iceberg floes of Davis Strait, navigating the narrow Fury and Hecla Strait and heading ashore at Igloolik, Cape Dorset and Kimmirut to encounter Inuit traditions. Along the way, there’s every chance you’ll spot narwhals and belugas, gulls and geese, polar bears and walrus, seals and caribou – all from the comfort of your expedition ship’s viewing deck.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeGroup - max of 48 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEdmonton
End CityOttawa

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada
  • Greenland

Attractions

  • Alberta
  • Baffin Island
  • Edmonton
  • Ottawa
  • Victoria

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Edmonton
Enjoy an included night in Edmonton, Alberta and meet your fellow travellers.

Day 2 Embarkation Day in Kugluktuk
Kugluktuk – meaning ‘place of moving water’ – is aptly named, as the beautiful Kugluk cascade can be found here. In the summertime, so can wildflowers, berry plants and green grasses. We will arrive by way of our group charter flight and then transfer to our small expedi...
Day 3 Port Epworth
Your first views will be that of the expansive landscapes of Port Epworth. Described by some as “the arctic meets the wild west”, you’ll encounter a unique sense of space here, along with beautiful, pristine vistas.

Day 4 Cambridge Bay
The people of Iqaluktuuttiaq (also known as Cambridge Bay), the largest community on Victoria Island, will welcome you to their culture through dance and song. Travellers will have time to explore this community of 1,400, a commercial hub for the region.

Day 5 Victory Point, King William Island
In 1845, John Franklin led an expedition of 129 British naval officers and seamen to the Canadian Arctic, tasked with finding the Northwest Passage. By 1848, they were presumed missing. Rescue missions were conducted for 32 years. The first skeletal remains attributed t...
Day 6 Fort Ross and Bellot Strait
Qikiqtarjuak is known as the iceberg capital of the world, naturally trapping many icebergs as they travel down the Davis Strait. An abundance of marine wildlife can be seen here as beluga and right whales, narwhals and ring and harp seals pass by. Trek up the many walking trails to join the inukshuk and share its view overlooking the island and the community.

Day 7 Expedition Stop
Today’s landing will be weatherdependent, and will showcase the region’s most interesting scenery, landmarks and wildlife spotting areas. In true expedition form we will aim to go ashore and explore. We may not know what we’ll find, but at the very least we may step foot where no one has before.

Day 8 Enter Fury and Hecla
Today’s sailing takes you out of the Gulf of Boothia and into the Fury and Hecla Strait. This challenging strait narrows to 1.2 miles (2 km) wide. It is an excellent time to be out on deck to spot wildlife and seabirds, while we navigate through the strait.

Day 9 Igloolik
Igloolik is a National Historic Site of Canada. The area has been inhabited for more than 4,000 years and is still an active community today. You may even come across circus performers, as Igloolik is home to Artcirq, the only Inuit circus in the world!

Day 10 Foxe Basin and Melvill Panins Barrow Fall
You’ll continue on exploring Foxe Basin, which is a great habitat for bearded and ringed seals, as well as walrus. Polar bears may be spotted here and beluga, bowhead and narwhal whales can be found in these waters. Birds are also in abundance with 10,000 pairs of Sabine’s gulls being among the most numerous. Lesser snow geese, ivory gulls, herring gulls, Canada geese and arctic terns also frequent the basin.

Day 11 Cape Dorset
A small hamlet, Cape Dorset has gained the reputation as Canada’s Capital of Inuit Art. You’ll find plenty of Inuit carvings, lithographs, sculptures and drawings. The settlement itself has an interesting history, dating back to the Dorset Culture – pre-Inuit who lived here more than 3,000 years ago.

Day 12 Kimmirut
This traditional Inuit hamlet located on the southernmost peninsula of Baffin Island was once a Hudson’s Bay Company trading post. Today, it is home to over 400 people and a thriving arts and crafts community. Stone carvings and ivory scrimshaw are popular art items, as are jewels made with unique gemstones native to this area.

Day 13 Akpatok Island
The largest island in Ungava Bay, Akpatok is the local name for thick-billed murres (akpats), which nest here. This is also a favorite spot to watch for polar bears.

Day 14 Monumental Island
You can expect more wildlife encounters at Monumental Island, which is a well-known island for potential close sightings of some of the Arctic’s most iconic creatures – walrus and polar bears. You’ll enjoy a Zodiac ride along the shores in search of hauled-out walrus and prowling polar bears.

Day 15 At Sea
Spot wildlife from the comfort of the ship’s deck or observation lounge, take in a presentation, mingle with fellow adventurers, or sip a hot beverage as we glide through the Arctic sea. The day is yours to enjoy however you wish.

Day 16 Eqip Sermia
We then sail to the beautiful glacier Eqip Sermia, tracing along the massive glacier front. We hope to Zodiac cruise from a safe distance but close enough to appreciate the grandeur of this spectacular ice.

Day 17 Ilulissat
Ilulissat Kangerlua is Greenlandic for the Iceberg Fjord. The glacier at the head of the fjord is the most productive in the Northern Hemisphere. The icebergs it calves float down the fjord to enter Baffin Bay. As the ship approaches Ilulissat, have your cameras ready to...
Day 18 Sisimiut and Itilleq
In Sisimiut, we will be treated to a traditional kayaking demonstration. Kayak is an Inuit word the English borrowed to describe a small vessel propelled by paddles, seating one or two people. There will be time to explore the town where 18th century buildings from Green...
Day 19 Sondrestrom Fjord and Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Just 37 miles (60 km) north of the Arctic Circle, Kangerlussuaq sits at the head of one of the longest fjords in Greenland. Musk ox and arctic fox inhabit the tundra-covered plain that surrounds the town. We’ll later make our way to the airport where we board our charter flight to Ottawa. Upon arrival, we will be transferred to our hotel.

Day 20 Depart Ottawa
Today you can make your way home at your leisure or spend some more time in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city.

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Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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