Canadian Arctic Tours

Baffin Island
Located between Greenland and the Canadian mainland in the territory of Nunavut, Baffin Island is the fifth largest island in the world and home to spectacular wildlife, enormous glaciers, stunning fjords and small coastal Inuit communities.

Northwest Passage
A sea route which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Canadian Arctic it is a fascinating waterway not frequently explored. It is a stunning area suited to those seeking true Arctic exploration with opportunities to visit Inuit communities and dig into the history of past explorers.

Beechy Island
A small island which is actually a peninsula connected to the larger Devon Island and a Canadian National Historical Site, best known for the lonely graves of past explorers on a desolate rocky beach. The bare windswept landscape is a popular landing site for Arctic expeditions.

Resolute
Also known as Resolute Bay, it is an small Inuit hamlet on Cornwallis Island and one of Canada’s northernmost communities. The many small islands and arctic waters are home to nesting birds and large migrating pods of Beluga Whales, along with Polar Bears frequenting the community and surrounding area!

Axel Heiberg Island
An uninhabited island in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada, it is one of the least visited islands in the world approximately 1200km from the North Pole. Journeys here are limited and suited to those wishing to visit Canada’s most northerly islands.

The Canadian Arctic is generally explored between May to September when the ice has melted, making it easier to access remote places.

Best time to see:-
Polar Bears: July/August Polar Bear Mothers & newborn cubs: March
Polar Bear Migration: Oct, Nov
Narwhal, Ring Seals, Migratory Birds: Late May, June, July
Walrus: Late Jun, July
Bowhead Whales: Late May, June, July
Belugas: June, July
Caribou Migration Autumn: Early September
Caribou Migration Spring: May
Northern Lights: March, Early April

Currency
Canadian dollar

Language
English, French, Inuit languages

Why we love it
Outdoor activities, a plethora of flora and fauna, and a truly unique blend of cultures awaits you in Northern Canada. Catch a glimpse of the spectacular aurora borealis, see black bears and grizzlies in the wild, and be awe-struck by the incredible mountainous landscape. Much of Northern Canada – including all of Nunavut – is only accessible by sea or air, resulting in many areas of untouched wilderness just waiting to be explored.

Weather
For over half of the year, the majority of Northern Canada is covered in ice and snow, with temperatures usually remaining sub-zero from October to May. The coldest months can average -29ºC to -34ºC and the short summers tend to average 7.2ºC but can occasionally reach 19ºC. In other words, don’t forget to pack the winter woolies!

Social customs & quirks
Because of the remoteness of so many of the communities in the Canadian Arctic, many of the Inuit people acquire their food primarily by hunting. Many northern foods such as raw seal meat, Arctic char, and caribou meat can be bought from local hunters and cooked.

In many places in Nunavut there are bylaws that prohibit all alcohol, due to high rates of addiction in many places. It is not recommended to bring any alcohol into an officially “dry” community. In other communities, local bars are permitted to operate.

Festivals & events
A huge range of festivals and other events are held in Northern Canada, with many of them making the most of the area’s exceptionally long days during summer. From sporting events such as the Midnight Sun Golf Classic in Yellowknife, to traditional Inuit celebrations, a variety of musical events, and much more, there’s something for everyone.

Canada Day is celebrated on the first of July, signifying the day when Canada became a Dominion (rather than a British colony). Canadians also celebrate Thanksgiving at the same time as the neighbouring United States, although in Canada the day is celebrated as a harvest festival and doesn’t have anything to do with Columbus and the pilgrims.

Health*
There are currently no health requirements for entering Canada.