SOUGHT FOR SO LONG, AT THE COST OF SO MANY - ARE YOU READY TO EXPLORE THESE ICY CHANNELS?
Less is known for the beauty of the Canadian Arctic but we specialise in Northwest Passage Trips for so long. The legendary ice-clogged waterways of the Canadian High Arctic have enthralled explorers ever since John Cabot first attempted the transit in 1497. It was not until 1903-06 that Roald Amundsen, the same man who would go on to beat Scott to the South Pole in 1911, became the first to complete a full transit from east to west. However, it was undoubtedly Sir John Franklin’s doomed 1845 expedition that captured the collective imagination.
Northwest Passage trips must be undertaken with the acceptance that the ice is in charge. As Franklin, and many others found to their ultimate cost, even at the height of summer the ever-shifting ice can create an impenetrable maze. For this reason, an expedition that enters Lancaster Sound is exactly that – an expedition. The combination of ice-capped scenery, wildlife – polar bears, guillemots, beluga, walrus, musk ox and more – history and culture all combine to build an Arctic experience like no other. There is also a unique modern community living here, descendants of the nomadic Inuit of the Canadian Arctic, who, despite being settled in small towns, have kept many of their traditions alive.
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VOYAGE TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
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One of the most significant and tantalising pieces of evidence from Franklin’s expedition was discovered here in 1850: the graves of sailors Torrington, Braine and Hartnell.
Northwest Passage Key Features
FOLLOW IN FRANKLIN'S FOOTSTEPS
Franklin’s ships - HMS Erebus and HMS Terror - were found near King William Island in 2016, some 170 years after they went missing. It’s likely that the 129 men suffered from lead poisoning, and all were lost in the Arctic wilderness.
THE JOURNEY
Most expeditions focus on the eastern half of the passage. With a high concentration of wildlife and historical landing sites, plus the opportunity to discover Western Greenland, it’s a superb region to explore.
ARCTIC BIG FIVE
This is one of the few regions where you can see the Arctic 'Big Five' (polar bears, narwhal, walrus, musk ox and beluga) on the same trip – although nothing can be guaranteed.
Stories From The Northwest Passage
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