In springtime, where the frozen ocean meets the open ocean, an area known as the floe-edge is formed, creating one of Nature’s most amazing landscapes. In late May and throughout June travel to the floe-edge takes in magnificent mountain scenery, glaciers, ancient Thule sites and the chance to see a variety of Arctic wildlife.

This expedition explores the land to the east of Pond Inlet, with Bylot Island and Sirmilik National Park on one side and the towering glacier-clad mountains of Baffin Island on the other. On route to where a comfortable base camp is set up, time is taken to fully appreciate the landscape and often icebergs are found frozen in the, sometimes six feet thick, sea ice.

This trip has been described as one of the classic Arctic adventures. Guided by experienced Polar Sea guides, ice conditions and weather will determine our exact route.

During this time in Spring wildlife gathers at the floe-edge (or as it’s sometimes called ‘the line of life") and there exists the chance to see polar bears, a variety of species of seals, an incredible variety of sea birds including thick billed Murre, Kittiwake, Guillemot, Ivory Gull, along with many other species of gull. Narwhals, Bowhead and Beluga whales also frequent these icy waters. Join us in a celebration of Natural wonders!

Example of trip itinerary:
Day 1: Morning flight from Ottawa to Pond Inlet, via Iqaluit. Greeted at the airport and transported to hotel for welcome supper. Group talk and gear check. Evening spent relaxing or exploring some of the community.

Day 2: Breakfast. Final gear check and lunchtime departure from Pond Inlet by snowmachine and komatik towards the floe-edge area. Establishment of base camp.

Day 3 - 6: Base camp at (or near) the floe-edge area. Various activities including (conditions permitting) bird cliffs, icebergs, floe-edge, Thule site and old whaling station. Camping.

Day 7: Return journey to Pond Inlet. Supper and hotel accommodation.

Day 8: Breakfast and lunch. Town day. Opportunity to explore the community and visit library, interpretive centre, stores and local Inuit carvers/artists. Afternoon departure from Pond Inlet to Iqaluit. Hotel accommodation.

Day 9: Free morning in Nunavut's capital. Afternoon departure from Iqaluit to Ottawa.

2009 Trip prices:
To be announced

2009 Trip dates:
To be announced

Group size: 6 clients (minimum)


All prices are in Canadian dollars and are subject to GST (5%) Trip prices and dates are subject to change (possible airline re-scheduling)

Above: Floe-edge - the "line of life!"

Top Left: Waiting at the edge

Top Right: Dining on the frozen ocean