As part of the new ARCTIC EXPEDITIONS project

SEA KAYAKING - NARWHAL EXPEDITION

With the surrounding ocean, frozen for eight, sometimes nearly nine, months a year, sea kayaking in North Baffin Island is a wonderful window of opportunity. July is considered break up month, when the sea ice begins to disappear and open water makes a welcome return. Late July, August and early September are the times to enjoy spectacular mountain scenery, deep fiords, deserted sandy beaches, hidden campsites and to encounter icebergs, whales and a great variety of birds. It is during this time that the narwhal gather - sometimes in large pods. The modern touring sea kayak provides an exciting way to explore and fully appreciate in detail, the land and all that exists there. The group will paddle Feathercraft K2 expedition double kayaks. We depart Pond Inlet by chartered motor boat and establish a comfortable base camp in an area where the narwhal are known to gather. We will then spend the next 10 days enjoying and exploring and the fascinating landscape. During this arctic adventure, clients will have the chance to fish for Arctic Char (amazing when cooked for supper!) and have the opportunity for some hiking to further explore areas hidden from the shoreline. Kayaking will take place when conditions allow. During the trip, time is always taken for photography and filming. An adventure in a magical place, a place like no other. The extensive range of variables that may be encountered in Arctic travel requires that all participants come with a very relaxed and flexible attitude.

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 chartered motor boat to starting point of trip. Assembly of kayaks and establishment of camp. Camping.

Day 3 - 9: Exploration of area by kayak. Opportunity for whale watching, hiking and photography.

Day 10: Scheduled pick up by chartered motor boat. Return trip to Pond Inlet. Camping.

Day 11: Town day. Opportunity to explore the community and visit library, interpretive centre, stores and local Inuit carvers/artists. Hotel accommodation.

Day 12: Breakfast. Departure from Pond Inlet to Iqaluit to Ottawa.

2011 Trip dates:
August 15th - August 26th

2011 Trip prices:
$4,495.00 (price includes chartered motor boat drop off and pick up)

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: Beach camp - clients
enjoying a well earned rest

Top Left: Beach preparation
before expedition departure

Top Middle: Summer smiles

Top Right: Pointing towards an
Arctic adventure