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Tis journey encompasses the beating heart of the Arctic from Greenland to Nunavut, and finally, Nunavik in Northern
Quebec. Well travel just afer the summer solstice, when the midnight sun will be at its zenith. Te chances of seeing
wildlife, including polar bears, walrus, and musk ox are excellent.
Beginning in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, we begin by travelling down a majestic ord to Greenlands western coast.
We will stop in Nuuk, Greenlands capital, and visit the famous Qilakitsoq mummies. Crossing Davis Strait, well sail into
Cumberland Sound and call at Pangnirtung, Nunavut, famous for its prints and tapestries. In Kimmirut (Lake Harbour),
on southern Baffin Island, you can also enjoy Inuit games, fresh bannock, and local music. Across the Hudson Strait inNunavik, we call in at the friendly town of Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) where we tour the town and meet with local
people. Well visit Akpatok Island where the worlds largest population of thick-billed murres nests above the islands polar
bears.
Heart of the Arctic is far and away our most community- and art-focused Arctic expedition. Kinngait (Cape Dorset) is
widely hailed as the Inuit art capital and is home to some of the most celebrated stonecarvers in the Arctic. In 2008,
Kinngait Studios celebrated its fifieth anniversary.Troughout this itinerary we will be exposed to a wealth of creators
and their creations. Steeped in a culture that is all its own, the heart of the Arctic will stay with you long afer you
return home.
Tis itinerary features some French programming.
HEART OF THE ARCTIC
JULY 11JULY 23, 2016
ABOARD THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR
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HIGHLIGHTS
Cross the Arctic circle while sailing in the shadow of a
spectacular Greenlandic ford
Spot polar bears, walrus, marine mammals, and bird
colonies during our cruise of the Hudson Strait
Mingle with world-renowned Inuit carvers in Kinngait
Enjoy the sounds of talented throat-singers
Marvel at the Arctic in summer bloom
Visit Nuuk, the world's northernmost capital city
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Day 2: West Greenland
Day 3: Nuuk
Day 4: At SeaDavis Strait
Day 5: Pangnirtung, NU
Days 67: South Baffin
Day 8: Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)
Day 9: Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
Day 10: Digges Island
Day 11: Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay), QC
Day 12: Akpatok Island
Day 13: Kuujjuaq, QC
This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable
that weather, sea, and ice conditions will not allowus to travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader
and the Ocean Endeavour'scaptain will determine
our exact route day by day.
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Day 4: At Sea Davis Strait
Our presentation series will continue as we steam across the
Davis Strait towards Canada. While out on deck, keep your eyes
peeled for minke and humpback whales amid the pack ice, aswell as the seabirds that are sure to mark our passage.
Day 5: Pangnirtung
Pangnirtungthe place of the bull caribou in Inuktitut
is located on a narrow coastal plain against a spectacular
backdrop of high mountains and a winding river valley. It is a
small community bordered by snow-capped mountains on oneside and the ocean on the other.
Pangnirtung, or Pang as locals call it, is famed for its art. One
of the great attractions is the Uqqurmiut Inuit Arts Centre.Te
Centre welcomes visitors to the print and weave shops, where
local artists create beautifully woven tapestries and prints.
Artists from Pangnirtung are known around the world and are
exhibited widely across Canada and beyond. Te acclaimed
Pang hats, colourfully patterned crocheted toques, can also be
purchased at the centres gifshop.
Days 67: South Baffin
We will spend two days exploring the southern coast of Baffin
Island, the fifh largest island in the world. Our objective is to
spend half the time out on the landhiking, exploring, and
taking in the sightsand the remainder cruising the shorelinein our fleet of Zodiacs. We will be adaptable to weather and ice
conditions, and be open to the possibility of wildlife sightings,
as our expeditions to Baffin have proven unpredictable in both
respects.Te island is home to a wide variety of life, including a
notable bear population, and we will be on alert for these kings
of the north.
Our two days at Baffin will be exploratory in every sense, and
we look forward to seeing what the island has to offer us.
Day 8: Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)
Located on southern Baffin Island, the scenic oceanside
hamlet of Kimmirut is considered one of the most charming
communities in the region. Kimmirut means the heel in
Inuktitut, and refers to an outcrop of marble across the bay from
the community that holds a striking resemblance to a human
heel. Art has played a major role here and the newly renovated
Dewey Soper Building is home to a gallery of outstanding works
of art.
Day 9: Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
Along the northwest shore of Dorset Island, surrounded on
one side by rocky hills and on the other, by Hudson Strait,
lies the community that art built. Between 1950 and 1962,
Kinngait hosted a historic collaboration between James and
Alma Houston and local Inuitthe collaboration that launched
Inuit art onto the world stage. In 1959, the West Baffin Eskimo
Co-operative was established: it remains the oldest arts
organization in the Canadian Arctic and the oldest professional
Inuit printmaking studio in Canada.
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