Pay your respects at this haunting memorial to Sir John Franklin’s failed expedition.



Learn the compelling history of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror’s attempts to sail through the Northwest Passage.



Franklin’s crew overwintered at Beechey Island, where three of his men died, and numerous search parties later used the spot as a depot and rendezvous. Thomas Morgan of the HMS Investigator was buried here in 1854 alongside Franklin’s men.



Visit their graves and the ruins of nearby Northumberland House while contemplating the poignant history.

Spend five fun-filled days exploring Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound), one of Canada's newest National Marine Conservation Areas.



Cruise by ship and by Zodiac in search of narwhal, beluga, and bowhead whales that transit and feed in this area.



Admire Devon Island’s unique geological character, with its flat-topped mountains, glacial valleys, and substantial ice cap. At the northern edge of Tallurutiup Imanga, it’s the largest uninhabited island on Earth at over 50,000 square kilometers.



Hike the tundra, cruise a glacier face, and keep your eyes peeled for polar bears and other wildlife from ship and from shore.



Visit archaeological sites with expert interpretation to learn about the human history of Inuit and their ancestors who once lived on this now-abandoned island.



Then catch a glimpse of more recent history when you visit the remains of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Hudson's Bay Company site at Dundas Harbour.



** Floating Ice Concert

** Family Survival Skills on the land – potentially on Devon Island – the largest uninhabited island in the world (where NASA maintains a training station because the conditions are like that on Mars)

*** Polar Dip will be dependent on finding an appropriate location.



Attend a cultural performance put on by the talented Tununiq Arsarniit Theatre Group, featuring drum dancing, throat singing, and storytelling.



Mittimatalik is a busy Arctic community in a beautiful setting—the views of nearby Bylot Island are stunning!



Enjoy exploring the town and take the opportunity to purchase unique handcrafted mementos when available, too.



*** Community sporting event

Deepen your understanding of the Arctic as we steam across the Davis Strait towards Greenland.



Enjoy workshops and presentations, watch a documentary, and get out on deck with your binoculars to look for whales, seabirds, and marine wildlife.

Choose the activity you like best during an expedition landing on Greenland’s stunning west coast.



Whether you prefer hiking, walking, photography, or sitting contemplatively, you’ll be delighted!



Admire the mighty mountains and the tiniest tundra flowers—a stop in this area will offer many outstanding features to pique your interest



*** Disco party in Disko Bay



Visit the town of Ilulissat, with splendid museums, cafés, craft shops, and a busy fishing harbour.



View the icebergs from shore on a hike along the boardwalk at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.



Ilulissat translates literally to “iceberg”—an apt name for this site at the mouth of the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, a source of many of the icebergs in the North Atlantic.



*** Helicopter sightseeing – optional tour

*** SCUBA - optional tour

Colorful Sisimiut is Greenland’s second-largest city. Access the extensive museum through a towering whalebone archway and be sure to stop in at the artisan’s co-operative for the chance to purchase outstanding handicrafts.



Traditional qajaq (kayaking) is in resurgence here, and there’s plenty of other fun outdoor activities for the adventurous to enjoy.



*** Trail Cycling Tour