The Polar Travel Company

A legendary 17-day journey tracing the mythical Northwest Passage from the Canadian Arctic to the shores of Greenland. Explore the "place of moving waters," visit Canada�s northernmost communities, and marvel at the monumental icebergs of Ilulissat on an expedition that bridges history, Inuit culture, and pristine wilderness.

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Duration: 17 days / 16 nights
Starts: Yellowknife, Canada
Ends: Toronto, Canada
Language: English speaking voyage

Included

This epic expedition begins in Kugluktuk, the "place of moving waters," venturing into the heart of the Northwest Passage. Through the Kitikmeot Region, travelers immerse themselves in a landscape where European exploration tales intertwine with ancient Inuit wisdom. The navigation passes critical geographic points like Bellot Strait, the northernmost tip of the American mainland, and Beechey Island, a solemn reminder of Franklin�s tragic 1845 expedition.

As the Ocean Victory pushes eastward, the focus shifts to the stunning biodiversity of the Tallurutiup Imanga Marine Sanctuary and the remote community of Ausuittuq (Grise Fiord), Canada�s northernmost settlement. Crossing Smith Sound marks the transition to Greenland, revealing a world of colossal glaciers and the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. Accompanied by a team of experts and Inuit cultural educators, this journey is not just a geographic route, but a deep immersion into the knowledge and resilience of those who call the Arctic home.

Highlights:
Transit through Bellot Strait (Ikirahaq), the northernmost channel of the American continent.
Visit to the Beechey Island National Historic Site and Franklin expedition memorials.
Deep cultural immersion in Ausuittuq, Canada's northernmost community.
Sightings of iconic wildlife: polar bears, narwhals, muskoxen, and bowhead whales.
Exploration of Ilulissat and its Icefjord (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Sailing through the immense Kangerlussuaq Fjord on Greenland�s west coast.

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Day 1: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU, Canada
The Place of Moving Waters
Journey begins in Nunavut's westernmost community. Meet local hosts and board the expedition vessel to start the eastward course.

Day 2�4: Kitikmeot Region
Through the Heart of the Passage
Exploring the central Arctic, a landscape of tundra and island chains. Visit local communities to learn about hunting traditions, local history, and enjoy drum dances.

Day 5: Ikirahaq (Bellot Strait)
Where Currents Meet
Transit through the narrow channel separating Somerset Island from the mainland. Observe intense currents and marine wildlife at the northernmost point of North America.

Day 6: Beechey Island
Echoes of the Franklin Expedition
Visit the National Historic Site where Franklin wintered in 1845. A poignant place marked by historic graves and the ruins of Northumberland House.

Day 7�8: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) and Devon Island
Arctic Life Sanctuary
Exploring one of Canada�s largest marine protected areas. Search for beluga whales, narwhals, and polar bears. Hikes on uninhabited Devon Island.

Day 9: Ausuittuq (Grise Fiord), NU
The Northernmost Community
Arrival at "the place that never thaws." Meet residents sharing stories of relocation and adaptation in the High Arctic.

Day 10: Smith Sound
Edge of the Known World
Sailing through the channel separating Canada from Greenland. Observe monumental icebergs as we head toward the historic threshold of the North Pole.

Day 11: At Sea
Passage to Greenland
A day for relaxation and learning. Lectures from the expedition team on ecology and history while spotting seabirds from the deck.

Day 12�13: Northwest Greenland
Where Ice Meets Sky
Exploring the ice-sculpted Greenlandic coast. Tundra hikes and visits to small villages with colorful houses facing the frozen sea.

Day 14: Ilulissat
Power of the Icefjord
Visit the Icefjord (UNESCO). Observe the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier and its giant icebergs from boardwalks or Zodiac boats.

Day 15�16: Sisimiut Coast
Life on the Greenlandic Shore
Sailing south to visit Greenland's second-largest town. Hikes to panoramic viewpoints and encounters with local contemporary traditions.

Day 17: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
A Passage Completed
Journey�s end at the immense 200-km fjord. Disembarkation and transfer for the charter flight back to Toronto.