Cross a historical sea corridor through Canada's Arctic archipelago. Like the pioneering explorers before you, we won't have an exact itinerary as we attempt to sail our state-of-the-art, ice-class ship from the Atlantic to the Pacific. We plan to land at sites such as Gjoa Haven, Fort Ross, Dundas Harbour, and Pond Inlet, if conditions are favorable. As we explore, we'll land at sites linked to early exploration history, visit Inuit communities, and look out for Arctic wildlife such as polar bears, whales, narwhals, seals, and seabirds. You'll go expedition boat cruising between ice floes and land ashore to experience the pristine wilderness first hand. Your Expedition Team will adapt activities to ice and weather conditions, giving you the best experience possible. At Gjoa Haven, Roald Amundsen learned polar survival tips from the Netsilik Inuit people. If we are able to land here, we'll take a walking tour to learn more. We'll continue east to Fort Ross, a former Hudson's Bay Trading post. We may stop at Beechey Island and pay our respects at the graves of three Franklin expedition team members. On Devon Island, the largest uninhabited island on Earth, we hope to visit Dundas Harbor and learn about its Thule heritage. On the final stretch, we'll try to reach Pond Inlet and the Inuit community of Mittimatalik on Baffin Island, rounding off an incredible eight days of exhilarating exploration. ...
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