5 BAFFIN ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS
SPECTACULARLY DIVERSE ARCTIC WILDLIFE Year-round, common species on Baffin Island includes arctic hare and fox as well as lemmings and polar bears. The ringed seal is the lone year-round marine inhabitant. In summer, the island is filled with the sounds and activity of nesting birds. Additionally, it’s possible to catch a glimpse of whales and walrus in the water.
STUNNING SAM FORD FJORD Granite peaks rise from the sea, making the Sam Ford Fjord on the east coast of the island a spectacular sight and a popular destination for climbers. Stretching 68 miles (110 km) inland, this rugged fjord is stark and beautiful.
4 | QUARK EXPEDITIONS
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