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Possible Excursions shore walk will deliver incredible views of the vast Davis Strait, which connects Baffin Bay to the Labrador Sea.
When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team must consider the sea, ice and weather to guide the route and itinerary details. The following sites are a sample of what you may experience on your expedition, whether by ship, Zodiac cruise, or shore landing. BEECHEY ISLAND This is one of Canada’s most important Arctic sites and has been deemed a Canadian National Historic Site. During the Franklin expedition of 1845–46, two of Franklin’s ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror , anchored here with perilous results. Three of Franklin’s crew died here and are buried at marked gravesites. CAPE MERCY Wild and rocky Cape Mercy, at 66.5 degrees North, lies within the Arctic Circle. A shore landing at Cape Mercy will appeal to travelers longing to experience an “extreme Arctic environment.” This remote mountainous wilderness destination, marked by boulder-strewn shores and steep cliffs, has been home to various Indigenous groups, including the Innu and Inuit. Cape Mercy is ideal for hiking. A guided
ICY ARM FJORD Icy Arm Fjord cuts 80 about kilometers deep into northern Baffin Island. This rarely-visited fjord, prized for its towering cliffs, stunning glaciers and unspoiled wilderness, is home to polar bears, Arctic foxes, seals, walruses, as well as guillemots, kittiwakes and other Arctic-dwelling birds. L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, a highly-regarded UNESCO World Heritage Site on the northern tip of Newfoundland, is the only confirmed Norse or Viking colony in North America. Historians believe the settlement, which dates back to 1000 AD, was established by Norse explorer Leif Erikson, son of Erik the Red. Visitors can explore reconstructed Norse buildings and learn about Viking life through exhibits and guided tours, which offer a fascinating glimpse into early transatlantic voyages—in hand-hewn wooden long boats—and Norse culture.
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