at the northern edge of autonomous Nunatsiavut territory, which was recognized as the homeland of the Labrador Inuit in 2005. Torngat, in Inuktitut, means “place of the spirits.”
QIKIQTARJUAQ Qikiqtarjuaq, which the locals call Qik, is a small, mostly Inuit hamlet off the east coast of Baffin Island. Known as the iceberg capital of Nunavut, Qik is located is at the northern entrance to the Auyuittuq National Park, which is home to narwhals, bowhead and orca whales, polar bears, seals and migratory birds. Community visits enable guests to learn about local culture, and purchase art and traditional handicrafts, such as parkas, boots and hand-made items, while gaining insight into life in the far north. SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON This small archipelago, 20 kilometers off the coast of Newfoundland, is a self- governing territorial overseas collectivity of France. In fact, these islands, in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, are the only French lands located on the continent of North America. While visiting the main port town of Saint-Pierre, known for its colonial architecture, winding streets, museums and pronounced French
atmosphere, you can stroll along the seaside, sample French patisseries and enjoy a café scene reminiscent of Paris. Saint Pierre is also highly regarded for its picturesque coastal scenery featuring rugged cliffs and pristine beaches. The islands are traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq, the Indigenous people who first appeared in Atlantic Canada 10,000 years ago. TORNGAT MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Established in 2008, Torngat Mountains National Park is home to Canada’s highest mountains east of the venerable Rocky Mountains. The Torngats reach 1,652 meters (5,420 feet) above sea level. The 10,000 square-kilometer park encompasses breathtaking fjords, dramatic glacial formations, stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, such as boreal woodland caribou, black bears, Labrador wolves, red and Arctic foxes, polar bears, and peregrine falcons. The vast wilderness park is located
EXPEDITION SPIRIT Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team must consider the sea, ice and weather to guide the route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you may experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed. By the same token, wildlife encounters as described are expected, but not guaranteed. Your Expedition Team will use their considerable experience to seek out wildlife in known habitats, but the presence of any particular species of bird or marine wildlife is not guaranteed.
Photo credit © Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
Photo credit © Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
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