Itinerary
DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN CALGARY, ALBERTA
Qausuittuq (Resolute), located on the southern shores of Cornwallis Island, means “the place with no dawn” in Inuktitut. This name, unsurprisingly, refers to the 24-hour winter nights that occur in this remote northern region. Timing of this expedition, however, is aptly positioned to take advantage of the late summer and early fall ice conditions, which make Quasuittuq accessible, while at the same time welcoming the setting sun high above the Arctic Circle. Upon departing Qausuittuq, your ship will navigate through Tallurutiup-Imanga (Lancaster Sound). This 320-km waterway and the surrounding lands are extremely rich in wildlife and history, both indigenous and European. The Inuit and their predecessors have made their home in this domain for thousands of years.
Resolute
Arrive at Calgary International Airport and make your way to your included hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore this fascinating Western Canadian city—home of the world- famous Calgary Stampede—which mixes cosmopolitan flair with cowboy charm.
Beechey Island
Lancaster Sound
Ba n Bay
FROM CALGARY
Icy Arm Fjord
Ba n Island
Qikiqtarjuaq
Cape Mercy
DAY 2 | FLY TO QAUSUITTUQ (RESOLUTE) AND EMBARK
Torngat Mountain National Park
Labrador Sea
Newfoundland and Labrador
This morning we’ll catch our flight to the northern gateway of Qausuittuq (Resolute) in Nunavut, where we start our adventure in the middle of the legendary Northwest Passage. You will be transferred to your ship by Zodiac or helicopter depending on ship location and weather conditions.
CANADA
L’anse Aux Meadows
St. John’s
Saint Pierre & Miquelon
NORTHWEST PASSAGE TO NEWFOUNDLAND: Glaciers, Mountains and Wildlife
Onboard Ultramarine Flight from Calgary to Resolute
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