DAY 8 | CAPE MERCY: FASCINATING HISTORY IN THE REMOTE WILDERNESS History buffs will enjoy a visit to Cape Mercy, an isolated cove at the southern tip of Cumberland Sound in Nunavut. Cape Mercy was named by British explorer John Davis, who sailed through this part of the Arctic in 1585. Fast- forward several centuries to the 1950s when Cape Mercy was chosen as the site of a Distant Early Warning Line (DEW) installation, which was part of a system of radar stations set up during the Cold War to detect nuclear attacks. Today, Cape Mercy, accessible by water, offers modern-day travelers the chance to experience the splendid isolation of the Arctic—with no sign of civilization in sight. You can join a guided hike to a glacier-carved freshwater lake on Cape Mercy. Make sure you bring your camera for this off-ship excursion.
“place of the spirits,” which reflects the spiritual significance of the region to the Inuit communities. As a national park, this wilderness domain offers protection to boreal woodland caribou, black bears, Labrador wolves, red and Arctic foxes, polar bears, and peregrine falcons, among other species. You will have incredible opportunities to explore this national wilderness area during helicopter, Zodiac and kayaking excursions, and guided hikes.
centre, practise yoga, or deepen your Arctic knowledge by attending one of our expert-led presentations on geology, wildlife, history, glaciology or botany, among other polar subjects. DAY 10 | TORNGAT MOUNTAIN S NATIONAL PARK—“THE LAND OF THE SPIRITS” Today’s wilderness adventure into Torngat Mountains National Park have leave you awestruck. Within the 10,000 square- kilometer national park, established in 2008, are Canada’s highest mountains east of the venerable Rockies. The park is a wilderness landscape painting brought to life: breathtaking fjords, dramatic glacial formations, stunning landscapes and wildlife. For students of Indigenous history, Torngat Mountain National Park is especially meaningful: the park is located at the northern edge of autonomous Nunatsiavut territory, which was recognized as the homeland of the Labrador Inuit in 2005, with its own constitution and administration. In fact, these lands have been home to the Nunatsiavut and their predecessors for over 7,500 years. We are honored to explore this majestic wilderness territory with you. Torngat, in Inuktitut, means
DOWN EAST KITCHEN PARTY:
Just as our on-board experts will chronicle the histories of the diverse places we visit on this 17-day journey, we will also highlight a popular music tradition of Newfoundland, our last stop on this voyage. With performances by talented musicians from Atlantic Canada, we will enjoy Down East Kitchen Party entertainment most nights of the voyage. Expect lively music—and a rollicking good party.
DAY 9 | AT SEA: ENJOY THE ON- SHIP AMENITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
There’s no shortage of activities on board Ultramarine for your at-sea days. You can relax and rejuvenate in the sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows, book a soothing treatment in Tundra Spa, visit the fitness
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