From stunning landscapes to majestic wildlife and exhilarating adventures, Nunavut offers a plethora of one-of-a-kind experiences for intrepid travellers.
There are some places in the world that still feel untouched, raw, and truly wild. Nunavut, the largest and most northern territory of Canada, is one of them. Here, beneath the midnight sun or shimmering northern lights, you’ll find pristine ice caps and mountains, endlessly peaceful tundras, jaw-droppingly beautiful views, and majestic wildlife, from caribou and polar bears to whales, walruses, seals, and more. Nunavut is a place bursting with adventure — where trophy fishing, and breathtaking Arctic photography await those bold enough to journey north. Where else can you experience dog-sledding, snowmobiling, cultural festivals, hiking, Arctic wildlife safaris, and sea kayaking all in one of the most remote and breathtaking landscapes on Earth, far from the crowds and closer than ever to nature in its purest form?
If you’re ready to explore Nunavut, check out one of these exceptional local outfitters.
Arctic Bay Adventures: unique packaged tours and adventures
Located in the northwest corner of Baffin Island and nestled amidst snow-topped mountains and sheer red rock cliffs, Arctic Bay is one of the most beautiful places in all of Nunavut. If you’d like to explore the area guided by experienced professionals and local Inuit guides with in-depth knowledge of the land, one of the packages offered by Arctic Bay Adventures is the perfect bet.
Locally run and part of the Inuit owned and operated community of Arctic Bay, Arctic Bay Adventures offers a variety of unique packaged tours. Whether you’re looking for a half-day trip or a nine-day voyage, an ocean tour or an extreme adventure, this Arctic outfitter has something for every traveller. Learn the nomadic ways of the Inuit, hike majestic landscapes, watch for birds and wildlife, enjoy the exhilaration of dog sledding, venture off on a fishing trip with ski-doo, or soak up the beauty of the northern lights. Unforgettable memories await!
Learn more at arcticbayadventures.com.
Ausuittuq Adventures: remote beauty and one-of-a-kind experiences
Ausuittuq Adventures has plenty to options for daring travellers who want to discover the Arctic terrain and animals up close and personal. Fully Inuit owned, Ausuittuq Adventures is located in the Ellesmere Island hamlet of Grise Fiord, also known as Ausuittuq or “the place that never melts.” One of the most remote places on Earth, Ellesmere Island and its wildlife have experienced little human activity, offering unprecedented opportunities to explore pristine environments.
Ausuittuq Adventures offers a variety of hiking tours to stunning mountaintops and glaciers, snowmobile tours, opportunities to accompany an Inuk on a hunting trip, and one-of-a-kind experiences like enjoying a meal atop a floating ice floe as sea mammals swim by. Photography enthusiasts will love Ausuittuq Adventures’ photography tours, which offer participants a chance to take up-close photos of all kinds of wildlife in their natural environments — from polar bears and sea birds to narwhals, belugas, walruses, and seals.
Learn more at ausuittuqadventures.com.
NorthWinds Expeditions: adventures, polar training, documentaries, and more
The team at NorthWinds Expeditions is passionate about polar regions. Having successfully led nine full-length South Pole expeditions and six full-length North Pole expeditions, among many other epic dog-sledding and kite-skiing expeditions throughout the Arctic, Greenland, and Antarctic, NorthWinds is considered to be one of the leading polar expedition companies in the world. If you have ambitious polar goals, this is the outfitter for you! NorthWinds Expeditions supports adventurers through guiding, polar training, consultation, or logistics coordination.
If you’re interested in learning the essential skills and expertise needed to head out on an expedition, NorthWinds’ polar training is one you won’t want to skip. Not quite ready for a polar expedition but want to experience the north? NorthWinds offers custom adventures across the Arctic. The outfitter also specializes in documentaries and film support in remote locations, as well as in all kinds of photography — from adventure and expedition photography to commercial photography.
Learn more at northwindsexpeditions.com.
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