The Arctic is a vast landscape of serene beauty and seemingly impossible contradictions of nature. In a precarious balance of survival, delicate wildflowers carpet the rocky tundra amidst a surprising abundance of wildlife. On this exceptional and authentic nine-day journey you will be accompanied by local Inuit guides who will introduce you to the essential Inuit belief that everything in nature is infused with the spirit of life. Summer arrives early in the Hudson Strait: the deep undercurrents of the Atlantic Ocean rise to meet the Arctic seas and nutrient-rich waters stimulate the growth of phytoplankton, feeding the entire marine food chain so critical to the existence of the nomadic Inuit. Icebergs drift down from Greenland and gather in the calm waters of Ungava Bay. Here, under the circling midnight sun, the area is teaming with wildlife: there is the collective screech of a half-million Thick-billed Guillimots nesting on the cliffs; the silent gliding of white Beluga Whales in the warm waters of the Churchill River, and the humorous cacophony of a Walrus colony. Seals poke their heads out of the water and Polar Bears – the undisputed monarch of the Arctic – patrol the ice floes and their favourite beaches. You will travel to archaeological sites dating back thousands of years, explore remote outposts and retrace long forgotten paths of European explorers. Inuit communities will give you an insight into their fascinating culture and you will experience, firsthand, how many residents still continue to practice traditional methods of harvesting the land. Arctic Odyssey Inuit culture, majestic icebergs, pristine wilderness, the legendary midnight sun or your first Polar Bear in the wild, this voyage has it all – a great way to experience the Canadian Arctic for the first time. F O R R E S E R V A T I O N S C A L L U S O N 0845 130 6982 Itinerary Day 1. Embark in Kuujjuaq Days 2 to 8. Akpatok Island Kangiqsujuaq Digges Island & Mansel Island Walrus Island Kimmirut for Katannilik Territorial Park (Soper Heritage River) Inukjuaq Beechey Island Day 9. Churchill and disembark Vessel Lyubov Orlova (see Vessel pages for more details). Things you need to know Embark Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, Canada Disembark Churchill, Manitoba, Canada Voyage nights 8 nights Departure dates 12 to 20 Jul, 20 to 28 Jul Price £2,595 in a triple share cabin £2,995 in a twin share cabin Single supplement On request. If you are travelling alone ask about our request share programme which enables solo travellers to share a cabin with another solo traveller. What’s included Voyage including guided shore & zodiac excursions, all meals onboard & transfers. Adventure options Kayaking – everyone is welcome to sign up for a modest hourly fee. Guide price for flights & accommodation package Around £1,025 including return flights from the UK & 1-night in Ottowa. 186 Alternatively, you can join a voyage to explore the remote Coast of East Greenland. The polar areas have always held a mystical allure – however perhaps this attraction has become even stronger following the recent activities surrounding the International Polar Year and heightened concern about global warming. As you cruise amongst the pack ice and late summer icebergs of the remote east Greenland coast, you will witness firsthand the Arctic environment with its dramatic natural landscapes and elusive wildlife. Tales of early explorers will fascinate you on visits to setters’ huts and today’s Inuit community. The 13- or 14-day voyage onboard the expedition cruise vessel, Polar Star, will embark in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen and disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland. Departures: 22 August 2008 (11 nights) 28 August 2009 (12 nights) Prices: From £1,895 in a triple share cabin From £2,295 in a twin share cabin

From Iqaluit on the east coast of Baffin Island, along the west coast of Greenland and through the Canadian Arctic to Resolute, this 13-day adventure sails through a spectacular wilderness of glaciers, mountains, fjords and breathtaking icebergs. Along the way, the Inuit settlements of both Canada and Greenland will open your eyes to the rich and unique cultures that have survived in this harsh landscape for many hundreds of years. One of the goals of this voyage is to be in position at the best possible location for the Total Solar Eclipse. The ship will sail as close as possible to the umbra (the path of totality) during the morning of 1st August to witness this rare and spectacular natural event. Ice and weather will determine the ships exact position. Iqaluit on the south-east coast of Baffin Island marks the start of your journey. On rarely visited Monumental Island you should see Walrus on the ice during one of their seasonal haul-outs and birders may catch sight of the Kumlien’s Gulls known to nest on the clifftops. Your exploration of Pangnirtung will include a visit to the Artists’ Co-op to learn the importance of print-making and weaving; Inuit art is coveted by art collectors around the world. En-route to Greenland sightings of Polar Bears, whales and seals are likely as you cross the Arctic Circle and enter into a world of virtually continuous daylight. Perhaps the most noticeable difference between the Canadian Arctic and Greenland is the production of icebergs; more are produced in Greenland than any other area in the Arctic. Ilulissat (Greenlandic for iceberg) has one of the island’s most productive ice fjords and you will cruise amongst icebergs calved by the Jakobshavn Glacier. Crossing Baffin Bay to Dundas Harbour you will need a watchful eye to spot Narwhal, Walrus and Arctic Seal amongst the Bay’s magnificent ice floes and colossal icebergs. Meanwhile, the Captain and Expedition Leader will be reading charts and weather reports to identify the best location to view the solar eclipse. According to NASA, the event should occur on 1st August 2008 at 04:20. Prince Leopold Islands’ towering limestone cliffs are renowned as a breeding ground for Arctic seabirds and, with the right conditions, you will see literally thousands of birds in flight. In 1845, three members of Sir John Franklin’s expedition in search of the Northwest Passage died on Beechey Island. Their grave markers are silent reminders of the sacrifice explorers made to find the northern sea route to the Orient. The ship sails on towards the most western point of your voyage at Resolute where it ends. Baffin & Greenland Explorer with Total Solar Eclipse Experience a total solar eclipse on this 13-day active adventure whilst sailing through the spectacular icy wilderness from Iqaluit to Resolute. S E E U S O N T H E W E B AT wildlifeworldwide.com Itinerary Day 1. Embark in Iqaluit Day 2. Monumental Island Day 3. Pangnirtung, Baffin Island Day 4. Davis Strait Days 5 to 7. Sisimiut to Uummannaq Days 8 & 9. Baffin Bay Day 10. Devon Island and Somerset Island Day 11. Prince Leopold and Devon Islands Day 12. Beechey Island Day 13. Resolute and disembark Vessel Akademik Ioffe (see Vessel pages for more details). Things you need to know Embark Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada Disembark Resolute, Nunavut, Canada Voyage nights 12 nights Departure dates 22 Jul to 3 Aug Price From £3,495 in a triple share cabin From £4,295 in a twin share cabin Single supplement On request. If you are travelling alone ask about our request share programme which enables solo travellers to share a cabin with another solo traveller. What’s included Voyage including guided shore & zodiac excursions, all meals onboard & transfers. Adventure options • Kayaking supplement £395 Guide price for flights & accommodation package Around £1,025 including return flights from the UK & 1-night in Iqaluit. Additionally, the charter flights from Ottawa to Iqaluit and from Resolute to Ottawa need to be added to your trip cost. These are around £845. 187