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Northern Canada

Nunavut

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Why visit Nunavut

Nunavut is one of the most remote and captivating corners of Canada and home to the fabled Northwest Passage, a place where the Arctic’s raw beauty meets a deeply rooted Inuit culture. It offers a rare chance to experience a way of life shaped by ice, wildlife and tradition. For those seeking genuine adventure far from the familiar, Nunavut delivers in spades.

Here, you can kayak alongside icebergs, spot narwhals and polar bears in the wild, and witness the otherworldly glow of the midnight sun or the shimmering aurora borealis. Hike across tundra that stretches to the horizon, or join local guides for insight into traditional hunting and survival skills passed down through generations.

But it’s not just about the landscape, it’s about the people. The warmth of the Inuit communities contrasts with the vast, cold terrain, and their storytelling, carving and throat-singing offer a window into a culture both ancient and living.

Nunavut is a vast land for those who value adventure travel – raw, remote and rich in perspective. It’s not a place you simply tick off; it’s a journey that stays with you long after your footprints vanish in the snow.

Where to go in Nunavut

Northwest Passage

Highlights of Nunavut

Narwhal and polar bear encounters – Spot Arctic wildlife in its natural habitat, often with expert local guides who understand the rhythms of land and sea.
The Northern Lights – From autumn through spring, the aurora borealis illuminates Nunavut’s skies in spectacular, shifting waves of colour.
Inuit culture – With over 4,000 years of history, Inuit communities share rich traditions – from carving and throat singing to storytelling and seasonal hunting.
Baffin Island’s wild landscapes – A dramatic mix of granite cliffs, glaciers and fjords – ideal for adventurous travellers and wilderness photographers.
The Northwest Passage – Follow the fabled route sought by Franklin and Amundsen, and explore its deep connection to Inuit and exploration history.
Bylot Island – A remote, uninhabited island off northern Baffin – a haven for nesting seabirds, vast glaciers and pristine Arctic beauty within Sirmilik National Park.
Ellesmere Island – One of the world’s northernmost landmasses – expect towering ice shelves, muskox herds, and a surreal, otherworldly landscape bordering the North Pole.
Pond Inlet – Often called the ‘jewel of the north’, this welcoming Inuit hamlet offers striking views of mountains and icebergs, and rich opportunities for cultural immersion.

Hunting - a way of life

Subsistence hunting remains vital in Nunavut, sustaining Inuit communities both culturally and nutritionally. Passed down through generations, it reflects deep respect for the land, wildlife and centuries-old traditional knowledge.

Ancient cultures

For over 4,000 years, Inuit communities have thrived in Nunavut’s Arctic environment, preserving deep-rooted traditions, language and knowledge that continue to shape the territory’s cultural and spiritual identity today.

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Where to stay

Best accommodation in Nunavut

For the vast majority of people, the best way to see Nunavut is to board an expedition ship. For those who really want to get out on the land, we can arrange purpose-built camps along the ice edge (perfect for tracking narwhal).

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Ultramarine, Expedition Ship

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Greg Mortimer, Expedition Ship

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Luxury Expedition Ship

SH Vega, Expedition Ship

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Getting to Québec

There are regular flights from the UK and US to Montréal. Quebec City is easily reached via Paris or from major hubs in the US.

Domestic flights in Canada are efficient and operate between all major cities.

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When best to travel to Nunavut

The seasons in Nunavut are extreme and for much of the year the land is locked in ice. It’s not impossible to travel during that season but conditions are harsh and the days are short. It is in August and September that the Northwest Passage is accessible by boat.