High Arctic Explorer Eastbound: Qausuittuq (Resolute), Nunavut – Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Today our early morning charter flight from Ottawa will bring us to Qausuittuq, where we will board the Ocean Endeavour and begin our expedition. See Westbound itinerary above for a synopsis of destinations and daily activities if not described here.

Today will be an expedition day in the truest sense as we navigate the waterways surrounding Northern Baffin Island. Wildlife will be on our minds—the region is habitat for Thick-billed Murres and Kittiwakes, among other seabirds. Baffin’s mountains are striking, affording stunning perspectives on geological processes. Weather, ice, and opportunity will determine our route, and our team will be on deck for the duration, searching for wildlife and contextualizing the mighty landscape through which we travel.

Uummannaq Fjord in northwest Greenland is the country’s second-largest system of fjords, characterized by its developed coastline and various bays, islands, and peninsulas. It is considered to be the sunniest spot in Greenland, and favourable weather—coupled with proximity to coastal travel routes—has made the fjord system a popular destination for Greenlandic Inuit. It has been settled and re-settled continually for the last 4,500 years. Expect another day of extraordinary photographic opportunities!

Here we will disembark the Ocean Endeavour and transfer to the airport for our return charter flight to Toronto.