Bathurst Inlet Lodge

Activities: Fishing, Nature, Photography, Hiking

ESCAPE TO THE ARCTIC. Come to a land beyond the reach of all roads, to a land that throbs with life during the brief northern summer. As your aircraftcircles to a landing 30 miles north of the Arctic Circle at Bathurst Inlet, the immensity of this land becomes reality. The lodge and small community of Bathurst Inlet are located in Nunavut, some 360 air miles northeast of Yellowknife, on a deep inlet of the same name. Yellowknife is easily accessible in a single day from most southern Canadian cities and some US cities as well.

In summer we travel on the Inlet in a stable and comfortable 40 ft. pontoon boat, which permits wildlife observation and on-the-spot lectures. We dock the "Blue Loo" and hike on the land, exploring, birdwatching, or watching for wildlife. We visit islands of ancient algal limestone, crowded with arctic poppies, cinquefoils and saxifrages, where glaucous, herring, and Thayer's gulls nest in safety from hunting foxes. Peregrine falcons and rough-legged hawks nest on glacier-carved cliffs, and golden eagles soar in lazy spirals against the dark summits. The pace is casual; you can hike to spectacular waterfalls, or gasp in excitement as an arctic char lunges at your lure. Watch as caribou wind their way over ancestral trails, or musk oxen pound over the tundra, their hoofbeats like echoes out of the Pleistocene. Seek a perfect specimen of amethyst, or capture a "pet rock" on an arctic beach.

You'll be lodged in a historic Hudson's Bay Trading Post and Oblate mission which have been transformed into a haven for naturalists. Our dinners are served cafeteria-style with all hot foods kept hot in a steam table. After a day in the open air, appetites are usually healthy, and our food is tasty and plentiful. We usually serve arctic char twice during the week because it is such a treat for our guests.

During most of the year, Bathurst Inlet residents live in the old ways, hunting caribou, musk oxen and seal, fishing, trapping, and travelling on the land and sea. A unique aspect of a visit to the Lodge is the opportunity to get to know the gentle people who make this harsh land their home.

Frobisher Inn

Activities: Fishing, Nature, Photography, Hiking

Located at the center of Iqaluit, the Capital of Nunavut, everything you will want to do is within easy walking distance of the Frobisher Inn. It is your natural starting point for an arctic adventure, or a business trip to Canada's booming north. While staying with us, enjoy meals in our award-winning restaurant and lounge, meet a friend in our gourmet coffee bar or take in a first-run movie at the Astro Theatre. New deluxe rooms feature original Inuit art and entertainment centres with large televisions and VCRs. Luxurious corner suites feature king-sized beds, fireplaces, and jacuzzi tubs. Spectacular panoramic views overlooking Koojesse Inlet make our hotel rooms unique in Iqaluit. The Frobisher Inn features meeting and conference facilities for small groups to those with over 100 people. Our kitchen, catering and dining capabilities are widely regarded as the best in Nunavut.
If you are travelling on business, maximize your efficiency in our deluxe rooms with business services like voice-mail, data ports, large desks and interconnected rooms.

Iqaluit boasts a multitude of events and activities to ensure your visit is a fun-filled, learning experience. For those who seek out the natural wonders of the north, your adventure starts at our doorstep. Year round activities are available - from fishing, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and snowmobiling to sightseeing flights over Nunavut's spectacular glaciers and Territorial and National Parks. Wildlife viewing and the chance to see the spectacular Aurora Borealis in all its arctic glory may be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Daily scheduled airline flights serve Iqaluit and connect to all major Canadian cities and Greenland.

South Camp Inn

Activities: Fishing, Nature, Photography, Treking,

The South Camp Inn offers you many services including guided tours, outfitting and other activities. Discover what it took explorers years to find. The waters of Resolute Bay are frozen most of the year, so you can actually walk on the famous Northwest Passage, which passes directly in front of Resolute.

Resolute Bay is located 600 km north of the Arctic circle on the southern shore of Cornwallis Island. The natural surroundings are home to polar bear, muskox, arctic fox, arctic hare and many other animals unique to this area. Enjoy the National Parks close to South Camp Inn, including Ellesmere Island National Park. Imagine the beauty of the limestone cliffs at Prince Leopold Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Enjoy hiking along an old sea bed rich with fossils dating back 400 million years.

South Camp Inn offers you a hospitable atmosphere and modern conveniences. Service with a smile, complimentary vehicles (ATV, snowmobiles), spacious rooms and private baths, executive suites with Jacuzzi tubs, cable TV, phone, complimentary Internet access, full meal service, including continental cuisine - or try our local specialties. Full gym and pool table, conference room with a panoramic view of the Northwest Passage. Comfortable lounges with 10' big screen TV and video games, 24 hour laundry facility, and handicapped access

Enjoy beluga watching and char fishing on Somerset Island. See seals and polar bears, or ride to adventure on a dog sled trip. Thousands of birds including ivory gulls, arctic terns, snow buntings, red-throated loons and more. Stop and enjoy the flowers: arctic poppies, purple saxifrages, chickweeds and buttercups. Take up the challenge of sport hunting, fishing and diving. We arrange guided tours to suit your interests.