Nestled on a small island off the northwest coast of Baffin Island, Igloolik is Canada's oldest arctic community.   Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a unique record of continuous Inuit habitation, from the Denbigh Culture (c. 2000 BC) through the Dorsets (c. 100 AD).

Even today, Igloolik remains one of the most traditionally and culturally vibrant communities in the Inuit world.  While many people speak English, Inuktitut is almost always spoken.  Hunting is still a major activity within the Inuit culture.

After a long, dark and cold winter, the arctic unveils a more gentle self as the sun rises higher above the horizon casting a warmer glow over the land and sea ice.  We depart on a short dog team and/or snowmobile excursion to culturally significant sites, travel to the floedge (where sea ice meets the open ocean), where one may find bearded seals, ring seals and possibly walrus.  Ice fishing for the famous arctic char with the local Inuit is a popular event at this time of year.

For the extremists, we offer unforgettable excursions from Igloolik to either Arctic Bay or Pond Inlet.  These expeditions provide the opportunity to observe the early arrival of birds, Baffin Island caribou, wolves, perhaps polar bears and of course breathless scenery.

At this time the ice starts to break up and it can be more difficult to locate bowhead whales.  This is still a great time to locate walrus and other marine life including ring seals, bearded seals and harp seals.