Be Among the First to See the Arctic’s Long-Lost HMS Erebus
Adventure Canada will be offering the first public visit to the elusive HMS Erebus site on its 17-day Into the Northwest Passage trip (Aug 17, 2019; from $9,995). Witness history as travelers set sail towards the final resting place of the ships where weather permitting, they can observe the wreckage through an underwater remote-controlled camera. From there, discover Ilulissat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where towering icebergs are juxtaposed against a bustling town brimming with cozy cafes and cultural museums. Finally, step foot on the largest uninhabited island on Earth at over fifty thousand square kilometres—Devon Island. For a short and sweet introduction to the Arctic, the 12-day High Arctic Explorer expedition (Aug 6, 2019; from $6,995) offers the best of Greenland and Nunavut during the height of summer. Explore one of the most well-known sites of the Arctic, Beechey Islands, where the ill-fated Franklin Expeditioners spent a harsh winter before their ships became trapped in ice, thought to be lost until the wreckage was found in 2014. Spot polar bears, belugas, seals and seabirds on a zodiac ride through Lancaster Sound—recently named Canada’s newest National Marine Protected Area. Enjoy a warm Inuit welcome at Mittimatilik, a cultural center where guests will learn local song, dance and tradition.
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