Exploratory Tour of Northern Quebec and Labrador Coast

In the morning, you'll depart Kuujjuaq to take a short 45-minute flight to the Lodge. Once you're there, you'll get to settle into a private room in the bunkhouse before heading to the lounge for lunch and meeting with your guide.

Later in the afternoon, you'll set out on a guided electric bike ride to the top of the mountain, where you'll get a picture-perfect view of the George River valley. Stop and have lunch overlooking the beautiful scenery. 

After a day full of exploration, you'll return to the Lodge just in time for the appetizers in the lounge, followed by a gastronomic dinner in the dining room.

You'll spend the night at the Lodge.

On the third day, you'll travel by floatplane to explore one of the world's beautiful coastlines – the Labrador coast. 

Your pilot guide will take you on a winding route through the majestic Torngat Mountains, one of the tallest and most rugged in eastern North America. Fly over the mountain passes, inlets and fjords cutting deep into the awe-inspiring Labrador coast.

The first stop will be on a lake by the sea, where you can further explore a river where polar bears come to feed during the arctic char migration.

The flight will continue over Iceberg Alley, a corridor renowned for its numerous icebergs. And that's where the hunt for icebergs begins! Photography lovers will especially enjoy this experience: the main objective of an iceberg hunt is to bring back the best shot of beautiful ice diamonds. This area is also known for polar bear and seal spottings, so you'll have a chance to grab a snap of them too!

There's a tradition of soaking your feet in the North Atlantic on your first time visiting the region. This will surely make you remember this experience forever!

At the end of the day, you'll fly to Moraine Desert Valley to set up the tents and settle in for the night. Always keep your camera ready, as the Northern Lights might appear anytime!

On the fourth day, get ready to set foot for a half-day hike, during which you'll have time to absorb and photograph the beautiful locations in the Moraine Desert Valley.

The Torngat Mountains area is known for its vast semi-desert valleys and incredible views of valleys and moraine plateaus. Climb the bare mountain peaks and observe the wildlife on the plateaus, dune fields, and lush micro oasis.

The area is frequently visited by migrating caribou of the George River Herd. Caribou is usually a very curious animal by nature, so if you stand still, it can walk close enough for you to snap that perfect picture!

The surrounding area also offers plenty of opportunities to spot other wild animals: black bears, wolves, and arctic and red foxes are all busy hunting and feeding their little ones during this time of the year. This micro oasis is full of dwarf birch trees, home to ptarmigan and lemmings species. Your guide will show the best locations for bird and wildlife watching.

In the Arctic Cordillera area, the subsoil of the tundra at one meter deep is frozen permanently. This phenomenon is called permafrost. There are no trees or tall shrubs in this desolate landscape. Instead, an impressive dwarf flora of shrubs, grasses, mosses, and lichens flourishes here.

Ptarmigan, raven, killer plover, snowy own, and Canada goose are among the bird species that can be seen here.

You'll spend your night sleeping in a tent under the stars at the Moraine Desert Valley.

On day fifth, you'll discover one of the most beautiful freshwater fjords on the Golden Peninsula.

First on the day's agenda is Hebron's inner fjord. Get ready to fly over the magnificent Merewether Crater and the Kettles, not far from the fjord. You'll see glacial lakes with striking contrasts. Depending on the sun's brightness, it changes its color from turquoise to emerald green. The pilot will be happy to tilt the aircraft or make an extra loop for you to get a better view of the colorful landscapes.

Then, the floatplane will take you onto Labrador's biggest and most impressive inner fjord. There, you can admire the view of the highest waterfall in the region. The waterfall of Hebron Lake is over 720 (2362.2 ft) meters high.

 In the company of your helpful and friendly guide, you'll go on an inspiring hike through the most beautiful viewpoints of the fjord. If you want to make this day even more unforgettable, you can add an enjoyable float trip down the river towards the fjord.

You'll return to your accommodation at the Lodge in the afternoon.

This day you will have the morning off so you can rewind and relax after all these adventures in Labrador and prepare for what's coming next. In the late morning, you will join a short and fun boat ride on the George River. Enjoy the great scenery and make a stop at the peaceful spot to try out fly fishing. Who knows, maybe you'll catch your lunch! Your guide will prepare the fire for you to cook your fresh fish.

You'll return to the Lodge in the afternoon right on time to enjoy some appetizers and cocktail hour.

On the last day of your tour, you'll enjoy a panoramic flight over Fraser Canyon. If the winds blow in the right direction, you'll also land on the Fraser River within the canyon. 

Stretching for more than 100 km and 568 m deep within Labrador, Fraser Canyon is the longest canyon in eastern Canada. With several towering waterfalls, Fraser Canyon is a true geological wonder.

Fraser river flows at the bottom of the canyon. The Fraser river is a migration place for arctic char and salmon and also an important nesting place for the Harlequin Duck. It is also a common place for Peregrine Falcon and other species of raptors.

Along the way, you will pass by Fraser waterfall, plunging down 240 meters into the canyon. 

In the evening, you'll return to the lodge and have time to enjoy a wood-fired hot tub before dinner. Luckily, you'll end up enjoying the last Northern Lights show while sitting by the bonfire!

We’ll start our morning with breakfast before returning to Montreal through the village of Kuujjuaq.

The flying routes are organized above the most spectacular scenery and your pilot will always be ready to maneuver the aircraft so you can take the best pictures or make an extra loop over a remarkable spot. If you need anything, all you have to do is ask because the team is dedicated to assisting you during the journey. 

All the flights will be conducted by experienced pilots with extensive knowledge of Quebec and the Labrador Peninsula area. If at any point during the trip, there's a need to cancel a flight due to weather conditions, you will be refunded for the unused fuel of the aircraft. 

Since the Northern Lights and wildlife watching are natural occurrences, we cannot guarantee any sightings. 

Natural water from springs, streams, lakes, and rivers is perfectly drinkable, so there's no need to buy bottled water or purify it.

The lodge, founded in 1960, sits on the top of the hill, overlooking the incredible George River. Conveniently nestled at bay with amazing views over the river, it is protected from the river's strong currents and strong northern winds.

Accessible only by air, the lodge facilities were fully renovated in 2018-2019 to provide the best experience for its guests in such a remote area. How remote is it? The center of Montréal city is approximately 882 miles (1419.44 km) away, so it's really out there!

Each double room is equipped with one double bed or two single beds, a private bathroom, and a shared timber frame porch with a view of the river. There's an extra large rainfall shower facility in a separate cabin only a few steps away.

The lounge is located right at the heart of the lodge for guests to rewind and cozy up by the fire. The cocktail hour starts at 5 p.m. every evening, right before dinner. It is when guests can enjoy a drink or two with appetizers and share their stories of the day. The lodge lounge also offers a 180-degree view of the river below. On clear nights, you can even admire the sight of the Northern Lights from the convenience of the lounge.

The dinner is served in a dining room with an intimate setting and woodwork harvested from the surrounding territory. The chef prepares dishes to serve everyone's taste, from home-style traditional Canadian dishes to unique in-house experimentations.