Wildlife Viewing Adventure in Floe Edge, Baffin Island

Travel to the edge of the world, where the Arctic Ocean meets the clinging ice of Pond Inlet, and explore an array of Arctic wildlife found nowhere else. During this expedition, you’ll absorb the knowledge and experience of well-seasoned guides accompanying you on this never-to-be-forgotten adventure.

From May to June, Floe Edge becomes one of the most spectacular ecosystems on planet Earth, hosting seals, walruses, narwhals, polar bears, beluga and bowhead whales, and an extraordinary variety of seabirds. Every day, we’ll head out into the wilderness from our central camp and observe wildlife in their natural habitat.

These Floe Edge trips have been designated a “Canadian Signature Experience” by Destination Canada. From the community of Pond Inlet, we will travel by snowmobile and “Qamutik” (wooden sled) towards the floe edge – an area known as the “line of life”. Guided by highly-qualified Black Feather and local Inuit guides, ice conditions and weather will determine the exact route and location of our comfortable base camp. The base camp will serve as a hub for the expedition and the various activities that will be undertaken.

Your safety will be the number one priority as we explore, film, and photograph one of nature’s most amazing and variable landscapes. Full advantage will be taken of the endless days to explore and learn more about this incredible environment and maximize on opportunities to see polar bears, a variety of species of sea birds, narwhals, seals, and (possibly) the massive bowhead whale. Depending on the conditions, there will be the opportunity to explore the area by ski or sea kayak.