ARCTIC SNOWMOBILING EXCURSIONS

Snowmobiling Iqaluit

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Snowmobiling Excursions in Iqaluit, Nunavut

Follow the migratory paths of the caribou, track Arctic fox, wolves and rock ptarmigan. Glide across the Arctic ice, over mountains, rivers and lakes. Snowmobiles have gradually taken the place of dog sleds in the life of the Nunavummiut (Nunavut’s inhabitants), and are now well established. The snowmobile is the fastest way to discover the immensity of our Territory.

SNOWMOBILING IQALUIT

Half day(4 hours)

December to June

Per person (min. 2)	Can$280
Per person (max. 4)	Can$225
Per person (single)	Can$435

Full day (6 hours)

NOVEMBER TO JUNE

Per person (min. 2)	Can$390
Per person (max. 4)	Can$315
Per person (single)	Can$685

When a snowmobile is available per participant, you will be offered to drive your own if you wish so. Otherwise, two participants may have to share a double seating snowmobile and take turns for driving. A supplement can be paid, at the time of booking, to guaranty your access to your own snowmobile for the entire duration of the excursion/expedition, according to availability.

Driver must be an adult (19 years old+) w/ valid driver licence. If needed, participants may have to double up.

Polynya Excursion

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The more adventurous can take a trip to the polynya. After about an hour and a half snowmobile ride on Frobisher Bay, you will reach the Polynya, an oasis of open water on the frozen ocean. It is not unusual to share the trail with hunter on their way to hunt seal or polar bear. In the springtime, your guide may spot seal sun bathing on the ice not too far from their breathing hole. Enjoy a well-deserved snack and hot drink before heading back.

POLYNYA EXCURSION

Full day (6 hours)

January to June

Per person (min. 2)	Can$390
Per person (max. 4)	Can$315
Per person (single)	Can$685

Driver must be an adult (19 years old+) w/ valid driver licence. If needed, participants may have to double up.

Combo Activity – Dog Sledding and Snowmobiling

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The perfect activity for groups of 4, this offers you the best of both worlds… old and new. Two participants will depart on a dog sled with a guide, the remainder of the group will follow on snowmobiles. Both groups will meet up for the mid-break lunch. Following the break the groups switch positions, with the snowmobilers returning on the qamutiik (sled) and the other group experiencing the thrill of the snowmobile.

COMBO ACTIVITY

DOG SLEDDING AND SNOWMOBILING

Half Day (4 hours)

November to June

Per person (min. 4 / max. 4)

Can$280

Driver must be an adult (19 years old+) w/ valid driver licence. If needed, participants may have to double up.

Kimmirut Overnight Expedition

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At the controls of your own snowmobile, set out on a legendary adventure! Once you cross ice-covered Frobisher Bay, you will come upon the Meta Incognita Peninsula (land of the unknown limits). The 100 km trail snakes high desert plateaus to Katannilik Territorial Park (where there are waterfalls), the largest territorial park in Nunavut, then descends into the Soper River Valley. A full day’s ride takes you to a large, heated cabin where you will spend the night. Hop on your snowmobiles again the second morning and head to Kimmirut, crossing through the dwarf-willow forest (the only trees on Baffin Island). Once in the community, we can fill up with gas and tour this traditional, friendly community. Kimmirut is a small village with close to 450 inhabitants, located on the southern end of Baffin Island. Its residents are known for their hospitable and welcoming character. You will then head back to the cabin before sunset for a well-needed rest, before set out on the third morning for the long but exciting trek back to Iqaluit.