High Arctic Expedition: Where Art Meets Land
Itineraries
High Arctic Expedition: Where Art Meets Land
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August 31 to September 14, 2027
From $13,995 to $25,735 USD
per person based on double occupancy
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Highlights
© Dennis Minty
The legacy of a Northern vision
In 1927, the Group of Seven turned to the Arctic, where endless horizons, crystalline light, and sculptural landscapes inspired a bold new way of seeing Canada. A century later, experience the same region where landscape and imagination continue to meet in luminous dialogue
© Jacquie Matechuk
Beechey Island: a coast of enduring mysteries
Walk a wind-swept shore where the Franklin Expedition left its first trace. Weathered markers, Inuit oral history, and the rediscovery of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror still add chapters to a mystery nearly two centuries old.
© Jen Derbach
Tallurutiup Imanga and Devon Island: a living canvas
Watch whales surface against sculptural cliffs in a vast marine sanctuary. On Devon Island, the world’s largest uninhabited island, glacial valleys open like a painter’s study in form, light, and silence.
© Scott Forsyth
Aujuittuq: life at the top of Canada
Formerly known as Grise Fjord, this hamlet on Ellesmere Island is Canada’s northernmost community. In 1953, Inuit families were relocated here from northern Québec and Mittimatalik as part of Canada’s sovereignty efforts in the High Arctic. Listening to their stories of hardship and renewal, you’ll gain insight into how Inuit culture continues to adapt and thrive, carrying forward traditions in a land where beauty and resilience are inseparable.
© Dennis Minty
Alexandria Fjord: an Arctic garden
Nestled within the stark geology of Canada’s northernmost island lies a place of unexpected abundance. At Alexandria Fjord, sheltered valleys bloom with wildflowers, mosses, and sedges—an oasis of colour and life framed by ice and stone. Walking here, you’ll feel the wonder of contrast: a soft, living carpet beneath cliffs carved by ancient glaciers. It’s a vivid reminder that even in the most austere landscapes, the Arctic nurtures life—and astonishment.
© Liz Carlson
Nuuk: Greenland’s cultural heart
Greenland’s capital is a meeting place of tradition and modern life. Museums, galleries, and colourful architecture showcase a culture deeply rooted in Inuit heritage yet alive with contemporary creativity. Here, amid the glow of northern light, reflect on how the Arctic’s stories—past and present—continue to inspire.
Ship
Ocean Nova
- Capacity for 75 guests
- Compact, cozy, and charming
- Designed for efficiency, functionality, and connection with nature
- Custom-built for ice-choked waters