Pathways to Franklin
A journey that unravels the mysteries of eary Arctic exploration
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Wildlife
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Activity Level Leisurely
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This outstanding expedition showcases the breathtaking wilderness of Canada’s High Arctic. Wildlife is another major draw card and throughout the voyage we visit one of the largest migratory bird sanctuaries in Canada and a number of locations where encounters with Polar bears are frequent. Sightings of seals, whales and Narwhal are also common.However, the principal focus of our expedition is the history of Arctic exploration and early quest for the Northwest Passage. The story of Sir John Franklin’s expedition from the mid 18th century and the enduring mystery of their fate has gripped the imagination and intrigue of Canadians – and history lovers – for more than 150 years.A new chapter in this tale was written when in September 2014, when a joint government/ private expedition located the final resting place of one of two of Franklin’s ‘lost ships’ – HMS Erebus, in the frigid waters of the Victoria Strait.We navigate our modern expedition vessel through these very same waters and wonder about the fate of these early Arctic explorers. Throughout the journey, we enjoy onboard presentations by Polar experts and fascinating shore excursions to many key historic sites.
* All meals while on the ship
* All accommodation
* All transport and listed activities
* Tour leader throughout and qualified Expedition Staff
* Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
- Day 1 Fly from Edmonton, Alberta to Resolute, Nunavut and embark
- Day 2 Beechey Island & Radstock Bay
- Day 3 Cape Charles Yorke & Elwin Inlet
- Day 4 Prince Leopold Island
- Day 5 Fort Ross & Bellot Strait
- Day 6 Conningham Bay
- Day 7-8 Victory Point, King William Island & Vicinity
- Day 9 Royal Geographic Society Islands
- Day 10 Disembark in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut and fly to Edmonton, Alberta