Baffin Island’s Wildlife Hub: Lancaster Sound - Arctic Kingdom A very active floe edge emerges around Lancaster Sound The floe edge is where open water meets land-fast ice This break in the ice means that sunlight reaches the water and energizes micro-organisms, which in turn brings fish like Arctic cod and Arctic char The fish then bring marine mammals like whales and seals right up to the floe edge
Narwhals Polar Bears: Pond Inlet - Eagle-Eye Tours In addition, the mixing of ocean currents from Baffin Bay and Lancaster Sound makes the marine life very rich! At this time of year, the sea ice is melting back and marine mammals are traveling north along the ice floe edge where food is concentrated We hope to see several species of seals and the amazing spiral-tusked Narwhal
ESA - Traditional Inuit ice treks guided from space The ESA-backed Northern View Floe Edge Information Service provides regularly updated ice maps of inlets around Lancaster Sound, part of Baffin Bay within Canada's Nunavut Territory Users can access maps from the Floe Edge service directly via a dedicated website, or else consult printouts posted for the public by the local Parks Canada Office
Ultimate Floe Edge Explorer - Travel Nunavut The floe edge, also known as the “Line of Life”, is where land-fast ice meets the open water of the Arctic Ocean and other Arctic animals at the world-renowned floe edge of Lancaster Sound Visit multiple destinations for epic wildlife viewing in Nunavut, and cultural and bucket list experiences by air, or discover the raw beauty of
Floe Edge | Admiralty Inlet - Arctic Bay Adventures Discover Life on the Floe Edge, a flat chunk of floating sea ice near Admiralty Inlet, in Nunavut Experience what few have had the opportunity to explore See arctic birds and rare wildlife during this wild eco tourism destination Location: Admiralty Inlet up to Lancaster Sound Length: 4, 7 or 10 Days, Custom trips are available
5 reasons to visit the floe edge with Arctic Kingdom The floe edge, where land-fast ice meets the open Arctic Ocean in spring and summer (Photo: Dave Briggs Arctic Kingdom) It starts in May with a few cracks By mid-June, bathed in 24-hour daylight, Lancaster Sound in the Canadian High Arctic is in constant motion as the sea ice melts and breaks
What Is The Floe Edge? - Arctic Kingdom We'll explain what makes the floe edge and why it's a wildlife hub! Follow us for more info on the arctic Navy Board Inlet, an arm the renowned Lancaster Sound that forms the eastern entrance of the Northwest Passage, is an important location for migrating whales It is one of the main inlets that migrating whales come to feed and
Arctic Tour - Narwhal Polar Bear Safari Arctic 7-day trip. Enjoy a fly-in experience with aerial views of dramatic landscapes and icebergs of Sirmilik National Park, and possibly wildlife Revel in the stunning landscapes of towering granite cliffs, glaciers and icebergs at Premium Safari Camp set on an Arctic beach with stunning views of Bylot Island, and access to Sirmilik National Park and the world-renowned floe edge of Lancaster Sound
Narwhals Polar Bears | Arctic Bay Floe Edge Tour - Eagle-Eye Tours There may be some time to spare while the guides load and sort the final gear piles, so guests can mingle with the locals or walk on the near-shore ice As soon as possible, we will depart on an approximately four-hour journey north on Admiralty Inlet, to where the currents of Lancaster Sound create the floe edge
Narwhal and Polar Bear Safari • Arcturus Expeditions Camp on the floe edge for fantastic Narwhal and Polar Bear encounters | 11 days Experience the classic spring floe edge and view polar bears, narwhal and icebergs under the midnight sun our Tented Safari Camp on an Arctic beach with views of Bylot Island and access to the national park and the world-renowned floe edge of Lancaster Sound