Arctic

• July 2022 (Birds, Bears, and Belugas)
  • Trip Report
  • Species List
• July 2023 (Birds, Bears & Belugas)
  • Species List
  • Trip Report

Canada

• June 2017
  • Species List
  • Trip Report
• July 2018
  • Species List
• July 2019
  • Species List
  • Trip Report

This information is important for being prepared for your journey; we want you to have the best experience possible. If you only read one section, this one is key!

Ahead of Your Tour

• Make sure your passport will be valid at least six months after the date of your scheduled return to the U.S. 
• Please check current CDC recommendations for travel to Canada and Greenland and consult with your doctor about general travel vaccinations you should have as precaution for travel. See the “General Health and Inoculations” section below.
• Emergency medical and evacuation insurance to the minimum value of $500,000 USD per person is MANDATORY for participation in all Adventure Canada expeditions. Full health coverage and repatriation is available through Allianz Travel Insurance. 
• Plan your flight reservations arriving into Toronto Pearson International (YYZ) and departing Ottawa International (YOW). Please discuss flight details with Naturalist Journeys before you confirm your flight booking. Once confirmed, send a copy of your itinerary to the Naturalist Journeys office please.
• Soft sided luggage/duffel bags are easiest for packing. Pack essential medications in your carry-on luggage, as well as one day of clothing and optics in case of luggage delay.

Arrival into Toronto Pearson Intenational (YYZ)

Please note. If you are delayed in travel, please FIRST call the number of our operator. As a backup, also contact our office (both numbers are on your emergency contact list).

Please plan to arrive at your leisure at Toronto Pearson International (YYZ) and overnight at your own expense.

Please check the Travel Details section of this tour for additional information and updates.

Departures from Ottawa International (YOW)

Please plan to overnight in Ottawa on  at your own expense and then depart from Ottawa International (YOW) at your leisure.

Please check the Travel Details section of this tour for additional information and updates.

Passport, Visas & Documents

Guidelines and regulations can change. It is always advisable to double-check the country’s documentation requirements 60-90 days ahead of traveling. Information for U.S. citizens can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html.

If you are from another country, determine whether you need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), and contact the embassy website for additional guidelines. 

Passport: As of the time of writing, you must have a passport that is in good condition and is valid for six months AFTER your scheduled return to the U.S. You should have at least one blank page per stamp. The blank pages need to say “Visas” at the top. Pages marked “Amendments and Endorsements” will not be accepted.

Visa: At the time of writing, US citizens are not required to get a tourist visa for stays of this tour's duration. You will need proof of a return ticket. The necessary documents will be distributed by your airline while in flight or provided for you upon arrival. We advise that you bring your eContact list of hotels for use at immigration as well.

As a precaution for lost or misplaced documents you carry on your person during travel, we highly recommend you keep hard and digital backup copies on your phone (either photo or PDF scan), as well as a hard copy left with your emergency contact at home. The recommended important documents to copy include, but are not limited to; your passport ID page, travel visa, the front and back of your credit card(s), the airline barcode on your luggage. This will greatly expedite getting new ones if necessary – we hope everyone will always keep travel documents close so that losing them will not be an issue.

All passengers’ passports will be collected for safekeeping by the ship’s concierge upon embarkation at the start of the voyage, and returned upon disembarkation.

General Health & Inoculations Information – Be Prepared!

We will share your health information with your guide. This information will be kept confidential but is very important as we want to be best prepared in case of medical emergency. 

Vaccinations: Bring your up-to-date vaccination records with you. At the time of writing, there are no required vaccinations to enter Canada or Greenland.  However, the CDC recommends that all travelers be up to date with routine vaccinations and basic travel vaccines (such as Hepatitis A and Typhoid) before traveling to any destination. Please check with your doctor for recommendations at least 4-6 weeks before departing on your trip. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) webpage for Canada and Greenland is helpful or you may contact them by phone at (800) CDC-INFO or (800) 232-4636.

Prescriptions: It is a good idea to pack any meds you take regularly in your carry-on luggage.  Bring an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses. Bring an adequate supply of any prescription medications you use, a copy of the prescription and a list of generic names of your medicines as “back-up” in case it is necessary to purchase drugs while abroad. You’ll want to keep medications in their original, labeled containers. 

Allergies: To be prepared for environmental triggers to allergies or breathing difficulties, please bring your allergy and/or asthma medication(s).  If you have severe allergies talk to your doctor about carrying an EPI pen and notify your guides. It is also recommended to carry with you an up-to-date record of known allergies, chronic medical problems and Medic Alerts so that, if necessary, emergency treatment can be carried out without endangering your health.

Common Ailments: We recommend that you bring a travel-sized first aid kit and a supply of standard over-the-counter medications for prevention or treatment of common ailments (such as diarrhea, constipation, stomach upset, cough, congestion, head or body aches, insect bites and sunburn); as well as ointments, moisturizer, sunscreen, oral rehydration salts, band-aids, moleskin for blisters, cotton swabs, nail clippers, and tweezers, etc.

There is a basic infirmary and crew doctor available for passengers needs. Though the ship carries an extensive array of equipment and supplies, this facility is intended as a basic or emergency service and passengers should ensure they bring an adequate supply of prescriptions. There are charges for services rendered.

Weather & Climate

Weather in the summer months ranges from just above freezing into the 40s°F, even low 50s°F when slightly inland. Rainfall is not particularly abundant but you should always prepare for cold and wet conditions. Plan to protect yourself from additional hours of sun exposure as days are longer this time of year.

Food & Drinks

Aboard the Ocean Endeavour, breakfast and lunch include a wide variety of tasty and healthy choices. Globally inspired a la carte suppers offer options to suit every taste, including fish and vegetarian options. Desserts are made fresh daily. When possible, local delicacies such as caribou and Arctic char, cod cheeks, and so on are incorporated.

There is a well-stocked bar on board, staffed by a professional bartender in the late morning, afternoon, and evening. A varied list of wine and sparkling wine will be available in the dining room and bar. Payment is through the onboard chit system and settled via your Shipboard Account.Food sensitivities, special diets, and personal choices can be accommodated with advance notice.  For children’s meals and those with food allergies and restrictions, please advise us in writing well in advance of departure so we can best accommodate your needs.

Bottled water will be available for field trips and drinking water is provided for you to refill a bottle. One of the many ways we strive to do our part for the environment is by trying to reduce our consumption of plastics; if convenient we appreciate if you can bring reusable water bottles. 

Packing, Clothing & Laundry

Dress on board is informal at all times. Some—but not all—dress up for the captain’s dinners. For landings, we will advise you of weather-appropriate clothing before disembarkation. Footwear is required at all times outside of your cabin.

Basic laundry service is available on board. Please allow twenty-four hours for turnaround time, although laundry picked-up in the morning will often be available the afternoon of the same day. Dry cleaning service is not available. Charges will be debited to your Shipboard Account, payable at the end of the voyage.

*Doing your laundry by hand using laundry detergent in your cabin is strictly prohibited as this can cause severe damage to the ship’s water treatment facilities.

Please, pack as lightly as possible. Please do not bring anything more than you must. Lay out your hopeful things to take and then do a serious paring down. A conversion table for luggage weight in the operator's metric requirements below is: 10 kilograms = 22.046226218 pounds.

From our operator:

• Weight restrictions apply on all charter flights, and stowage space aboard the ship is limited. Baggage tags indicating your cabin number will be distributed at our Orientation Briefing prior to departure; ensure your full details are attached to all pieces of luggage. Your TOTAL luggage allowance is 30kg. This includes 20kg allowed as checked luggage, and an additional 10kg as carry-on. You may not carry more than 10kg as carry-on luggage and you may not add the difference to your checked allowance should your carry-on weigh less than 10kg. ADDITIONAL BAGGAGE WEIGHT CANNOT BE PURCHASED, so take care when packing. We strongly recommend weighing your bags prior to departure to avoid disappointment and confusion at check-in. Aircraft payload is set and monitored by Transport Canada.
• Please be mindful that the Ocean Endeavour is a scent-free environment. When packing, kindly try to avoid bringing scented products on board.
• On Ocean Endeavour trips, Adventure Canada will provide you with a 100%-waterproof expedition jacket. You must provide your own GoreTex (or similar) waterproof pants. This gear, worn over your insulating layers, will ensure that you stay safe and comfortable while on the expedition.

TRAVEL TIP: Imagine NOT getting your suitcase upon arrival. Wear your most important shoes for the field and have one day’s clothing change (including a change of underwear!). And please DO NOT pack any essential medications, or your vital optics, in your checked luggage!

Spending Money

The U.S. dollar (USD) is the standard aboard the ship and is used to settle the shipboard account. The Canadian dollar (CAD) is used in the gift shop, for equipment rental and excursions. Danish kroner (DKK) are used in Greenland, and you can pay with the most common credit and debit cards in most towns. We advise you carry a mix of different types of payments, such as cash, an ATM card, and a credit card. For the current exchange rate, please refer to an online converter tool like www.xe.com, or your bank. U.S. dollars in good condition (no rips or tears) are taken as a form of payment but shopping for smaller handicrafts may necessitate using local currency.

We suggest you have more than one card available, if possible. You may want to bring more than one brand of card (VISA and Mastercard are commonly accepted; American Express is less common). Also, we recommend that you advise your bank or credit card company that you will be traveling abroad to avoid questions, card freezes, or charges. If you have a choice of cards, bring one with no foreign exchange fees. 

Traveler’s checks are not widely accepted. They can be difficult to exchange. We do not advise you use them.

Gratuities

Tipping is optional and completely at your discretion. If you would like to show our appreciation to your guides, ship and hotel staff or anyone associated with this tour, it is entirely appropriate. Know that they appreciate anything you care to give and of course you can do more if you wish!

Tipping aboard ship:

Tipping is recommended at $15 USD per person, per day, and is totalled and divided amongst the ship’s crew. This gratuity will be automatically added to your final Shipboard Account statement. However, we recognize that tipping is an individual preference and should reflect the level of service your feel you have received onboard. You may opt to increase or lower the amount you would like to tip, or you may choose to tip individually rather than add your tip to the pool that is divided amongst the ship’s staff. Please notify the Reception Desk of your tipping preference. Adventure Canada staff do not accept tips.

Cell Phones & Internet Service

If you plan on using your cell phone while in Canada, please check with your wireless provider to see if your phone and service will work. Ask for “international roaming” to be activated on your phone. Or you can buy a local SIM card at the airport and insert this in your mobile phone (just make certain your phone can accept one).

The ship has facilities available for incoming/outgoing email and telephone, both via satellite. Wi-Fi access cards can be purchased. They are priced by the minute and provide you with a code to access shipboard Wi-Fi from your devices. The Wi-Fi does not work consistently on board and internet access is not guaranteed due to areas where satellite coverage is not available.

Make sure if you do NOT want to use your cell phone that you turn off your cellular data. You could incur huge charges if you are not on Wi-Fi. Putting your phone in airplane mode if you mainly use it for photos will save the battery as well.

Electricity

The ship uses 220-volt AC current, with recessed outlets of the round, 2-pronged European type. If you bring any electrical devices, be sure to bring both an international adaptor and converter. Some new devices have dual voltage (110 or 220), so an adapter is sufficient, however, older ones will not have this option and therefore a converter will be needed. More information can be found at www.power-plugs-sockets.com.

Time

Toronto and Ottawa are on Eastern Time and observe daylight savings time. Greenland will be two hours later. A handy resource for converting time is www.timeanddate.com.

Smoking Aboard Ship

Smoking is NOT permitted in your cabin or aboard the ship except in very limited designated areas. It is prohibited in any situation where the group is participating in an activity together, such as a vehicle or zodiac excursion.

Transportation To Shore

When taking voyages from the ship, you will be going aboard smaller vessels called Zodiacs. They are highly manoeuverable, extremely durable, and safe. Life jackets (provided) and wet weather gear must be worn at all times while aboard a Zodiac. Your Zodiac driver is responsible for your safety as well as that of the others in the boat and has the authority to refuse disembarkation should you be dressed inappropriately for the weather conditions—as this can put you and your fellow travellers at risk. Please follow crew instructions and suggestions aboard these vessels. 

Questions?

Please contact Naturalist Journeys by email at clientservices@naturalistjourneys.com or telephone us toll free at (866) 900-1146 if you have any questions. Many thanks for traveling with us and we hope you enjoy your journey!

Pace of the Tour & What to Expect

You will receive a Schedule-at-a-Glance and list of hotels (our eContact List) a few weeks before your departure. This will serve as an outline for each day and alert you to any recent changes made in the schedule or to our hotels, if needed.

Our journeys are set up to follow the rhythm of nature. Our focus is on birding and nature; we offer full, well-planned field days and often get up early for that magical time around dawn. We generally follow the published itinerary, but we stay flexible to the weather, wildlife opportunities and the interests of the group. Your guide will keep you apprised of the next day’s schedule at each evening meal, noting what to bring and what to prepare for. Questions and/or concerns are welcome.

The pace of our Naturalist Journeys tours is moderate; to fully participate you should be able to get in and out of vehicles several times a day, and walk 1-3 miles over uneven terrain. It is important to participate with a flexible attitude as adjustments may be made in our schedule to make the most of our time in the field or for other purposes at your guide's discretion. We are not a “listing” bird company that drills down on target species, but at times we do wait for those special species unique to the places we visit. During the day, we take time to stop for photos and for educational opportunities to learn about conservation projects, landscapes, and geology. We appreciate other taxa as well as birds, with mammals often the biggest draw but plants and butterflies are also very popular. Our clients often lend their own expertise to the mix.

We like to make meals a fun and memorable part of the experience, too. Breakfasts are often at hotels, and we carry snacks, fruit, and water in the vans each day. Lunches are a mix of picnics in the field (weather dependent) and a chance to dine with locals at small cafes and restaurants. For dinner, we pride ourselves in our homework to keep up with the best choices for dining, choosing restaurants with atmosphere that specialize in local foods. On occasion we keep dinner simple to go back out in the field for sunset wildlife viewing or night walks. In some remote locations, our choices are limited. If you are tired, room service for dinner may be an option you can choose.

Naturalist Journeys International Trips: Guide Role

Naturalist Journeys supports ecotourism and the development of excellent local guides. Once we know our international partners and guides well, we can send out small groups working directly with these trusted partners, adding a Naturalist Journeys guide to assist the local expert when we have a group of 6-7 or more. This helps us keep your costs down while retaining tour quality. The local guide is your main guide. You can expect your Naturalist Journeys guide to be well-researched and often they are experienced in the destination, but their role is not to be primary, it is to help to organize logistics, help you find birds, mammals, and interesting other species in the field, keep reports, help facilitate group interactions, and to keep the trip within Naturalist Journeys' style. Local guides live in the countries we travel to, know the destinations intimately, and are often the strongest force for conservation in their countries. They open many doors for us to have a rich experience.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in any vehicle or in any situation where the group is participating in an activity together, such as a vehicle excursion or a guided walk. Please respect all designated smoking areas at hotels and restaurants.

Transportation

As a courtesy to each other, we ask that all travelers please rotate seating. On international trips we may all be in one small bus, on some trips we are in vans, particularly the roomy Sprinter Vans when available. Some areas require us to be in smaller 4-wheel drive or safari vehicles. Rotation allows you to sit with different drivers and alternate front and back seating.

Photo Release & Sharing

We take many group photos and will share photos with the group. And after your tour, we will organize a chance to share photos via Dropbox or Google Photos. Please note that this is our policy and if you prefer to be excluded, we need to know ahead of your tour.

By registering for this tour, you agree to grant to Naturalist Journeys and its authorized representatives’ permission to record on photography film and/or video, pictures of my participation in the tour. You further agree that any or all of the material photographed may be used, in any form, as part of any future publications, brochure, or other printed materials used to promote Naturalist Journeys, and further that such use shall be without payment of fees, royalties, special credit or other compensation.

Travel Insurance

You are traveling in remote areas. Naturalist Journeys strongly recommends you have full medical and evacuation insurance from a company such as Allianz, for all international travel. If you do not have medical coverage or evacuation coverage on your existing travel insurance policy or for some reason elected not to take that out, we advise getting an evacuation plan with Global Rescue, World Nomads, Medjet, Allianz (they can do evacuation only) or a similar company. These plans are typically $300-$400 for a year for multiple destinations. This coverage may be a part of a larger Travel Insurance policy but can also be purchased on its own.

Questions?

Please contact Naturalist Journeys by email at clientservices@naturalistjourneys.com or telephone our office: (520) 558-1146 or toll free: (866) 900-1146 if you have any questions. Many thanks for traveling with us and we hope you enjoy your journey.

Please pack light!

Soft luggage is much easier for us to pack than a more rigid hard sided piece, so if you have the choice, please use your soft luggage.  Be sure to have your name and address on the inside of the bag, as well as on the luggage tag on the handle.  It is our hope that you can pack in one checked suitcase that does not exceed 45 pounds.  Be sure to pack your personal medication, airline tickets, passport, binoculars, camera, and other essential items in your carry-on bag. You will want a day pack for field trips, so this is an ideal carry-on. Please reconfirm your airline’s baggage weight and size restrictions about a week or so before departure.

Advice from our operator:

"We experience a wide variety of weather conditions during our expeditions. Your ability to cope with weather, sea, and Zodiac conditions – and dress accordingly – will ensure you are able to participate fully in all aspects of the expedition. The following list is intended to provide you with basic guidelines. We recommend dressing in layers. By wearing a series of clothes in varying materials and thicknesses, you can readily adjust comfort levels more precisely than with single, heavier garments. The most important layer on our expeditions is the outer one – your wind and waterproof raingear. You should not expect to participate in the expedition without waterproof gear. We supply the rubber boots. These are intended to get you from the Zodiac to shore—they do not provide adequate support for extended hikes.

Practical and comfortable are the main principles for packing; the dress code on board is casual. When packing, don’t weigh yourself down with too many clothes or too much gear. Select practical, technical attire for your expedition days. The following is intended to assist in packing for expedition travel and should not be considered an exhaustive list.

Please be mindful that the Ocean Endeavour is a scent-free environment. When packing, kindly try to avoid bringing scented products on board.

You will be supplied with an Adventure Canada expedition jacket—windproof and waterproof—which is yours to keep after the voyage! You will also be supplied with rubber boots for use during the expedition. Rain pants are an essential component of any expedition. Your Zodiac drivers are authorized to refuse disembarkation should you be improperly attired for weather conditions. Please prepare and dress accordingly."

TRAVEL TIP: Imagine NOT getting your suitcase upon arrival. Wear your most important shoes for the field and have one day’s clothing change (including a change of underwear!). And please DO NOT pack any essential medications, or your vital optics, in your checked luggage!

Clothing & Gear

• Long pants, 2-3 pair, lightweight for on board and warmer for shore excursions
• Long sleeve shirts/turtlenecks, 4 – think layering
• T-shirt or equivalent for layering (optional)
• Shorts, 1 pair for use aboard
• Bathing suit, for hot tub, pool and optional polar dip
• Personal underclothing and pajamas
• Long underwear, complete set, lightweight (silk or synthetic) 
• Exercise clothing
• Raincoat and pants – these double as wind break (GoreTex or Klimae; ankle zippers recommended for ease of use (ESSENTIAL ITEM)
• Medium to heavy outer jacket for warmth and wind protection, can layer with your raingear
• Warm sweater or fleece shirt (synthetic recommended; consider zippered pockets and adjustable seals at wrist and waist)
• Fleece or down vest (windproof, if possible, this is a great clothing item for this climate)
• Rain gear – these double as windbreaks. A two-piece suit is preferred. It is important that this be both waterproof and breathable, you will most likely be wearing it for active activities (walking, birding), as well as large enough to fit over other layers for sedentary activities (boat trips) as an additional layer.
• Warm jacket (windproof) can be same as your rain gear if you layer adequately.
• Comfortable clothes for evening (a cleaner version of your field clothes, think of what feels good at day’s end)
• Hat with broad brim for sun
• Scarf or neck gaiter, warm, water-repellent gloves and mittens, warm beanie hat
• Socks, 4-5 pairs, wool or wool blend suggested
• Comfortable walking shoes (such as tennis shoes) with good tread for on the ship
• The ship will provide rubber boots that are comfortable enough for hiking. For those who may be participating in longer hikes, you may be more comfortable using your own hiking boots (optional).

Equipment & Miscellaneous

• E-ticket verification
• Personal identification
• Passport, visa (if required), travel insurance info, money & credit cards.
• A secure pouch to carry the items above on your person at all times (such as a secure, under-clothing document pouch)
• As a backup: copies of all the above (phone and/or paper) packed in a separate location than on your person, plus a set given to your emergency contact at home as a backup. For passport, copy of the  ID and entry stamp pages.
• Small daypack to carry gear ashore (essential!)
• Waterproof bag/dry sack (for keeping gear dry on Zodiac transfers
• Umbrella (compact and not brightly colored)
• Walking sticks (collapsible, optional)
• Flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries.
• Alarm clock (If you use your phone, important to turn off data roaming)
• Sunscreen/lip balm with SPF
• Sunglasses with neck strap
• Insect repellent
• Bug netting/hat
• Toiletry articles
• Sleeping mask or equivalent to cover your eyes if you are light sensitive
• Ear plugs to combat ambient noise
• Binoculars (a hotel shower cap is great to cover these when conditions are wet)
• Spotting scope (optional). Guides will have a scope to share, but feel free to bring your own.
• Camera and extra battery, digital chips etc., lens cleaning supplies and your instruction manual – at least load that to your kindle or phone... Do a good check before leaving. (optional)
• Electrical converter and two-pronged European plug adaptor (220V)
• Alarm clock
• Water bottle 
• Gallon-size Ziploc bags for keeping things dry
• Laundry soap for hand washing, travel sewing kit
• USB drive for data transfers
• Notebook and pen or journal (optional)
• Field guides (optional)
• Phrase book (optional)

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND TRAVELING WITH PRECIOUS OR VALUABLE JEWELRY – don’t tempt anyone and don’t bring things you’d regret losing - your mind will be at ease!

Medical & First Aid Items

• Heath insurance and vaccination records (kept in personal pouch with other travel documents)
• Personal medications (and copy of vital prescriptions)
• Motion sickness preventatives
• Personal first aid kit and medications for general ailments such as digestive upsets or indigestion, inflammation and pain, allergies, minor cuts
• Copy of eyeglass prescription, and any medical alerts
• Extra pair of eyeglasses or contacts
• Band-aids, moleskin to protect against blisters
• Antibacterial gel

There are many titles of interest for Greenland; the following are a few that we have enjoyed that can get you started.

Top Picks

Seabirds: An Identification Guide

Merlin App — Greeland Pack. A phone-based birding app from Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology. Before departing the U.S., download the app for free, then from within the app, download the “pack” for Greenland

Field Guides

The Arctic Guide: Wildlife of the Far North

Field Guide to the Birds of North America

Wildlife & Nature

Greenland, Land of Beauty 

Arctic Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Animals & Plants of the Arctic and Subarctic Regions

Natural History

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Arctic

History & Culture

Norse Greenland: Viking Peasants in the Arctic

Guardians of the Whales: The Quest to Study Whales

Into the Cold: A Journey of the Soul (DVD)

Qallunaaq:Journey To Baffin Island

AVITOPIA - Birds of Greenland

Greenland & North Pole Region Travel Reference Map

Your guide will also have a selection of reference books and materials for participants to share. As an Amazon Associate, Naturalist Journeys earns from qualifying purchases, and may get commissions for purchases made through links on this page at no added cost to you.

General

Encyclopedic Overviews

• Toronto: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto
• Greenland: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland
• Kangerlussuaq: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangerlussuaq
• Sisimiut: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisimiut
• Devon Island: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon_Island
• Beechey Island: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechey_Island

Nature, Wildlife & Biology

Flora and Fauna of Greenland

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora_and_fauna_of_Greenland

Species of Greenland – iNaturalist.org

• https://www.inaturalist.org/places/greenland

Greenland Checklist

• https://www.inaturalist.org/check_lists/8087-Greenland-Check-List

Ivory Gull

• https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ivory_Gull/id

Conservation, Parks & Reserves

Ilulissat Icefjord (UNESCO)

• https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1149/

Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA)

• https://parks.canada.ca/amnc-nmca/cnamnc-cnnmca/tallurutiup-imanga

Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA)

• https://www.qia.ca/what-we-do/parks-and-conservation-areas/

Qausuittuq National Park

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qausuittuq_National_Park

Geology & Geography

Ilulissat Icefjord

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilulissat_Icefjord

Lancaster Sound

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancaster_Sound

Arctic Archipelago

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_Archipelago

Geology of Greenland

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_Greenland

History & Culture

Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pond_Inlet

Inuit Culture

• https://www.relations-inuit.chaire.ulaval.ca/sites/relations-inuit.chaire.ulaval.ca/files/InuitWay_e.pdf
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuit_culture

Resolute, Nunavut

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resolute,_Nunavut

Cornwallis Island

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornwallis_Island_(Nunavut)

“Devon Island: Mars on Earth” – Article, Amusing Planet

• https://www.amusingplanet.com/2016/05/devon-island-mars-on-earth.html

Beechey Island Sites National Historic Site of Canada – Site of the Franklin search expeditions

• https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=809

Helpful Travel Websites

Arrival:  Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

• https://www.torontopearson.com/en

Departure:  Ottawa International (YOW)

• https://yow.ca/en

Homeland Security Real ID Act

• https://www.dhs.gov/real-id

National Passport Information Center

• https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

• https://www.cbp.gov/travel

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

• https://www.tsa.gov

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Canada

• https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/canada?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001

ATM Locator

• https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/personal/get-support/find-nearest-atm.html
• https://www.visa.com/atmlocator/

U.S. Department of State International Travel Information - Canada

• https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Canada.html

Canada Travel Advice and Advisories - Canada

• https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/greenland

Travel Health Pro (UK) - Canada

• https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/41/canada

Electricity and Plugs

• https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

Date, Time & Holidays

• https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/canada/toronto
• https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/
• https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/greenland/