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Another flight and you are in Pangnirtung – one of the most picturesque communities in the eastern Arctic. Well known for its tapestries, prints and powerfully expressive sculpture, you will visit the Uqqurmiut Centre and enjoy demonstrations by local artists. You may also journey with Inuit by boat up the fiord and picnic at the mouth of Auyuittuq Pass. Ironically Auyuittuq means “the place that never melts”. Evidence to the contrary is all too familiar for this hamlet that suffered a devastating flood in 2008. While no one was hurt, the property damage is a clear signal that rapid changes are taking place. Discussion with elders on this issue is an integral part of this experience.
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| Season: July 13, 2010 to July 18, 2010 |
| Requirements: Mandatory emergency medical insurance. Roundtrip airfare from Otttawa (group flights may be arranged). |
| Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle. |
| Suggested Clothing: Warm coat, long sleeved shirts, sweaters, long pants, wind jacket, wind pants, rain gear, hiking boots, hat, gloves. |
| Difficulty: Easy |
| Maximum Number of People: 12 |
| Equipment Provided: All admissions & special events, service of a guide. |
| Transportation: Tour begins in Kinngait (Cape Dorset) and ends in Pangnirtung. Airfare to and from Ottawa can be included in the package. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations are in hotels in Kinngait and Pangnirtung. |
| Meal Information: All meals are included on this tour. Local northern fare is incorporated into the menu when possible. |
| Guide Information: Carol Heppenstall: Carol has been leading tours in this area for fifteen years. She has a BA Honours in Art History and a Masters in Museum Education. Her passion for Inuit Art and her belief in the power of communication through the arts, has drawn her back repeatedly to the Arctic. Designing smaller
tours with an art/culture focus and working as
a Resource Guide on Arctic cruises has allowed her to keep in touch with artists and update the ever- changing artistic and cultural expressions in the north. |
| Weather Information: Temperatures run around 8 to 15 degrees Celsius (46 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit) on average. That being said, there has been more than one day enjoyed in shorts and a t-shirt. However, temperatures can fall below zero (especially at night) and the the snow can fly at anytime. |
| Trip Duration |
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6 days
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$3195.00* per person US$
Double occupancy |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
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