The edge of the ice floe

The lifeline

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Known as “Sinaaq” in Inuktitut, the floe edge is also called the “line of life”. This is where the coastal sea ice meets the open waters of the Arctic Ocean. From April to July in Nunavut, Arctic wildlife gathers in abundance along this symbolic line: walruses, seals, polar bears, narwhals, bowhead whales and belugas, along with an astonishing variety of birds, make it one of the most dynamic ecosystems on Earth. It is also a time of great celebration for the Inuit people.
During your spring explorations, you'll be able to admire magnificent mountain landscapes, visit cliffs teeming with birds, and pass drifting icebergs, which serve as an excellent source of fresh water at sea. Experienced local guides, thoroughly familiar with tides, local weather conditions and shifting ice conditions, are best qualified to determine the safest and most rewarding route to the floe edge.

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