Swoop Arctic Blog
Understanding ‘what’s on offer and when’ is a fundamental part of planning any trip to the North. There are three distinct seasons: Spring, Summer & Autumn, each with its own nuances, weather and wildlife opportunities. The Arctic’s ice and weather patterns may be less predictable now than in the past, but the ebb and flow […]
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The centre of a polar bear migration in October and November, the worlds’ best place to see northern lights from January to March and a gathering point for thousands of beluga whales in July and August, this Canadian outpost on the shore of Hudson Bay is a truly special place. What makes Churchill so special? […]
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The Arctic is one of the richest and most diverse wildlife habitats on Earth, harbouring a vast array of animals, spanning from the mighty polar bear to the sturdy musk oxen and the elegant bowhead whale. The numerous regions that make up the Arctic each have differing fauna and so the area you choose to […]
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From Greenland’s vast size and diversity of landscape to her welcoming people and vibrant city, it’s a staggering place on so many levels. For the adventure traveller, few places compare – go now before the crowds get there! Greenland is huge – at over 2 million sq kilometres it’s the world’s largest island and the […]
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Deep inside the Arctic Circle and only 500 miles from the North Pole at its most northerly point, the Svalbard archipelago offers a truly Arctic experience at the edge of the inhabitable world. The Svalbard Archipelago sits halfway between the top of Norway and the North Pole, one of the world’s northernmost inhabited places. Spitsbergen […]
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For the explorer, there are few places as evocative as the Northwest Passage. For centuries men sought a way through the ice; even today passage is not guaranteed. This is a true expedition not only steeped in history, but also with abundant wildlife and a rich seam of First Nations culture. The Northwest Passage offers […]
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