Category: Planning & Tips

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]