Tour of Toronto, Ontario

Two days in Toronto, touring the city's museums and attractions, as the CN Tower and the Toronto Islands. GO.

Tour of Edmonton, Alberta

Two days in Edmonton, visiting the West Mall, the city, the Ukrainian Cultural Center and the Elk Island National Park. GO.

Fly to Ellesmere island, via Cambridge Bay and Resolute Bay

Is a long flight, with one stop in Yellowknife, one change in Ikaluktutiak (Cambridge Bay) and one night layover in Qausuittuq (Resolute Bay), before the final leg to Alexandra Fiord / Kane Basin on Ellesmere Island by chartered Twin Otter. GO.

Ellesmere island - first camp on Skraeling island

First camp on Skrealing islands, after a short paddle from the airstrip. This island is very interesting for the many archeological remains left by ancient Eskimos. GO.

Ellesmere island - camp where Alexandra Fiord ends into Buchanan Bay

Back on Ellesmere to set up a new camp, approximately where Alexandra Fiord ends into Buchanan Bay. Time for long hikes and for further observation of archeological remains from the ancient Eskimo. GO.

Ellesmere island - long hike to inner glaciers

We move again, paddling to a bay about 4 hours away. The following day, a spectacular hike to a mountain glacier ending into a frozen lake, awaits us under a perfect blue and clear sky. GO.

Ellesmere island - second camp on Skraeling island <YOU ARE HERE>

With about 7 hours of paddling, we go back to Skrealing islands, setting up the camp on a different spot. There are many birds and archeological remains here.

Ellesmere island - camp on the opposite side of Alexandra Fiord

We continue to north, close to 79th parallel, on the opposite side of Alexandra Fiord, a nice spot for long hikes and paddles around the nearby islands. GO.

Ellesmere island - going back to the airstrip, camping halfway

The advanture is about to finish. It's now time to retrace our steps back to the airstrip, with one night stop halfway. GO.

Ellesmere island - camp at Alexandra Fiord near the airstrip

Was located near the unprepared airstrip at Alexandra Fiord. From there, I've reached the beautiful Twin Glacier, by a short hike. GO.

Back to Qausuittuq (Resolute Bay)

The Twin Otter arrives on time and brings the group back to Qausuittuq, where is necessary to stay one night, before continuing south. A tour of the town is included in this section. GO.

Flying to Yellowknife and Yellowknife city tour

From Qausuittuq, I've flown to Yellowknife where I've spent two nights, before taking the connecting flights back to my country. GO.

Digital photo equipment used during the expedition

In a so adventurous trip, where no computer or recharging facility is available, is necessary to bring appropriate equipment and to protect it from water and mechanical shock. GO.