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

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Nunavut
Paddling back to Alexandra Fiord.

 

Seal

 

Arctic underwater Arctic underwater
Arctic underwater Arctic underwater
Arctic underwater pictures, taken slightly below the surface, where the sea has different depths.

 

Krill
The krill (lenght, about 15mm)

 

Ellesmere island
We reach this nice bay...

 

...where we decide to stay for one night.

 

Ellesmere island Ellesmere island
Ellesmere island Ellesmere island

 

Polar tundra Polar tundra
Polar tundra This small, colorful valley, contains many different plans.

 

Papaver radicatum
A nice Papaver radicatum, about 15cm tall (including flowers)

 

Saxifraga oppositifolia Saxifraga oppositifolia
Saxifraga oppositifolia Several, very nice Saxifraga oppositifolia, growing in dense cushions.

 

Polar fox

A polar fox comes very close to the tents, before running away quickly. Although the camera was set in fast action mode, it was impossible to take a nitid picture.

 

 


PICTURES
Toronto

Tour of Toronto, Ontario

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

Edmonton

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.

Canadian arctic

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.

Kayak on Ellesmere island

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.

Camping on Ellesmere island

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

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.

Tundra

Ellesmere island - second camp on Skraeling island

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. GO.

Nunavut, Canada

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.

Papaver radicatum

Ellesmere island - going back to the airstrip, camping halfway <YOU ARE HERE>

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

Glaciers

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.

Resolute Bay

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.

Yellowknife

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.

Pelican case

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.

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