22 Jul 2022 | Arctic Travel Tips

The Ice Caps of Baffin Island

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Few places on Earth can host an ice cap. They are tremendously large and can cover vast areas with snow and ice. While they do not only exist in a polar region, the oldest ice caps do. The ice caps of Baffin Island are remnants of a past Ice Age and are the oldest ice […]

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15 Jul 2022 | Arctic Travel Tips

The Famous Mountain Peaks of Baffin Island

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Breathtaking mountains have always attracted travellers who yearn to stand in awe of their grandeur. We can fill our body with the mountain air as we walk among giants. The sculped rock faces appear titanic but only when we stand in front of them. Only when we visit these places do we realize the difference […]

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08 Jul 2022 | Arctic Animals

The Narwhal Tusk: It’s a Tooth!

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The narwhal’s tusk has long captured the imagination of people across the globe. They were found in medieval courts and inspired legends of unicorns. Today we’re still trying to understand the mystery of their tusks. What are they for and how do narwhal use them? Are they used for protection like elephant tusks or are […]

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