Cruises from Prince Leopold Island
The spectacular Prince Leopold Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary, which occupies the entire island, is located near the High Arctic Nunavut communities of Arctic Bay and Resolute in the Qikiqtaaluk region. At 31,000 hectares in size, this island sanctuary is a Key Migratory Bird Terrestrial Habitat site and classified as a Canadian Important Bird Area.
Read moreIt is the most important station for breeding marine birds in the Canadian Arctic, having larger numbers and a greater diversity of species than any other location. The seabirds generally occupy the site from early May to the end of August. Prince Leopold is known as the 'Island of Freedom,' due to its vertical cliffs that rise to about 250m. Also on offer are hiking, canoeing, kayaking, dog-sledding, and even wild life viewing.
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