Into the Northwest Passage

Trip Information

Experience the Arctic like never before with ROMTravel and Adventure Canada.

The Arctic is changing quickly.

Travel with us and experience the Arctic of today. Sail through the famous Northwest Passage in a truly unique and exclusive expedition that incorporates immersive experiences with incredible learning opportunities only our experts can provide.

Embrace this mysterious, remarkable landscape as you navigate the Passage and other important waterways, float through ice packs on Zodiacs, see massive icebergs up close, and much more. Encounter a variety of wildlife, learn about Franklin’s doomed expedition, and experience the culture of Arctic communities in both Canada and Greenland. And that’s just the beginning. Meet our experts in botany, ornithology, geology, and Inuit culture, who will share their experiences in the region, helping participants to engage and appreciate the Arctic’s unique beauty. This is an opportunity to create unforgettable, lasting memories of our majestic north.

If you have ever wanted to go to the Arctic, now is the time.

Highlights

• Experience the extraordinary privilege of journeying through Inuit Nunangat: the ice, water, and lands of Inuit.
• Cross the Arctic Circle as you sail the 190-kilometre (118-miles) length of Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre Strømfjord).
• Cruise among icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Spend two days in one of Canada’s largest National Marine Conservation Areas, Tallurutiup Imanga, searching for marine life.
• Seek polar bears, seabirds, and other Arctic wildlife in pristine natural environments.
• Retrace the historic route of European explorers, who for centuries picked their way through ice in hopes of finding a sailing route through the passage.
• Transit Ikirasak (Bellot Strait), the narrow and dramatic waterway at the very northern tip of continental North America.

Cost

From $14,495 United States Dollars per person, double occupancy, depending on cabin category. Solo cabins based on availability; additional cost may apply. Please see the trip brochure for all cabin categories.

Commercial and charter flights not included.

To request a link to the trip registration form or for more information, please contact Jeannie Baldwin, the ROMTravel Coordinator or the travel agency.

ROMTravel Coordinator

Jeannie Baldwin
Phone 416.586.8034
Email travel@rom.on.ca

Travel Agency

Adventure Canada
Lauren Clewes
Email groups@adventurecanada.com
Phone 289.326.4781 or 1.800.363.7566 extension 225

ROMTravel is organized by ROM’s Department of Museum Volunteers to provide support for the Museum.