The Arctic Archipelago, also known as the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, groups together all islands lying to the north of the Canadian continental mainland excluding Greenland (an autonomous territory of Denmark). Situated in the northern extremity of North America and covering about 1,424,500 km2, this group of 36,563 islands in the Arctic Sea comprises much of the territory of Northern Canada-most of Nunavut and part of the Northwest Territories.

Canadian High Arctic is a region of ancient ice, where tidewater glaciers of exceptional beauty dominate the landscape. Few humans have ever ventured to this unforgiving world.

• Cruise amongst gigantic icebergs and awe-inspiring fjords.

• Visit the native Inuit communities.

• Keep an eye out for wildlife - including a variety of bird and marine life and, of course, the icon of the north - the elusive polar bear.

• Have a chance to visit the remote and barren Beechey Island, the ghostly final resting place of several men from Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in the 1840s.

Feeling adventurous? Join a sailing of the mysterious Northwest Passage, the only possible shipping route between the Atlantic and the Pacific. Follow in the wake of the great explorers to rediscover the remote beauty of pristine Arctic wilderness.

Wild Earth Travel is owned and operated by expedition leaders with over 30 years' experience voyaging, leading and creating expeditions all over the globe.

• We Are Travellers. Our team of small ship cruise specialists is very well travelled. We have led small ship cruises all over the world and experienced the most unique and fascinating corners of the planet, and we love sharing our experiences with you!

• Unbiased Advice. Our team are all passionate expedition and small cruise ship travellers, and our knowledge and stories come from our own personal experiences, which we then use to match you with the best small ship options for you.

• Largest Choice Providers. Our collection of small ship cruises is constantly growing, we now feature over 1200 cruises aboard more than 80 small ships. Our insider knowledge of the industry means there is barely a ship or a destination worldwide that we haven't experienced.

• Convenience Matters. We offer you the ability to pay in the original currency of the ship operator, meaning that you won't pay more in currency buffers. You can be assured that you are in safe hands as our team of specialists guide you through the entire booking process.

• Personalised Service. As you prepare for your cruise, we will be in touch to ensure you have everything you need, from packing lists and suggested reading lists to pre- and post- transfers and accommodation. For some cruises, there may be the option to add on extra activities.

• The Arctic region is vast. From hiking and kayaking, to wildlife spotting and visiting remote communities, this diverse landscape is a wonderland for adventurers, but what kind of adventure are you looking for? With a firsthand experience cruising the Arctic, we will find the right trip for you!

If you'd like to learn about some of our other Canadian Arctic and Northwest Passage, please contact us. You may also be interested other Arctic cruising destinations including the North Pole, Greenland and Iceland or Svalbard/Spitsbergen.

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