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July 31, 2023

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Torngat Mountains Expedition 2023: Day 13

All is Swell! We woke up early this morning to a much more-than-usual rocking ship. We had a feeling it might be the day when we officially get to test our sealegs. We were not disappointed. After our morning briefing, we snuggled in for a screening of – Canada C3: Coast to Coast to Coast. … Continued

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July 30, 2023

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Torngat Mountains Expedition 2023: Day 12

As we arrived at Okak Harbour the seas were calm. Early in the morning we embarked out on the Zodiacs and headed to Okak shore. The tide was high and it wasn’t as easy to navigate, but our skilled Zodiac drivers found a safe landing. Once on shore, we climbed up a short escarpment to … Continued

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July 28, 2023

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Torngat Mountains Expedition 2023: Day 11

Gone Kayaking! This morning, the fog lifted just as we came around the corner before anchoring in Ramah Bay. This was a place where Nunatsiavut Inuit gathered for summer hunting, fishing, and typically an area for spotting whales and other wildlife. It’s been six years since an SOI Expedition has visited and we had a … Continued

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July 27, 2023

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Torngat Mountains Expedition 2023: Day 10

Chasing waterfalls, Gilakas ‘la! Last night from Nachvak Village we sailed 85 miles North to Eclipse Sound and woke up to a foggy morning at the northern end of the Torngat Mountains park, where the mountains are a bit more subdued and less jagged than further south. For our morning adventure, we headed out … Continued

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July 26, 2023

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Torngat Mountains Expedition 2023: Day 9

Breakfast with a Polar Bear! We entered Nachvak Fjord around 6am this morning and while the early risers were eating breakfast, those who were still sleeping frantically jumped out of bed when an announcement that there were wildlife sightings – a seal and polar bear! We have been told that it is very rare to … Continued

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July 25, 2023

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Torngat Mountains Expedition 2023: Day 8

Piugilaugiki! This morning we woke up to an SOI First! It was the first time throughout the SOI travel log in 23 years that we anchored and stayed overnight in Silluak (North Arm Fjord). With an overcast sky and light fog, we embarked on zodiacs and headed to shore to spend the morning with Parks … Continued

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July 24, 2023

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Torngat Mountains Expedition 2023: Day 7

Polar bears, whales, and mountains, oh my! We woke up this morning anchored in Saglek Fjord at Torngat Mountains Base Camp also known as “Home Base.” An overcast sky and much cooler temperature, it was quite a contrast to yesterday in sunny and hot Hebron. Named after the Inuktitut word “Torngait’ which means the ‘place … Continued

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July 23, 2023

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Torngat Mountains Expedition 2023: Day 6

Approaching a peaceful Hebron harbour, we could see the clear water, mountains, and Mission station from afar. We were feeling various emotions at the same time – happy, calm, somber, and curious. In the 1830’s, the German Moravian church established missions in several Inuit communities. They later made the decision to close the missions in … Continued

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July 22, 2023

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Torngat Mountains Expedition 2023: Day 5

With a full day of sailing yesterday, we woke up to a beautiful sunny and clear morning approaching Nain. We started the day with our daily morning expedition briefing then a special presentation from two youth participants born and raised in Nain. Serenity and Peyton shared information about their hometown, schools, and the pastimes they … Continued

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