Your Itinerary

Your Bathurst experience includes a combination of daily boat trips, plus hiking and exploring the tundra. There is something for all ages, physiques, and interests at each spot we visit.

Blue Loo cruising Bathurst Inlet

Our tour boat, called the “Blue Loo”, is a 40 ft. X 16 ft. pontoon boat that is ideal for the Inlet. It is very stable, suitable for binoculars and spotting scopes. We can also land pretty just about anywhere, and the gangplank makes disembarking easy. A sea-going outhouse on the boat reduces anxiety in a land without trees. Hence the name the Blue Loo.

Here are some samples of day trips, or download a weekly itinerary here

“There are a million travel packages out there, but none we have ever seen gave us the feeling that we would be appreciably integrated into the community or place being visited. This community feeling is a priceless characteristic of Bathurst.”

— Mike & Pat Boring, New Mexico
“There is probably nowhere on this earth with quite the same access to such a rare environment. How privileged I was to be part of this for a brief moment in my life.”

— Stephen Burnett, Kingston, ON
“Dedicated personal service, superb food and a great interpretive service in a wilderness area. All you have to do is keep breathing and enjoy the wildlife. ”

— Dr. Terry Bassett, Lethbridge, AB
“Some days, everywhere you looked was a photograph waiting to be captured: redpolls, white crowned sparrows, and yellow warblers, all the way up to ptarmigan and of course, the caribou! What a thrill this has been! We're so glad that you shared it with us. ”

— Ted & Kathy Krug, Kobel, ON
“There is no way I could have ever imagined the spectacular experience I have had the past week. Thanks to Page, the Warners and the Kapolaks for making this possible. Such peace and beauty I have never before enjoyed. ”

— Jim & Helen Blakelock, Ajax, ON
“When life is too hectic and demanding, I shall stop and remember with respect and gratitude that I have been so privileged to visit here. Thank you to everyone. ”

— Hazel & Roger Sumner, Wiltshire, UK
“My fifteenth visit, and each one better than the last; wonderful people, wonderful scenery, and always something new! ”

— Cynthia Chalk, Philipsburg, QC
“I came to be refreshed, to experience unspoiled land and find spiritual sustenance. I leave with renewed faith in people . . . and a restored optimism in all things. A truly wonderful, memorable week. ”

— Norman Metzger, Indianapolis, IN
“The Arctic scenery is awesome, the animals that we saw were amazing; the lodge itself is cozy, but what really makes the place special is the people.”

— Isabelle Ford, Sarnia, ON
“I’ve traveled the Arctic on skis, crampons, snowshoes, by qamutik and raft, but never have I had a chance to learn as much or interact in a meaningful way with the people who call this harsh, beautiful land home. Thank you, Sam, Jason and all of the Inuit, and especially Page. ”

— Jo Ann Creore, Edmonton, AB

Wildflower photography in the magic arctic evening light

Early morning birding from the Lodge

Burnside Delta Hike

Canso Bay and Bathurst Ridge

Bear Island and Quadjuk Thule Sites

Amethyst Point and Quadjuk Narrows

Fishing Creek, Poppy Island and Cache Island

Bird Island and Tinney Cove

Quadjuk Sandstone Heads and Oldsquaw Bay

Young Island and Sally’s Cliff, Peregrine Hunt

FON Island, Hidden Lake and Seal Cache Island