On my third expedition with Adventure Canada (Chantal’s second), we explored Greenland and Labrador, dis-embarking from the ship at St. John’s, Newfoundland. This is the first of 3 blogs for this trip; and if you’re interested and have a lot of spare time on your hands, there are links to our previous expeditions below the photos.
The zodiacs were used extensively to get us to very rough terrain, where we hiked over arctic tundra. Although late in the season, there was plenty of beautiful colours from the lichen and moss. No flowers at this time of the year.
After the hike, we always came back to a great lunch on the ship, and maybe a glass of whisky in the hot tub.
The story is in the captions… enjoy!
[Click on any photo for the slideshow. Please leave comments at the bottom of the page]
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Route map
Approaching our first landing
Preparing for our first landing
And we’re off on the zodiacs!
The glacier at Evighedsfjord, Greenland
The glacier at Evighedsfjord, Greenland
A blue iceberg at the glacier at Evighedsfjord, Greenland
Nuuk, Greenland
On the bridge of the Ocean Endeavour
View from the bridge of the Ocean Endeavour
On the bridge of the Ocean Endeavour
Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador
Landing at Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador
HIking at Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador
On-site lecture
Day 4 at Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador
Day 4 at Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador
Back to the Ocean Endeavour
Last day at Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador
Last day at Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador
Yes, there was kayaking
Late in the day
Abandoned village of Hebron, Labrador
The cemetary at Hebron, Labrador
The abandoned village of Indian Harbour
Iceberg in the Labrador Sea
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Arctic Expedition
The Streets of Arctic Bay (Day 3)
I’ll have mine with ice, please (Day 4)
Ice Cappuccino in the Arctic (Day 5)
Day 6 and Day 7 on the Ocean Endeavor
Karrat Fiord, Greenland (Day 8)
Kangerlussuaq (Day 12) – final
Scotland Expedition
Expedition Day 6 – St. Kilda
Day 10 Foula, Shetland Islands
October 18, 2024 at 9:39 pm
….just bloody magnificent land and seascape…..and fabulous photographic captures !!!! (and brrr….!!)
October 18, 2024 at 9:51 pm
Yes, it was chilly at times.
October 19, 2024 at 4:45 am
Love these! I’d like to do this trip someday!
October 19, 2024 at 11:44 am
You would definitely like this, Leigh.
October 20, 2024 at 4:20 pm
Len,
Incredible photos. Amazing.
Len
October 20, 2024 at 4:28 pm
Len,
Incredible photos!!!!
In the photo of “Last day at Torngat Mountains National Park”, I found it interesting that the hikers did not hike as a group but were really spread out. Any reason why?
Len
October 20, 2024 at 4:37 pm
Hi Len, they had different level groups setup, depending on how fast you wanted to hike. And there was always the free-walking group, where you go where you want, as fast or slow as you want, as long as you stayed within the polar bear boundary. This boundary was patrolled by staff with shotguns and binoculars. I think most people, and certainly Chantal and me, mostly took the free walking group as I want to take photos, and I can do fitness walks anytime at home.
October 27, 2024 at 2:19 am
What an amazing trip Len! The photos are terrific. I’m looking forward to part 3.
October 27, 2024 at 12:03 pm
Cynthia, I think it was on one of our hikes, we mentioned that you and George would really love this. Not so many birds on this trip, but twice we saw polar bears and once a mom with 2 cubs.