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THE CANADIAN ARCTIC
Come Out On the Land
"Come Out On the
Land" is an Inuit term. Take it as our invitation
to explore Nunavut. This is our planet's most
mysterious destination. The Canadian Arctic reveals
itself as the "black diamond" of real adventure
travel. You may believe that you are an experienced
adventurer, however, travelers will find this to be
an exhilarating destination.
Do you have the
right stuff, the spirit of adventure, and a
curiosity for exploring the unexplored? You may
walk the path of explorers and adventurers that
came in the early years for the sake of adventure
and discovery.
Visit the planet's
most well kept secret: Nunavut. Scan the horizon in
every direction. You will come to admire the
courage and heroism of those that came before you
on their way into history.
There is only one
North Pole and there is only one place to
experience the Canadian Arctic: Nunavut. It is
one-fifth the landmass of Canada and nearly 2
million square kilometers of the last untouched
location on earth. Air or sea is the only way to
Nunavut. There are no roads to Nunavut.
Nunavut will change
the way you think about real adventure and true
sustainable travel. You will interact with the
Inuit people, whose ancestors have been the trusted
stewards and protectors of this incredible place
for over a thousand years. We invite you to share
the experience of the territory, meet the Inuit
people. The name Nunavut means "Our Land" in
Inuktitut, the native language of the Inuit people.
Our land will become your land as you participate
in events and activities offered by any of the 20
hotels managed by the Inns North.
When you cross the
60th parallel into Canada's Arctic, be prepared for
an adventure beyond compare, in one of the most
scenic and historic parts of the world. "If you are
looking for a unique travel experience combined
with living history, we welcome you to visit one of
our Inns North hotels. The warmth of the people and
a taste of the culture will leave you with memories
to last a lifetime. Come celebrate with us in 2007
as we welcome Igloolik, Nunavut to our family of 20
independently owned and Co-operative controlled
hotels," notes Jeff Provost, Manager of Public
Relations for Arctic Co-operatives Limited. "But be
careful - the unspoiled beauty, clean air and blue
skies will tempt you to visit again and
again."
Inns North are a
chain of Co-op owned hotels in 20 locations through
out Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. Inns
North is a program of Arctic Co-operatives Ltd.
that ensures service standards while providing
management support and a central reservation system
for the hotels.
Please check out
the map of Nunavut and the Northwest
Territories:
http://www.InnsNorth.com/html/map_location.htm
Imagine the myriad
activities that await you and your
companions:
Enter the Northwest
Passage Marathon on Somerset Island in August. This
is the most northerly-held marathon and reigns as
the world's most northerly ultra-marathon. You will
participate under the arctic sun against the
majestic backdrop of the historic Northwest
Passage.
Go SCUBA diving
under the icy blue glaciers. Try sea kayaking and
canoeing, enjoy camping, (from igloos to
otherwise!), hiking and climbing. There are floe
edge tours, historic and cultural tours, dog
sledding, world-class fishing, and so much, much
more!
Observe Polar
Bears, Arctic Wolves, Orcas, Narwals, Snowy Owls,
Snow Geese, Tundra Swans, and other wildlife in
their natural environment. Watch Inuit artisans
carve soapstone and create beautiful handcrafted
beadwork. Listen to Inuit throat singing. Learn
about the Franklin Expedition and see historic
artifacts.
Stand in the
ethereal lights of the Aurora Borealis, also known
as the Northern Lights, a display of colored lights
in the sky, caused by the interaction of particles
from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the
North Pole.
"Nunavut truly is a
paradise for people who love nature and culture,"
says Brian Webb, Marketing Director for Nunavut
Tourism. "From unique wildlife, to remarkable
vistas, to spectacular culture, Nunavut is unlike
any other place on the planet."
Feel free to
contact your travel agent for further information
relating to seasons, temperatures, and best times
for travel.
Once you have Come
Out On the Land, and actually seen and experienced
Nunavut, your adventure will never end or fade. It
is replayed over in your mind and those of your
companions. Your memories and your photos become an
unbroken chain of your experiences. You will not
forget your journey to the top of the
world.
www.innsnorth.com
www.nunavuttourism.com
Media
Contact
For Inns North =
Wolf Worster (ww@talliance.com
)
For Nunavut Tourism
= Brain Webb (brian@NUNAVUTTOURISM.com
)
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