In summer, the parc national des Pingualuit unveils well-kept secrets. Set off on an adventure discovering vast boreal landscape, including the exceptional meteoritic crater and Pingualuk Lake with incredibly clear bluish waters. Explore the Puvirnituq River canyon, a fascinating plant kingdom, and the tundra at its best!
Heiko Wittenborn
What you need to know? Meals are provided by a local caterer based on traditional cuisine, seasonal catches and other available provisions. The meals listed in the itinerary are those normally provided during this expedition. In accordance with northern reali-ties, meals may be adjusted depending on availabilities.
In Nunavik, the weather is constantly changing. Expeditions may be adjusted to take into account current conditions. Openness to new situations, flexibility and the ability to adapt to modified activities and timetable are important pre-requisites for travellers in Nunavik parks and an authentic element of your northern experience. This exceptional expedition is designed for exceptional travellers, who possess a strong sense of solidarity, a capacity to adapt and strict respect for safety. The expedition includes adventure and the unexpected, supported by the expertise of seasoned guides who will know how to maximize your experiences.
Departure from Quebec City or Montreal and flight transfer at Kuujjuaq to Kangiqsujuaq (60–90 minutes flight via a Twin Otter-type small aircraft). On your arrival at Kangiqsujuaq, you will be welcomed by a Pingualuit park staff member. Forms and equipment will be checked during your first visit to the Park’s Pavillion. Next, you will be shuttled to your hotel accommodations for check-in and some free time before supper.
• Meal: Lunch prepared by the Kuujjuaq Inn (cheese, crackers, wraps, salads, fruit) / Supper at Kangiqsujuaq Coop Hotel. • Accommodations: Coop Hotel in Kangiqsujuaq.
In the morning, you will leave for a guided tour of Kangiqsujuaq, a welcoming community. Visit the park’s interpretation centre, the Akulivik region (bay situated close to Hudson Strait and frequented by Inuit wildlife harvesters), a soapstone quarry and, if the tides permit, pick mussels straight from the bay. Use your free time to visit the community.
• Meals: Continental-type breakfast at the cooperative hotel (may include eggs, ham, pancakes, cereal, croissants or toast) / lunch and dinner at the cooperative hotel (may include casserole, prepared meat or fish, pasta, goose, fish or meat pie, or lasagna). • Accommodations: Coop Hotel in Kangiqsujuaq.
After breakfast, you will have a short expedition information session, then, leave for a 20-minutes panoramic flight in a Twin Otter plane to Lake Manarsulik's camp in the Park. During your first evening in the Park, explore the area around the crater, canoë or kayak on Lake Manarsulik, or simply relax.
Ginette Lamothe
• Meals: Continental-type breakfast at the cooperative hotel (may include eggs, ham, pancakes, cereal, croissants or toast) / lunch and dinner at the cooperative hotel (may include casserole, prepared meat or fish, pasta, goose, fish or meat pie, or lasagna). • Accommodations : Manarsulik full-service camp.
You will have 4 days in the comfort of Manarsulik full-service camp to discover the spectacular hikes to do in the area. Depending on the weather, you will hike to the crater (2,5 km to the top, 4 km to the water or 17 km to make the full circle). You will also go for a beautiful hike to Sanguammallaaluk and the Puvirnituq River Canyon (10 km) where you will stop by the Sanguammallaluk camp to have tea. During your stay, you will have plenty of free time to relax, explore the area and its archeological sites, go fishing, kayaking or canoeing.
Patrick Graillon
Sarah Airo
Enjoy your final day in the Park before flying back to Kuujjuaq. A Nunavik staff member will wait for you on your arrival to drive you to your hotel.
Louis Labonté
• Meals: Continental-type breakfast at the Manarsulik full service camp (may include eggs, ham, pancakes, cereal, croissants or toast) / lunch at the Manarsulik full service camp (may include casserole, prepared meat or fish, pasta, goose, fish or meat pie, or lasagna) and supper at Kuujjuaq Coop Hotel (grilled salmon with rice/ tortellinis / steak with roasted potatoes). • Accommodations: Kuujjuaq Coop Hotel.
After breakfast at Kuujjuaq auberge restaurant, you will spend some time in the village before your return flight to Montre-al or Quebec city.
• Meals: Continental-type breakfast “à la carte” at Kuujjuaq auberge restaurant.
Notes Price per person, before taxes. All-included (meals, accommodations, transportation). Preferential prices for JBNQA beneficiaries. 2 participants needed to guarantee departure, contact us to join a group. Although hunting and trapping are strictly prohibited into the National Parks of Quebec, Inuit have the right to practise their subsistence activities throughout Nunavik, including the parc national des Pingualuit. Thus, witness a group of Inuit hunting caribou, ringed or trapping foxes may be part of the Nunavik park experience.
Safety All the expeditions led by parc national des Pingualuit team can be followed day by day through daily satellite positioning. The team can contact the park staff anytime with a satellite phone. It's part of visitors responsibilities to plan their own safety; risk management must be an integral part of their experience. Also, we advise strongly visitors to take an insurance policy covering air evacuation costs.
Set off on an adventure discovering vast boreal landscape, including the exceptional meteoritic crater and Pingualuk Lake with incredibly clear bluish waters.
Available datesAugust 5 - 13, 2017August 19 -27, 2017
Already gone July 22 - 30, 2017 full July 29 - August 6, 2017 fullAugust 12 - 20, 2017 full
Departure from Montreal (2-hours flight).
Flight, equipment, winter clothing, food: we take care of everything!
Group of 6 to 8 participants
What's included ? • Return flights from Montreal • Transfers to the park • Transportation by boat • Access fees in the park and camping fees • 3 nights at the Hotel • 5 nights at full service camps • 8 breakfasts, 8 diners and 8 suppers • Cultural activities • Canoe equipment
Please ask for our documents and information equipment
Information1-844-NUNAVIK1-844-686-2845
info@nunavikparks.ca
