Ocean Victory, Heart of the Arctic ex Nuuk to Iqaluit

Highlights at a Glance
– Journey through Inuit Nunangat – the ice, water, and lands of Inuit – with local cultural educators and experts
– Visit Kinngait, the world-renowned centre of Inuit art, and meet artists in their studios
– Explore the fjords of Greenland, from Nuuk to Nuup Kangerlua, surrounded by stunning Arctic light
– Walk the open tundra of Nunavik’s Ungava Peninsula with Inuit guides, pausing on glacial boulders to listen to the land’s quiet stories
– Zodiac beneath the soaring bird cliffs of Akpatok Island, home to thousands of thick-billed murres
– Enjoy the hospitality of Salluit, a vibrant Inuit community in northern Nunavik

Itinerary
Day 1: Nuuk, Greenland – Where Fjord and City Meet
Arrive in Nuuk, Greenland’s vibrant capital, where ancient stone meets modern rhythm. Set at the mouth of a vast fjord, the city’s colourful houses climb the hillsides against a backdrop of rugged peaks. Contemporary art, lively cafes, and a strong sense of community give Nuuk an energy that feels both cosmopolitan and deeply rooted in place.

Visit the Greenland National Museum to meet the Qilakitsoq mummies – silent witnesses to lives once lived along this coast. Then wander through the old harbour, where sea air mingles with roasted coffee and the scent of salt and wood. Here, history and daily life flow together, revealing a city that looks both forward and back.

Day 2: Capital Region – Through Fjords of Light
Sail into the immense Nuup Kangerlua, where mountains veiled in mist rise from glacial water. The ship weaves between islands and ice, each turn revealing new light and texture. Watch for seals and seabirds while your expedition team shares stories of geology, glaciation, and change. The day drifts by in a quiet rhythm of movement, reflection, and wonder.

Day 3: At Sea – Davis Strait – Learn From Inuit in Their Homeland
As the ship crosses Davis Strait toward Canada, the open ocean becomes classroom and companion. Learn from Inuit cultural educators and scientists who share perspectives on climate, language, and life in the North. Join an Inuit games workshop or simply watch the horizon, where whales surface in slow arcs and seabirds follow our wake. The crossing is a time to listen – to voices, to water, to wind.

Day 4: Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), NU, Canada – Art and Stone
Kimmirut, meaning “the heel,” lies where marble cliffs meet the sea. Here, art and land intertwine – ivory carvings, jewelry, and stonework shaped by generations of artists. Walk among blooming tundra and feel the marble stone underfoot, luminous against the Arctic light. In this small community, every creation tells a story of place.

Day 5: Kinngait (Cape Dorset) – The Heart of Arctic Art
In Kinngait, creativity fills the air. Visit the historic West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative, birthplace of Inuit printmaking, and meet the artists whose hands shape visions from stone and ink. The hum of carving tools, the scent of paper and pigment – every detail speaks of tradition evolving with each generation. Here, art is a shared language between past and present.

Days 6–7: Ungava Peninsula, Nunavik, QC – Walking the Tundra
Step ashore on the vast, treeless tundra of the Ungava Peninsula. With Inuit guides, trace the contours of ancient rock, learn the names of hardy plants, and pause on a glacial boulder to listen to the stillness. Zodiac along the coast to watch for wildlife and seabirds in motion. The landscape is quiet yet alive – a lesson in subtlety and endurance.

Day 8: Salluit – Warmth and Welcome
Salluit greets visitors with open hands and open hearts. In this northern community, traditions are lived with joy and belonging. Share laughter and music in the community hall, taste local food, and explore the artistry of mittens, carvings, and jewelry. On the hills above town, look out over the bay – a view of connection between people and place.

Day 9: Ungava Bay – Cliffs Alive with Birds
Akpatok Island rises sheer and white from Ungava Bay, its cliffs crowded with thick-billed murres. Zodiac beneath the walls of limestone where air thrums with wings. Keep watch for polar bears and walrus along the shore. The scale and sound of this place remind you how full the Arctic can be – alive, vast, and brimming with presence.

Days 10–11: Southeast Baffin – Ice and Stone
Along the wild coast of Baffin Island, glacier faces and sculpted rock tell the story of ice’s long hand. Cruise by Zodiac or ship as light reveals the texture of the cliffs, catching on ridges and folds of stone. Geologists on board (known for listening to rocks) interpret the patterns and folds, revealing how the land remembers its making.

Day 12: Frobisher Bay – Passage Through Time
Sail through Frobisher Bay, where icebergs drift between dark headlands. Wildlife may gather in the calm coves – seals, seabirds, and perhaps a distant bear. The ship moves slowly, and time seems to loosen. This is a day for quiet observation, for feeling the expanse and beauty of the North.

Day 13: Iqaluit, NU, Canada – Farewell to the North
Arrive in Iqaluit, capital of Nunavut, and the journey’s end. The city stands at the head of Frobisher Bay, a meeting place of modern life and traditional strength. As you board the Zodiac for your final shore landing, look back once more at the horizon – the light, the land, the learning you now carry within you.

https://youtu.be/9nwWQ7Ksi4o

The Ocean Victory, launched in 2021, is one of the most modern small expedition vessels at sea. Purpose-built for discovery, it combines comfort, capability, and a deep commitment to sustainability – an ideal platform for Adventure Canada’s small-ship journeys to some of the world’s most remarkable places. Its innovative X-BOW® hull delivers smoother, quieter crossings and greater stability, while its ice-strengthened design ensures safe passage into areas few ships can reach.

On board, travellers are welcomed into bright cabins, panoramic decks, and inviting spaces designed to spark conversation, laughter, and learning. Shared meals, engaging presentations, and quiet moments of reflection as icebergs drift past create a sense of community and curiosity. The Ocean Victory offers a rare combination of comfort, connection, and environmental care.

Founded in 1987, Adventure Canada was created to bring travellers to Canada’s “blank spaces”, those areas whose remoteness alone made them special. Over the last fifteen years, along with our guests, we have discovered that there is so much that is extraordinary about the places we travel, from the landscape, wildlife and culture to the history, art and archeology that is unique to every destination. It is our belief that there is so much to see “beyond the binoculars” that drives us to delve deeper into our favourite places with every expedition and continually seek out new destinations.

We travel by small expedition ship, the best suited mode of transportation for remote exploration. The number of passengers on our voyages run between 45 and 100, depending on the ship we choose. We believe that these small vessels are superior, as they not only allow us to gain access to places not accessible by larger vessels, but our fleet of Zodiac landing craft permit us to visit some of the most remote places imaginable – the key to expeditionary travel.

Select the Deck to view detail.

Ocean Victory - Deck 3

Ocean Victory - Deck 4

Ocean Victory - Deck 5

Ocean Victory - Deck 6

Ocean Victory - Deck 7

Ocean Victory - Deck 8

Ocean Victory - Deck 9

Select the Cabin to view detail.

Category A - Single Cabin

– Porthole window
– Double bed
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 151 square feet (14 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary

Category 9 - Premium Suite

– Private balcony
– Two-bedroom suite
– Double bed or twin beds
– Spacious bathroom with shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Sitting area with sofa bed
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 452 square feet (42 sqm)

Category 8 - Junior Suite

– Private balcony
– Double bed or twin beds
– Spacious bathroom with shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Sitting area with sofa bed
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 388 square feet (36 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary

Category 7 - Balcony Suite

– Large private balcony
– Double bed or twin beds
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 280-344 square feet (26-32 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary

Category 6 - Grand Balcony Cabin

– Balcony
– Double bed or two single beds
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 269-323 square feet (25-30 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary

Category 5 - Superior Balcony Cabin

– Balcony
– Double bed or twin beds
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Seating area featuring a sofa, table, and chair
– Optional connecting staterooms available upon request
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 237-269 square feet (22-25 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary

Category 4 - Balcony Cabin

– Balcony
– Double bed or twin beds
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk with a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 194-237 square feet (18-22 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary

Category 3 - French Balcony Cabin

– Floor-to-ceiling windows
– French-style balcony
– One queen size bed
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk with a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 151 square feet (14 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary

Category 2 - Albatros Cabin

– Porthole window
– Double bed or two single beds
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 140-237 square feet (13-22 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary

Category 1 - Triple Cabin

– Porthole window
– Two twin beds or double bed, plus sofa bed
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Close to mud room and loading platforms
– Approximately 194-237 square feet (18-22 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary