Cool cruise

By D. Grant Black

Private suites, picture windows and spacious observation decks await on this unique cruise under the midnight sun.

Embark on a different kind of escapade and explore one of the most pristine natural environments on the planet: the Arctic. Adventure Canada’s The Last Imaginary Place cruise into Nunavut is traveling with a purpose. Scientists, writers and artists join the cruise to give you the insider’s scoop on this unspoiled wilderness. Past guest luminaries have included environmental scientist David Suzuki and Booker Award-winning author Margaret Atwood.

Affectionately called the Little Red Ship, the M/V Explorer is specifically designed for Arctic travel. On board, the private suites include a salon deck and two picture windows for optimal viewing of the landscape from the comfort of your cozy cabin. Spacious observation decks, an exercise room and a well-stocked library provide plenty of options for relaxing on the open water. For trekking off the beaten trail, a fleet of Zodiacs are on hand to whisk you away to Iqaluit, Nunavut’s capital, and an array of other communities that pepper the cruise’s route. Be one of the few to travel above the Arctic Circle, and leave the bathing suit and coconut bra at home.
1-800-363-7566

Getting here

Nunavut Tourism, 1-866-NUNAVUT, www.nunavuttourism.com

Photo: S. Weart