Last Ice Area

Exploring Lancaster Sound, a remote and biodiverse region in Canada’s high Arctic, is easier than ever thanks to this new interactive map launched today.

This week, Arctic governments are meeting in Norway to talk about Arctic biodiversity. But they need to do more than talk. They’ve invested in reams of excellent research on life in the Arctic – now they need to act! They’ll make commitments this April, when the United States begins its chairmanship of the Arctic Council. […]

I asked some of the northern students for their stories about sea ice.

Follow a research expedition to the Canadian Arctic in stories and photos.

After six exciting weeks on board the Arctic Tern, the crew from the Last Ice Area exploration have finally arrived back on land.

After 2 months and 6,000 km, our research expedition to the Last Ice Area has ended safely in Pond Inlet, Nunavut.

The Sailing to Siku crew encounters a pod of narwhals.

After two nights at a sheltered anchorage in Strathcona Sound we ventured out once more, hoping that the winds in Admiralty Inlet had died down sufficiently for comfortable sailing. And indeed they had – the waves were much more subdued than when we’d attempted the passage a few days ago, upon leaving Arctic Bay.

Arctic Bay was our first community since leaving Grise Fiord a week ago. It was time to resupply with fuel, water and fresh meat, fish, fruit and vegetables. We also took this opportunity to meet people in the community to learn about the latest news.

For the past few days we’ve been exploring Lancaster Sound, the eastern entrance to the Northwest Passage.