In July of last year, FNA Adventure Planner Laura Fabro was given the opportunity of a lifetime to experience a journey across arctic waters on our Hudson Strait Arctic Odyssey Cruise.
Laura flew from Winnipeg to Montreal, Quebec, where she had a pre-cruise night stay. The next morning, Laura boarded a plane to Kuujjuaq, Quebec, where her cruise adventure officially began. On her 7-night journey, Laura was exposed to the untouched landscapes of the Arctic and learned about the unique way of life for the small Inuit communities that she and the rest of our guests visited. They visited destinations such as Akpatok Island, known for its nesting migratory seabirds, and the community of Kangiqsujuaq, where Laura and guests listened to traditional Inuit throat singing and watched drum dancing performances. Other places visited on this adventure were Ivujkivik, Coats Island, Walrus Island and Marble Island. Here they spotted various wildlife, such as polar bears, walrus, harp and ringed seals, beluga whales, arctic hare, muskox, caribou, and many different species of birds.
The ship made its final stop in Churchill, where Laura was greeted by thousands of beluga whales in the Churchill River (and by a few FNA staff members on a Belugas, Birds & Blooms FAM Trip!)
Laura now has memories to last a lifetime, and feels truly grateful for the experience she had on this amazing trip.
Below are some images from her adventure.
All images © Laura Fabro
