The next day is a travel day. Each stop along the way is more remote. Edmonton is Canada's gateway to the North. Yellowknife is a southern arctic city which is the last place our guests will see trees. Then on to outposts such as Cambridge Bay and finally Resolute Bay. From Calgary to Resolute is almost 1750 nautical miles north. The pilot can explain the special features of the combi 737 aircraft which has been especially equipped for regularly scheduled landings at Arctic airports. Many of the flight attendants will be aware of Arctic Watch and will want our guests to enjoy their experience.

Once at Resolute Bay, Arctic Watch's ground staff and Kenn Borek Air will ensure a smooth transfer to the chartered twin otter for the twenty minute trip to Arctic Watch. Upon arrival the pilot will do a fly by of the lodge and the whales and set down at Arctic Watch for dinner. The Jess Family personally meets all guests and ensures that they get settled into their comfortable and heated Qarmaks before orientation, appetizers, refreshments and a great dinner. Guests generally want to acclimatize, and immerse themselves in the vast landscape and go for a stroll down to see the whales. They should retire early because it has been a long day. Some will be intrigued by the 24 hour sunlight.

Upon arrival the guests are divided into two groups of 10. These groups are perfect for planning twin otter and surface trips. One day a group will be on land and the other in the air. The next day they exchange experiences. Each morning guests receive morning coffee in their Qarmaks to start the day. This is followed by a complete breakfast in the dining room. At 0900 hours a Daily Orientation and Natural History Discussion will take place that is directly related to the activities of the day. Day trips by twin otter are made to a myriad of possible locations including: Beechy Island, Prince Leopold Island and several locations on Somerset Island.