YGT → YUX

Igloolik Island Coast

Aerial view of the southern tip of Igloolik Island as the aircraft departs, showing the community's relationship with the shoreline.

Hooper Inlet Crossing

A short crossing over the inlet that separates the island from the mainland, often filled with drifting ice floes.

Melville Peninsula Tundra

The rugged, low-lying tundra of the mainland, dotted with small kettle lakes and ancient raised beaches.

Permafrost Polygons

Distinctive geometric earth patterns caused by freeze-thaw cycles, highly visible from low altitudes during the descent.

Foxe Basin Panoramas

Vast, unobstructed views of the Foxe Basin, which remains ice-covered for much of the year, creating a stark white horizon.

Sea Ice Dynamics

Observation of pressure ridges and leads in the sea ice, showcasing the constant movement of the Arctic currents.

Marine Life Corridors

During the summer thaw, keep an eye on the open water leads for potential sightings of bowhead whales or walrus pods.