YRT → YCS

Hudson Bay Shoreline

A rugged and intricate coastline featuring jagged rocks and shallow, turquoise-tinted coastal waters.

Seasonal Sea Ice

From late autumn through early summer, witness spectacular geometric patterns of pack ice and floes.

Coastal Archipelagos

Small, uninhabited rocky islands clustered near the mouth of the inlet that provide nesting grounds for Arctic birds.

Marine Life Potential

During summer months, keep a close eye on the deep blue waters for the white silhouettes of Beluga whales.

Chesterfield Inlet Mouth

The dramatic point where the 150-mile-long inlet empties into the bay, marking the final approach to the runway.

Arctic Tundra

The vast, treeless expanse of the Kivalliq Region, showcasing the raw beauty of the Barren Lands.

Glacial Kettle Lakes

Thousands of small, crystal-clear ponds and lakes formed by retreating glaciers dotting the landscape.

Canadian Shield Outcroppings

Ancient Precambrian rock formations that create a grey and textured mosaic across the permafrost.

Wildlife Migration Paths

Visible tracks across the lichen-covered ground often used by caribou herds moving across the territory.