This trip description would not be complete without some photos of Iqaluit where we disembarked. Iqaluit, on Baffin Island, is the capital of Nunavut at the head of Frobisher Bay and reachable only by air or sea. We were there for a few hours and had a bus tour of the town before going to the airport. Many of us went into the visitor centre to get our Arctic Circle Adventurer certificate.
The most striking building we saw in town is the Anglican church St. Jude's and beside it the elementary school Office buildings were not tall but some were quite colourful. We were taken up to view point to get a view of Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park and the city. This is just a quick snapshot of the city to wrap up the trip.
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| Iqaluit from the ship |
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| The Visitor Centre |
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| St. Jude's Anglican Cathedral |
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| The elementary school |
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| One building that caught my eye |
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| Viewpoint at Sylvia Grinnell Park - tidal flats and waterfalls |
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| White campion |
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| A trail in the park |
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Iqaluit Airport |
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| A final concert as we waited for the plane to Ottawa |
This is the end of the trip - our "pilgrimage" to the Torngat Mountains. We were privileged to be able to see the stunning landscape in the Torngats and immerse ourselves in the unique area at least for a few days through the many landings and zodiac cruises. It was an enriching experience that I will not soon forget.
Next destination: The Silk Road
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