The best time to travel to Nunavut

This remote territory is the least populated in Canada and also one of the least travelled to. If you want to experience the True North, plan to arrive in Nunavut between May and June. This is the best time of year to take an arctic safari, where you will have the chance to see wildlife like narwhals, polar bears, walrus, muskox and more.

Nunavut considers itself a world-class destination for sea kayaking. To experience kayaking with icebergs and wildlife, you will need to book one of the guided expeditions that run in the summer months of July to September.

Thrillseekers should consider travelling to Nunavut in the summer months for a unique expedition to the Northwest Passage. This passage connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean via the Arctic Ocean. Only a few ships are able to make the voyage every year, depending on the variable conditions. Cruises depart from various locations in Nunavut, including Resolute, Kugluktuk or Cambridge Bay, and go as far as Greenland. These cruises only run between August and September for the best chance of safe sailing conditions.