Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
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daunting creatures somehow managed to survive the climate disturbance of the ice age. Their warm woolly coat resembling a long beard—which earned them the name of umimmak in Inuktitut, the Inuit language— certainly had something to do with it. A journey to the Far North of Québec is a priv- ileged opportunity to track these ancient beasts in silence, as they wander the Arctic plains, feasting on grass, moss and lichen. A visit to Nunavik wouldn't be complete without bearing witness to the great caribou migration. Treading upon the barren tundra in small scattered groups or by the thou- sands, often having to swim across great rivers flowing in this immense territory, braving the current to follow their migratory route, these hoofed animals that Inuit call tuktu definitely have panache. In fact, a framed photograph of their antlers on your wall back home will likely attract attention. Definitely at the top of the list, these big favourites among the Arctic animal kingdom are not the only specimens you'll witness up in Québec's Far North, as the region is teeming with life. Nunavik is a true Eden for bird- watching enthusiasts, and many other non-winged creatures, all perfectly adapted to the harsh northern climate, can also be spotted during your off-the-beaten-track summer adventure in the region. With the help of your guides' watchful eyes, you might also encounter a variety of animal species, which are sure to delight nature lovers and photographers alike. THE CALL OF THE WILD This summer, why not join one of Nunavik's adventure tour operators on a journey to the remote and wild tundra of Québec's Far North, led by expert Inuit guides and/or nat- uralists, to observe and photograph polar bears in their natural coastal habitat, get up close and personal with small herds of ancient muskoxen roaming the land, witness the great caribou migration or catch a glimpse of Arctic wolves with their cubs around the den, and much more? Whether you opt for motorized canoe outings from one of the remote Inuit communities of Nunavik or from a satellite base camp in the wilderness or prefer an aerial safari, the choice is yours. For more information, visit or call: Inuit Adventures: inuitadventures.com; 514-457-3319; 1-855-657-3319 Great Canadian Wildlife Adventures: thelon.com; 608-370-5071 Rapid Lake Lodge: rapidlake.com; 418-949-2549 (October to May ) or 819-389-5832 ( June to September) T R A V E L P L A N N E R DS