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Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada · Canada
Paddle the fiords of Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic — among the world's deepest and most dramatic glaciated coastlines, accessible for a brief window in August when sea ice recedes. The Auyuittuq National Park coastline features 1,500 m cliffs rising from the sea and hanging glaciers descending to tidewater. Narwhals, walrus, polar bears, and beluga whales share these waters. Small group expeditions operate under strict safety protocols; a polar bear guard accompanies every landing. This is as remote as expeditionary kayaking gets without reaching Antarctica.
Prefilled for 1 August 2027 — the next best-season window. Search on partner sites — opens in a new tab.
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