Expedition Greenland, Newfoundland And Nova Scotia - Between Two Worlds Of Ice And Forests

The name Kangerlussuaq means "Big Fjord" in the local Kalaallisut language. The settlement of about 500 people is located in western Greenland on flat land at the head of a fjord with the same name. Kangerlussuaq is the site of Greenland's largest commercial airport and most of the economy here is dependent on the air transportation hub and tourism. The rugged lands around the settlement support terrestrial Arctic fauna including muskoxen, caribou, and Gyrfalcons.

From the Arctic Circle to Halifax – this expedition with the HANSEATIC inspiration will give you a new understanding and deep feelings for the unspoilt beauty of the remote Arctic region. Discover the many sides to Greenland, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia: ice, mighty mountain and fjord landscapes as well as traces of the Vikings and Inuit culture. The HANSEATIC inspiration begins its expedition route in Sisimiut on the west coast of Greenland. Follow in the footsteps of the Saqqaq culture and visit the old town, which resembles a museum village. Hike from Ilulissat to the ice fjord, just a taste of what awaits in Disko Bay, where glittering sculptures drift slowly through the water – with you at the centre as you cruise and take a Zodiac ride. With its octagonal church and the museum, the settlement of Qeqertarsuaq, which was founded in 1773, tells stories of modern life and the former whaling centre on Disko Island. Your ship will chart a flexible course through the fjords of Greenland. The Zodiacs are put to good use here again. With a little luck, you might spot whales, surrounded by the colossal scenery.

Qassiarsuk has an interesting history – this is where Erik the Red founded Greenland’s first Viking settlement in around 985. In Unartoq, round off your experiences by bathing in the hot springs as you watch the icebergs drift by. The island is best known for its thermal springs. They are created by groundwater that is heated in a fissure in the earth and then flows back to the surface. The springs are described in records as early as the 14th century.

Newfoundland’s capital is not far from Cape Spear1, the country’s most easterly point. One of North America’s oldest lighthouses is found here. The city is known for its colourful terraced houses and rich history as well as a unique culture characterised by its Irish, English and Indigenous heritage. One of Newfoundland’s most famous landmarks is Signal Hill1. The hill is located on the north side and offers spectacular views of the harbour. There is also a breathtaking coastal landscape, which you can discover on a coastal hike1 along the East Coast Trail. The hiking trail descends around 250 m (820 ft) to the sea and offers you pure wilderness.

Old meets new in the province's capital (metro-area population a little more than 200,000), with modern office buildings surrounded by heritage shops and colorful row houses. St. John's mixes English and Irish influences, Victorian architecture and modern convenience, and traditional music and rock and roll into a heady brew. The arts scene is lively, but overall the city moves at a relaxed pace.For centuries, Newfoundland was the largest supplier of salt cod in the world, and St. John's Harbour was the center of the trade. As early as 1627, the merchants of Water Street—then known as the Lower Path—were doing a thriving business buying fish, selling goods, and supplying alcohol to soldiers and sailors.

Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is a French overseas territory consisting of a group of islands off the coast of Newfoundland. With its history during Prohibition in the USA and its long fishing tradition, you will gain fascinating insight into a piece of French culture in North America. Today, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is best known for its picturesque coastal villages and breathtaking scenery. Experience France in North America.

Welcome to Cape Breton Island – a premiere destination for the new expedition class. This jewel in the Nova Scotia region awaits you with an abundance of natural beauty, making it a real insider tip. Explore the Cape Breton Highlands National Park1 or the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake1 – more insider tips on this extraordinary expedition. With stops in the towns of Louisbourg and Baddeck, you will circumnavigate the island. The circumnavigation is completed with a trip through the Strait of Canso. The waterway takes you from Cape Breton Island to the mainland of Nova Scotia. Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscape from the many open deck areas of the HANSEATIC inspiration.

Surrounded by natural treasures and glorious seascapes, Halifax is an attractive and vibrant hub with noteworthy historic and modern architecture, great dining and shopping, and a lively nightlife and festival scene. The old city manages to feel both hip and historic. Previous generations had the foresight to preserve the cultural and architectural integrity of the city, yet students from five local universities keep it lively and current. It's a perfect starting point to any tour of the Atlantic provinces, but even if you don't venture beyond its boundaries, you will get a real taste of the region.It was Halifax’s natural harbor—the second largest in the world after Sydney, Australia’s—that first drew the British here in 1749, and today most major sites are conveniently located either along it or on the Citadel-crowned hill overlooking it. That’s good news for visitors because this city actually covers quite a bit of ground.Since amalgamating with Dartmouth (directly across the harbor) and several suburbs in 1996, Halifax has been absorbed into the Halifax Regional Municipality, and the HRM, as it is known, has around 415,000 residents. That may not sound like a lot by U.S. standards, but it makes Nova Scotia’s capital the most significant Canadian urban center east of Montréal.There's easy access to the water, and despite being the focal point of a busy commercial port, Halifax Harbour doubles as a playground, with one of the world's longest downtown boardwalks. It's a place where container ships, commuter ferries, cruise ships, and tour boats compete for space, and where workaday tugs and fishing vessels tie up beside glitzy yachts. Like Halifax as a whole, the harbor represents a blend of the traditional and the contemporary.