Arctic Watch

The lodge enjoys a spectcular setting

Arctic Watch lodge, constructed and first opened in 1992, is the most northerly remote lodge in the world.  Modern and comfortable, the main complex houses a dining room (pictured below), kitchen, lounge, library, an “arctic interpretive and museum centre”, guest shop, shower facilities and an activities/gear room.

The kitchen, home to the wonderful staff, conjures exquisite dishes; including local food such as musk ox tenderloin; fresh European-style bread is baked daily.  With every successful fishing trip, a guest can enjoy freshly made sushi!  This is arguably the best food in Nunavut.

The Great Room (lounge and interpretive centre), is home to an extensive arctic library, including a small interpretive centre with regional artefacts, traditional Inuit clothing, 42 million year old wood, bones and fossils.  Detailed geological and geographical maps accompany the centre.

Arctic Watch has 14 private guest cabins, each with a marine toilet and cold water sinks; thermos bottles with hot water are offered to guests every night.  Beds have thick duvets for the cool arctic nights.  The showers are located in the main complex.

Your hosts at the Arctic Lodge are Richard Weber and Josee Auclair.

Pictured below: relaxing outside the lodge.