Canadian Arctic Collection

Inukshuk marker at Aupalaqtuq Point, Cape Dorset, Baffin Island, Canadian Arctic, Canada

Close-up of half polar bear face
Black and white close-up of half polar bear face (Ursus maritimus); Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Close-up of polar bear staring towards camera
Close-up of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) staring towards camera; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) juvenile basking, Baffin Island, Canada

Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) tail, Baffin Island, Canada

Polar bears wrestle on shoreline at dawn
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) wrestle on shoreline at dawn; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Close-up of polar bear walking and turning head
Close-up of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking and turning head; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Backlit polar bear turning head in darkness
Backlit polar bear (Ursus maritimus) turning head in darkness; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Close-up of a polar bear
Black and white close-up of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) looking at the camera; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear stands lifting head on shoreline
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands lifting head on shoreline; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear stands looking back on tundra
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands looking back on tundra; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear stands on shoreline at dawn
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands on shoreline at dawn; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear crosses rocky tundra lifting paw
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) crosses rocky tundra lifting paw; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Arctic fox stands on tundra eyeing camera
Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) stands on tundra eyeing camera; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear stands eyeing camera on shoreline
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands eyeing camera on shoreline; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear walks on tundra at dawn
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walks on tundra at dawn; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Arctic hare sits among rocks
Black and white image of an Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) sitting among rocks at sunset; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Iceberg

Icebergs, Nunavut, Canada

Victoria Island, Nunavut, Canada

Devon Island, Nunavut, Canada

Kayaking, Nunavut, Canada

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Standing On A Piece Of Floating Ice; Coburg Island, Nunavut, Canada

Polar Bear Sow With Cub

Polar Bears Sleeping At Sunset

Polar Bears With Cubs

Polar Bear In Ice Pool

Polar Bear Running On An Ice Flow In Wager Bay, Canada

The Arctic Cruise of the Pandora, Captain Allen Young, published in The Illustrated
XJF448202 The Arctic Cruise of the Pandora, Captain Allen Young, published in The Illustrated London News, 1876 (engraving) by English School

Sir John Franklin (engraving)
XJF2639745 Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)

Sussex Lake, source of the Thlew-ee-cho river, 1836 (engraving)
XJF2639742 Sussex Lake, source of the Thlew-ee-cho river, 1836 (engraving) by Back, George (1796-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Trout Fall, 1819 (engraving)
XJF2639740 The Trout Fall, 1819 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Franklins Narrative of a journey to the shores of the Polar Sea)

HMS Dorothea commanded by David Buchan driven into Arctic ice, 1818 (engraving)
XJF2639732 HMS Dorothea commanded by David Buchan driven into Arctic ice, 1818 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Arctic Sea from the mouth of the Copper Mine River at midnight, 1821
XJF2639726 View of the Arctic Sea from the mouth of the Copper Mine River at midnight, 1821 (engraving) by Back, George (1796-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Franklins expedition encamped at Point Turnagain, 1821 (engraving)
XJF1072643 Franklins expedition encamped at Point Turnagain, 1821 (engraving) by Back, George (1796-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sledge Party leaving HMS Investigator in Mercy Bay, Under command of Lieutenant Gurney Creswell
XJF1072640 Sledge Party leaving HMS Investigator in Mercy Bay, Under command of Lieutenant Gurney Creswell (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

HMS Assistance and Pioneer in Winter quarters returning Daylight (lithograph)
XJF1072641 HMS Assistance and Pioneer in Winter quarters returning Daylight (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

HMS Assistance and Pioneer breaking out of Winter quarters in 1854 (lithograph)
XJF1072638 HMS Assistance and Pioneer breaking out of Winter quarters in 1854 (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

HMS Assistance in Tow of Pioneer passing John Harrow Mount, North Wellington Channel in 1853
XJF1072637 HMS Assistance in Tow of Pioneer passing John Harrow Mount, North Wellington Channel in 1853 (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

NA, Canada, Canadian Arctic, Beechey Island Ice formations in Erebus Bay

NA, Canada, Canadian Arctic, Baffin Island 2nd year ice melting (global warming)

NA, Canada, Canadian Arctic, Baffin Island Cliff walls near Hecla Strait

NA, Canada, Canadian Arctic, Baffin Island Sunset near Cape Dorset

NA, Canada, Canadian Arctic, Baffin Island View of Hecla Strait (Editorial Usage Only)

NA, Canada, Canadian Arctic, Baffin Island Ice breaking, Bellot Strait P.R. icebreaker, (MR)

NA, Canada, Canadian Arctic, Baffin Island Moonrise, Foxe Basin

NA, Canada, Canadian Arctic, Baffin Island Aerial view of Itirbilung Fjord

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Exploring the Canadian Arctic is like stepping into a world of breathtaking wonders and captivating wildlife. At Aupalaqtuq Point, Cape Dorset, Baffin Island, an Inukshuk marker stands tall against the backdrop of this pristine wilderness, symbolizing the resilience and resourcefulness of the indigenous people who have thrived in these harsh conditions for centuries. The North Shore of Great Slave Lake takes us back to 1833 through an engraving that transports us to a time when intrepid explorers first ventured into this unforgiving region. Franklins expedition preparing an encampment on the Barren Grounds showcases their determination as they gather lichen for sustenance amidst the stark beauty of their surroundings. In close-up shots, we witness both the majesty and vulnerability of polar bears. Half polar bear face reveals their fierce yet gentle nature, while another shot captures them staring directly towards our camera with piercing eyes that seem to hold ancient wisdom. Baffin Island becomes a playground for marine giants as we witness juvenile Bowhead Whales basking in its icy waters. Their graceful tails breaking through the surface create mesmerizing patterns against Canada's northern landscape. As dawn breaks along the shoreline, polar bears engage in playful wrestling matches - a testament to their strength and agility. With each step they take and every turn of their head captured up close, we are reminded why these magnificent creatures are considered kings of the Arctic. Even in darkness, backlit by ethereal light, a polar bear turns its head with regal poise - reminding us that true beauty shines even when surrounded by shadows. These glimpses into life within this frozen realm leave us spellbound; it is impossible not to be captivated by every detail seen in close-ups: from textured fur to curious expressions etched upon each polar bear's face. Finally, one image encapsulates it all.