Yet again, we are truely impressed with the quality of guides, cooks and of course hosts. A few long walks, cannot do justice to the beauty available in the high arctic. Drifting carelessly in a kayak with sunny skies and a breathless wind observing the whales and seals offered an early glimpse of what heaven may be like. A sincere thank you for another wonderful life experience!
John, Patricia, Gordon and William Gouinlock
Sue, Graig, Erin and Kenny Taylor
You have provided as awesome experience for us. What an amazing staff to have in an amazing and beautiful place. Words cannot truly express what a most wonderful time we have had. In two weeks we saw the arctic seasons, the animals and birds and the whales. Thanks again for showing your arctic home and gracious hospitality with us. It is absolutely beautiful and incredible here.
Sue, Graig, Erin and Kenny Taylor, California
Margaret and Larry Dickenson
Wonderful! Every day was better than the day before. The food was delicious and bountiful. The guides were knowledgeable and generous with their time, patience and good humour. We learnt so much and have a new appreciation of our North and the challenges which face those who live (and have lived) here. Josée , Richard and sons, you have made a huge effort to ensure our comfort, warmth and enjoyment. Many thanks.
Margaret and Larry Dickenson, Ottawa, Ontario
Tom Biddy
Of all the traveling I have done, three trips stand out: trekking in the Himalaya mountains for Nepal, safari in Kenya and my visit to Arctic Watch.
Tom Biddy, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
John Pape and Lou Wood
We had the best time with you this week! This is, without a doubt, the best vacation we’ve ever had. We will never forget you or this beautiful land. Thanks for everything.
John Pape and Lou Wood, Newmarket, Ontario
John and Jane Whittle
We searched for “Arctic foxes” on the Internet, found you; then came and saw them! Truly impress by the display you laid on. We had a marvellous time!
John and Jane Whittle, Chipperfield, England
Hugh, Mary, Graydon and Evelyn Campbell
Second time here and we still do not want to leave. Super spot, great guides, excellent food and the Weber family are the best folks around. Thanks for everything, see you again, yes we will be back!
Hugh, Mary, Graydon and Evelyn Campbell, Ontario
Doc White
Thanks for allowing Ceci and I to become part of the family. We loved our time with you, Thanks for all the help and support. We look forward to working together again soon.
Doc White, Ocean Magic Photography, USA
Katrin and Urs Second Visit
Second time here and it’s still a wonderful place to be. Thank you so much … we will always remember the sound of broken ice and the colors of the water.
Katrin and Urs, Switzerland
Sue Fortescue
This was a wonderful trip. I will always remember the whales and their songs as long as I live. And the Arctic fox cubs running towards us with no fear, just checking us out.
Sue Fortescue, Belgium
Katrin and Urs
It was such a great experience to stay here, to explore a little bit of the high arctic with you. We liked it so much. You have here a wonderful place and we wish you all the best for it. Thank you so much.
Katrin and Urs, Switzerland
Jurs and Anneke
This is a very special place, even without the animals around. The hiking, ATV rides, Kayaking, it all makes you feel that you are part of the Arctic and of the Weber family at large. We will never forget this trip and the land of the midnight sun.
Jurs and Anneke, Netherlands
Tom and Pat Klein
An experience of a lifetime. This is a magical place, both the landscape and the lodge. Congrats on creating such a warm and responsive enviroment in the middle of Arctic vastness.
Tom and Pat Klein, Montana
Chrimes Family
...we have all had the best holiday ever and are already dreaming ways to return. We have the “Arctic Bug”. We are immensely impressed with your set-up at Arctic Watch. You are so professional but so friendly. We feel very honoured to have shared “your world” with you and will not forget any part …
Chrimes Family, United Kingdom
Pierre, Jason, Tyler Langevin
We have tried to do everything to extend our stay to a maximum and to enjoy it at the highest possible level but we will just have to come back for another episode.
Pierre, Jason, Tyler Langevin, Tremblant, Quebec
Ian and James Grant
Wonderful journeys, great sights, food out of this world and the best people. We’ll see you again.
Ian and James Grant, London, England
Margaret Kelch
The Arctic is a remarkable place! Thank you so much for the introduction to it. The food was fabulous, staff is very helpful. Your efforts are tremendous … I was so toasty in bed.
Kondra Family
Thank you for a wonderful family adventure. The trip of a lifetime.
Kondra Family, Stoney Creek, Ontario
Debbie, Sheena and Bill Kennedy
We can’t thank you enough for the extraordinary time we spent at Arctic Watch in July. It was a great week for so many reasons, not the least of which was your kindness, good humour and effort. The entire Arctic Watch “team” are to be congratulated on their effort and attitude! We are fortunate to have shared this time with you. It was sad to leave.
Debbie, Sheena and Bill Kennedy, Toronto
Bill Lende
The Weber Family spares no effort to ensure their guests’ safety, comfort and learning experience at their handsome lodge. The meals are gourmet and the staff wel l-educated and attentive. The whale sightings are unbelievable. We saw 500 mothers and calves close in…
Bill Lende, Texas
R. Bassett, Alyson Grunder, Corey and Liam
Thank you for much an incredible eye-opening, life-expanding experience! We’ve seen and done things we couldn’t have imagined before—the canyons, the deep blue water and ice, belugas and so on as so many have written. It’s an adventure we and our children will always remember. We’ve been amazed by the delicious food, incredible planning, imagination and vison you’ve had to see this place and realize the potential in it. We know this trip will inspire us to more adventures in the future. You’ve made such a warm welcoming home here in the Arctic!
R. Bassett, Alyson Grunder, Corey and Liam USA
Tony Hely and Wendy Jeffery
Thank you so much for your special welcome. We had a marvellous time. Your staff are truly outstanding, professional and expert and very caring and helpful to guests; the comfort levels were amazing, from comfy cabins to the delicious food; and the variety of the scenery and activities were a revelation. All in all we had a truly memorable experience in the very special landscape of the Canadian North; and we were touched by the warmth of your welcome. We can’t thank you enough. We certainly hope to return.
Tony Hely and Wendy Jeffery Australia
Paula Erdle
My thoughts are continually drawn back to Arctic Watch — to the fresh air, the whale songs, the delicious foods, and the delightful camaraderie of staff and guests! I especially enjoyed the silence — no traffic noises, no beeping or ringing or honking, no planes overhead, no TV or radio, no sounds of industry or construction — just the wind, waves, and whales. The silence was a complete surprise to me. I hadn’t really given it a thought beforehand, but it was incredible and welcome.
The race (not that I was actually racing in the sense of moving along quickly) was spectacular! I stopped worrying about polar bears fairly early on because there was so much beauty to contemplate. Who’d have thought that dirt and rocks and hills and floating ice chunks would be totally captivating?! And I had been very concerned about crossing ice-cold streams and having to run many more km’s with wet feet (having been mildly frostbitten many years ago). As many streams as we crossed (it was about 75, right?), I never noticed whether my feet were wet or cold or unhappy. I was too busy looking around me and marveling at how many colors there are in dirt and rocks. (Oh yeah, and I was also trying to find the next orange flag…)
I cannot thank you enough — all of you! — for providing me with a unique and wonderful experience. You are excellent hosts/guides/companions, and Arctic Watch itself is just perfect! (And did I mention that I’ve been unable to make anyone believe that the “kitchen gang” could turn out food that was delicious beyond description!)
Now I understand the comment of one of your guests who was flying out of Arctic Watch as we were flying in. He said it was a “magical place”. He was spot on! And although I had thought this would be a once-in-a-lifetime trip for me, I’m not so sure I won’t be back. I have no idea how or when, but I know that I want to return.
We are passionate about the polar regions of the world; the arctic, the North Pole and the South Pole. We plan unique treks to the Canadian High Arcticin places such as Ellesmere Island, Alex Heiberg Island and Baffin Island. We have trekked more often and more successfully to the North Pole than anyone in history. Find out more about at Weberarctic.
If you are planning an arctic trip, you should meet the WeberArctic team. They offer tips on polar travel philosophy, history and geography, climate implications for modern explorers, logistics and navigation, daily routines, travel techniques, clothing, equipment and more.
Developed and tested on hundreds of successful arctic expeditions, Richard Weber products have been developed for superior comfort and performance in extreme weather conditions.
Exploration Week 2012
Discovery Program 1
Northwest Passage Marathon
Discovery Program 2
Discovery Program 3 “Mystic Week”
Discovery Program 4
Youth Leadership Program
