They're magnificent animals, these Ungava caribou, especially the big, white- manned bachelor bulls when, in late summer, they come down out of the hinterlands to claim their harems. Weighing some 350 pounds, these bulls proudly sport massive back swept antlers that reach some four feet high with a spread of sometimes over five feet. They're the most impressive caribou of North America, both in stature and numbers. According to a 1990 census conducted by government biologists, Quebec's Ungava caribou herds have reached the 600,000 mark and continue to mushroom at a rate of about 12 percent a year.

Originally, these caribou comprised what was known as the George River herd, but about a decade ago the animals adjusted to their population explosion by breaking into five splinter groups with an accompanying shift in their migration routes, The shift, unfortunately, circumvented many of the previously productive hunting camps further south.

Over and over, racks taken at Arctic Adventures camps list high in the record books. Every season caribou taken by hunters at Arctic Adventures camps scored out at well over the minimum of 375 points to make the Boone & Crockett record books. Among them am many outstanding trophies. It's just a matter of time before a new world record is set.

In recent years we've also found a non-migratory herd of big caribou along the southeast shore of Ungava Bay where we established our Akuliak Caribou Camp.

This is the place to go if you're looking for a record book trophy. Biologists am convinced the next world record caribou will come from the Koroc herd and hunters who have visited the area think likewise. According to the game managers. the animals feed frequently on mineral rich seaweed along the shoreline and come down to the water's edge to lick the salt crusted rocks. This. along with the herd's non-migratory nature allows them to grow record book racks.

More Than Three Decades of Experience
in 1959 la Fédération des Coopératives du Nouveau.Quebec, an organization which unites the Inuit co-ops of Canada's eastern Arctic, was created and part of its mandate was to develop the tourism potential of Arctic Quebec. To accomplish this the Federation created Arctic Adventures.

With more than three decades of experience behind us, Arctic Adventures looks after every detail to ensure that you have a safe and worry- free Adventure in the land of the Inuit. We can boast a history of safety and service, thanks to our network of co-ops throughout Arctic Quebec.

Both guides and camp staff are largely Inuit families from nearby settlements, All am helpful and the kitchen staff is up before anybody else to prepare fresh-baked bread and pies. You instantly feet you've become one of the family and it's always difficult to leave only a resolve to return again makes the parting easier.

Our boats are sturdy and safe 24-foot freighter canoes powered by 30 horsepower outboard motors and equipped with life preservers. Each camp is equipped with radio communications in case of an emergency.

From the time you book one of our Arctic Adventures, you can relax, knowing that all details will be looked after every step of the way, thanks to the diligence of our staff in Montreal, Kuujjuaq (Font Chimo), and at camp.

As the biggest and most experienced organization in Arctic Quebec. we've taken advantage of modem technology, and combined it with traditional Inuit hospital to insure that you have a memorable Arctic adventure.