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Luxury Yacht Charter Guide to Hudson Bay
One of the largest bodies of water in northeastern Canada, Hudson Bay is a fascinating yacht charter spot that captures a golden era of adventure sailing, when ships would traverse ice clad shores on voyages into unchartered territory. Described as being almost a forgotten sea, Hudson Bay is vast and empty and beautiful, populated with Inuit communities, world class fishing spots, and even polar bears padding along its wild and rugged shores. For yacht charter guests who crave end of the earth destinations, Hudson Bay is heaven.
Reasons to Charter a Yacht in Hudson Bay
Polar Bears
The Polar Bear Provincial Park is a must for anyone hoping to catch sight of the ivory bears that roam these deserted shores. Completely isolated and occupying a low-lying tundra, this place echoes the arctic vibes that sweep across the bay, bringing with it the beautiful bears, along with caribou, moose, beluga whales and other such northern creatures.
Indigenous History
There’s a rich history to be found on the shores of Hudson Bay and even to this day, the waters mostly serve Cree and Inuit communities who fish in the cobalt waters in their long-carved canoes and hunt on the shores. This is the home of Canada’s first fur trading zones. Visit Nunavut and Coral Harbour to drink in all that ancient history and to witness lands still steeped in tradition.
Fresh Air Fun
Deserted shores make for sublime sports and there’s nothing more fun than having so much space to yourself. Fishing in deep waters, hiking, bicycling along the bay, wildlife spotting, whale watching, horse-riding, watersports, and heading into the rugged remote interior on dirt bikes - all of this and more turns the shores of Hudson Bay into a natural fresh air playground.
Where to Visit in Hudson Bay
Manitoba
Kickstart your Hudson Bay charter on the shores of Manitoba. Hike the award-winning Spirit Way in the north where sculptures, murals and bridges take you on a 2.5 km journey through this fascinating landscape. Visit Winnipeg for the museums and galleries. Stand in awe at the foot of Pisew Falls and hit up the surrounding National Parks to get your fill of pine fresh fragrant forests and wildlife.
Nunavut
Air and sea are the only way to traverse the wild lands that surround Nunavut making them feel cut off from civilization in the best of ways. The local communities will often travel the Arctic way – with dogs, sleds, and snowmobiles. Nunavut’s population is 80% Inuit and this makes it one of the best spots to soak up the traditional culture. Rich in art and with heady local festivals, its an amazing place for storytelling, music making, igloo building, and sled racing all beneath a sky that burns with the Aurora Borealis in the winter nights.
Northwest Passage
The search for the Northwest Passage is the stuff of legends but this area of Canada offers yacht charter guests the chance to see the way. For those truly intrepid sailors who are committed to taking this route, you will be introduced to groaning glaciers, virginal shores and mountains that make you quake thanks to their sheer drama.
When to Charter a Yacht in Hudson Bay
The subarctic spot of Hudson Bay means it remains a frozen slab of thick ice in parts for a large chunk of the year. Between the summer months of late June through until Mid-September you can often find clear passage across Hudson Bay. The waters remain slightly chilly throughout the calendar year, but there’s so much to see and do that polar bear plunges won’t be a problem.
