 
Harp Seal Watch
A small group guided adventure tour with the baby harp seals!
Trip Overview
- Walk on the ice floes among huge harp seal herds in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
- See white-furred baby harp seals up close, a rare and remarkable wildlife encounter
- Discover the austere winter beauty of the Magdalen Islands, flung far off Quebec’s coast
Each March, 250,000 harp seals migrate from Greenland to the Gulf of St. Lawrence to bear their young on the vast ice floes surrounding the Magdalen Islands. For centuries baby harp seals have been hunted for their immaculate white pelts. Now, baby harp seals are protected, and small groups of visitors can spend time in their presence. Someday, we hope the same will be true for all harp seals. Natural Habitat Adventures is proud to be the innovator of an arctic adventure vacation that not only allows wildlife lovers an incredibly moving experience, but also helps to protect baby harp seals through ecotourism. There’s no better way to experience this great migration and see harp seal herds in their natural habitat.
Location of Adventure
Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada
Group Size Limit: Approximately 16-24 Travelers
A very important feature of our guided adventure tour to see harp seal herds in their natural habitat is the limited group size as nature expeditions are best experienced with smaller sized groups of travelers.
Included
R/T air transportation between Quebec City and the Magdalen Islands, accommodations, helicopter trip to the seals, services of NHA's professional Expedition Leaders and photographers, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, slide shows, lectures and presentations by leading authorities on seals and wildlife, guided outdoor activities (snowshoeing, nature hikes), dog sledding excursion (if available) trips to local artisans' shops and studios in the Magdalen Islands, use of expedition suits and warm boots for ice trips and all equipment for outdoor activities, taxes and service charges.
Not Included
Travel to and from Quebec City, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, personal items, airport taxes, and travel insurance.
Physical Requirements
Easy / Flexible
This arctic adventure vacation to the ice flows requires very little physical exertion although the weather can be cold and ice terrain can be slippery, rough and uneven. Other optional activities such as hiking and snowshoeing are included for those who desire.
Getting There & Getting Home
Please arrive in time for a 7:00 PM welcome dinner on Day 1. You are free to depart Quebec City any time on the final day.
Proof of Citizenship
NOTE: BEGINNING JANUARY 8, 2007, ALL U.S. CITIZENS TRAVELING VIA AIR OR SEA WILL REQUIRE A VALID PASSPORT TO ENTER CANADA. Please note that birth certificates and other government-issued photo I.D.’s will NO LONGER be accepted for entry.
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2009 Dates
Feb 26 - Mar 5 (8 days)
Mar 3 - 9 (7 days)
Mar 7 - 14 (8 Days)
2011 Dates
Feb 26 - Mar 5 (8 days)
Mar 3 - 9 (7 days)
Mar 7 - 14 (8 Days)
*Please note: Seal Watch will not operate in 2010 as it is a biannual program. 2011 dates are not confirmed and are subject to change.
2009 Fees
7-Day Expedition
$4,895
8-Day Expedition
$5,095
Single Supp.:
7-Day Expedition: $455
8-Day Expedition: $525
Deposit: $500
Please note: Fees include one flight to the seal herds. Additional flights to the seals may be booked on site, on a space available basis, for approximately $400. All flights are dependent on weather.
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