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Arctic
Adventures
Spectacular Fishing and Much
More
Published in the December, 2003 Issue of
Canadian World Traveller
Photos Courtesy of Arctic
Adventures www.arcticadventures.ca
A
fishing expedition to the Payne River Fishing Camp is an
experience you will never forget! Situated on the 60th
parallel far above the tree-line on the shore of Quebec's
Ungava Bay, this modern, fully-equipped fishing facility is
1,100 miles due north of Montréal.This truly is an Arctic
adventure for both the seasoned and novice fisherman.
Those
who have fished here, return home with many exciting stories
about the feisty Arctic Char they caught. They also cherish
the lasting memories of their hospitable Inuit hosts, the
stunning pristine Arctic scenery and the unique northern
wildlife they encountered during their visit.
Legendary Arctic
Char
Almost as soon as the warm summer
breezes push stubborn ice floes offshore, the first runs of
sleek, silvery Arctic Char show up at the mouth of the major
rivers flowing into Ungava Bay.
They're big fish, many having
grown to trophy size by feeding on capelin, krill, shrimp and
sand eels in the wild expanses of Ungava Bay. Through the
summer months, these big char eagerly bite on any variety of
lures and streamers then battle valiantly against all
odds.
Getting
There
Getting to the Payne River Fishing
Camp could not be more simple. An all-inclusive week-long
fishing package includes round-trip air transportation by jet
from Montréal to Kuujjuaq and round-trip transportation by
Twin Otter aircraft, from Kuujjuaq to the private airstrip
conveniently located just behind the camp. Shuttles to and
from airports, transfer services in Kuujjuaq and two nights
accommodation in Montréal, based on double occupancy, are also
included, ensuring a smooth, relaxing journey.
 Knowledgeable
Guides
The Inuit guides, whose forefathers
have hunted and fished in this region for thousands of years,
are friendly, cheerful hosts who enjoy sharing their
traditions and culture with their guests. Their knowledge of
the land and local wildlife provides many insights to those
who come to fish.
According to many well-travelled anglers and
outdoor magazine writers, the Arctic Char fishing in this
locale is the "very best" to be found anywhere in Canada's
North.
Time and
Tides
The significant tides in Ungava Bay
fill and drain the Payne Bay fjord twice each day. Guides work
according to the tidal schedule and know where the fish
congregate when the tides are the lowest. Besides enjoying the
non-stop action for Arctic Char in salt water, anglers can
explore the fresh waters of the Payne River and fish for Brook
Trout and Lake Trout from our comfortable and safe 24-foot
freighter canoes or by wading.
Camp Lodgings
The all-inclusive
week-long fishing package offered by Arctic Adventures,
includes six nights’ accommodation in oil-heated sturdy
cabins, bedding and sleeping bags, hearty home-cooked meals
prepared by its qualified camp cook, daily hot showers and
toilet facilities.
 Fishing
Extras
Your five days of fishing includes:
fishing permits; one guide, freighter canoe and outboard motor
for each pair of fishers; landing nets and survival suits;
conservation and preparation of fish for homebound
transportation; fish boxes for transportation of fish; freezer
storage for fish in Montréal; H.F. radio and satellite
telephone communications; and all federal, provincial and
airport taxes.
Personal fishing equipment,
transportation of fish from Montréal to your final
destination, meals and incidental expenses in Montréal,
insurance, and items of a personal nature are not included in
the fishing package.
Other Arctic Fishing Camps
In
addition to its Payne River Fishing expeditions, Arctic
Adventures also offers equally exciting packages to their
Tunulik II Fishing Camps located 85 miles east of Kuujjuaq,
which is the gateway to Quebec's Arctic Ungava
region.
A Midsummer
Fishing Dream
Mid-August produces a new
surge of activity, with char answering the lure of fresh water
and new life. In the rivers, their silver flanks begin to
blush gradually as they take on their bright-crimson spawning
colour. After mid-August most of the fishing is done from
outpost camps situated inland for the big, now-colourful
Arctic Char, Sea Run Brook Trout, Native Brook Trout, Lake
Trout and the occasional Atlantic Salmon. Each new tide on
Ungava Bay, brings in a new run of fish.
A visit to one
of Arctic Adventures fishing camps is more than a fishing
trip. It's a total experience, an opportunity to spend some
time above the tree-line, where the summer days are long and
the nights are short. These two camps are considered by those
fortunate enough to have fished in their teeming, pristine
waters as the closest thing to paradise!
 For More
Info:
Arctic Adventures
19950, rue Clark
Graham,
Baie D'Urfé, QC H9X 3R8
Tel.: (514)
457-6580
E-mail: arcticadventures@fcnq.ca
www.arcticadventures.ca
Tourisme
Québec
Infotouriste Walk-In Centre
1001, Dorchester Square,
(corner Peel and Ste-Catherine Streets)
Montréal, QC H3B 4V4
Tel.: (514) 873-2015
E-mail: info@bonjourquebec.com
www.bonjourquebec.com
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