There’s no doubt that Canadian wilderness adventure travel company, Black Feather, has had a watershed year. And there’s every reason to expect more great things from this pioneering outfitter.
This summer, Nunavut Tourism awarded Black Feather with their coveted Nunavut Tourism Business of the Year 2013 award, in recognition of the company’s outstanding service, industry leadership, and partnership with local communities in Nunavut.
“I am thrilled and honored,” says Wendy Grater, guide, director and owner of Black Feather, “We have really enjoyed working with Northern communities, and introducing our guests to the wonders of Nunavut and the Arctic.”
This isn’t the first such accolade for Grater and company. Black Feather has received awards from a number of tourism destination regions, and has also earned nominations as Tourism Operator of the Year in the Northwest Territories.
“It is a real testament to our amazing guiding team,” adds Grater, “They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, and ensure everyone gets the most from every Northern adventure.”
Earlier this year, that team grew when Black Feather partnered with Polar Sea Adventures, making it Canada’s largest and most experienced Arctic adventure travel company. Polar Sea Adventures founder, David Reid, has been pioneering adventure tourism in the High Arctic for 20 years, leading over 300 expeditions and assisting with film projects such as CBC The Nature of Things, BBC Frozen Planet, Planet Earth, OLN Survivorman, and many others.
“I’ve known David for many years, and always enjoyed his warmth, professionalism and commitment to excellence,” says Grater. “Polar Sea is a truly remarkable expedition company and has established a superior reputation in the Arctic.”
Now serving as a senior Black Feather guide, Reid was inducted last month into the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. Joining the Society’s College of Fellows means Reid will work with an elite corp of explorers and adventurers who act as the voting body of the Society. Fellows contribute to the activities, objectives and programs of the Society.
For over 40 years, Black Feather adventurers have paddled untamed rivers, hiked amidst glacier-capped mountains and kayaked through sparkling fjords. In 2013, Reid and Grater introduced one of the most unique expeditions in the world: sea kayaking along the ice floe edge off the north coast of Baffin Island.
They have no plans to slow down. For 2014, five exciting new expedition packages are being planned for the Nunavut region alone. To learn more, visit www.blackfeather.com.
