New from the Canadian Tourism Commission

Published: 2012-05-01

Rapid Lake Lodge support Canadian Tourism Commission’s Signature Experiences Collection® to promote travel to Canada. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is pleased to welcome 48 more tourism experiences as members of the Signature Experiences Collection® (SEC)—a collection of remarkable experiences available from coast-to-coast-to-coast throughout Canada. The SEC program is an important element of Canada’s Federal Tourism Strategy. Since the launch of SEC in July 2011, a total of 163 outstanding experiences from every region of the country have become part of the collection. “Signature Experiences Collection® members include the best attractions that Canada has to offer and help show the world why our country is such an authentic and engaging place to visit,” says the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism). READ MORE:  http://en-corporate.canada.travel/content/news_release/signature-experiences-collection-sec-48-businesses Member list: http://en-corporate.canada.travel/sites/default/files/pdf/sec-ced/sec_member_list_april_2012_en.pdf

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Historic journey to Labrador coast

Published: 2012-04-09

Fly-out by floatplane and retrace the historic journey of Benjamin Kohlmeister of 1811. This voyage along the Labrador coast and Ungava will make you discover the incredible history of the Moravians missionaries who came from Germany to evangelize the Inuit. A visit in Hebron’s ghost town will fascinate you; find a mysterious Gothic style church, houses hundred-years-old and tens of open-air graves. The scenic flights between fjords and islands lost at sea will allow you to observe numerous natural marvels and to contemplate spectacular landscapes. -SPLENDOURS OF ARCTIC QUEBEC: http://www.rapidlake.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Splendours-Arctic-2012.pdf -AIR SAFARI THROUGH THE HEART OF THE TORNGAT MOUNTAINS: http://www.rapidlake.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Air-safari-20122.pdf -HEBRON MYSTERY: http://www.rapidlake.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Hebron-mystery-2012.pdf -Benjamin Kohlmeister: http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=3483&&PHPSESSID=ychzfqkvzape&PHPSESSID=ob9u323nrj96mudqrrntardlg5 -JOURNAL OF A VOYAGE FROM OKKAK BAY TO UNGAVA: http://www.mun.ca/rels/morav/texts/ungava/ungava.html For further information contact Alain info@rapidlake.com

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Photo Safari – Polar Bear and Iceberg

Published: 2012-03-13

Here is a wildlife photo safari which will know how to please the amateurs and professional photographers who wish to observe and photograph polar bears and icebergs. PHOTO SAFARI POLAR BEAR AND ICEBERG: http://www.rapidlake.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Polar-bear_photo-safari_2012.pdf For further information contact Alain info@rapidlake.com

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Travel Photo Report –Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis in Nunavik

Published: 2012-02-29

Mr. Philip Carter, from New York, NY, USA shares with us two superb photos of Aurora Borealis that he took at the Barnoin River Lodge. Written by Philip Carter I had to wait until well past 11 PM in order for the sun to go down and capture this shot. It was 30 second at F1.4. Right after this, one of the fuel drums flexed in the cold (it was mid 30’s at the time) and I was scared out of my wits as I thought it was a polar bear and I was out there all alone. Everyone had long gone to sleep. This was in early August, 2011. Phil

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Season’s greetings from Rapid Lake Lodge

Published: 2011-12-22

Dear friends from France, Germany, Spain, Denmark, England, Italy, Mexico, the United States and Canada, we take advantage of this holiday’s occasion to thank you for having used our services in 2011. Our success, we owes it to your loyalty and to the trust which you showed us by putting your invaluable holidays between our hands. Know that we are very grateful for your support. For you in 2012, we add new fishing trips; safaris and adventures which will make you live authentic and unforgettable experiences. Merry Christmas to all of you! The pictures were taken from my office window. Alain info@rapidlake.com

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25 EXPERIENCES to change your life in 2012

Published: 2011-12-08

We have selected for you, 25 ideas of trip to change your life in 2012. From the north-eastern tip of North America, up to the wild  Ungava rivers, by way of the Arctic Cordillera, you will discover an authentic nature and live unforgettable experiences. Trip idea: http://www.rapidlake.com/en/style-de-voyage/idee-de-voyage-peche-chasse/ Let us know your selection of trip ideas and we’ll propose you an experience package vacation specially designed for you. For further information contact Alain info@rapidlake.com

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Solo travelers are welcome

Published: 2011-11-20

Don’t worry about travelling alone! On any of our tours we match solo travelers of the same gender with other solo travelers who indicate they are willing to share. Both guests save the single supplement. Should we be unable to find a cabin for a “Request-Share Traveler”, the single supplement is waived. It is a risk free way to save for people who travel alone. For further information contact Alain info@rapidlake.com

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Take advantage of our best offers

Published: 2011-11-01

There are only eight (8) months left until the opening of the next season of fishing and safari. Places are limited and our best weeks are reserved always several months in advance. Only those of you who have already reserved their trips with us knew how to take benefit of our early booking discount. This complete offer still continues until November 30th. By reserving your journey now you’ll save money and we won’t strip back any of our services. This offer is applicable to all our fishing, safari and adventure trips. Give us a call: 418-949-2549 / 819-389-5832 or email Alain  info@rapidlake.com

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Savour the exotic flavours of Labrador tea

Published: 2011-09-04

There is nothing like to savour a cup of Labrador tea between friends after a long day of fishing and to remember the good moments. This native plant well known by the Amerindians and the Inuit has a sweet and spicy aroma which we notice easily when we walk near it. Nowadays, the Labrador tea is gaining in popularity and many of our customers bring some back with them in memory of their journey in Canada. Alain  info@rapidlake.com

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Nunavik’s fascinating Arctic plants

Published: 2011-08-18

We have groups of travelers passionate by the authentic nature of the Nunavik wide open space. Some of our visitors collect in photos the magnificent wild plants of the region. These plants are fascinating both by their characteristics of adaptation to the Arctic icy climate and by the exotic smell which they produce. During the last months numerous photos were handed to us by our visitors and soon will present them in the PHOTO GALLERY section. Alain  info@rapidlake.com Photo credit: Jeannette et Marc-Yvon Sylvestre

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