Due to its harsh climate, Canada’s subarctic remains relatively untouched. Northern animals can be seen in this mixed environment of tundra, boreal forest, and pack ice. Polar bears, beluga whales, caribou, harp seals, arctic foxes, and ptarmigan are only a few of the species that can be seen in these natural surroundings. The unique fauna of the region erupts into a wash of colour when the white and grey of winter gives way to a compressed summer. The clear skies and location of the subarctic also make this region perfect for viewing the Northern Lights. (continue...)