

Best for advanced divers, shore & boat entry, moderate current.
Jones Sound Floe Edge is a drift snorkel site in Canada where land-fast ice meets the open ocean. This advanced-level site requires boat access and involves navigating an overhead environment along the ice wall. Conditions are characterised by extremely cold water temperatures ranging from -2C to 0C, necessitating the use of specialised drysuit equipment. Divers and snorkellers must be prepared for moderate currents and potential entanglement hazards associated with the ice structure. Visibility at the site varies, reaching up to 15 metres. Due to the extreme environment and logistical requirements, this site is suited only for experienced individuals comfortable with cold-water drift snorkelling.
76.21670, -82.05000
The floe edge is a location where wildlife is frequently observed, including polar bears, narwhal, walrus, seals, beluga, bowhead whales, and orca.
Travel to Arctic Bay by flight, then use snow machines and qamatiiks to reach the floe edge.
Recorded at this site
Visibility
Up to 15m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore & Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
-2-0°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
May, Jun
No, this site is rated for advanced snorkellers only due to the extreme cold, overhead ice environment, and moderate currents.
Yes, Jones Sound Floe Edge is a drift snorkel site with a 5/5 rating for snorkelling.
Access is via boat, which is required to reach the floe edge.
Water temperatures are extremely cold, ranging between -2C and 0C throughout the year, requiring specialised drysuit equipment.
Hazards include extremely cold water, potential entanglement, the overhead ice environment, and strong currents.
Diving at Jones Sound Floe Edge in Grise Fiord requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Jones Sound Floe Edge in Grise Fiord. Water temperatures can drop to -2°C.
The best months to visit Jones Sound Floe Edge in Grise Fiord are May and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.