Canadian travel advisors win in Quark’s Arctic sweepstakes

Quark Expeditions has announced the winners of its Ultimate Summer in The Arctic Sweepstakes for travel advisors – and four are from Canada

The education-based contest offered ten travel agents from around the globe the chance to win an Arctic trip to share with a travelling companion of their choice.

The winning travel advisors, which were selected at random, will embark on a 13-day Ultimate Arctic Voyage from Svalbard to Jan Mayen to Iceland in July 2025, hosted by a member of the Quark Expeditions’ sales team.  

The Canadian winners include Aisha Ross of Inner Peace Travel/Nexion, Cathy Driedger of Expedia Cruises, Penny Wareham of Red Tag Vacations and Shauna Cook of Great Canadian Travel Group.

Beginning in the wildlife-rich Spitsbergen, then travelling to the volcanic wonder of Jan Mayen and ending the journey under the midnight sun in Reykjavik, the “Ultimate Arctic Voyage” is meant to showcase the awe-inspiring glaciers, towering mountains, and historical landmarks that encompass these unique regions.

“We were thrilled by the outstanding level of engagement in this contest and are even more excited to reward ten deserving travel advisors with the Ultimate Summer in the Arctic prize,” said Sebastian Canape, director of trade marketing at Quark Expeditions. “Our dedicated advisors transform clients’ polar dreams into reality each day. Now, they will have the chance to experience the Arctic’s breathtaking beauty firsthand. We can't wait to see how this experience fuels their passion for the polar regions, empowering them to inspire their clients to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey with Quark Expeditions.”

Altogether, almost 3,000 travel advisors from 57 different countries participated in the sweepstakes, earning points through a variety of activities, including attending educational webinars, securing Arctic bookings, sharing Arctic content, and subscribing to Quark Expeditions travel advisor newsletter. 

During the contest’s duration, more than 230 travel advisors graduated from Quark Expeditions’ PolarPRO program, affirming their commitment to expanding their expertise in polar travel and delivering exceptional and informed service to their clients.

Here’s the complete winners’ list:

• Aisha Ross – Inner Peace Travel/Nexion (Canada)
• Amy Angeli – Savanti Travel/Cadence Travel (United States)
• Cathy Driedger – Expedia Cruises (Canada)
• Deborah Nicholson – Deborah Nicholson Travel (Australia)
• Erin Chavanne – Polar Tracks Expeditions (Norway) 
• Fiona Field – Travel Designed (United Kingdom)
• Penny Wareham – Red Tag Vacations (Canada)
• Shauna Cook – Great Canadian Travel Group (Canada)
• Tamatha Frederick – Audley Travel (United States)
• Telina Lawrence – The Travel Professionals (United Kingdom)

The Ultimate Summer in the Arctic Sweepstakes coincides with several significant announcements from Quark Expeditions this month, including the unveiling of the Arctic ’26 season.

What’s it like to travel with Quark Expeditions? Read PAX’s coverage from a voyage through Western Greenland here!  

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