arctictraveler,

thank you for your reply and advice, I appreciate it ^

1. Yes, from what I've seen (in the net) the prices are very high. I'd say at the moment (i.e. during early 2006) this sort of a trip is cost-prohibitive as I have Longyearbyen lined up first.

2. This is what I thought as well. I was just wondering about it as I couldn't find any decent fares on their (First Air/Canadian North) web-sites - apparently cheaper fares do not exist.

3. Good idea, thanks.

4. Wow, a lot of options as I thought. I reckon you can't really go wrong as all the options appear to be very exotic.

Thank you again, I might send you a PM later on when I start planning my next visit to Canada.
okko