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Live Auction

Presented by Chief Auctioneer Keith Friesen

For the first Arctic Spirit Dinner, we are pleased to offer 5 Grand Prize Live Auction Items:

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Floe Edge Expedition

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Race Track Experience

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Trip to Switzerland

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2025-2026 Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey

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Exclusive Painting

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80+ Silent Auction Items

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Taylor Swift Guitar

Floe Edge Expedition

For 2-4 Guests

Choice of Arrival Dates:

Friday May 15th, 22nd or 29th

Includes two round trip from Ottawa to Pond Inlet, sponsored by Canadian North

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Sponsored by Canadian North —the Official Airline of the ELPIS Arctic Spirit Dinner. 

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

- Flight from Ottawa to Pond Inlet via Iqualuit 

- Airport pick up and transport to hotel and welcome dinner

- Presentation and gear check along with community exploring

Day 2: Expedition Departure to the Floe Edge

- Breakfast at the Hotel

- Lunch Time Departure from Pond Inlet by Snow Machine and Qamultik to the Floe Edge; 70km Trip

- Arrival at Base Camp

Day 3 - 6: Day Trips from our Base Camp

- Explore the Floe Edge and the shores of Bylot Island by snow machine and Qamultik

- Observation of bird cliffs, icebergs, floe-edge and sea ice (weather permitting, possible skiing)

Day 7: Return to Pond Inlet

- Return journey by snow machine and Qamultik to Pond Inlet

- Dinner and hotel accommodation

Day 8: Departure Day

- Breakfast at hotel

- Flight from Pond Inlet to Ottawa, via Iqualuit

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Trip Includes

​​8 nights accommodation

 

​2 Nights at Baur au Lac Palace, Zurich

 

2 Nights at Blatter's Bellavista Arosa

 

2 Nights at Four Seasons, Geneva

 

2 Nights at La Cuoronne, Morges

 

​Air Canada RoundTrip (Premium Economy)​

 

First class SBB rail pass​

 

Private dinner hosted the Blatter family

Sponsored by:

Trip to Switzerland

For 2 Guests

Choice of Arrival Dates:

Pending Flight Availabilties 

Painting

Polar Bear by Robert Bateman

Limited Edition Lithograph 1 of 290

This beautiful work of art is certified by wildlife artist and environmentalist Robert Bateman.

 

The piece is named Polar Bear ( Thalarctos maritimus), a signed, four colour separation original  lithograph limited edition print signed 1/290, image size 21 5/8” x 33 ¼”.

Limited Edition 1 / 290

by Robert Bateman

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Item Details

This is an acoustic guitar measures approximately 41" in length and has been hand-signed on an album cover that has been repurposed as a pickguard and applied to a real acoustic guitar . This is a 41-inch Sunburst acoustic guitar and this guitar is intended to be utilized as a collectible and display guitar. Although real, it is not a guitar that was used or played by Taylor Swift. 

 

This item has a JSA Authentication tamper proof hologram attached to the item, and its signature is registered in their data base. JSA is one of the premier third party authentication companies, worldwide . You can view this authentication on the JSA website, https://www.spenceloa.com/verify-authenticity

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Taylor Swift Autograph

Acoustic Guitar

Sunburst Acoustic Guitar Collectible

Exotic Car Racetrack

For 4 Guests

Choice of Dates:

Pending Availabilities 

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TRACK DAY EXPERIENCE

 

Did you ever dream of driving an Exotic Car or Supercar on a world-class professional racetrack with no speed limits?

 

This is the experience of a lifetime – choose from over fourteen (14) Exotic Cars, Supercars & Hypercars and two world-class racetrack facilities at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Driver Development Track) or Grand Bend Motorplex. Book one or multiple cars and feel the unmatched excitement of a Track day!

  1.  Driver's must be 17+ with a valid G2, G, or foreign driver's license.

  2.  Package include 4 laps per person (each driver selects one car)

  3.  All of our Exotic Cars & Supercars are fully automatic with paddle shift.

  4. Winner will be emailed details on how to claim this prize

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William Nylander 88
2025-2026 Jersey

The William Nylander home jersey is signed by all 23 team members of the 2025-2026 Toronto Maple Leafs.

Brought to you by:

William Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs Signed Jersey

Signed by 23 Players

Silent Auction

Available Now

Click the button to access over 80+ silent auction items

80+ Silent Auction Items

The ELPIS Foundation is proud to partner up with the GalaBid Silent Auction Company in support of the Karine Blatter Arctic Fund.

Click the link to start bidding on over 80+ Items, hurry before its too late!

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Interested in sponsoring?

The annual ELPIS Arctic Spirit Dinner hosted by the ELPIS Foundation offers excellent promotional opportunities for businesses and organizations. By becoming a sponsor, you'll be supporting the Karine Blatter Arctic Fund at WWF-Canada and gaining valuable visibility among our audience. Send us a message to explore how we can collaborate.

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Thank you.

The ELPIS Foundation and the Blatter Family would like to thank you for your ongoing support towards the Karine Blatter Arctic Fund at WWF-Canada.

If you are unable to attend the event and would still like to get involved, you may donate directly to the Karine Blatter Arctic Fund at WWF-Canada using the button below.

With your help, we are able to support Inuit-led conservation efforts in the Arctic through WWF-Canada which directly impact people's lives, protect wildlife and provide the steady base of support needed in the Canadian Arctic.

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