The GeoNest Arctic Collection is a proposed network of three seasonal, off-grid wilderness lodges located in areas of natural significance across the Canadian Arctic. The project combines low-impact eco-tourism, wildlife observation, scientific research, filmmaking and photography while supporting Inuit and local community participation and economic opportunities. Unless specifically identified under an individual lodge, all quantities and operational information in this application represent the combined anticipated seasonal requirements of all three proposed sites.The project will be developed in phases, with Admiralty Inlet planned as the first lodge to be established. The remaining sites will follow as approvals, community consultation, logistics and operational conditions allow. Each lodge will accommodate a maximum of approximately 14 people, consisting of 7 guests and 7 staff.Each lodge will use semi-permanent, movable structures designed to avoid permanent foundations and minimize ground disturbance. Guest accommodations will generally house two people, while staff accommodations may house up to four people in bunk beds. Each lodge will have dedicated equipment stationed at its designated site rather than routinely transferred between lodges.Power will primarily use solar and wind, supplemented by fuel-efficient generators. Quantities provided for oil, gasoline, propane, batteries, lubricants and other hazardous materials represent the combined anticipated requirements of all three sites and will be divided according to each site's needs. Each site will have designated fuel storage with appropriate secondary containment or berming and spill prevention and response equipment.Fixed-wing aircraft, including Twin Otter aircraft, will be used as part of the current Project to transport guests, staff and supplies to the Cunningham Bay and Ellesmere Island project areas. Flights are anticipated approximately once every 7 to 10 days, depending on the specific package and guest rotation. Aircraft will be fuelled at their point of origin prior to departure and will not be refuelled at either Project site. Accordingly, no onsite aviation fuel cache is proposed or required for the refuelling of Twin Otter or other fixed-wing aircraft as part of the current Project. Any previous reference to aviation fuel being stored onsite for Twin Otter/fixed-wing aircraft operations can therefore be excluded from the current Project scope. Final landing locations will be selected in consultation with the aircraft operator, including Ken Borek Air where applicable, based on aircraft requirements, local conditions and operational safety.There are currently no proposed helicopter operations associated with any of the three lodges, and helicopter use is not part of the current Project scope. This may change in the future as the Project develops its client base and operational capacity. Should helicopter operations be proposed in the future, GeoNest would submit a new application or seek an amendment to the existing approval, as appropriate, for review and approval before those operations commence.Water consumption and waste quantities provided in the application similarly represent the combined anticipated requirements of all three sites. Sewage, greywater, solid waste, hazardous waste and combustible waste will be securely managed to prevent wildlife access and contamination. All combustible waste will be removed from each site at the end of every operating season for appropriate off-site disposal.Wildlife safety will be integral to operations. Each occupied lodge will maintain around-the-clock wildlife monitoring. Electric bear fencing where required, wildlife deterrents, secure food and waste storage, satellite/radio communications and emergency procedures will be used. Guests outside secured areas will be accompanied by appropriate guides.Admiralty Inlet Lodge | Arctic BayLocated near Arctic Bay, this lodge will accommodate up to 14 people, approximately 7 guests and 7 staff. The seasonal operating period will be May through September.Construction phase: October 1, 2025 to May 1, 2027.Operation period: May 1, 2027 to October 1, 2030, with an extension if approved through the appropriate communities and NIRB processes.Admiralty Inlet will be the first lodge developed. Its primary focus will be narwhals and killer whales. Guests will travel primarily by Zodiac and, where conditions permit, snowmachine. The lodge will also support telemetry, acoustic monitoring, scientific research, filmmaking and photography.Site equipment: small vessel, Zodiacs, kayaks, snowmachines, marine safety and wildlife deterrent equipment, satellite/radio communications and research equipment. Equipment will remain stationed at the site.No Twin Otter/fixed-wing aircraft operations or helicopter operations are currently proposed as part of the routine operation of the Admiralty Inlet Lodge.Cunningham Bay Lodge | Prince of Wales IslandLocated on the southern shore of Cunningham Bay, this lodge will accommodate up to 14 people, approximately 7 guests and 7 staff. The seasonal operating period will be July through September.Construction phase: October 1, 2025 to May 1, 2027.Operation period: May 1, 2027 to October 1, 2030, with an extension if approved through the appropriate communities and NIRB processes.The lodge will focus on polar bears, belugas and narwhals. Activities will include guided Zodiac excursions, kayaking, ATV travel and shore-based wildlife observation. It will also support research teams, filmmakers and photography workshops.Guests, staff and supplies may be transported to and from Cunningham Bay by Twin Otter or other suitable fixed-wing aircraft approximately once every 7 to 10 days, depending on the package and guest rotation. A natural moraine in the Cunningham Bay area may be suitable for aircraft landings. The final landing location will be determined in consultation with the aircraft operator based on aircraft requirements, local conditions and operational safety. Aircraft will arrive with sufficient fuel for the planned operation and will not be routinely refuelled onsite.Site equipment: Zodiacs, ATVs, kayaks, marine safety and wildlife deterrent equipment and satellite/radio communications. Equipment will remain stationed at Cunningham Bay.Ellesmere Island | Slidre FiordLocated at the head of Slidre Fiord near Eureka, this lodge will accommodate up to 14 people, approximately 7 guests and 7 staff. The seasonal operating period will be March through September.Construction phase: October 1, 2025 to May 1, 2027.Operation period: May 1, 2027 to October 1, 2030, with an extension if approved through the appropriate communities and NIRB processes.The lodge will focus on Arctic wolves, muskoxen and other High Arctic wildlife while supporting scientific, film and photography projects. Activities will be managed to avoid interference with the Eureka weather and research station.Guests, staff and supplies may be transported to and from the Ellesmere Island project area by Twin Otter or other suitable fixed-wing aircraft approximately once every 7 to 10 days, depending on the package and guest rotation. Final landing locations near the camp will be selected in consultation with the aircraft operator, including Ken Borek Air where applicable, based on aircraft requirements, local conditions and operational safety. Aircraft will be fuelled at their point of origin and will not be routinely refuelled onsite.Site equipment: SHERP vehicle(s), ATVs, snowmachines, Zodiacs and kayaks where seasonally appropriate, wildlife safety equipment and satellite/radio communications. Equipment will remain stationed at Slidre Fiord.Together, the three lodges form one interconnected Arctic project focused on minimal environmental impact, dedicated site-based equipment, responsible fuel and waste management, wildlife safety, scientific research and meaningful community participation.Fixed-wing aircraft access to Cunningham Bay and Ellesmere Island forms part of the current Project as described above. Helicopter operations are not proposed as part of the current Project and would be subject to further application, amendment and approval if proposed in the future.