Quebec Arctic and Subarctic Survival Guide — 2026 Edition (PDF)

Blizzard in the middle of the tundra, breakdown on a Northern Quebec mining site, boat in distress on Hudson Bay: this guide provides precise protocols to survive, take action, and get home.

Designed specifically for Quebec's Arctic and subarctic environments, this field guide is intended for workers on northern work sites, mariners and fishers on the waters of the St. Lawrence River, James Bay, and Hudson Bay, as well as explorers and adventurers venturing into the remote regions of Nunavik, Northern Quebec, and the North Shore.

What the guide contains (approximately 65 pages) 2026 Edition (PDF)

• Survival psychology: the S.T.O.P. rule, managing fear, maintaining morale over the long term
• Dangers of extreme cold: recognizing and treating hypothermia and frostbite in the field, wind chill chart
• Clothing and equipment: 3-layer system, CCESS rule, snow blindness prevention
• Emergency shelter: building a quinzhee and a snow cave, step-by-step subarctic forest shelters
• Fire in extreme conditions: lighting a fire at -40 °C, types of fires, arctic fire-starting sources
• Water and hydration: northern water sources, purification, daily requirements according to IMO/Canada data (2020)
• Food and resources: wildlife, edible arctic plants, ice fishing
• Navigation without GPS: natural orientation, compass, reading the ice
• Signaling and rescue: international codes, 406 MHz PLB beacon, Quebec emergency numbers (SQ, Coast Guard, SAR)
• Health and field medicine: complete first aid kit adapted to extreme cold, specific emergencies
• Survival at sea and on ice: HELP position, ice water, mandatory maritime equipment
• Arctic survival kit: complete list by category to function at -50 °C
• 3 quick reference sheets to laminate and slip into your field kit

Based on recognized sources

This guide is based on the Arctic Survival Pamphlet PAM 226 (British Air Ministry), the Government of Canada manual Survival in All Climates (B-GA-217-001/PT-002), the Royal Canadian Army Cadets training guide (OCOM M224), and the International Maritime Organization data on nutritional requirements in polar environments (SSE 7/4/2, 2020).

How it works

Digital product: you receive the PDF download link immediately after purchase. Print it on paper or read it on a tablet — optimized for both uses.

Language: available in French or English. Choose the language before adding to your cart.

This guide is a preparation and training tool. It does not replace formal training in northern survival or the instructions of the competent authorities. During an emergency, always follow the directions of emergency services. For personal use only.