Adventure Canada's 2015-16 Expeditions Brochure

Cover ModelColleen Novoligak from Cambridge Bay.
Photo Michelle Valberg
Contents
The Adventure Canada Experience .................................................... 4
Our Resource Specialists ................................................................. 6
The Ocean Endeavour ...................................................................... 8
Our partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society ............ 12
Our partnership with the Walrus Foundation ...................................... 14
Students on Ice: Investing in our Future ............................................ 15
The Canadian Wildlife Federation ..................................................... 16
Adventure Canadas Discovery Fund .................................................. 17
Sail with a celebrity chef! ................................................................ 18
Explorers Club Polar Film Festival .................................................... 19
Photo Workshop ............................................................................. 20
Floating Book Club ......................................................................... 21
EXPEDITIONS 2015 ....................................................................... 22
Mighty Saint Lawrence .................................................................... 24
Newfoundland Circumnavigation ...................................................... 28
Newfoundland & Wild Labrador ........................................................ 32
Heart of the Arctic .......................................................................... 36
Arctic Explorer ............................................................................... 40
Into the Northwest Passage ............................................................. 44
Out of the Northwest Passage .......................................................... 48
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS:
Haida GwaiiThe Queen Charlotte Islands .......... 52

Bears of Churchill: Tundra Buggy Adventure ......... 54
Ecuador & the Galpagos Islands ........................ 56
EXPEDITIONS 2016 ......................................... 60
Mighty Saint Lawrence ...................................... 62
Sable Island ..................................................... 63
Newfoundland Circumnavigation ........................ 64
Greenland & Wild Labrador ................................ 65
Heart of the Arctic ............................................ 66
Arctic Safari ..................................................... 67
Arctic Explorer .................................................. 68
Into the Northwest Passage ................................ 69
Out of the Northwest Passage ............................. 70
Our Office Team ................................................ 71
Pricing ............................................................. 72
Registration Form ............................................ 75
Important Information ......................................78
Our Northern Carrier: Nolinor Aviation .............. 79
Hello, adventurers!

Welcome to 2015: a season of firsts!
For the first time, were launching from Qubec City, with an
extraordinary adventure down the worlds largest estuary on our
Mighty Saint Lawrence voyage.
For the first time, were partnering with Canadian Geographic
Education to bring Googles Geo Education Program on our trip
to Newfoundland and Wild Labrador. Aboard will be authors Terry
Fallis, Kathleen Winter, and Doug Gibson, forming our first-ever
Floating Book Club.
For the first time, well connect Japan and the Arctic with co-host
John Houston, whose father James introduced Japanese printmaking
to the north. Writer C.W. Nichol and famed sushi master Hidekazu
Tojo-san join John aboard our Heart of the Arctic voyage.
For the first time, well be working hand in hand with the legendary
Explorers Club, sharing expertise with some of the greatest minds
and hearts in exploration. Members joining us for their inaugural
trips this year include astronaut Charlie Duke, TV host Richard
Wiese, and Wings WorldQuest founder Milbry Polkalong with
veteran expedition leader Stefan Kindberg.
And, for the first time, well be travelling aboard our new vessel, the
Ocean Endeavour. Slightly larger, but still every inch the small ship,
she represents our twenty-seven years of experience in action.
With so much thats new and exciting, were grateful to have so

many of our beloved staff returninglike Margaret Atwood,
Freeman Patterson, and Andre Gallant, all of whom are joining
our Out of the Northwest Passage voyage. Adventure Canadas
expedition leaders, culturalists, artists, musicians, and scientists
are more than experts in their fields; theyre first-rate people who
bring fun and enthusiasm to every voyage.
Well revisit some of our classic trips in 2015, with two voyages
through the Northwest Passage, plus our Newfoundland
Circumnavigation, Haida Gwaii, and Galpagos Islands trips.
In short, its a season that combines tradition with new approaches,
new ideas, new friends, and new inspirationsand we cant wait to
sail for new horizons together.
Hope to see you on an adventure very soon!
Cedar Swan
Adventure Canada ceo
Scott Forsyth
Adventure Canada
The Adventure Canada Experience

Travelling with Adventure Canada is an experience unlike any
otherand not just because of our incredible destinations. We
pride ourselves on enhancing our adventures, both on and off
the ship.
Our shipboard programming is fun and educational. We host
presentations, debates, and workshops to provide perspective
and understanding. Our expedition staffexperts in their
Murray Waghorn
Eleven expeditions with Adventure Canada
respective fieldsare approachable, available on deck, and

always onshore during excursions. Staff and passengers dine
together for lively, informative conversations. We believe
laughter should be a part of every experience. Our unique
mix of entertainment and humour is integral to our evening
concerts, trivia nights, theme dinners, and dances. Each
days excursions are thoughtfully planned to make the most
of the local environment and conditions. Hiking, wildlife
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viewing, historic sites, community visits, and Zodiac cruising

are regular activities. Engaging presentations and handson activities are offered each day; these may range from
photography and printmaking workshops, to examinations of
ancient people and current events. You choose the activities
that are best suited to your abilities and interests.
Our close relationships with local people in the regions we
visit set us apart. Adventure Canada has a proud history of
working with communities, hiring locally, and ensuring our
vision of tourism is a sustainable one. We are grateful to work

alongside so many talented individuals and have them invite
us into their home territories.
In turn, we are proud to invite community members on board
to enjoy the hospitality of the Ocean Endeavour while sharing
their stories and experiences with us.
Fun and casual, Adventure Canada s expedition cruises are
true voyages of discovery.
Danny Catt
Adventure Canada
Our Resource Specialists

Adventure Canadas team travels as a matter of routine to some
of the worlds wildest, most remote destinations. Polar bear
sightings, Zodiacs zipping between waves, and towering icebergs
are all in a days work. Time and time again, it is our intrepid team
of resource specialists that gives us our 35% return-customer rate.

We fly the majority of our staff members in specially for each
voyage. This ensures that we have experts in the specific regions
who are as excited to be there as our adventurers.
RICHARD WIESE
EXPLORER
Heart of the Arctic
MARGARET ATWOOD
AUTHOR
Out of the Northwest Passage
TAGAK CURLEY
CULTURALIST
Into the Northwest Passage
Richard is a world-class explorer and host

of ABCs Emmy-winning TV show, Born to
Explore. Since climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
at age eleven, he has adventured around
the globefrom traveling with Bedouins
in Africa to skiing the North Pole. Richard
became the youngest-ever Explorers
Club president in 2002. A respected
field scientist, his goal is to inspire
young people and spark their interest for
discovery and love of the outdoors.
Margaret is a keen birder, ardent conservationist,

and one of Canadas most celebrated literary figures.
Throughout her lifetime of writing, Margaret has received
numerous awards and several honorary degrees, and
she currently serves as joint honorary president of the
Rare Bird Club. She is the author of more than fifty
volumes of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is perhaps
best known for her novels. She has won more than fiftyfive awards in Canada and internationally.
Tagak is an Inuit leader, politician, and

businessmanhe was a prominent
figure in the negotiations that led to
the creation of Nunavut. He worked
with the Federal Department of Indian
Affairs from 19661970 and has held
leadership positions with the Inuit
Cultural Institute, Nunasi Corporation,
and Nunavut Construction. He
received the Aboriginal Lifetime
Achievement Award in 1998 and the
Order of Canada in 2003.
Chris Windeyer
MILBRY POLK
EXPLORER
Newfoundland & Wild Labrador
Heart of the Arctic
FREEMAN PATTERSON
PHOTOGRAPHER
Freeman was born in New Brunswick. He was Dean of
Religious Studies at Alberta College in the 1960s, and has
produced works for the National Film Board of Canada. He
is a life member and former president of the Toronto Guild
for Colour Photography and co-founded the Namaqualand
Photographic Workshops in Africa. Freeman has also written
for a variety of magazines and cbc radio, and been featured on
cbc television.
Milbry is a Harvard graduate and the

Founder and Director Emeritus of
Wings WorldQuest, the preeminent
organization supporting female
explorers throughout the world.
She is the author and editor of a
dozen books (including Women of
Discovery), has contributed to many
others, and is the book reviews editor
for the Explorers Journal.
We are authors and painters, we are archaeologists and

filmmakers. We are musicians and anthropologists and
geologists and marine biologists. We are birdwatchers
and songwriters, photographers and hunters, culturalists,
philosophers, polititians, meteorologists, sculptors, historians,
sailors, and swimmers of sub-zero waters. We hail from far
and wide, and we are luminary minds in our respective fields.
JEAN CLAUDE ROY

ARTIST
Newfoundland Circumnavigation
Jean Claude was born in France in
1948. Entirely self-taught, he is one of
Newfoundlands best-known landscape
artists. In 2011, he published Fluctuat Nec
Mergitur, a 480-page book with a painting
of every community on the island, and he
is currently working on a similar volume on
Labrador. He and his wife Christine designed
the legendary French Shore Tapestry, which
is on display in Conche, Newfoundland.
Above all, we all share in a deep love for discovery. For learning.
For exploration and growth. And we are family.
This is just a small selection of some of the mighty intellects and
winning smiles you can find aboard any of Adventure Canadas
award-winning itineraries. Welcome to the expedition elite.
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THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR

The Ocean Endeavour is the perfect vessel for expedition cruising.
Outfitted with twenty Zodiacs, advanced navigation equipment,
multiple lounges, and a top deck observation room, she is purposebuilt for passenger experiences in remote environments. The Ocean
Endeavour boasts a 1B ice class, enabling her to freely explore
throughout the Arctic summer. Launched in 1982, she has had
numerous upgrades, most recently in 2010 and 2015.
At 137 metres in length, the Ocean Endeavour has plenty of interior
and exterior space. Ample deck space offers comfortable lounge
chairs, a swimming pool, a sauna, and even a hot tub! The spacious
interiors allow for varied workshops and presentations to occur
simultaneously. The three lounges aboard the Ocean Endeavour are
fantastic locations for seminars, events, and conversation.

The Ocean Endeavours accomodations are stylish and comfortable.
All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal
calls, radio, TV, and temperature control. There are a variety of cabin
categories available ranging from 930m2 (30100ft2).
The Ocean Endeavours crew is experienced and friendly. The ships
shallow draft and maneuverability allow her to access isolated fjords,
bays and secluded communities. Enjoy the class and comfort of
a boutique hotel while venturing to some of the worlds last great
frontiers aboard the Ocean Endeavour!
POOL DECK
MERIDIAN CLUB
YOUR ADVENTURE INCLUDES:

ABOARD
Educational presentations
Interactive workshops
Evening entertainment
All shipboard meals, including
on-deck barbeques & afternoon tea
24-hour coffee, tea, and snacks
Hors douevres and snacks during
evening recaps
24-hour documentary and film
programming
Fully stocked library
Access to all ship amenities
ASHORE
Introductions to local people and customs
Sightseeing
Museum entry, park access, and port taxes
Access to pristine wilderness areas
Zodiac tours and cruises
On-site archaeology workshops
Community programminglocal
performances, presentations, and
demonstrations
SAUNA
SUPERIOR TWIN - Category 8*
POLARIS RESTAURANT
INTERIOR TWIN - Category 3*
*Room appointments may differ from those shown. Photos are a guide only.
DETAILS
Type of vessel:
Year built:
Refurbished:
Registry:
Length:
Breadth:
Passenger Cruise Ship

1982: Szczecin, Poland (keel laid 1980)
2001 / 2004 / 2010 / 2015
Marshall Islands
137 metres / 450 feet
21 metres / 69 feet
Draft:
Ice Class:
Main engines:
Propellers:
Stabilizers:
Bow-thruster:
5.8 metres / 19 feet

1B
4 x Skoda Sulzer 6ZL40/48
2 x variable pitch propellers
Gyrofin stabilizers
600 kW / 800 hp
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DECK PLAN
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Our partnership with the

Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Adventure Canada is proud to work in partnership with the Royal
Canadian Geographical Society, founded in 1929 with a mandate to
make Canada better known to Canadians and to the world.
This year the Society celebrates the 85th anniversary of Canadian
Geographicthe third most widely read magazine in Canada,
and a beloved tradition for many adventure-minded Canadians.
The rcgs is one of Canadas largest nonprofit educational organizations,
funded primarily by its members and generous donations.The Society
fulfills its mandate mainly through the publication of Canadian

Geographic in English and Gographica in French, and through the
Societys geographic education program, speaker series, research grants
and expedition programs.
The Canadian Geographic Photo Club, Canadas largest online
photographic community, hosts the annual Canadian Geographic Photo
Contest, the Wildlife Photography of the Year Contest and many more.
This seasons Canadian Geographic Photo Club trip will be our exciting
new itinerary, Mighty Saint Lawrence.
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Michelle Valberg
Canadian Geographic Education (CG Education), formerly

the Canadian Council for Geographic Education, is committed
to fostering geographic engagement in Canadian schools and
strengthening students geographic literacy. We are pleased to be
working with cge for the first time on our thrilling Newfoundland
and Wild Labrador voyagewith special guest, John Bailey of
Google.
We celebrate the Society annually with the rcgs expedition. This
year, we welcome rcgs aboard our Heart of the Arctic itinerary,
a voyage to the dynamic art-making communities of Nunavik,
Nunavut, and Greenland.
Scott Forsyth
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Dennis Minty
Our partnership with the Walrus Foundation

In 2015 we are once again pleased to partner with
the award-winning magazine, The Walrus, and the
charitable, non-profit Walrus Foundation to present The
Walrus Expedition: Newfoundland Circumnavigation.
The Foundation is dedicated to creating a forum for
conversation on matters vital to Canadians. Among its
many contributions to the Canadian conversation is
The Walrus magazinewinner of more awards in its ten

years of publication than any other Canadian title.
The Walrus Foundation also publishes original highquality content at thewalrus.ca, creates digital projects
such as Walrus Ebooks, partners with Blue Ant Media
to produce documentaries and other programming
at thewalrus.ca/tv, and trains young professionals in
media, publishing, and non-profit development.
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Students on Ice: Investing in our Future

Adventure Canada is a proud sponsor
and supporter of the Students on Ice
Foundation (SOI), an award-winning
organization offering transformative
educational expeditions for youth in the
Arctic and Antarctic.
Since 2011, Adventure Canada has
worked with SOI to support Inuit students
through the scholarship program and by
providing vessels for Arctic expeditions.
Adventure Canada shares SOIs pioneering
vision that the polar regions are the worlds
greatest classrooms. Experiencing the polar
world creates a tremendous platform for
education across cultures and disciplines,

including science, history, arts, natural
history, sustainable development, and
conservation. Over the past fifteen years,
more than 2,500 students from fiftytwo countries have participated in SOI
expeditions.
On every SOI journey, a team of
educatorsscientists, elders, experts,
artists, historians, innovators, musicians,
and visionary leaderstravels together
with the students to foster a spirit of
discovery, understanding, collaboration,
respect, awe, wonder, and a deep
connection to nature.
Adventure Canada and Students on Ice

are thrilled to grow our partnership
aboard the Ocean Endeavour. Adventure
Canada clients contribute to the success
of the Students on Ice program through
Adventure Canadas Discovery Fee. In
2015, Adventure Canada is pleased to
include SOI alumni as part of our onboard
resource staff.
To learn more about SOI and how
you can directly support please visit
studentsonice.com
Students on Ice Foundation is a
registered Canadian charitable
organization #83664 8766 RR0001
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The Canadian Wildlife Federation

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (cwf)
represents over 300,000 supporters that work
from coast to coast to maintain something very
importanta bright future for Canadas wildlife.
The Federation empowers Canadians to
protect wild species and the spaces they call
home through a balanced approach to wildlife
issues, award-winning programs, and beautiful
publications.
cwf delivers programs that

encourage people to experience
the great outdoors and learn about
the wonders of natureand the trials they
face. It challenges government and industry
to improve legislation and practices that
negatively impact wildlife and habitat.
The Federation also conducts and
sponsors scientific research to help us
better understand how we may help
wildlife.
The Federations Canadian
Wildlife magazine and its
French counterpart, Biosphre
celebrate our countrys
wildlife and habitats, and
explore the conservation
issues affecting the
natural world. Their
WILD magazine for
children is jam-packed
Michelle Valberg
with fun wildlife stories, games, and pictures

for outdoors-minded youth.
Since its inception in 1962, cwf has become
a household name because of its leadership
in conservation science, education, and
outreach. In 2014, cwf was named one of
the top twenty-five charities in Canada by
the Financial Post.
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Adventure Canadas Discovery Fund

Adventure Canada strongly believes in
the importance of sustainable social and
environmental practices, and has long
been committed to upholding standards
of responsible travel. We continually
reaffirm our approach to conscientious
operation by making sustainable business
choicesand by encouraging our partners
to do the same.
In our nearly three decades of operation,
we have been proudly involved in
regional, nationwide, and international
efforts to make our world a better place.
In 1996, Adventure Canada established
the Discovery Fund to help strengthen
sustainable initiatives and projects in the

regions to which we travel.
The Discovery Fund is supported by
a $250 USD fee added to the price of
each shipboard Adventure Canada
tour sold. With this small contribution,
passengers are taking active roles in the
the betterment of our beloved worldthe
north, the east coast, and beyond.
The Discovery Fund directly assists
local and national organizations
involved in social and economic
community development, in addition to
environmental and wildlife preservation.
Each year, we endeavour to extend our
support to both high profile and

grassroots ventures. Recently,
Adventure Canadas Discovery Fund
has actively supported the following key
organizations: Project North, Torngat
National Parks Clean-Up Project, Atlantic
Whales, Unikkausivut, National Inuit
Youth Council, The Walrus Foundation,
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Royal
Canadian Geographical Society, among
many others.
We have built our company around a
reverence and respect for the wilds of our
countryits land, its communities,
its wildlife, its people, its culture. By
travelling with Adventure Canada,
you too are helping ensure that these
irreplaceable treasures will endure for
generations to come. Thank you.
Michelle Valberg
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All photos Leila Kwok
Sail with a celebrity chef!

Aboard Heart of the Arctic
Legendary sushi chef Hidekazu Tojo joins
our Heart of the Arctic voyage, boldly
taking the fine art of Japanese cuisine to
the pristine waters of the far north.
Familiar to many from his TV
appearances with the likes of Martha
Stewart and Anthony Bourdain, Tojo-san
is a Canadian treasure. His namesake
restaurant, Tojos on West Broadway in
Vancouver, is a must-visit destination for
celebrities and discerning diners alike
from around the globe.
Tojo-san is famed in his native Japan, and

internationally as the originator of the
California Roll, the BC Roll and Northern
Lights Roll. His passion for the wild, fresh
ingredients of the west coast (including
smoked salmon, albacore tuna, and
Alaskan black cod) is a hallmark of his
unique approach to cuisine.
The Wall Street Journal selected Tojo-san
as one of the top ten sushi chefs in the
world, and his awards and distinctions
include the BC Restaurants Hall of Fame
and the Vancouver Magazine Lifetime

Achievement award among many, many
others.
Aboard the Ocean Endeavour, Tojo-san
will be seeking local ingredients to inspire
a unique culinary creation, honouring
the special connection between Japanese
culture and the art of the Canadian
Arctic. Guests will have the opportunity
to sign up for sushi lessons and tips from
Tojo-san in exclusive shipboard sushi
workshops.
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Michelle Valberg
Nunavut Tourism
Alasdair Gillespie
Explorers Club Polar Film Festival

Aboard Heart of the Arctic
Stefan Kindberg and Milbry Polk, Explorers Club members and
co-founders of the Explorers Club Polar Film Festival, will join
us on board our Heart of the Arctic expedition for a series of
special presentations on behalf of the festival. Each evening will
feature a topical filmranging from feature films to vignettes and
shortsby a variety of researchers, documentarians, and polar
enthusiasts. Stefan and Milbry will be joined by prolific Arctic
film director John Houston as they showcase an exciting roster of
films by northerners and films about the north.
STEFAN KINDBERG
MILBRY POLK
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Photo Workshop
Both photos Grant Stovel
Aboard Mighty Saint Lawrence

Adventure Canada is excited to announce a
new partnership with Fujifilm.
With over eighty years of experience in
film development, Fujifilm is passionate
about photographyand it shows in every
camera they produce.
manufacturer to launch a digital model.

In 2010, Fujifilm introduced the X100, the
companys first X Series camera, which
quickly gained avid fans who rediscovered
their love of photography. In 2014, Fujifilm
once again rocked the digital camera market
with the innovative, weather-sealed X-T1.
Fujifilm is widely known for their film

and single-use cameras and were the first
You can experience the film-like quality

and excellent imagery of Fujifilm cameras
for yourself on every Adventure Canada

voyage.
For true photography buffs, the Mighty
Saint Lawrence expedition will feature
well-known Fujifilm X-photographer Dan
Bailey, and YouTubes Billy Luongthe Fuji
Guywho will host workshops and offer
instruction on Fujifilm cameras.
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Floating Book Club

Aboard Newfoundland & Wild Labrador
Acclaimed publisher, editor, and
storyteller Doug Gibsonwhose authors
have won every major book award in
Canadawill lead our first-ever onboard
Book Club, featuring bestselling authors
Terry Fallis and Kathleen Winter.
Kathleen Winter will guide readers
through her groundbreaking novel,
Annabel. Set in coastal Labrador, Annabel
was a #1 Canadian bestseller, and a

finalist for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, the
Governor Generals Literary Award, and
the Rogers Writers Trust Fiction Prize.
Terry Fallis will present the first of his four
national bestselling books. His hilarious
debut novel, The Best Laid Plan, won the
2008 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour
and the 2011 Canada Reads competition.
A CBC TV miniseries based on the book

aired in January 2014.
In addition to his literary leadership, Doug
Gibson will perform an exclusive showing
of his one-man play, Stories About
Storytellers, and offer his unique editors
insights into the work of Alice Munro.
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Clayton Anderson
Dupuis, Mathieu Qubec Original
Mighty Saint Lawrence

June 14June 23, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour
Adventure Canada returns to la belle
province! The first sailing of our 2015
season explores the stunning coasts of
Qubec, Newfoundland, and Saint-Pierre:
regions that formed Canadas backbone
during our nations infancy.
This voyage includes stops in the seldomvisited Qubec north shore and the Gasp
Peninsula, pressing onward into the

Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Saguenay Fjord
boasts some of the best whale watching
in Canada between its high cliffs, while
Anticosti Island, the Mingan Islands,
Forillon National Park, and le-Bonaventure
Provincial Park all offer unparalleled
birdwatching and hiking opportunities.
The Magdalen Islands mix of Acadian and
Le Qubec maritime/Michel Bonato
English influencesand their waters mix of

more than four hundred shipwrecksseems
to have stepped from the pages of history.
We bring our voyage to a close at SaintPierre, just off the coast of Newfoundland.
Spend your last morning lingering over
fine wine and cheese and immerse yourself
in an unspoiled maritime haven.
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Cruise Saint Lawrence
Weather, sea, and safety conditions will determine

daily progress. Actual route may differ from the one
proposed.
From $2,595 USD per person

For full pricing details see page 72
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H I G H L I G H T S Mighty Saint Lawrence

Experience Qubecs unique history and culture
Hike wild and beautiful Anticosti Island
Search for the largest animal on earth, the blue whale
See one of the worlds largest gannet coloniesover 50,000 pairs
Sail the Saguenay, a spectacular feeding ground for marine and bird species
Photograph the famous red cliffs of the Magdalen Islands
Enjoy fine wine and cheese in Saint-Pierre
Pierre Richard
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1: Qubec City, QC
Day 2: Saguenay Fjord
Day 3: Lower Saint Lawrence
Day 4: Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
Day 5: Anticosti Island
Day 6: Forillon National Park / Gasp
Day 7: le Bonaventure Provincial Park
Day 8: les de la Madeleine
Day 9: South Coast, NL
Day 10: Saint-Pierre, France
Charter flights
are available for
this expedition.
Passengers are responsible for

arranging their own travel to
Qubec City, QC and from St.
Johns, NL
Charter flight
Saint-Pierre, France to St. Johns, NL
June 23, 2015
Pre and post hotel nights are

available upon request in Qubec
City and St. Johns.
$295 USD per person

Early afternoon arrival
Charter flight prices are inclusive of all taxes and fees.

Extend your east coast adventure with NATURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AVALON PENINSULA June 2327 / June 30July 4 / July 48
Expeditions 2015
Y O U R S T A F F Mighty Saint Lawrence
RICHARD SEARS
Naturalist
STEFAN KINDBERG
Expedition Leader
BENOIT HAVARD
Expedition Team
DAN BAILEY
FUJIFILM Canada
MATTHEW JAMES SWAN

Assistant Expedition
Leader
ALLISTER PEDERSEN
Communications
Specialist
ROB SALEY
Artist
DAVID NEWLAND
Host
CEDAR SWAN
Adventure Canada
BILLY LUONG
FUJIFILM Canada
PIERRE RICHARD
Naturalist
MIKE BEEDELL
Photographer
DAWSON FREEZE
Expedition Team
Please visit our website for a full listing of your staff and their biographies.
PHIL JENKINS
Historian & Musician
YVAN POULIOT
Naturalist
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In 1976, after completing his biology

studies in Maine, Richard worked
at the Woods Hole Oceanographic
Institutions Matamek Research
Station, where he collected data on
marine mammals. It was then that he
first visited the Mingan Islands and
observed whales there; he returned in
1979 and founded the Mingan Island
Cetacean StudyMICSthe first
organization to conduct long-term
studies of the blue whale.
Phil Jenkins has worked as a

newspaper columnist, travel writer,
author, and a performing songwriter
since 1978. He teaches and lectures
at Carleton University. As a solo
musician and member of the folk
band Riverbend, he has produced the
albums Car Tunes and Making Waves.
He is the author of River Songs:
Sailing the History of the St. Lawrence.
Phil lives in the Gatineau Hills of west
Qubec.
After completing his Masters in

biology at Laval University, Yvan
worked as a naturalist in provincial
and federal parks for two years before
beginning work as an environmental
consultant. He has extensively studied
seabird populations in the Gulf of
Saint Lawrence and acted as scientific
advisor on films documenting
them. He is widely travelled and
published, and works regularly with
Aboriginal groups on environmental
projects.
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2015 Mighty Saint Lawrence
ITINERARY DETAILS

One of the oldest, and loveliest European
settlements in North America, Qubec takes
its name from the Algonquin word meaning where the river narrows. The city that
Champlain founded in 1608 was the capital of New France, and later, British North
America. Today, the proud capital of the
province of the same name boasts the oldworld charms of Vieux Quebec, the worldfamous Chateau Frontenac hotel, and the
only remaining intact citadel walls in North
America. Cultural riches, superb cuisine, and
an incredible view over the river make Qubec the perfect place to begin our voyage!
Home to Aboriginal cultures for thousands
of years, the Saguenay Fjords first European visitor was Jacques Cartier in 1532. The
Saguenay drains fresh water from Lac St.
Jean, but the greater part of its volume is salt
tidal water from the St. Lawrence Estuary.
The result is ideal habitat for marine mammals including four species of whales fin,
minke, blue, and the famous (endangered)
Saguenay beluga population. Saguenay-St.
Lawrence Marine Park and Saguenay Fjord
National Park both protect the regions vast
natural riches.
Its easy to forget Quebec is a coastal prov-
ince but not at Parc National du Biq.

Watching the seabirds swoop and dive,
viewing seals basking in rocky coves, or
basking in the regions glorious sunsets, the
spirit of the Atlantic Ocean is ever-present.
Salt marshes and rocky hills define the park,
located on the South Shore of the St. Lawrence. Aboriginal artifacts dating to 5000
BC attest to the regions natural riches;
many such artifacts are now preserved in
the parks interpretive centre. Walking trails
give access to Le Bics unique landscapes;
birding and wildlife opportunities abound.
Day 4: Mingan Archipelago National
Park Reserve
Archipelago National Park Reserve
Due north of Anticosti Island on the North
Shore of the St. Lawrence, Havre-SaintPierre has a unique history. The village
was settled in 18 57 by a group of Acadian
deportees from Georgia, by way of Magdalene Islands. The local dialect retains strong
elements of Acadian French to this day.
The spectacular natural sculptures of the
Mingan Islands, are formed of limestone,
shaped by the action of the sea. At 50 degrees N, these islands owe as much to the
north as to the east for their character. Atlantic puffins and Arctic eiders vie for the
attention of birders, while harp, harbour and
gray seals cavort in the waters. Not to be
outdone, the flora of the islands is wildly

diverse, including 450 plant species, 190 lichens and 300 mosses!
Day 5: Anticosti Island
A huge island in the very mouth of the St.
Lawrence River, Anticosti Island is known
for its breathtaking scenery and extraordinary birdwatching opportunities. Larger
than P.E.I, Anticosti is the twentieth-largest
island in Canada by area, but has a human
population of only a few hundred. By contrast, more than 160,000 non-indigenous
white-tailed deer make their homes on Anticosti rightfully known as a hunters paradise. Its also a great spot for birds: 60 per
cent of Quebecs known bald eagle breeding grounds are here, and more than 220
species of birds have been sited at Anticosti, along with numerous seals and whales.
Day 6: Forillon National Park / Gasp
The Gaspe Peninsula, also known as Gaspesie, separates the mouth of the St. Lawrence from the Baie de Chaleur. Dominated
by high cliffs on the north shore, the Gaspe
includes the eastern tip of the Appalachian
Mountain chain and consequently offers
amazing views, both of, and from its highland regions, which jut above the treeline.
The first National Park in Quebec, Forillon,
is an important birding and marine mammal location. Forillon also preserves human
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history in the Grand-Grave National Heritage

Site, telling the story of the fishing families
who once made their homes here. The park
contains Canadas tallest lighthouse, and fortifications remaining from the Second World
War, when German U-boats were a threat to
Allied shipping.
Parc national de lle-Bonaventure-et-duRocher-Perc is the formal name of the Park
at the eastern tip of the Gaspe Peninsula. But
most Canadians are more familiar with its
best-known feature, the awe-inspiring Perc
Rock. Less well known perhaps is the areas
superb Northern Gannet colony, extolled as
the largest and most accessible in the world.
Named by Samuel de Champlain, the rock
itself is world-renowned, containing a huge
natural arch within a mass of reddish limestone and sandstone. A second arch once
pierced the rock but collapsed in 1845, leaving a massive column at one end. Perce Rock
has revealed 150 species of fossils, and more
than 200 species of birds are found nearby.
Fin, minke, humpback and blue whales ply
the nearby waters of this magnificent coastal
outpost.
Long frequented by Mikmaq people, likely
walrus hunters, the Magdalene Islands in the
Gulf of St. Lawrence were first sighted by Europeans when Jacques Cartier sailed among
them in 1534. Today, although closer to Nova
Scotia and PEI, they form a regional municipality of the province of Quebec.
However, the islands have a history distinct
from that of mainland Quebec. When the British expelled the Acadians from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, the Magdalene Islanders remained, and to this day take great pride
in their Acadian heritage. There are also longstanding English settlements, and a percentage of the population can claim descent from
survivors of the many shipwrecks that have
occurred among the Islands.
Pack ice has historically surrounded the Islands during winter, leading to near-total isolation for months at a time. Besides fishing,
shipping, salt mining and tourism, sealing on
the pack ice has been a traditional source of
income and subsistence for Islanders.
You could be forgiven for not knowing the
French history of Newfoundland: sections of
the islands coastline changed hands multiple
times, and the remnant communities have in
general come a long way since they were unequivocally French. The name of the tiny outport of Francois, for example, is pronounced
locally as Fransway. Accessible by boat
only, this charming fishing village surrounded

by spectacular cliffs offers a glimpse of a way
of life that has largely disappeared.
Newfoundlands South Shore offers many
surprises, including vast stretches of virtually
uninhabited wilderness. Fiords, cliffs and islands offer excellent Zodiac cruising territory
and terrific birding.
On a trip that traces the history and geography of New France, its appropriate that we
wind up in France. The small islands of
Saint Pierre and Miquelon remain officially a
part of the French Republic, albeit only a few
dozen km off the shore of Newfoundland.
In charming Saint Pierre (population 6,000)
youll find fine wine and cheese, excellent coffee and pastries, even contemporary French
fashion items in a post-card pretty town.
European style dwellings stand shoulder to
shoulder with typical East Coast architecture,
and French license plates adorn the Renaults
and Citroens on the winding old streets. Vive
La France!
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Michelle Valbergl
Barrett & MacKay
June 24July 4, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour
In 2015 we are celebrating over two
decades of sailing Newfoundland &
Labrador with this summer itinerary.
Newfoundlands rugged charm and
geographic diversity are best appreciated
by sea; from the winding fjords of Gros
Morne to the Avalon Peninsulas soaring
cliffs, the island remains one of Canadas
best-loved treasures. Learn the story of the

provinces fishery at Conche and trace the
paths of North Americas Viking visitors at
LAnse aux Meadows.
Our journey starts and ends in historic
St. Johns, but each day will bring a new
expedition stop and a new opportunity to
experience Newfoundlands lively culture,
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dramatic scenery, and world-famous

hospitality.
Newfoundlands heart needs to be seen and
felt to be believed. This journey will leave
you astounded that more people arent
flocking east in drovesbut thankful that
this is the case.
Dennis Minty
Weather, sea, and safety conditions will determine

daily progress. Actual route may differ from the one
proposed.

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H I G H L I G H T S Newfoundland Circumnavigation
Explore geologically fascinating Gros Morne National Park
Share the warmth of a classic Newfoundland kitchen party
Hear traditional stories and songs from our talented leaders
Immerse yourself in Basque history at Red Bay, Labrador
View icebergs and whales at an optimal time of the year
See Conches legendary French Shore Tapestry
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PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 4:
Day 5:
Day 6:
Day 7-9:
Day 10:
Day 11:
St. Johns, NL
Terra Nova National Park
Conche
St. Anthony / LAnse aux Meadows
Red Bay, Labrador
Woody Point / Gros Morne National Park
South Coast
Saint-Pierre, France
St. Johns, NL
Passengers are responsible for arranging their

own travel to and from St. Johns.
Pre and post hotel nights are available on request

in St. Johns
Enjoy our pre-tour supplement ART ON THE ROCK June 2124

Extend your east coast adventure with NATURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AVALON PENINSULA July 48
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Y O U R S T A F F Newfoundland Circumnavigation
MICHAEL CRUMMEY
Author
MATTHEW JAMES SWAN SCOTT FORSYTH

Expedition Leader
Photographer
KEVIN MAJOR
Historian & Author
DAVE PADDON
Culturalist
SARAH GUTOWSKY
Naturalist
DANIEL FREEZE
Expedition Team
BILL EVANS
Host
TONY OXFORD
Musician
JEAN CLAUDE ROY

Artist
LATONIA HARTERY
Archaeologist
GERRY STRONG
Musician
BARBARA DORAN
Filmmaker
STEPHEN EVANS
Expedition Team
PAUL DEAN
Geologist
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Michael was born in Buchans,

Newfoundland, and attended
Memorial University in St. Johns
and two years of graduate studies at
Queens University before dropping
out to concentrate on his writing. His
first book, Arguments with Gravity,
appeared in 1996. Since then he
has published half a dozen others
most recently, the bestselling novel
Sweetland. He lives in St. Johns with
his wife and three children.
Barbara Doran, founder of the St.

Johns-based production house
Morag Loves Company, has been
directing and producing documentary
and drama for twenty-five years.
The diverse subjects of her films
are a reflection of the breadth of
her interests: the sweatshops in
Guatemala, female prisoners in
Pakistan, aids workers in South
Africa, the poetry and music of
Ireland. Her most recent film is the
highly acclaimed The Grand Seduction.
Paul was born in Newfoundland &

Labrador and has had a diverse career
in research, mineral exploration,
public service, and education. He is
the former Executive Director of the
Johnson geo centre, and has served
as the Assistant Deputy Minister
of Mines and Deputy Minister of
Environment and Conservation. He
constantly explores links between
geology, landscape, and culture.
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2015 Newfoundland Circumnavigation I T I N E R A R Y D E T A I L S

Day 1: St. Johns, NL
We meet in St. Johns, Newfoundlands historic,
vibrant capital. Picturesque and welcoming, St.
Johns is proud of its 500 year history.
Aux Meadows is the only authenticated

Norse settlement in North America. The
archeological remains found here in 1960 date
to approximately 1000 A.D.
A superb natural harbour, legendary nightlife,

and admirable arts and education facilities are
just some of the attractions of this thriving city.
Amazingly, the location of the ruins was first

established by a close reading of the Viking
sagas.
We will embark aboard the Ocean Endeavour

from St. Johns harbour.
Today a superb interpretive centre and

reconstructions of the several Norse-style sod
buildings make LAnse Aux Meadows a mustsee for any visitor to Newfoundland.
Day 2: Terra Nova National Park

Terra Nova National Park of Canada is a
place where long fingers of the North Atlantic
Ocean touch the island boreal forest of Eastern
Newfoundland. Rocky headlands provide
shelter from the awesome power of the open
ocean. The landscape of the park varies from
the rugged cliffs and sheltered inlets of the
coastal region to the rolling forested hills,
bogs and ponds of the inland. Cultural history
abounds in the remnants of sawmills and past
human cultures.
Day 3: Conche
On the Great Northern Peninsula, the people
of Conche welcome us into their charming
community. Complete with ties to its history,
religion, the fishery and wildlife, Conche
is made up of mostly Irish descent. We will
explore the colourful town on foot, but dont
be surprised if you are invited in by local
residents for a mug up!
Day 4: St. Anthony / LAnse aux Meadows
A unesco World Heritage Site, LAnse
Day 5: Red Bay, Labrador

Today we stop at Red Bay, the fishing village
and former site of several Basque whaling
stations, occupied between 1550 and the
early 1600s when they hunted right and
bowhead whales.
Day 6: Woody Point / Gros Morne National
Park
It has been said, Gros Morne is to geology
what the Galapagos are to biology. The Parks
mountains are both picturesque, and highly
unusual: the Tablelands, a 600m (1900
ft) high plateau, forms one of the worlds best
examples of ancient rock exposed from the
earths interior.
The Parks fiords are equally stunning, and
the town of Woody Point has become widely
renowned for its annual Writers Festival.
Day 7 9: South Coast

The wild and windswept coast of Southern
Newfoundland is home to a few remaining
outport communities, still largely cut off from
mainstream travel. Visits here are often a
highlight of our trips. There are many unique
bays and coves to explore via Zodiac or land
excursion.
The territory of St. Pierre and Miquelon,
France is all that remains of the once-vast
French holdings in North America. Off the
tip of the Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, the
territory consists of eight islands, two of which
are inhabited.
The village of Miquelon, on the island of the
same name, is inhabited by 600 people, mostly
of Basque and Acadian ancestry.
Wildlife is most abundant on this island and its
counterpart to the south, the island of Langlade,
to which it is joined by an 8-km sand dune.
St. Johns has been vitally important for centuries
to explorers, adventurers, merchants, soldiers,
pirates, and all manner of seafarers, who provided
the foundation for this thriving modern day city.
Cradled in a harbour carved from 500 million
year old rock and surrounded by hills running
down to the ocean, St. Johns is the most easterly
port North America.
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Newfoundland & Wild Labrador

July 5July 17, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour
The charm of Newfoundland meets the
splendour of Labrador on this exceptional
sailing. The provinces rugged charm and
geographic diversity is astounding, and our
visit is ideally timed for whales, icebergs,
and breeding seabirds.
At Gros Mornea unesco World
Heritage Sitethe planets mantle frames
internationally renowned fjords that
would not be out of place in Norway; in
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the Torngat Mountains National Park, the

tallest mountains east of the Rockies tower
over pristine coastline. Icebergs, whales,
polar bears, and seals will have us scanning
the horizon at every opportunity.
In Labrador, well visit the Inuit homeland

of Nunatsiavutcelebrating its tenth
anniversary of self-governance in 2015as
we follow the explorers trail north along
Canadas wild east coast.
We begin on the French island of

Saint-Pierre, journeying on through
Newfoundland historyexploring French,
Basque, and Viking influences.
Lose yourself in the might of an untouched

wilderness or the cheery hubbub of an
island villageand never be the same.
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Scott Sporleder
In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea, and ice conditions will

determine daily progress. Heavy ice conditions are a possibility
throughout this itinerary. Actual route may differ from the one proposed.

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H I G H L I G H T S Newfoundland & Wild Labrador

Explore the remote reaches of Newfoundland & Labrador in early
summer bloom
Visit the reconstructed first European settlement in North
America at LAnse aux Meadows
Travel with widely respected authors, naturalists, and culturalists
Sail in heavy ice looking for polar bears, whales, and seals
Visit the largely inaccessible Torngat Mountains National Park
Scott Sporleder
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 4:
Day 5:
Day 6:
Saint-Pierre, France
South Coast, NL
Gros Morne National Park
Red Bay
St. Anthony / LAnse aux Meadows
Wonderstrands, Mealy Mountains
National Park Reserve
Day 7:
Nain
Day 8:
Hebron
Day 9-11: Torngat Mountains National Park
Day 12: Kangiqsualujjuaq (George River)
Day 13: Kuujjuaq, QC
A LT E R N AT E R O U T E
Day 11: Kiglapait Mountains
Day 12: Groswater Bay
Day 13: Goose Bay
Passengers are
responsible for
arranging their own
transportation to
St. Johns and from
Ottawa.
Departing charter flight

St. Johns, NL to Saint-Pierre, France
July 5, 2015
Returning charter flight

Kuujjuaq, QC to Ottawa, ON
July 17, 2015
$290 USD per person

Early morning departure
$705 USD per person

Late afternoon arrival
Round trip
$995 USD per person

available in St. Johns and
Ottawa on request.
Overnight accommodation in
Ottawa recommended.
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Y O U R S T A F F Newfoundland & Wild Labrador
CAITLYN BAIKIE
Culturalist
STEFAN KINDBERG
Expedition Leader
JEAN KNOWLES
Naturalist
MARIA DICKER
Culturalist
JASON EDMUNDS
Leader
DAVID NEWLAND
Host
DAVID BATHE
Geologist
MILBRY POLK
Explorer
JOHN BAILEY
Google
ELI MERKURATSUK
Expedition Team
DERRICK POTTLE
Culturalist
CHIEF MISEL JOE

Special Guest
BILLY GAUTHIER
Artist
TOM GORDON
Music Historian
JERRY KOBALENKO
Explorer
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Caitlyn grew up in Nain until moving

away to attend post-secondary.
She is in the final year of her BA
in Geography and Aboriginal
Studies at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. She has experience
in Antarctica and the Arctic; most
recently she was on the expedition
that located the HMS Erebus, one of the
Franklin Expeditions ill-fated ships.
She was named one of Canadas five
young indigenous leaders to watch in
2015 by the cbc.
Billy was born in 1978 in Happy

Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador. He
began carving in 1996, inspired by
his cousin, John Terriak, a local
artist. Today, Billy is a celebrated
Inuit sculptor with a body of work
on display nationwide. His work
celebrates the delicate and the
visceral, fascinated with human faces
and forms of Inuit carving. He lives in
North West River and enjoys fishing
and hunting with his family.
One of Canadas premier Arctic

travellers, Jerry has logged over 7,000
miles in the Arctic over the course of
some thirty-five skiing, hiking, and
kayaking expeditions. He typically
spends three months a year in a tent
in the north. Jerrys photography and
writing appears around the world
in publications such as Canadian
Geographic, Outside, and Cond
Nast Traveler. He is the author of The
Horizontal Everest and Arctic Eden.
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2015 Newfoundland & Wild Labrador I T I N E R A R Y D E T A I L S

The island of St. Pierre is not merely an obscure outpost of the former French empire;
it is home to a contemporary French community, complete with cafes, high fashion
shopping, fine wines and cheeses.
Yet St. Pierres irregular streets reveal an
eclectic mix of French, Canadian and Newfoundland influencesa European city at
home in North America.
The wild and windswept coast of Southern
outport communities, still largely cut off
from mainstream travel. Visits here are often a highlight of our trips. There are many
unique bays and coves to explore via Zodiac or land excursion.
Day 3: Gros Morne National Park
It has been said, Gros Morne is to geology what the Galapagos are to biology.
The Parks mountains are both picturesque,
and highly unusual: the Tablelands, a 600m
(1900 ft) high plateau, forms one of the
worlds best examples of ancient rock exposed from the earths interior.
The Parks fiords are equally stunning, and
the town of Woody Point has become widely renowned for its annual Writers Festival.
Day 4: Red Bay

The fishing village at Red Bay, Labrador
is Canadas most recent UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Saddle Island was once the
site of several Basque whaling stations, occupied between 1550 and the early 1600s.
Amazing artifacts from a Basque shipwreck
abound in the superb interpretive centre
here.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, LAnse
Aux Meadows is the only authenticated
archeological remains found here in 1960
date to approximately 1000 A.D.
Amazingly, the location of the ruins was
first established by a close reading of the
Viking sagas.
Today a superb interpretive centre and reconstructions of the several Norse-style sod
buildings make LAnse Aux Meadows a
must-see for any visitor to Newfoundland.
Day 6: Wonderstrands, Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve
When we think of Labrador, we may not
think beachesbut the Vikings did. Two
long trackless crescents of sand, washed by
the cold Labrador sea, backed by the Mealy
Mountains were given the name Wunder-
strand by the Norse seafarers, and earned a

place in their Sagas.
Long hunted, traveled and occupied over
thousands of years by various peoples,
Wonderstrands is still largely unknown and
rarely visited by non-Labradorians.
Day 7: Nain
Explore this Inuit community, especially
the Moravian Church and the Nunatsiavut
Building with its labradorite stone.
Share in the fascinating history of the township, wander the roads or check out the new
homes being constructed.
Day 8: Hebron
Long-abandoned Hebron was once one
of the most northerly communities on the
north Labrador coast. A Moravian Mission
station was constructed here from 1829 to
1831 but the main buildings - the church,
the mission house and the store - were not
inhabited until 1837.
In a highly controversial move, the station
was abandoned in 1959, forcing the relocation of the Inuit who resided there.
In 2005, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams apologized to people
affected by the relocations. In August of
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2009, the provincial government unveiled a

monument at the site of Hebron with an inscribed apology for the site closure.
Day 9 11: Torngat Mountains National Park
The Torngat Mountains have been home to Inuit and their predecessors for millennia, with
archaeological evidence reaching back almost
7,000 years.
The fjords here reach deep into the heart of
the Torngats, bounded by cliffs rising peaking at 1,700 m, the highest point of land in
Labrador.
The Torngat Mountains comprise some of the
oldest rocks on the planet and provide some
of the best exposure of geological history.
Polar bears, caribou, falcons and eagles are
among the species hardy enough to make their

homes here.
Day 12: Kangiqsualujjuaq (George River)
In the shelter of a commanding granite rock
outcrop we find the easternmost community
of Kangiqsualujjuaq, or George River. Twenty-five kilometers upstream from Ungava
Bay, the ebb and flow of the tides define the
summer lives of the people and fauna of this
area. Arctic flora thrives in the protected valley. The calving grounds of the George River
herd, the largest ungulate population in the
world estimated at several hundreds of thousands of head is nearby. After our welcome
back to Canada, we will have the freedom to
explore the community, meet with locals and
strike out of town for a hike on the tundra.

Kuujjuaq (formerly known as Fort Chimo)
lies on the shore of the Koksoak River, 50 km
upstream from Ungava Bay in the Nunavik
region of Northern Quebec. Moravian missionaries first arrived in 1811 to evangelize
the Inuit; the Hudsons Bay Company established a post in 1842 to trade with the Inuit,
as well as Montaignais and Naskapi hunters
and trappers.
The American military was present in Fort
Chimo from 1941 and 1945, building the Air
Base Crystal 1. Today Kuujjuaq Airport is an
important hub for flights from Ottawa, Montreal, Iqaluit and smaller centres around the
North.
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Eagle Eye Tours
Heart of the Arctic

This is a journey deep into the spirit and
beauty of the north. From the Canadian
Inuit regions of Nunavik and Nunavut,
to the shores of Greenland, well seek
out culture and search for wildlife. Polar
bears, walrus, and musk ox are among the
expected highlights, though well also be
in prime location for all manner of marine
mammals and a host avian life. Embarking
at Kuujjuaq, we set sail for Akpatok Island,
famed for the thousands of thick-billed
murres that nest on its cliffs and the ever-
opportunistic polar bears that patrol the

shores below.
Enjoy expedition landings with local hosts
and learn about regional cultures and
food. Visits to Kinngait (Cape Dorset),
Kimmirut, and Pangnirtung promise to be
highlights for art lovers, as well meet local
artists and tour their studios. As we sail
towards Greenland, well keep a lookout
for whales and seabirds in the Davis Strait;
once arriving, well travel to Nuukthe
Artist: Nuna Parr
Photo by Grant Stove
worlds northernmost capitaland visit the

famous Qilakitsoq mummies. Well explore
the foot of a glacier in one of Greenlands
most beautiful fjords.
Our journey comes to an end in
Kangerlussuaqbut the heart of the Arctic
will stay with you long after.
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H I G H L I G H T S Heart of the Arctic

Cross the Arctic circle while sailing in the shadow of the
second-longest fjord in Greenland
Visit the renowned Greenland Museum, home to the famous
Qilakitsoq mummies
Visit with world-renowned Inuit carvers and printmakers
Enjoy the sounds of talented throat-singers
Seek out birds, walrus, whales, polar bears, and musk ox
PROPOSED ITINERARY
A LT E R N A T E R O U T E
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 4:
Day 5:
Day 6:
Day 7:
Day 8:
Day 9:
Day 10:
Day 11:
Day 12:
Day 13:
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 4:
Day 5:
Day 6:
Day 7:
Day 8:
Day 9:
Day 10:
Day 11:
Day 12:
Day 13:
Kuujjuaq, QC
Akpatok Island
Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay)
Digges Island
Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)
South Baffin Coast
Pangnirtung
East Baffin
At Sea
Nuuk, Greenland
West Greenland
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Passengers are
responsible for
arranging their
own transport to
Ottawa and from
Toronto.
Goose Bay, NL
Grosewater Bay
Torngat Mountains National Park
Akpatok Island
Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay)
Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)
South Baffin Coast
Pangnirtung
At Sea
Nuuk, Greenland
West Greenland

Ottawa, ON to Kuujjuaq, QC
July 17, 2015
$667.50 USD per person

to Toronto, ON
July 29, 2015
$1,127.50 USD per person
Early evening arrival
Round trip
$1,795 USD per person
Pre and post hotel nights

are available in Ottawa and
Toronto on request.
Overnight accommodation
in Ottawa and Toronto
recommended.
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Y O U R S T A F F Heart of the Arctic
POOTOOGOOK QIATSUK
Artist
HEIDI LANGILLE
Culturalist
C.W. NICOL
Author
REE BRENNIN
Marine Biologist
MICHAEL SHEPARD
Naturalist
LEE NARAWAY
Photographer
STEPHEN BORYS
Art Specialist
JASON ANNAHATAK
Culturalist
GEORGE SIRK
Naturalist
SEASON OSBORNE
Historian
RYO IJICHI
Expedition Team
TOM KOVACS
Musician
HIDEKAZU TOJO
Chef
TYLER YAREMA
Musician
JOHN HOUSTON
Host & Culturalist
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Pootoogook learned to carve from

his father, master carver Luktahe
has been sculpting ever since. He was
a printmaker for eight of the Cape
Dorset annual print collections and
studied in the jewellery program at
Nunavut Arctic College in Iqaluit.
Pootoogook has been exhibited
widely and was included in the 1989
collection, Masters of the Arctic: An
Exhibition of Contemporary Inuit
Masterworks.
In her quest for outstanding images,
Lee has skied, hiked, canoed,
backpacked, and traveled by dog team,
horseback, snowmobile, helicopter,
hot air balloon, and icebreaker. She
has worked on more than fifteen shipbased expeditions to the high Arctic,
Iceland, Greenland, and Antarctica
and has taught photography all over
the world. Lee is fascinated with the
diversity and beauty of the Arctic
and documents its dramatic scenery,
wildlife, and evolving Inuit culture.
A prolific Arctic filmmaker, John
spent the first seven years of his life in
the Arctic at Kinngait (Cape Dorset),
Baffin Island. He studied art in Paris
and graduated from Yale University
in 1975; that same year, he became
Art Advisor to the Pangnirtung
Co-operatives printmaking project.
Over the next five years he produced
four print collections and wrote
the documentary, Art of the Arctic
Whalemen. John also established the
Houston North Gallery in Lunenburg,
Nova Scotia.
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Day 1: Kuujjuaq, QC
Kuujjuaq lies approximately 48 km upstream
from Ungava Bay, and is the largest village in
Nunavik, the Inuit homeland within Quebec.
The first Europeans to settle in the region
were Moravian missionaries who arrived in
1811, followed by the HBC in 1830. Like
Iqaluit, Kuujjuaq was home to a US air base
from 1942 and played a key role in Cold
War Arctic monitoring. Today Kuujjuaq is
a bustling community combining traditional
Inuit culture with the conveniences of
modern day life.
Day 2: Akpatok Island
Akpatok Island features of soaring bird cliffs
and small rocky beaches. Here well use our
zodiacs to scout the beaches in search of
walrus and polar bears.
Day 3: Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay)
Kangiqsujuaq, which means the large
bay occupies an exceptional site, where
the village is snuggled in the hollow of a
splendid valley surrounded by majestic 500m
high rocky hills: a landscape of unspeakable
beauty. The bay takes its name from Captain
William Wakeham who, in 1897, led an
expedition to determine whether the Hudson
Strait was safe for navigation. In a rocky
pinching of the bay, known as the narrows,
we will have an opportunity to examine the
base of what were, 1.80 billion years ago,
Himalayan-scale mountains.
Day 4: Digges Island
We will visit the great bird cliffs of Diggs
Island. In season, these sheer cliffs, rising
hundreds of feet into the air straight from
the water, are home to thick-billed murres
among others.
On the other side of the island lie the ruins
of an ancient Thule site. Ancestors of the
present Inuit eked out a life on the shoreline
and from the sea. The stone foundations of
their meeting place and their dwellings can
still be seen amongst the rocks and boulders
along the shoreline, and the bones of whales,
seals and walrus still lie where they were
dropped so many years ago.
Day 5: Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
Along the northwest shore of Dorset Island,
surrounded on one side by rocky hills and on
the other, by Hudson Strait, lies the community
that art built. Between 1950 and 1962,
Cape Dorset hosted a historic collaboration
between James and Alma Houston and local
Inuit the collaboration that launched Inuit
art onto the world stage. In the distance are
the jagged outlines of islands, and the inlets
of Baffin Islands southern coast. Like most
other settlements in Nunavut, Cape Dorset is
a modern community, with winding gravel
roads, small wooden houses, schools, stores,
hotels, a nursing station, government offices

and churches. But it is their outstanding artists
printmakers and carvers that have made Cape
Dorset the Inuit art capital of the world.
Day 6: Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)
Located on the southern portion of Baffin
Island, the scenic oceanside hamlet of
Kimmirut is considered one of the most
picturesque communities in the region.
Kimmirut means the heel in Inuktitut, and
refers to an outcrop of marble across the bay
from the community that holds a striking
resemblance to a human heel. Art has played
a major role here and the newly renovated
Dewey Soper Building is home to a gallery
of outstanding works of art.
Day 7: South Baffin Coast
Today we will make an expedition stop along
the south Baffin coast, in search of wildlife
and hiking opportunities.
Day 8: Pangnirtung
Situated beneath the 2500-foot peak of
Mount Duval, Pang has one of the most
picturesque settings in the Canadian Arctic.
We will visit the Uqqurmiut Art Centre with
its tapestry studio and print shop, and meet
with elders.
Day 9: East Baffin
Today well explore some of the bays of east
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Baffin, in search of walrus and polar bears.

Day 10: At Sea
While crossing Davis Strait, well relax and
enjoy onboard lectures and opportunities to
watch for wildlife from the ships decks.
Day 11: Nuuk, Greenland
Welcome to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland!
Nuuk, means the headland and is situated
at the mouth of a gigantic fjord system.
Established as the very first Greenlandic town
in 1728, Nuuk has a history that dates back
over 4,200 years. Here we have a chance to
spot Humpback whales in the fjord, reindeer

roaming the land and birds soaring in the
sky. The town itself is home to Greenlands
University, a cathedral dating back to 1849 and
Greenlands National Museum. We will visit
some of the citys most important sites, before
free time to explore on your own.
Day 13: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

We will make our journey down spectacular
Sondre Stromfjord, and early risers will have
a chance to experience the beauty of the fjord.
Departing Kangerlussuaq, it is possible to
see the largest ice cap in the world from your
airplane window.
Day 12: West Greenland

There are a number of charming fishing villages
along the west coast of Greenland - depending
on timing and sea conditions, we will call in at
one of these communities to experience small
town Greenlandic life.
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Andrew Stewart
Arctic Explorer
August 9August 20, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour
John Sylvester
This adventure begins at Resolute, the

mouth of the Northwest Passage. First, we
visit the final resting place of the ill-fated
Franklin Expedition at Beechey Island
and search for polar bears and walrus in
the far northern reaches of Baffin Island.
At Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Inuit hosts
will welcome us with throat-singing
and traditional games before we explore
Baffins mighty fjords. Well seek out
bowhead whales in Niginganiq (Isabella

Bay)the worlds first whale sanctuary
established by Inuit.
After crossing the Davis Strait, we
will encounter Greenlands stirring
landscape of glaciers, icebergs, and rolling
mountains. There, well zip among the
freshly calved bergs off Ilulissat in our
Zodiacs; well marvel at Uummannaqs
heart-shaped mountain; well hike Itilleq

Fjord. Spectacular Sondrestrom Fjord
makes for a glorious finale as we travel
inland to Kangerlussuaq.
The Arctic is a land of staggering
charmsnature at its most fierce and
untamed. It has enchanted the spirits of
explorers for centuries. Now its your turn.
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Alasdair Gillespie
In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea, and ice conditions

will determine daily progress. Actual route may differ from the
one proposed.

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Seek bears, whales, and walrus in their Arctic feeding grounds
Learn first-hand about the history and culture of the Inuit
Voyage along the magnificent fjords of Greenlands coast
Trace the routes of the great Arctic explorers
Visit the burial site of the famous Qilakitsoq mummies
Visit the worlds largest uninhabited island
Michelle Valberg
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Quaasuittuq (Resolute), NU
Beechey Island
Devon Island
Bylot Island
Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)
Northeast Baffin Fjords
Niqinganiq (Isabella Bay)
Karrat Fjord, Greenland
Uummannaq Fjord
Ilulissat
Itilleq Fjord
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Toronto, ON to
Resolute, NU
August 9, 2015

to Toronto, ON
August 20, 2015
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Round trip $1,995

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Y O U R S T A F F Arctic Explorer
STEPHEN SMITH
Naturalist
JASON EDMUNDS
Leader
CLAYTON ANDERSON
Host
PETER CROAL
Geologist
DAVID REID
Expedition Team
KATHLEEN MERRITT
Culturalist
DANNY CATT
Naturalist
ANDREW QAPPIK
Artist
MICHELLE VALBERG
Photographer
PIERRE RICHARD
Naturalist
MIKE BEEDELL
Photographer
JENS OLSEN
Culturalist
BENOIT HAVARD
Expedition Team
JENS WILKSTRM
Expedition Team
RICHARD KNAPTON
Naturalist
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A trained biologist, Stephen has

three decades of experience in polar
wildlife researchhe has led more
than fifty expeditions in the high
Arctic. Stephen is an accomplished
filmmaker; his recent feature,
Vanishing Point, explores challenges
faced by indigenous hunting culture
in todays Arctic. His photographs
have been published in leading
periodicals, including Natural History,
Outside, and National Geographic.
Kathleen Ivaluarjuk Merritt is an
Inuit throat-singer, poet, writer, and
arts administrator from Kangigtiniq
(Rankin Inlet), Nunavut. Kathleen
is the Festival Coordinator and
Executive Director trainee for the
internationally renowned Alianait
Arts Festival, a board member for the
Qaggiavuut Society for a Performing
Arts Centre in Nunavut, and is
releasing her first album, Ivaluarjuk:
Ice, Lines and Sealskin in July 2015.
Richard has been an avid birder
since his youth in England, and
has graduate degrees from the
University of British Columbia and
the University of Manitoba. He has
led tours for over twenty years to
over twenty countries, and continues
that passion as co-owner of Eagle
Eye Tours Inc. He is a member of the
Alberta Bird Records Committee, and
of the cosewic Special Studies Group
for threatened and endangered birds.
He teaches biology and ornithology at
the University of Alberta.
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Day 1: Quaasuittuq (Resolute), NU
As remote and challenging as its name
suggests, Resolute is a rugged community
serving the mining, military and exploration
industries. A monument honours the hamlets
first permanent citizens, relocated by the
Canadian government to help establish
sovereignty in the Far North.
Here we embark the Ocean Endeavour and
commence our voyage.
Day 2: Beechey Island
In 1845 Sir John Franklin took his expedition
of 129 men in two ships into the Wellington
Channel. Not a soul returned from the fateful
expedition. It was two years before search
parties were launched. Aside from the bodies
of three souls buried here, only relics were
found as clues to the disappearance.
Day 3: Devon Island
The largest uninhabited island in the world
supports significant concentrations of
wildlife, including 26 species of seabirds and
11 species of marine mammals.
At Dundas Harbour we find the lonely
remains of an RCMP station dating from the
1920s. We have also spotted walrus, polar
bear, muskox and caribou here.
At nearby Croker Bay, we have a chance
to Zodiac cruise though this scenic bay and
marvel at icebergs, freshly calved from the

glacier at the head of the bay.
Day 4: Bylot Island
Named after arctic explorer Robert Bylot,
this island is home to Sirmilik National
Park and a rich coastal bird sanctuary. Here
we will spend our time visiting a breeding
site for Thick-Billed Murre, Black-legged
Kittiwake, Northern Fulmar, Glaucous Gull,
and Black Guillemot.
Day 5: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)
Mittimatalik or Pond Inlet is a bustling Arctic
community is surrounded by one of the most
beautiful landscapes in the Eastern Arctic.
We will have a chance to explore the town,
including its excellent library and other
facilities, and meet many local citizens
who will gladly share their culture. We will
be treated to a cultural presentation at the
Nattinnak Centre. Arts and crafts may be
available here.
Day 6: Northeast Baffin Fjords
The Arctic coastline provides numerous
opportunities for landings; our program
will explore the wealth and diversity of the
land. Well seek marine mammals, musk
ox and polar bears as we travel, and bird
watchers will want to keep their binoculars
always at hand.
Not to be missed are the tiny, beautiful Arctic

plants, making the most of the brief summer,
and the extraordinary geology that so defines
the North.
Day 7: Niqinganiq (Isabella Bay)
Niginganiq is a 336,000 ha marine region
on Baffin Island that is a crucial feeding
area for threatened bowhead whales the
worlds first Inuit-initiated marine mammal
sanctuary.
The area includes two deep offshore troughs
rich in copepods which are a main food
source for the bowhead whale.
Day 8: Karrat Fjord, Greenland
In Karrat Fjord we will cruise one of
Greenlands most spectacular fjords. During
ice breakup, narwhals and seals use the long
leads created by high winds in this region
to hunt the rich waters of the fjord. The
cliffs within the fjord should give us good
opportunities to see colonies of dovekies.
Time spent on deck today should result in
some good wildlife sightings, not to mention
unbeatable photographic opportunities.
Day 9: Uummannaq Fjord
Despite being situated in the shadow of
a mountain, Uummannaq is the sunniest
place in Greenland! It is an impressive and
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imposing 1,175-metre hunk of red gneiss

called Uummannaq Mountain.
viewpoint where we can observe the great

fields of ice.
This mountain serves as the towns backdrop

on which colourful, single-family homes cling,
anchored by cables and pipes.
We will also cruise in our fleet of zodiacs in

the unesco World Heritage Site of the Ilulissat
Icefjord. The Icefjord is where we find the
Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier, one of the most active
and fastest moving in the world at 19m per day
and calving more than 35 square kilometers of
ice annually.
The famous Greenlandic mummies dating

from the 15th century were found on the shore
opposite Uummannaq.
Day 10: Ilulissat
Venturing 250km north of the Arctic Circle we
find the stunning coastal community of Ilulissat.
Ilulissat translates literally into iceberg, and
there couldnt be a more fitting name.
Our visit will include time in the colourful
town and a chance to hike out to an elevated
Day 11: Itilleq Fjord

The west Greenland coastline is a rich mixture
of fishing communities, myriad islands and
complex coastal waterways. We will be
making an expedition stop here to explore the
Greenlandic landscape.

Lying at the head of the longest fjord in
western Greenland, Kangerlussuaq has one of
the most stable climates in the region though
temperatures can range from -50C in the winter
to as high as 28C in summer.
Kangerlussuaq, which means The Big Fjord
in Greenlandic, is appropriately named, as its
168km long. This stunning sight marks the end
of our voyage.
On disembarkation our charter flight will return
us to Canada.
Jean Weller
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Rob Poulton
Lee Naraway

August 20September 5, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour
The Northwest Passage represents the
pinnacle of Arctic exploration, the crown
jewel of historic routes through this realm of
majesty and beauty. On this tourlike our
forebearswe go where the ice allows.
Our expedition begins in Greenland, where
well explore the brightly painted villages,
dramatic fjords, and calving glaciers as we
work our way north to spectacular Kap
York. After crossing Smith Sound, well

visit Aujuittuq (Grise Fjord), Canadas
northernmost community. We will marvel
at the bird cliffs at Coburg Island National
Wildlife Area, teeming with kittiwakes and
murres.
At Beechey Island, the Franklin Expedition
gravestones keep watch over a barren
landscape, and well stop to pay our
Dennis Minty
respects. Melville, Banks, and Devon

Islands offer opportunities to see Peary
caribou, polar bears, and musk ox in their
natural habitat; well also make time for
visits to ghostly, long-abandoned rcmp and
Hudsons Bay Company posts. The Prince
of Wales Strait affords a striking, narrow
passage to Amundsen Gulf and Kugluktuk
(Coppermine)the end of our epic journey
above the Arctic Circle.
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H I G H L I G H T S Into the Northwest Passage

Join the select few who have travelled this legendary route
Photograph birds and wildlife in their remote wilderness habitat
Learn first hand about Inuit communities, culture and worldview.
See haunting remnants of northern explorers, the hbc, and the rcmp
Dennis Minty
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A LT E R N AT E R O U T E
Day 14: Prince of Wales Island
Day 15: Queen Maud Gulf
Day 16: Ikaluktutiak (Cambridge Bay)

Day 17: Kugluktuk (Coppermine)
Sisimiut
Ilulissat
Karrat Fjord
Melville Bay
Kap York
Smith Sound
Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord), NU
Coburg Island
Devon Island
Beechey Island
Bathurst Island
Melville Island
Banks Island
Prince of Wales Strait
Ulukhaktok (Holman), NT
Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU
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Edmonton.

Toronto, ON to
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Round trip $2,195
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to Edmonton, Alberta
September 5, 2015
$824 USD per person. Early evening arrival

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Y O U R S T A F F Into the Northwest Passage
BERNADETTE DEAN
Culturalist
STEFAN KINDBERG
Expedition Leader
CALLUM THOMSON
Historian &
Archaeologist
JON DUDLEY
Geologist
DAVID REID
Expedition Team
JANE SPROULLTHOMSON
Anthropologist
NATALIE SWAIN
Expedition Team
TAGAK CURLEY
Culturalist
MARK MALLORY
Naturalist
REE BRENNIN
Marine Biologist
DENNIS MINTY
Photographer
JOHN HOUSTON
Culturalist & Filmmaker
JIM HALFPENNY
Naturalist
DANNY CATT
Naturalist
CAROLYNMALLORY
Botanist
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Bernadette grew up in Salliq (Coral

Harbour) in northern Hudson Bay,
where the spring and summer seasons
were spent on the land hunting,
fishing, and harvesting. Since then,
she has worked on cultural program
development, culture camps for Inuit
youth and women, and Inuk language
preservation projects. She acts as
cultural advisor to museum exhibits in
the U.S. and on documentaries about
Inuit and Arctic history.
Jim is an author, scientist, and

educator whose interest in cold has
taken him to all seven continents.
He co-led the joint British American
East Greenland expedition in 1975,
and led the American East Greenland
expedition in 1976. He is a Fellow of
the Explorers Club and has received
the Antarctic Service medal and Navy
Achievement Medal with Combat V. A
former Research Fellow of the Institute
of Arctic and Alpine Research, he is
now president of A Naturalists World
in Yellowstone National Park.
Carolyn is a field botanist and writer;

she has published Common Plants
of Nunavut and Common Insects of
Nunavut, both definitive guides to the
area. She can always be found looking
down at the amazing Arctic world
from a few centimetres above the
permafrost. Carolyn and her husband
Mark have recently moved from
Iqaluit to Canadas east coast after
living in the Arctic for twelve years.
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Kangerlussuaq, the start of our voyage, is
appropriately named. The word means The
Big Fjord in Greenlandic, aptly describing
this amazing feature, 168km long!
Lying at the head of the longest fjord in western Greenland, Kangerlussuaq has one of the
most stable climates in the regionthough
temperatures can range from -50C in the
winter to as high as 28C in summer.
Day 2: Sisimiut
The west Greenland coastline is a rich mixture of fishing communities, myriad islands
and complex coastal waterways.
We will be making an expedition stop here to
explore the Greenlandic landscape
Day 3: Ilulissat
Venturing 250km north of the Arctic Circle
we find the stunning coastal community of
Ilulissat. Ilulissat translates literally into
iceberg, and there couldnt be a more fitting name.
fields of ice. We will also cruise in our fleet
of zodiacs in the UNESCO World Heritage
Site of the Ilulissat Icefjord.
The Icefjord is where we find the Sermeq

Kujalleq Glacier, one of the most active and
fastest moving in the world at 19m per day
and calving more than 35 square kilometers
of ice annually. The glacier has been the object of scientific attention for 250 years.
Day 4: Karrat Fjord
In Karrat Fjord we will cruise one of Greenlands most spectacular fjords. During ice
breakup, narwhals and seals use the long
leads created by high winds in this region to
hunt the rich waters of the fjord.
The cliffs within the fjord should give us good
Time spent on deck today will likely result in
unbeatable photographic opportunities
Day 5: Melville Bay
Melville Bay (Greenlandic: Qimusseriarsuaq), is a large bay off the coast of northwestern Greenland. Located to the north of
the Upernavik Archipelago, it opens to the
south-west into Baffin Bay. Its Kalaallisut
name, Qimusseriarsuaq, means the great
dog sledding place.
Day 6: Kap York
The rugged coastal environment at Kap York
is rich in wildlife and is part of an extensive
network of traditional hunting grounds.

During the spring and summer months the
skies and cliffs are dotted with millions of
birds, primarily auks and murres. This district boasts the largest seabird population in
northwest Greenland.
Whalers and explorers often entered these
waters and later Admiral Robert Pearys
family raised a monument in honour of his
achievements on the cape. Sailors and ships
logs record multiple climbs of the cape in order to survey the ice conditions in Qimusseriarsuaq.
Day 7: Smith Sound
We will spend a day exploring north into this
fabled body of water that served as the main
route for explorers and adventurers searching for the North Pole. Adolphus Greely,
Sir George Nares and Elisha Kent Kane all
travelled these waters with varying degrees
of success.
The Sound was named by William Baffin after Sir Thomas Smythe, promoter of voyages
to find a Northwest Passage.
Only 48-72km wide and 88km long, Smith
Sound is often packed with ice and provides
favourable conditions for wildlife viewing.
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Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord), NU

Aujuittuq means place that never thaws. Thats
apt for this peaceful hamlet, 1,150km above the
Arctic Circle - Canadas northernmost civilian
community. Well be welcomed by the population of about 165 souls.
Day 10: Devon Island

supports significant concentrations of wildlife,
including 26 species of seabirds and 11 species
of marine mammals.
Our activities will centre on the school where

we will have a chance to meet members of the
community and learn about their way of life.
At Dundas Harbour we find the lonely remains

of an RCMP station dating from the 1920s. We
have also spotted walrus, polar bear, muskox
and caribou here.
Day 9: Coburg Island

At the entrance to Jones Sound is Coburg Island, whose spectacular seabird cliffs are a
designated National Wildlife Area.
At nearby Croker Bay, we have a chance to Zodiac cruise though this scenic bay and marvel
at icebergs, freshly calved from the glacier at
the head of the bay.
30,000 pairs of black-legged kittiwakes and

160,000 pairs of thick-billed murres crowd the
rocky ledges on this island almost completely
covered by an ice cap.

expedition. It was two years before search parties were launched.

Aside from the bodies of three souls buried
here, only relics were found as clues to the
disappearance. Until recently, the three graves
had left no indication as to the fate of the rest
of the British party.
Such is the interest in this story, the Canadian
government recently announced a new initiative to locate the missing Franklin vessels.
Day 12: Bathurst Island
Good soil conditions and a rare wetland environment produce abundant vegetation here,
making Bathurst a major calving area for the
endangered Peary Caribou.
Here we also find Polar Bear Pass National
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Wildlife Area, a migratory route for polar

bears from March to November. The north
half of the island is the proposed Tuktusiuqvialuk National Park.
There is a long human history on the island,
with evidence of Dorset and Thule habitation
as early as 2,000 BC.
Day 13: Melville Island
Melville Island was first visited by British
explorer Sir William Parry in 1819. Not only
did he discover the island; ice forced him
to spend the winter in 1820 at what is now
called Winter Harbour.
The island is named for Robert Dundas, 2nd
Viscount Melville, who was First Sea Lord
at the time.
Melville Island is one of two major breeding
grounds for a small sea goose, the Western
High Arctic Brant. DNA analysis and field
observations suggest that these birds may be
distinct from other Brant stocks. Numbering
only 4,000-8,000 birds, this is one of the rarest goose stocks in the world.
Day 14: Banks Island
Home to two thirds of the worlds population
of Lesser Snow Geese, two federal Migratory Bird Sanctuaries were founded in 1961.
The island is home to Barren-ground caribou, polar bears, muskoxen, and birds such
as robins and swallows.
The first grizzly-polar bear hybrid found in

the wild, was sighted on Banks Island in
April 2006, near Sachs Harbour.
Muskoxen, with a population of about
40,000, are the most striking of the abundant
wildlife on the island. It was named Banks
Island in 1820 by Sir William Parry in honour of British naturalist and botanist Sir Joseph Banks.
Day 15: Prince of Wales Strait
Prince of Wales Strait is part of the Arctic
Ocean, extending northeastward for 275 km
from the Amundsen Gulf to Viscount Melville Sound and separating Banks and Victoria
Islands. It was discovered in 1850 by Robert
McClure, the Irish explorer, who came within
sight of the Viscount Melville Sound before
heavy ice forced him to turn back.
Named after Albert Edward, then the Prince
of Wales, it was not navigated until the
RCMP patrol of Sgt Larsen in 1944. It has
since become the preferred route of large
vessels making the passage.
Day 16: Ulukhaktok (Holman), NT
Found on the west side of Victoria Island,
The Hudsons Bay Company post at Prince
Albert Sound was opened in 1923, moved to
Walker Bay in 1928 and finally to Ulukhaktok (Holman) in 1939.
The large bluff that overlooks Ulukhaktok
was the source that provided the slate and
copper used to make ulus and give the community its name.
Ulukhaktok is also the location of the most
northern golf course in the Americas and
hosts the Billy Joss Open Celebrity Golf
Tournament every summer. Over the years
they have managed to attract players from
the Edmonton Oilers and the Edmonton Eskimos, as well as golfers from other countries.
Day 17: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU
Located at the mouth of the Coppermine
River, southwest of Victoria Island on the
Coronation Gulf, Kugluktuk is the western
most community in Nunavut. Originally
named Coppermine, it was renamed Kugluktuk according to its Inuinnaqtun name
meaning place of moving waters, on January 1st, 1996.
The Coppermine River itself is designated a
Canadian Heritage River for the important
role it played as an exploration and fur trade
route. Copper deposits along the river attracted the first explorers to the area.
Because the tundra is close to the tree line,
a variety of wildlife can be viewed in the
area, including grizzly bears, wolverines and
moose, as well as tundra wildlife, such as
muskoxen, caribou, foxes and wolves.
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Andrew Stewart
Michelle Valberg

September 5September 21, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour
Once an insurmountable obstacleand
later a scarcely attainable dreamthe
iconic Northwest Passage remains an
adventure even today!
After leaving Kugluktuk (Coppermine)
in northwestern Nunavut, we sail east,
traversing Coronation Gulf en route to
Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven), famed hamlet
where Roald Amundsen honed his polar
skills among the Inuit. As we pass through

Bellot Strait, well keep watch for whales,
polar bears, walrus, and musk oxand
then press onward to Beechey Island
to pay our respects at the graves of the
Franklin Expedition. On Devon Island,
our journey takes us to the ruins of the
Dundas Harbour rcmp and hbc posts;
we then arrive in Canadas northernmost
community, Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord).
Rob Poulton
From there, we continue north into the

wilds of Smith Sound, where Canada and
Greenland come closest to meeting. We
trace the routes of the famous explorers
Rasmussen and Peary as we call in at
Qaannaq in Greenlands far northern
reaches. Now sailing south amid towering
icebergs, well witness calving glaciers,
explore deep fjords, and visit the unesco
World Heritage Site at Ilulissat, home to the
worlds fastest-moving glacier.
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determine daily progress. Actual route may differ from the one
proposed.

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H I G H L I G H T S Out of the Northwest Passage
Andrew Stewart
Travel the historic route that has enchanted explorers for centuries
Navigate historic Bellot Strait, home to narwhal and polar bears
Marvel at the ghostly phenomenon of the northern lights
Sail by the towering icebergs of Melville Bay
See the worlds fastest-moving glacier at Ilulissat
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Victoria Island
Usqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven)
Prince of Wales Island
Bellot Strait
Prince Leopold Island
Beechey Island
Devon Island
Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord)
Smith Sound
Qaanaaq, Greenland
Kap York
Melville Bay
Karrat Fjord
Ilulissat
Sisimiut
Passengers are
responsible for
arranging their
own transport to
Edmonton and
from Toronto.

Edmonton, AB to Kugluktuk, NU
September 5, 2015

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, ON
September 21, 2015
$826 USD per person


Round trip
Pre and post hotel nights

are available in Edmonton
and Toronto on request.
Overnight accommodation
in Toronto recommended.
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Y O U R S T A F F Out of the Northwest Passage
MARC ST-ONGE
Geologist
STEFAN KINDBERG
Expedition Leader
LOIS SULUK-LOCKE
Culturalist
ANDRE GALLANT
Photographer
BOB HANSEN
Expedition Team
CHARLIE DUKE
Astronaut
DEANNA LEONARD
Naturalist
DAVID NEWLAND
Host
LATONIA HARTERY
Archaeologist
AARON SPITZER
History & Politics
JAMES RAFFAN
Explorer
BARNEY BENTALL
Musician
SUSIE EVYAGOTAILAK
Culturalist
ROMANI MAKKIK
Culturalist
KEN MCGOOGAN
Historian
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Marc is a Senior Research Scientist

at the Geological Survey of Canada.
He has lead numerous integrated
geological field projects and presented
nationally and internationally. He is a
member of the Editorial Board of the
Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences
and has been Adjunct Professor at
Queens University since 1983. He
received the Queens Golden Jubilee
Medal in 2002 and was appointed
Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the
University of Oxford in 2004.
Susie grew up in Ulukhaktok, NT,

and now lives in Kugluktuk, NU.
Beginning as a classroom assistant in
1981, she became a certified teacher
in 1990, adding a B. Ed degree in
2005 and Masters degree in 2009. An
educator for thirty-one years, with a
passion for Inuinnaqtun language and
culture, Susie has travelled to many
remote areas of the north. She loves
camping, crafting, crocheting, and
sewing.
The award-winning author of eleven

books, Ken is best-known for his
four acclaimed narratives about
Arctic exploration: Fatal Passage,
Ancient Mariner, Lady Franklins
Revenge, and Race to the Polar Sea.
These works earned him the Writers
Trust of Canada Biography Prize,
the Canadian Authors Association
History Award, the ubc Medal for
Canadian Biography, and the Pierre
Berton Award for Popular History.
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river to southwest of Victoria Island on the
most community in Nunavut.
Originally named Coppermine, it was
renamed Kugluktuk according to its
Inuinnaqtun name meaning place of moving
waters, on January 1st, 1996.
The Coppermine River itself is designated a
role it played as an exploration and fur
trade route. Copper deposits along the river
attracted the first explorers to the area.
muskoxen, caribou, foxes and wolves.
Day 2: Victoria Island
The eighth largest island in the world,
Victoria Island is found on the border
between Nunavut and the Northwest
Territories. The main community to be found
here is Cambridge Bay, with a population of
just over 1,000. Depending on conditions,
we may stop at the community or make an
outdoor expedition stop.
Day 3: Usqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven)

In 1903, explorer Roald Amundsen, while
looking for the Northwest Passage, sailed
through the James Ross Strait and stopped at
a natural harbour on the islands south coast.
Unable to proceed due to sea ice, he spent
the winters of 1903-04 and 1904-05.
There he learned Arctic living skills from
the local Netsilik Inuit, skills that would
later prove invaluable in his Antarctic
explorations. He used his ship Gja as a
base for explorations in the summer of
1904, sledding the Boothia Peninsula and
travelling to the magnetic North Pole.
Amundsen finally left, after 22 months on the
island, in August 1905. The harbour where
he lived is now the islands only settlement,
Gja Haven, which he called the finest little
harbour in the world.
Today the population has blossomed from
110 in 1961 to 1, 279 in 2011.
The Prince of Wales Strait is located in the
Northwest Territories of Canada, separating
Banks Island to the northwest from Victoria
Island to the southeast. It extends from
Viscount Melville Sound in the northeast
to Amundsen Gulf in the southwest. Its
namesake, Prince of Wales Island, lies over
320 kilometres to the southeast. About 275

kilometres long and generally about twenty
kilometres wide, its depths reach 160 metres
at the southern end and become progressively
shallower towards the northern entrance.
The straits orientation prevents prevailing
winds from driving heavy pack ice down
the strait, which is primarily covered with
locally formed ice that breaks up more
readily, leaving a reasonably clear channel.
As the strait narrows to less than thirtyeight kilometres, vessels using it pass within
undisputed Canadian waters.
Sir Robert McClure was credited with the
discovery of the Northwest Passage in 1851
when he looked across McClure Strait from
Banks Island and viewed Melville Island.
However, this strait was not navigable to
ships at that time; the only usable route
between Lancaster Strait, Dolphin, and Union
Strait was discovered by John Rae in 1854.
The strait is one of four possible routes in the
Northwest Passage, and has since become the
preferred route of large vessels.
Prince of Wales Island lies in the strait lies
between Victoria and Somerset Islands, south
of the Queen Elizabeth Islands. Its European
discovery came in 1851 by Francis Leopold
McClintocks sledge parties as they searched
for the lost Franklin Expedition. There are
no permanent settlements on the island.
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Day 5: Bellot Strait

Bellot Strait marks the first meeting of the
Atlantic and Pacific tides north of Magellan
Strait. Suprisingly, the strait was missed by
John Ross and wasnt discovered until 1852 by
William Kennedy, who named the strait after his
second-in-command, Joseph-Rene Bellot.
Day 5: Bellot Strait (and Fort Ross)
Fort Ross was the last trading post built by the
Hudsons Bay Company in Canadas Arctic.
Established in 1937, it was meant to bridge the
eastern and western Arctic fur trading districts
through the Bellot Straita narrow, thirty-twokilometre passage separating the northernmost
tip of North America from Somerset Island.
Rising out of the vast Arctic wilderness, Fort
Ross had two buildingsa managers house
and a storeand was also home to a number of
Inuit families. It was operated for some eleven
years, but eventually abandoned because
of heavy ice conditions. When Fort Ross
was finally closed in 1948, everything was
moved some 250 kilometres south to Stanners
Harbour, establishing the town of Spence Bay
(now known as Taloyoak). Bellot Strait marks
the first meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific
tides north of Magellan Strait. Surprisingly,
the strait was missed by John Ross and was not
discovered until 1852 by William Kennedy,
who named the strait after his second-incommand, Joseph-Rene Bellot.
Day 6: Prince Leopold Island
The tall cliffs of Prince Leopold Island are one
of the top bird sites in the High Arctic both
during the breeding and summering seasons.

It is a breeding site for Thick-Billed Murre,
Black-legged Kittiwake, Northern Fulmar,
Glaucous Gull, and Black Guillemot. It was
beneath these tall cliffs, that Sir James Clark
Ross, perhaps the greatest polar explorer
of the 19th century, was based in 1848-49.
Rosss 1848-49 expedition in search of the
Franklin expedition was not successful; they
spent a frustrating winter locked by ice in Port
Leopold on the northeast coast of Somerset
Island and returned to England the following
summer. It was also from this area that Sir
John Ross (Jamess uncle) escaped in 1833
after abandoning the Victory and spending four
harrowing winters in the Arctic.
At Dundas Harbour we find the lonely remains

of an RCMP station dating from the 1920s. We
have also spotted walrus, polar bear, muskox
and caribou here.

In 1845 Sir John Franklin took his expedition of
129 men in two ships into the Wellington Channel. Not a soul returned from the fateful expedition. It was two years before search parties were
launched. Aside from the bodies of three souls
buried here, only relics were found as clues
to the disappearance. Until recently, the three
graves had left no indication as to the fate of the
rest of the British party. Such is the interest in
this story, the Canadian government recently announced a new initiative to locate the missing
Franklin vessels.

Day 8: Devon Island

supports significant concentrations of wildlife,
including 26 species of seabirds and 11 species
of marine mammals.
At nearby Croker Bay, we have a chance to Zodiac cruise though this scenic bay and marvel
at icebergs, freshly calved from the glacier at
the head of the bay.
Day 9: Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord)
Aujuittuq means place that never thaws. Thats
apt for this peaceful hamlet, 1,150km above the
Arctic Circle - Canadas northernmost civilian
community. Well be welcomed by the population of about 165 souls.
Day 10: Smith Sound

We will spend a day exploring north into this fabled body of water that served as the main route
for explorers and adventurers searching for the
North Pole. Adolphus Greely, Sir George Nares
and Elisha Kent Kane all travelled these waters
with varying degrees of success.
The Sound was named by William Baffin after
Sir Thomas Smythe, promoter of voyages to
find a Northwest Passage.
Only 48-72km wide and 88km long, Smith
Sound is often packed with ice and provides
favourable conditions for wildlife viewing.
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Day 11: Qaanaaq, Greenland

Artistic talent runs high in this most northern
community, and visitors are often in search
of the distinct art pieces that are created
here. One of the hardest places to reach in
the Arctic, it is easiest to visit by ship. Not
only is it the northernmost civilian habitation
on Earth, Qaanaaq is also the most northern
palindrome on the planet. A well-appointed
store offers outstanding hand-carved jewellery and art pieces.
Day 12: Kap York
During the spring and summer months the
skies and cliffs are dotted with millions of
birds, primarily auks and murres. This district boasts the largest seabird population in
northwest Greenland.
family raised a monument in honour of his
achievements on the cape. Sailors and ships
logs record multiple climbs of the cape in order to survey the ice conditions in Qimusseriarsuaq.
Day 13: Melville Bay

Melville Bay (Greenlandic: Qimusseriarsuaq), is a large bay off the coast of northwestern Greenland. Located to the north of
the Upernavik Archipelago, it opens to the
south-west into Baffin Bay. Its Kalaallisut
name, Qimusseriarsuaq, means the great
dog sledding place.
Day 14: Karrat Fjord
In Karrat Fjord we will cruise one of Greenlands most spectacular fjords. During ice
breakup, narwhals and seals use the long
leads created by high winds in this region to
hunt the rich waters of the fjord.
The cliffs within the fjord should give us good
Time spent on deck today will likely result in
unbeatable photographic opportunities
Day 15: Ilulissat
Ilulissat translates literally into iceberg,
and there couldnt be a more fitting name for
this stunning coastal community.

fields of ice. We will also cruise in our fleet of
zodiacs in the unesco World Heritage Site of
the Ilulissat Icefjord.
The Icefjord is where we find the Sermeq
fastest moving in the world at 19m per day
and calving more than 35 square kilometers
of ice annually. The glacier has been the object of scientific attention for 250 years.
Day 16: Sisimuit
The west Greenland coastline is a rich mixture of fishing communities, myriad islands
and complex coastal waterways.
explore the Greenlandic landscape.
Lying at the head of the longest fjord in western Greenland, Kangerlussuaq has one of the
most stable climates in the region though
temperatures can range from -50C in the
winter to as high as 28C in summer.
Kangerlussuaq, which means The Big Fjord
in Greenlandic, is appropriately named, as
its 168km long!
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Bluewater Adventures
Randy Burke
Haida Gwaii the Queen Charlotte Islands

July 615, 2015 aboard the Island Roamer
This incredible experience in Haida Gwaii (formerly known

as the Queen Charlotte Islands) focuses on Canadas culturally
rich Haida community. Throughout the islands are signs of this
ancientand livingculture. The remains of longhouses and
intricately designed totem poles dot over one hundred islands in
the region.
We visit these ancient sites with Haida interpreters, sharing
stories, highlighting history, and discovering archaeological sites.
SGang Gwaay, at the base of the archipelago, is recognized as a

unesco World Heritage Site.
Featuring forested creek walks, rugged headlands, and towering
mountains, our excursions will provide ample scenery. Numerous
species and sub-species are unique to these islands, sometimes
called The Galpagos of the North.
Bird watching is excellent, with an abundance of puffins, auklets
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PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1: Vancouver
Day 2: Sandspit
Day 3: Graham Island
Day 4-9: Moresby Island
Day 10: Sandspit
and eagles; hundreds of thousands of seabirds nest on the islands. We hope

to see Steller sea lions and spot a variety of whales from our sailing vessel, the
Island Roamer.
Haida culture remains alive and vital. Our guests will have the opportunity to
learn from the Haida about their stories, customs, and food-gathering methods.
The relationship between the Haida and their environment is reflected in their
unique and highly evolved art forms.
Bring your camera, journal, and sketchpadHaida Gwaii is truly one of the
worlds most artistically inspiring places.
DETAILS
Maximum 14 adventurers
Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate

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Day 1: Vancouver
Your tour starts in Vancouver. You are free
to arrive at anytime; however, we encourage
you to arrive early, or the day before for our
leader to take you to the University of BC
Anthropology Museum, followed by an
included lunch. Dorothy has been guiding
tours with us for 20 years and her enthusiasm
for First Nations and Inuit Art is contagious.
Day 2: Sandspit
Today the group flies to Sandspit to begin the
Haida Gwaii journey (flight not included in
tour cost). Upon arrival, it is a short walk to
your accommodations in Sandspit, where you
will stay for the night. Our guide will happily
point out a few highlights of the area and you
will have time to explore or relax and get to
know your fellow travellers. We suggest having
a nice dinner and resting up for the adventure
ahead aboard the Island Roamer!
Day 3: Graham Island
Begin your day with a hot breakfast prior to
your journey to the Island Roamer.
Our local guide will inform you of the time
you will be departing from the hotel this
morning. Please be sure to check out of your
hotel room with luggage in hand, prior to this
time. You will be greeted by our shuttle bus
driver/guide for your land tour. You will be
transported to the ferry landing at Alliford Bay
ITINERARY DETAILS
to take the ferry across to Skidegate Landing

on Graham Island. The ferry crossing takes
approximately 25 minutes.
whales, porpoise, dolphins, sea lions and

orca. Puffins, auklets, eagles and Steller sea
lions all call this area home as well.
Our first stop will be the beautiful Haida

Heritage Centre, Kaay Llnagaay on Graham
Island for a guided tour followed by a
traditional Haida lunch, hosted by a local
Haida elder from Skidegate. Following
lunch, we will catch the ferry back to
Moresby Island. Then we are off to Moresby
Camp to meet up with the Island Roamer and
her Crew.
We hope to capture the sight of the mighty,

Gwaii Haanas black bear foraging along
the shoreline and we will be amazed by the
myriad of intertidal creatures found in these
nutrient-rich areas.
After boarding the vessel, there will be

introductions, a safety orientation and cabin
assignments. Dinner will be served at this
time too. We will spend our first evening
anchored nearby and will depart early the
next morning into the waters of Southern
Moresby Island to explore the Gwaii Haanas
Park Reserve.
Day 4-9: Moresby Island
We will spend our time exploring the eastern
and southern shores of Moresby Island.
Daily activities include wildlife watching,
shore excursions to explore ancient Haida
villages, old growth forests, beautiful creeks
and shoreline, intertidal zones. Be sure to
keep an eye out and your cameras ready, as
we will encounter a wealth of marine wildlife
on our journey. We aim to spot humpback
We visit the old Haida village of SGang

Gwaay (Ninstints) a designated unesco
World Heritage Siteto see the fabulous
totem poles. Each evening we will anchor
in a different secluded bay with time
for discussions on the wildlife sightings
encountered during the day. While at anchor,
there will be opportunities to explore the
shoreline by kayak.
Day 10: Sandspit
The voyage will finish mid morning. Guests
will disembark at Moresby Camp and will
be transferred by charter bus to Sandspit
airport. The trip by bus takes one hour. You
can expect to arrive in Sandspit by midday.
This will give you time to have lunch on
your own, and do any last minute shopping
at the souvenir shop or park office located in
the Sandspit Airport, prior to your afternoon
flight to Vancouver.
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Bears of Churchill: Tundra Buggy Adventure

Five-Night Departures: October 16November 19, 2015
To visit Churchill is to see not only the magnificent King of the
Arcticthe polar bearbut also to experience the history and
culture of the region. Led by knowledgeable guides, this program
includes a town and area tour, entrance to the Eskimo Museum
and Parks Canada facility, and a private slide presentation. Dog
sledding or a cultural arts program are included.
Photographers will delight in the two days spent viewing the polar
bears up close from the amazing Tundra Buggy platform. A variety
of departures are available: please call us for specific details.
INCLUDES
Two hotel nights in Winnipeg

Three hotel nights in Churchill
Return flight from Winnipeg to Churchill
All meals in Churchill
Ground transportation
Professional interpretive guide
Two full days aboard a Tundra Buggy
Tour of Churchill and surrounding area
Entrance to the Eskimo Museum and the Parks Canada
Interpretive Center
Evening slide show presentation
Dog sledding excursion
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conditions are a determining factor and will dictate our itinerary.
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From $5,349 USD + HST per person
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Day 1 Winnipeg, MB
Arrive at leisure to Winnipeg.
Overnight at the Four Points Sheraton at
the Winnipeg airport. Downtown Winnipeg
is only about 15 minutes away by taxi for
those interested.
21:00 - Orientation at the hotel
Day 2 Winnipeg to Churchill
Coffee and snacks at hotel and repeat of
orientation for those arriving late the night
before.
07:00 - Charter flight departure for Churchill
(2 - 2.5hrs) breakfast on plane.
09:30 - Arrive in Churchill - join our town
tour. A guided bus tour of local and historical points of interest surrounding Churchill,
including such attractions as Cape Merry,
Port of Churchill and Manitoba Conservations Polar Bear Holding Facility (weather
permitting).
Mid-day: Lunch
Afternoon: Eskimo Museum followed by
free time to check in and enjoy your hotel
This museum contains one of Canadas finest collections of Inuit carvings, kayaks and
artifacts dating from pre- Dorset, Dorset,
Thule, and modern Inuit times.
Overnight: Churchill Hotel.
Day 3 Tundra Buggy

All day spent in a Tundra Buggy with
knowledgeable guide, viewing polar bears
and other Arctic wildlife.
mushers for hot chocolate and freshly made

bannock after your ride and share their personal stories of their dog sledding adventures.
The best way to experience an intimate

encounter with a wild polar bear is on an
authentic Tundra Buggy. All of our Tundra
Buggies are furnished with dual-pane frostfree windows and contain propane heating
systems that closely resemble a cozy fireplace, with real flame (behind glass). Each
day, we depart early and board our world
famous Tundra Buggies looking for polar
bears and other wildlife out on the tundra.
You will enjoy picnic style lunches and refreshments while you are bear watching.
Afternoon: Visit to Parks Canada Interpretive Center.

Walk back in time viewing detailed and
exciting wildlife dioramas, fur trade exhibits. View a series of videos on the history,
culture and wildlife of the area. You leave
chock-full of natural and historical information from the Churchill region.
Evening Slide Show conducted by seasoned

residents. Relax and soak-up years of northern experience communicated in enchanting stories and magnificent photography.
Overnight: Churchill Hotel.
Day 4 Dog Sledding and Parks Canada
Morning: Dog Sledding
Hosted by a local resident and dog sledding expert, you will learn about the history
associated with dog sledding in Northern
Canada. Enjoy an exhilarating ride behind
a strong team of huskies on a custom-made
sled (or cart, weather permitting). Join the
Evening: Overnight at Churchill Hotel

Day 5 Tundra Buggy and Winnipeg
Morning: Early Breakfast and Full day Tundra Buggy Tour with lunch on the Buggy
19:00 - Evening flight back to Winnipeg arriving
21:00-21:30 - Dinner on Plane
Overnight at Four Points Sheraton
Day 6 Winnipeg
Depart Winnipeg at leisure.
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Ecuador & the Galpagos Islands

October 22November 1, 2015 aboard the National Geographic Islander
Adventure Canada is excited to be returning
to the Galpagos Islands aboard the National
Geographic Islander. We will have the chance
to explore the highlands of Equador, visit the
Otavalo market, and see the unesco World
Heritage Site of Quitos old town before
heading to the archipelago for a week of
immersion in its spectacular wildlife.
The Galpagos Islands scarcely need an
introduction: they exist as one of the
worlds best examples of sustainable

tourism. An overabundance of wildlife
is indifferent to human presence, an
indifference cultivated by years of care and
respect by visitors. Internationally revered
for its cornucopia of endemic species, the
islands offer unsurpassed opportunities to
engage with local fauna. At many stops,
well be the only visitors.
Top-notch naturalist guides, trained at the
University of the Galpagos, will be on hand

to share their knowledge both on land and at
sea. Well enjoy guided nature walks, Zodiac
cruises, and town visits along with plenty of
snorkelling and kayaking opportunities in the
warm azure waters.
Join us in the jewel of the Pacific in 2015.
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H I G H L I G H T S Galpagos Islands
Enjoy one of the worlds greatest wildlife experiences
Visit Quito, the Otavalo market and walk on the Equator
Experience wildlife up close on land, in the air, and
in the water
Swim and snorkel daily in calm, turquoise waters
Travel in style aboard one of the best vessels in the
Galpagos
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Quito, Ecuador
Day 2: Old Town Quito and the Middle of the Earth
Day 3: The Otavalo Market
Day 4: Quito to the Galpagos Islands
Day 5: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez, Isla Espaola
Day 6: Champion and Punta Cormorant, Isla Floreana
Day 7: Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabela
Day 8: South Plazas / Santa Fe
Day 9: Santiago Island
Day 10: Genovesa Island
Day 11: Baltra to Guayaquil, Ecuador
Flight
Internal flight from Quito - Galpagos - Guayaquil.
Cost: $525 USD
Our itinerary is subject to Galpagos

National Park approval.
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THE NATIONAL
GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER
The forty-eight-passenger National Geographic Islander is a versatile
fifty-metre twin-hulled vessel with twenty-four spacious cabins. She
is a sturdy expedition ship, designed for year-round discovery and
active exploration. Each air-conditioned cabin comes with an outside
view and private facilities.
Deck Plan
The National Geographic Islander has numerous common areas

including a lounge with a bar and facilities for films, slide shows,
and lectures. The ship holds a library, and plenty of deck space from
which to view wildlife. The luxurious vessel is equipped with Zodiac
landing craft, snorkelling gear, wetsuits, a spa, guest email stations,
a video microscope, hydrophone, and SplashCam. A gift shop and
doctors office complete the list of facilities. Meals are served in one
seating, from a menu of international cuisine with Ecuadorian flair.
CATEGORY 1

TRIPLE BRIDGE DECK

Two twin beds, one pull-out couch, one window
CATEGORY 2

MAIN DECK DOUBLE

Twin beds, one window
CATEGORY 3

BRIDGE DECK DOUBLE

Twin beds, one window
CATEGORY 4

UPPER DECK DOUBLE

Two singles convert to double bed, glassed terrace, large windows
CATEGORY 5

UPPER DECK DOUBLE

Two singles convert to queen, glassed terrace, large windows
CATEGORY 6

UPPER DECK
Two singles convert to queen, larger windows, glassed terrace
CATEGORY 7

SUITE
Upper deck, two singles convert to queen, larger glassed terrace
SINGLE
Twin bed, one window
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Day 1: Arrival in Quito, Ecuador
Arriving this evening we check into our
elegant hotel and meet for snacks and
cocktails at our welcome reception.
Day 2: Old Town Quito and the Middle
of the Earth
After breakfast, our local guides take us
on a walking tour of the UNESCO World
Heritage site of Old Town Quito. We visit
spectacular plazas, centuries-old churches
and El Panecillo, which overlooks all of
Quito. After lunch, we head north of the city
to the Mitad del Mundo where we see equator
coriolis-effect experiments, shrunken heads
and blowguns.
Day 3: The Otavalo Market
Rising bright and early, we venture to one of
the most famous markets in South America:
the Otavalo Market. We wind up through
the countryside, punctuated by volcanoes,
mountain vistas and idyllic lakes. Were
greeted in Otavalo by a riot of brightly
coloured handicrafts bursting from the stalls,
jewellery sparkling in the sun, everywhere
deals are being made. This is the place in
South America to find handmade weavings,
garments, carvings and leather goods.
Day 4: Quito to the Galapagos Islands
We rise early and head to the airport for our
flight to San Cristobal Island, Galpagos,
where the National Geographic Islander

awaits. You will have time for lunch and to
settle into your cabins before arriving at your
first stop, Cerro Brujo. You may choose to
swim or snorkel from the lovely white sand
beach, enjoy the first kayaking opportunity
of the expedition or just stroll along the shore
looking for marine iguanas and sea lions.
Day 5: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez,
Isla Espaola
Espaola Island is the oldest and most
southerly island in the chain. Its remote
location makes for some unique endemic
inhabitants, including the only marine
iguana to change colour during the mating
season. We may also find some Waved
Albatross here, as Espaola is their only
nesting place in the Galpagos, attracting
12,000 pairs each year. Mating for life, the
males reacquaint with their mates by a ritual
dance, taking up to five days, which includes
strutting, honking, and beak fencing. Sea
kayaking, snorkelling and hiking are all
offered here today.
Day 6: Champion and Punta Cormorant,
Isla Floreana
On our visit to Floreana we learn it is
best known for its colourful history of
buccaneers, whalers, convicts, and colonists.
We have a chance here to send some mail
back home from famous Post Office Bay.
We make our landing on a unique green sand

beach and follow a trail with good viewing
opportunities for Large Billed Flycatchers,
Small and Medium Ground Finches and
Cactus Finches. Flamingos sometimes feed
in the islands large lagoon. We end at a
beautiful white sand beach thats as fine as
flour. At Champion Islet, we get into the
water at one of the best snorkelling sites in
the islands, with its playful colony of sea
lions.
Day 7: Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabela
Villamil is often considered the most
beautiful site in the Galpagos with its
palm-lined, white sand beaches. Behind
Villamil are several brackish water lagoons
where Pink Flamingoes, Common Stilts,
Whimbrels, White-cheeked Pintails and
Gallinules are usually seen. The beaches
and lagoons near Villamil provide the best
migratory bird viewing in the Galpagos.
Villamil is home to the Darwin Stations
tortoise breeding centre on Isabela. Well
also explore Isabelas caves and shoreline
and search the waters for dolphins, whales,
sea turtles and the elusive ocean sunfish
the mola-mola. In the afternoon we will visit
the Sierra Negra Volcano in the highlands.
Day 8: South Plazas / Santa Fe
South Plazas is a beautiful uplifted islet that
is home to dense colonies of sea lions on one
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side, and spectacular cliffs frequented by gulls,

tropic birds, terns, shearwaters and boobies on
the other side. Prickly pear cactus trees rise up
from the rocky land that is covered by dense
red mats of vegetation. Under the cacti, youll
find countless Galpagos land iguanas, as the
islet has one of the last healthy populations
in the archipelago, and here their territories
overlap with those of the marine iguanas.
Youll also visit Sante Fe, which is home to its
own endemic species of land iguana as well as
the largest giant prickly pears in Galpagos,
and beaches with huge sea lion colonies.
Youll have the option of joining either a heartpumping hike or a more leisurely stroll along a
trail, as well as opportunities to snorkel, kayak
or enjoy a Zodiac ride along the shoreline.
Day 9: Santiago Island
This island is one of the most picturesque and
geologically interesting in the archipelago,

renowned for its stark volcanic landscape
and the famous Tuff Cone formation known
as Pinnacle Rock. You will visit Sombrero
Chino, a charming volcano named due to its
resemblance to a Chinese Hat. You may take
Zodiac rides, kayak or go ashore to admire
the volcanic landscape, and snorkel in an area
often frequented by penguins, sea lions and
small reef sharks.
In the afternoon youll view the famous
Pinnacle Rock. Youll hike over pahoehoe
lava, likely dating back to the end of the 19th
century. Youll be able to distinguish the older
reddish-brown lava from the younger black
lava and identify many interesting features.
You may have additional opportunities to swim
and snorkel.
Day 10: Genovesa Island

The National Geographic Islander sails into the
caldera of Genovesa, known as bird island,
where youll enjoy hikes among nesting colonies
of swallow-tailed gulls, frigate birds, red-footed
and Nazca boobies all while keeping a look out
for hunting short-eared owls. Youll ride Zodiacs
and kayak along the base of the caldera wall, and
snorkel among large schools of parrot fish and
other tropical species.
Day 11: Baltra to Guayaquil, Ecuador
On Sunday we arrive at Baltra Island, where
we say goodbye to the National Geographic
Islander and crew. Our flight will arrive back in
Guayaquil in the early afternoon. We have an
optional walk along the Malcon (Guayaquils
boardwalk) to the historic and colourful Las
Peas district. In the evening join your new
friends for a goodbye dinner.
Danny Catt
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Cruise Saint Lawrence
INTRODUCTION
Adventure Canada is thrilled to return to la Belle Province! This
voyage incorporates the stunning coastal regions of Qubecs
North Shore, the Gasp, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Magdalene
Islands, and Saint Pierre.
Marine mammals should be plentifulsome of the best whale
watching in Canada is concentrated between the high cliffs of
Saguenay Fjord. The Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve,
Forillon National Park and le-Bonaventure Provincial Park
all offer wildlife opportunities including numerous migrating
seabirds. The les-de-la-Madeleine mixes of Acadian and Eng-
lish influencesand a history of more than four hundred shipwrecksare among the islands unique features. Its also home to
endangered bird species including the Piping Plover and Roseate
Tern. Our stop on Prince Edward Island will include a visit to the
Cavendish cottage made famous by Lucy Maud Montgomerys
Anne of Green Gables.
We bring our voyage to a close at Saint-Pierre, the last remaining
outpost of New France, where fine wine, good cheese and French
fashion are to be foundjust off the coast of Newfoundland.
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience Qubecs unique history and culture
Search for the largest animal on earth, the blue whale
See one of the worlds largest gannet colonies, over 50,000 pairs
Sail the Saguenay, a spectacular feeding ground for marine

and bird species
Photograph the famous red cliffs of the les-de-la-Madeleine
See the iconic Green Gables on Prince Edward Island
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PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 4: Forillon National Park / Gasp, QC
Day 6: Prince Edward Island
Day 7: Cape Breton Island
DETAILED ITINERARY
One of the oldest and loveliest European
settlements in North America, Qubec takes
its name from the Algonquin word meaning
where the river narrows. The city that
Champlain founded in 1608 was the capital of
New France, and later, British North America.
Today, the proud capital of the province of
the same name boasts the old-world charms
of Vieux Qubec, the world-famous Chateau
Frontenac hotel, and the only remaining intact
citadel walls in North America. Cultural riches,
superb cuisine, and an incredible view over the
river make Qubec the perfect place to begin
our voyage!
Day 2: Saguenay Fjord, QC

Home to Aboriginal cultures for thousands
of years, the Saguenay Fjords first European
visitor was Jacques Cartier in 1532. The
Saguenay drains fresh water from Lac St.
Jean, but the greater part of its volume is salt
tidal water from the St. Lawrence Estuary.
The result is an ideal habitat for marine
mammals including four species of whales
fin, minke, blue, and the famous (and
endangered) Saguenay beluga population.
Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park and
Saguenay Fjord National Park both protect
the regions vast natural riches.

Today we will be exploring the south coast
of the Lower Saint Lawrence, visiting the
communities in the area. Our stops are
weather-dependent, though we will ideally
have favourable conditions for an excursion
to the famed Reford Gardens. The gardens are
home to a sculpture park, art installations,
and an enormous roster of unique floral
walks and enclosures.
Day 4: Forillon National Park / Gasp, QC
The Gasp Peninsula, also known as Gaspsie,
separates the mouth of the St. Lawrence from
the Baie de Chaleur. Dominated by high
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cliffs on the north shore, the Gasp includes

the eastern tip of the Appalachian Mountain
chain and consequently offers amazing
views, both of, and from its highland
regions, which jut above the tree line.
The first National Park in Qubec, Forillon,
is an important birding and marine
mammal location. Forillon also preserves
human history in the Grand-Grave National
Heritage Site, telling the story of the fishing
families who once made their homes
here. The park contains Canadas tallest
lighthouse, and fortifications remaining
from the Second World War, when German
U-boats were a threat to Allied shipping.
Day 5: le Bonaventure Provincial Park /
Perc, QC
Parc national de lle-Bonaventure-et-duRocher-Perc is the formal name of the Park
at the eastern tip of the Gasp Peninsula.
But most Canadians are more familiar with
its best-known feature, the awe-inspiring
Perc Rock. The areas flora and fauna
is world-renowned, including famous
colonies of northern gannets: the largest is
on Bonaventure Island and comprises some
32,000 nests.
Named by Samuel de Champlain, the rock
itself is an internationally famed marvel, a
huge natural arch within a mass of reddish
limestone and sandstone. A second arch
once pierced the rock but collapsed in 1845,
leaving a massive column at one end. Perc
Rock has revealed 150 species of fossils, and
more than two hundred species of birds are

found nearby. Fin, minke, humpback, and
blue whales ply the nearby waters of this
magnificent coastal outpost.
Island, home to the only living Celtic Culture

on North America. Here well sample a little
of the food, music and history that makes
this island so special.
Day 6: Prince Edward Island

Canadas smallest province in both size and
population, Prince Edward Island is known
by several other names, including Garden
of the Gulf (for its lush agricultural lands)
and Cradle of Confederation (referring
to the Charlottetown Conference in 1864).
It is a realm of rolling hills, wooded glades,
ocean coves, and famously red soil. The
islands landscape has a strong bearing on
its inhabitants, and Prince Edward Island
often abbreviated as peiretains a slowerpaced, old-world flavour in its small, rural
settlements. The island was made famous
by Lucy Maud Montgomerys Anne of Green
Gables (and its sequels)and to this day the
Cavendish farmhouse described in the book
is preserved for visitors.
Day 8: les-de-la-Madeleine, QC
Long frequented by Mikmaq people, likely
walrus hunters, the les-de-la-Madeleine in
the Gulf of St. Lawrence were first sighted
by Europeans when Jacques Cartier sailed
among them in 1534. Today, although closer
to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island,
they form a regional municipality of the
province of Qubec.
We will be going ashore at Prince Edward

Island for a full day of exploration and
touring, learning about the art and history
of the region and spending the day with
locals. Due to the islands small size, it is
likely that we will have time to visit urban
areas as well as rural. We will sample the
phenomenal food of the region, stroll on
expansive beaches, and avail ourselves of all
that this charming province has to offer.
Day 7: Cape Breton, NS
Today we call into picturesque Cape Breton
However, the islands have a history distinct

from that of mainland Qubec. When the
British expelled the Acadians from New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia, the Magdalene
Islanders remained, and to this day take
great pride in their Acadian heritage. There
are also long-standing English settlements,
and a percentage of the population can
claim descent from survivors of the many
shipwrecks that have occurred among
the islands. Iconic red sandstone cliffs are
among the islands most striking features.
Pack ice has historically surrounded the
islands during winter, leading to near-total
isolation for months at a time. Besides fishing,
shipping, salt mining and tourism, sealing on
the pack ice has been a traditional source of
income and subsistence for islanders.
We will be arriving during the famed eastern
lobster fishing season, so the possibility of
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sampling local delicacies remains high. We will

be stopping to meet with local artists at the island
community of Cap-aux-Meules, famed for its
Acadian culture and stunning surroundings.
Day 9: South Coast, Newfoundland
You could be forgiven for not knowing the
French history of Newfoundland: indeed,
sections of the islands coastline changed
ownership multiple times. Newfoundlands
South Shore offers many surprises, including
vast stretches of virtually uninhabited
wilderness. Fjords, cliffs, and islands offer
excellent Zodiac cruising territory and terrific
birding opportunities. We will be availing
ourselves of all the area has to offer and

may be stopping in any of multiple possible
destinations depending on conditions.
Day 10: Saint-Pierre, FR
On a trip that traces the history and geography of New France, its appropriate that
we wind up in France. The small islands of
Saint-Pierre remain officially a part of the
French Republic, albeit only a few dozen kilometres off the shore of Newfoundland.
French fashion items in a postcard-pretty

town. European style dwellings stand
shoulder to shoulder with typical east coast
architecture, and French license plates adorn
the Renaults and Citroens on the winding
old streets.
In charming Saint-Pierre (population 6,500)

youll find fine wine and cheese, excellent
coffee and pastries, even contemporary
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CHARTER FLIGHT
Outbound only:
Saint-Pierre, FR to St Johns, NL
June 10, 2016
Early afternoon arrival

$350 usd per person inclusive of all
taxes and fees
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Sable Island
Michelle Valberg
INTRODUCTION
Sable Islands wild horses are world-famous, but theres so much
more to this remote sand island off the coast of Nova Scotia. The
worlds largest colony of grey seals breeds here, as do the rare roseate
tern and the endemic Ipswich sparrow, among many birds of note.
Amid the islands forty-two kilometres of beaches, dunes, and bogs
youll find a plethora of plants: from iris, to sundew, to wild berries
in abundance. Whales and sharks ply the nearby waters.
Sable Islands history includes shipwrecks and salvage; sealing and

walrus hunting; rescue and research. Still, the horses remain the
islands most charismatic residents. Free to roam, they represent
one of the worlds last wild equine populations. Now protected
as Canadas forty-third national park, Sable Island offers an
adventure unlike any other.
HIGHLIGHTS
View one of the worlds last wild horse populations
See the rare Ipswich sparrow in its sole breeding ground
Photograph Sable Islands many rare and beautiful plant species
See the worlds largest grey seal colony

Sail the marine mammal-rich waters of the Gully, a Marine
Protected Area
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Day 2: At Sea
Day 3-6: Sable Island
Day 7: At Sea the Gully (Marine Protected Area)
DETAILED ITINERARY
We meet in St. JohnsNewfoundlands
historic, vibrant capital. Picturesque and
welcoming, with a world-famous harbour, St.
Johns has been continuously fished since 1498,
allowing it to boast the designation of North
Americas oldest European settlement.
Day 2: At Sea
Our presentation series will kick into full
swing today as our expert resource staff
delves into the fascinating history and
ecology of Sable Island. While out on deck,
keep your eyes peeled for marine mammals
and seabirds in the rich Northwest Atlantic.
herds of wild horses for which the island is

famous are a true highlight: we will observe
them at their most raw and untamed as they
race among the dunes. The sandy shores
afford unmatched opportunities for Zodiac
cruising, and you may expect to interact with
the curious local seal populations as we do.
We will arrive in St. Johns ready to explore and

will offer a city tour to those interested in the
afternoon. Afterwards, we will rendezvous at
the docks and board the Ocean Endeavour to
begin the adventure proper; passengers will
meet the staff and crew, and prepare to leave
the harbour. Sailing out of St. Johns has to be
experienced to be believed; Signal Hill keeps
watch over the world-famous Narrows as we
head for open water, passing Cape Spear, the
easternmost point in North America.
Day 36: Sable Island

Sable Island is the legendary location of
hundreds of shipwrecks. The island is home to
a population of feral horses, the rare Ipswich
sparrow, and seals and seabirds in abundance.
Well have a chance to meet some of the
islands handful of human inhabitants and
learn about this unique habitat first-hand.
The historic sites of Sable Islandthe old

shipwrecks and abandoned settlementsare
of particular interest, as the islands shifting
sands hide and reveal different landscapes
each day. This ecosystem is in true flux: the
vegetation and habitats, as well as the human
relics, are at the whim of the ever-changing
dunes and we will spend our days exploring
before the winds rise and hide all evidence of
our passage.
In the four days we will spend exploring

Sable Island, expect to be dazzled by a natural
habitat unlike any you have ever seen. The
Day 7: At Sea: The Gully Marine Protected

Area
At sea today, we will be crossing the Gully,
a Marine Protected Area approximately two
hundred kilometres off the coast of Nova
Scotia and to the east of Sable Island. Here,
the sea floor suddenly drops a dizzying two
and a half kilometres into a submarine valley.
The Gully is one of the most prominent
undersea features in eastern Canada and
its unique ecology has attracted the interest
of many agencies, such as Parks Canada
and Environment Canada. This is due to its
significant coral communities, its diversity
of both shallow- and deep-water fish and the
many whales and dolphins.
The Gully is home to a large population
of bottlenose whales, and during our
crossing we may be fortunate enough to
see some individuals near the ship. They
make regular trips to the canyons depths
for food, and are a social, friendly species.
Their playful, inquisitive nature manifests
itself in their interactions with boats, which,
unfortunately, has also made them easy
targets for whalers in the past. Like their
other deep-water brethren, the bottlenose

whales search for food and communicate
with their fellows using a complex system of
chirps and whistles.
As on our other days at sea, our resource
staff will be on hand with a wealth of talks
and contextualizing presentations. On
deck they will be assisting passengers in
spotting the myriad seabirds and marine
mammals for which this area is famous. Due
to the protection placed on the area by the
Canadian government, we enter the waters
only by permission of the Department of
Fisheries and Oceans. This permission is
granted due to the presence of our team of
researchers aboard the Ocean Endeavour.
Explore exotic Saint-Pierre, a last bastion
of Frances colonial territories in North
America. The islands 6,500 residents are of
various descents including French, Basque,
Breton, and Norman.
Saint-Pierres architecture reflects its history:
an eclectic collection of colours and style
aligned on picturesque cobblestone streets

and alleys. We will have time for a tour of
the city and independent exploration in the
surrounding area. Take advantage of this day
in France to enjoy some wine and cheese, and
unwind in a tiny slice of old Europe nestled
into the North American coast.
Discover one of the oldest cities in North
America, a city unlike any other. Cradled in
a harbour carved from 500-million-year-old
rock and surrounded by hills running down
to the ocean, St. Johns is the most easterly
city in North America. St. Johns has been
vitally important for centuries to explorers,
adventurers, merchants, soldiers, pirates, and
all manner of seafarers, who provided the
foundation for this thriving modern day city.
After sailing through the Narrows, we will
say our farewells and begin the process of
departure. Staff will be on hand to assist
you with luggage and transportation
arrangements.
Parks Canada
Dennis Minty
INTRODUCTION
This summer sailing is ideally timed for whales, icebergs, and
breeding seabirds. The islands rugged charm and geographic
diversity are best appreciated when visiting by ship. At Gros
Morne, the planets mantle frames fiords that would be at home
in Norway; on the Avalon Peninsula, a chunk of what was once
Africa meets remnants of the Appalachian Mountains. We will
visit Red Bay, learn about the Viking history in North America
at LAnse aux Meadows, and see the legendary French Shore
Tapestry at Conche.
Starting and ending in historic St. Johns, we experience

Newfoundlands lively culture and dramatic scenery in daily
expedition stops. A visit to the French island of Saint-Pierre
caps the adventure. The welcome we receive in Newfoundlands
outport communities is warm and genuine; the music and stories
unforgettable.
HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the phenomenal landscapes of Gros Morne
National Park
Share the warmth of a classic Newfoundland kitchen party
Hear traditional stories and songs from our talented leaders

View icebergs and whales at an optimal time of the year
Discover the Viking history of North America
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Day 2: Trinity Bay
Day 3: Conche
Day 5: Red Bay
Day 6: Woody Point / Gros Morne National Park
Day 7-8: South Coast, NL
Day 9: Miawpukek (Conne River)
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: St. Johns
We meet in St. JohnsNewfoundlands
historic, vibrant capital. Picturesque and
welcoming, with a world-famous harbour, St.
Johns has been continuously fished since 1498,
allowing it to boast the designation of North
Americas oldest European settlement.
will offer an optional city tour to interested
parties in the afternoon. Afterwards, we will
rendezvous at the docks and board the Ocean
Endeavour to begin the adventure proper;
passengers will meet the staff and crew, and
prepare to leave the harbour. Sailing out of St.
Johns has to be experienced to be believed;

Signal Hill keeps watch over the world-famous
Narrows as we head for open water, passing
Cape Spear, the easternmost in North America.
Day 2: Trinity Bay
Newfoundlands history is intricately bound
up with the cod fishery. In the heyday
of sail, smaller centres like Trinity could
claim to compete with St. Johns. Today, the
preservation of Trinitys cultural heritage has
made it perhaps the most notable heritage
community in the province. Abandoned
communities nearby add to the character of
this destination, as did the roles it played in
the motion picture The Shipping News and

the TV series Random Passage.
Day 3: Conche
On the Great Northern Peninsula, the people
of Conche welcome us into their charming
community. Complete with ties to its history,
religion, fishery, and wildlife, Conche is made
up of mostly Irish descendants. We will explore
the colourful town on footand dont be
surprised if locals invite you in for a mug up!
Conche is part of Newfoundlands French
Shore, which was established by the Treaty of
Utrecht in 1713. This treated provided
that French settlers were allowed to fish in

season between Cape Bonavista and Point
Riche. The disputes with other nations over
French fishing rights became a major focus
for the Newfoundland nationalism that
emerged in the mid-nineteenth century.
Conche was a relatively isolated community
until it was connected by road to the
provinces other settlements. To this day
it maintains a reverently local feel, with
the community centre playing a large role
in daily life. Conche is also home to the
legendary French Shore Tapestry, over two
hundred feet of linen and wool telling the
story of Newfoundlands French history; its
fishery, its conflict, and its people.
Day 4: LAnse aux Meadows
aux Meadows is the only authenticated
archaeological remains found here in 1960
date to approximately 1000 AD. Amazingly,
the location of the ruins was first established
by a close reading of the Viking sagas.
Today, a superb interpretive centre and
reconstructions of the several Norse-style
sod buildings make LAnse aux Meadows a
Day 5: Red Bay
Labrador is home to Red Bay Basque
Whaling Station, Canadas newest unesco
World Heritage site. Beginning in the
1500s, Basque whalers operated out of the
Red Bay harbour, making it at one time the

largest whaling station in the world. The site
includes six hundred acres of terrestrial and
aquatic protected area. Among the important
artefacts found at Red Bay are the whaling
ship San Juan, lost in a storm in 1565 and
found submerged in the harbour in only ten
metres of water. A large number of tools,
personal items and navigational instruments
have been recovered from the wreck.
Day 6: Woody Point / Gros Morne National
Park
Gros Mornes geographic diversity and
majesty needs no introduction. The parks
mountains are both picturesque and highly
unusual: the Tablelands, a 600-metre
plateau, forms one of the worlds best
examples of ancient rock exposed from the
earths interior. The parks fjords are equally
stunning, and the town of Woody Point
has become widely renowned for its annual
Writers Festival.
and coves to explore via Zodiac or land

excursions.
Day 9: Miawpukek (Conne River)
The First Nations community of Miawpukek
(Conne River) has an economically selfsufficient mandate, guided by traditional
values. It became a permanent settlement
sometime around 1822. Before then, it was
one of many semi-permanent camping sites
used by the Mikmaw peoplewho were, at
the time, nomads travelling throughout the
east coast. Since its establishment as a reserve
in 1987, Miawpukeks employment rate has
increased from 10% to nearly 100% and
Indian and Northern Affairs often reference
the community as a model for other First
Nations.
We will receive a formal welcome into the
community and meet the locals, with the
help of community leaders.
There will be a choice of walkscatering to

all levels of skill and interestas we explore
the surrounding area. The beauty of Bonne
Bay will surely be a highlight, as will the
subtle charms of Woody Point.
Day 10: Saint-Pierre, FR

Explore exotic Saint-Pierre, a last bastion
of Frances colonial territories in North
America. The islands 6,500 residents are of
various descents including French, Basque,
Breton, and Normand.
Day 7 8: South Coast

The wild and windswept coast of southern
outport communities, still largely cut off
from mainstream travel. Visits here are
often a highlight of our trips. There are
many unique bays, outport communities,
St. Pierres architecture reflects its history: an

eclectic collection of colours and style aligned
on picturesque cobblestone streets and alleys.
We will have time for a tour of the city and
independent exploration in the surrounding
area. Take advantage of this day in France to
enjoy some wine and cheese, and unwind in a
tiny slice of old Europe nestled into the North

American coast.
Day 11: St. Johns
Discover one of the oldest cities in North
America, a city unlike any other. Cradled in
a harbour carved from 500-million-year-old
rock and surrounded by hills running down

to the ocean, St. Johns is the most easterly
city in North America. St. Johns has been
vitally important for centuries to explorers,
adventurers, merchants, soldiers, pirates, and
all manner of seafarers, who provided the
foundation for this thriving modern day city.
On the final day of our expedition, we will

say our farewells and begin the process of
departure. Staff will be on hand to assist
you with luggage and transportation
arrangements.
Weather, sea, and safety conditions will determine daily progress. Actual route may differ from the one proposed.
Dennis Minty
Greenland & Wild Labrador

June 29July 11, 2016 aboard the Ocean Endeavour
Mike Beedell
INTRODUCTION
This extraordinary sailing showcases a staggering geographic diversity,
departing the rocky narrows of St. Johns harbour and heading north
along the coast of Newfoundland. Well explore islands and inlets in
Notre Dame Bay and stop at LAnse aux Meadows to pay our respects
to North Americas Viking visitors before leaving Newfoundland
behind and heading north into Labrador.
below; we will be scanning the horizon for icebergs, whales, polar

bears, sealsand, of course, the abundance of nesting seabirds.
The Labrador coast has to be seen to be believed. We will do more
than see it, as we head ashore on daily Zodiac expeditions to hike
the secret wilds of Canadas hidden coast.
We then turn east and ever northward, crossing the Davis Strait
en route to Greenland. Once there, we will explore the worlds
northernmost capital city and plumb the many fjords for which
the western coast is famed. Our journey ends as we sail into
Kangerlussuaq at the head of Sondre Stromfjord, nestled against
one of the largest ice caps in the world.
Once there, well sail along dazzling, rocky coastlines and call at
immense beaches and long-abandoned communities. Well visit
the seat of Nunatsiavut, the regional Inuit government as we move
further north, and eventually will find our way into the stunning
fjords of the Torngat Mountains National Park. In the park,
mountains will tower above us as the azure waters mark our passage
HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the remote reaches of Newfoundland & Labrador in
summer bloom
Visit the reconstructed Viking settlement in North America at
LAnse aux Meadows
Travel with widely respected authors, naturalists and
culturalists
Sail in heavy ice looking for polar bears, whales and seals
Visit the largely inaccessible Torngat Mountains National Park
Cross the Davis Strait by sea
Explore the abandoned community of Hebron.
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Day 2: Notre Dame Bay
Day 4: Wonderstrands, Mealy Mountains Park Reserve
Day 5: Hopedale
Day 6: Hebron
Day 7-9: Torngat Mountains National Park
Day 10: At SeaDavis Strait
Day 11: Nuuk, Greenland
DETAILED ITINERARY
We meet in St. JohnsNewfoundlands historic, vibrant capital.
Picturesque and welcoming, with a world-famous harbour, St. Johns has
been continuously fished since 1498, allowing it to boast the designation
of North Americas oldest European settlement.

will offer an optional city tour to interested
parties in the afternoon. Afterwards, we will
rendezvous at the docks and board the Ocean
Endeavour to begin the adventure proper;
passengers will meet the staff and crew, and
prepare to leave the harbour. Sailing out of St.
Johns has to be experienced to be believed;
Signal Hill keeps watch over the worldfamous Narrows as we head for open water,
passing Cape Spear, the easternmost point in
North America.
Day 2: Notre Dame Bay

Notre Dame Bay is known for the dozens
of quaint villages that dot its rocky shores,
and it is to one of these small settlements
that we will be paying a visit today. We may
look forward to a characteristically warm
Newfoundland welcome upon our arrival.
The bay itself is home to a plethora of islands
and, seasonally, ice bergs that drift in from
the Atlantic; the Ocean Endeavour will chart
a scenic course through these beautiful
obstacles as we head north.

aux Meadows is the only authenticated
archaeological remains found here in 1960
date to approximately 1000 AD. Amazingly,
the location of the ruins was first established
by a close reading of the Viking sagas.
Today a superb interpretive centre and
reconstructions of the several Norse-style
sod buildings make LAnse aux Meadows a
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Day 4: Wonderstrands, Mealy Mountains

Park Reserve
When we think of Labrador, we may not think
beachesbut the Vikings did. Two long
trackless crescents of sand, washed by the cold
Labrador Sea, backed by the Mealy Mountains were given the name Wunderstrand
by the Norse seafarers, and earned a place in
their Sagas. Hunted, traveled, and occupied
over thousands of years by various peoples,
the Wonderstrands are still largely unknown
and rarely visited by non-Labradorians.
governance. Our stop today is in the town

of Hopedale, founded as an Inuit settlement
named Agvituk, or place of the whales. In the
late eighteenth century, Moravian missionaries from Germany arrived in the settlement to
convert the populationa population with a
long history of traditional nomadic Inuit occupation. The Hopedale Mission is still standing and is thought to be the oldest woodenframe building in Canada east of Qubec. It
was named a National Historic Site of Canada
in 1970.
The Mealy Mountains encompass five of Labradors ten provincial eco-regions, including
coastal barrens, high subarctic tundra, high
boreal forest, mid boreal forest, and string
bog. The mountain range reaches heights of
more than 1,000 metres. A significant portion of the mountain range and surrounding
area has been recently designated a potential
National Park Reserve, a move which follows
lobbying for the preservation of the area since
the early 1970s.
Today, Hopedale is the legislative capital of

the Nunatsiavut Government. A new assembly building has recently been opened with
local Labradorite stone tiling and sealskin
seats. An important historical location for
Labrador is thus enjoying continued vitality
in the modern lives of its Inuit population.
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have agreed to pursue
creation of a National Park Reserve, which
would see the area managed as if it were a
national park, pending settlement of Native
land claims. Once settled, the area would
likely be designated a national park, comprising approximately twenty thousand
square kilometres.
Day 5: Hopedale
Today finds us entering Nunatsiavut, the
first Inuit region in Canada to achieve self-
We will be going ashore to meet with locals

in the community and to learn about the
mission and its history. There will be ample
time for walking and explorationa nearby
abandoned American radar station affords
spectacular views of the surrounding area.
Day 6: Hebron
The abandoned community of Hebron was
once one of the most northerly settlements on
the north Labrador coast. A Moravian Mission station was constructed here from 1829
to 1831 but the main buildingsthe church,
the mission house and the storewere not
inhabited until 1837. In a highly controversial move, the station was abandoned in 1959
with the departure of the Moravians, forc-
ing the relocation of the Inuit who resided

there. In 2005, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams apologized to
people affected by the relocations. In August
of 2009, the provincial government unveiled
a monument at the site of Hebron with an
inscribed apology for the site closure. Today,
some of the buildings at Hebron are being
repurposed as a cultural interpretation centre and it is to these buildings that we will be
paying a visit.
Unlike other Labrador communities that
have been relocated, the buildings at Hebron
still stand. Today they form a lonely monumentto the cultural past of the area, and to
the hopes for the future of Nunatsiavut.
Day 79: Torngat Mountains National Park
The Torngat Mountains have been home to
Inuit and their predecessors for millennia, with
archaeological evidence reaching back almost
7,000 years. The fjords here reach deep into the
heart of the mountains, bounded by cliffs peaking at 1,700 metres, the highest point of land in
Labrador. The rugged, spectacular beauty and
inimitable spirit of the Torngat Mountains has
led to their acting as the spiritual homeland
of Nunatsiavut, both historically and into the
present day.
The Torngat Mountains comprise some of
the oldest rocks on the planet and provide
some of the best exposure of geological history. Polar bears, caribou, falcons, and eagles
are among the species hardy enough to make
their homes here.
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Day 10: At Sea Davis Strait

Our presentation series will kick into full swing
as we steam across the Davis Strait towards landfall in Greenland. While out on deck keep your
eyes peeled for minke, humpback and other marine mammals, as well as the seabirds that are
sure to mark our passage.
Day 11: Nuuk
Nuuk means the headland and is situated
at the mouth of a gigantic fjord system. Established as the very first Greenlandic town
in 1728, Nuuk remains the bustling centre of
the country today. We have the chance to spot
Humpback whales in the fjord, reindeer roaming the land, and birds soaring in the sky. The
town itself is home to Greenlands University,
a cathedral dating back to 1849 and Greenlands National Museum. We will visit some of
the citys most important sites, and youll have
some free time to explore on your own.

There are a number of charming fishing
villages along the west coast of Greenland
depending on timing and sea conditions, we
will call in at one of these communities to experience small town Greenlandic life, or we
may navigate into the stunning fjords that
line the coast. This is a day in the true spirit of
expedition travel and we will avail ourselves
of any and all opportunities that present
themselves.
Day 13: Kangerlussuaq
We will make our way down spectacular Sondre Stromfjord, and early risers (or late-nighters) will have a chance to experience its beauty.
Sondre Stromfjord is one of the longest fjords in
the world and boasts 168 kilometres of superb
scenery! Kangerlussuaq, the town at its eastern
mouth, means the big fjord.
Although the fjord crosses the Arctic Circle, like

the oceans here, it does not freeze. Locals can
thank ocean currents for this, making this part
of Greenland a centre for whaling and fishing
all year. The United States built an air base at
Kangerlussuaq in wwii due to the relatively
mild weather and strategic proximity to Europe.
Although the military base closed in 1992, the
strip is now Greenlands main international and
domestic airport.
The area is distinguished by fantastic nature
and rich biodiversity. There is nowhere else in
Greenland where it is so easy to go so far into
the interior and the worlds largest ice cap can be
reached in less than an hour. The landscape features enormous glacier formations, which have
ploughed deep into the dramatic tundra. On the
plain between the fjord and the inland ice you
may find Greenlands biggest herds of musk ox,
reindeer, arctic foxes as well as the highest concentration of peregrine falcons in Greenland
and more than 250 species of plants.
In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea, and ice conditions will determine daily progress. Heavy ice conditions are a possibility throughout this
itinerary. Actual route may differ from the one proposed.
CHARTER FLIGHT
Inbound:
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$1,095 usd per person inclusive of all taxes and
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Heart of the Arctic

Andrew Stewart
INTRODUCTION
This journey encompasses the heart of the Arctic from Greenland
to Canadas newest territory, Nunavut, and finally, Nunavik in
Northern Quebec. Well travel just after the summer solstice,
when the midnight sun will be at the height of its power. The
chances of seeing wildlife, including polar bears, walrus, and
musk ox are excellent.
Beginning in Kangerlussuaq, we begin by travelling along
Greenlands western coast, stopping to view majestic fjords along
the way. We will stop in Nuuk, Greenlands capital, and visit
the famous Qilakitsoq mummies. Crossing Davis Strait well
sail into Cumberland Sound and call at Pangnirtung, Nunavut.
In Kimmirut, on southern Baffin Island, well find a variety of
carvings the community has wrought throughout the long winter
months; you can also enjoy Inuit games, fresh bannock, and local
music. Crossing the Hudson Strait into Nunavik, we call in at the

friendly town of Kangiqsujuaq where we tour the town and meet
with local people. Well visit Akpatok Island where the worlds
largest population of thick-billed murres nests above the islands
polar bears.
Heart of the Arctic is far and away our most artistically focussed
itinerary. Kinngait (Cape Dorset)widely hailed as the Inuit art
capital of the worldhas been continually active and producing
ever-newer generations of artists. In 2008, Kinngait Studios
celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. All throughout this itinerary
we will be exposed to a wealth of creators and their creations.
Steeped in a culture that is all its own, the heart of the Arctic will
stay with you long after you return home.
HIGHLIGHTS
Cross the Arctic circle while sailing in the shadow of the
second-longest fjord in Greenland
Spot polar bears, walrus, marine mammals and bird colonies
during our Zodiac cruise of the Hudson Strait
Visit with world-renowned Inuit carvers in Kinngait

Enjoy the sounds of talented throat-singers
Marvel at the Arctic in summer bloom
Join a helicopter excursion over the Greenland ice cap
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PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 3: Nuuk
Day 4: At SeaDavis Strait
Day 5: Pangnirtung
Day 67: South Baffin
Day 11: Kangiqsujuaq
DETAILED ITINERARY
Sondre Stromfjord is one of the longest fjords in the world and boasts
168 kilometres of superb scenery! Kangerlussuaq, the town at its
eastern mouth, means the big fjord. Although the fjord crosses the
Arctic Circle, like the oceans here, it does not

freeze. Locals can thank ocean currents for
this, making this part of Greenland a centre for
whaling and fishing all year. The United States
built an air base at Kangerlussuaq in wwii due
to the relatively mild weather and strategic
proximity to Europe. Although the military
base closed in 1992, the strip is now Greenlands
main international and domestic airport.
the interior and the worlds largest ice cap can
be reached in less than an hour. The landscape
features enormous glacier formations, which
have ploughed deep into the dramatic tundra.
On the plain between the fjord and the inland

ice you will find Greenlands biggest herds of
musk ox, reindeer, and arctic foxes as well as the
highest concentration of peregrine falcons in
Greenland and more than 250 species of plants.
There are a number of charming fishing villages
along the west coast of Greenlanddepending
on timing and sea conditions, we will call in at
one of these communities to experience small
town Greenlandic life, or we may navigate into
the stunning fjords that line the coast. This is a
day in the true spirit of expedition travel and we
will avail ourselves of any and all opportunities
that present themselves.
Day 3: Nuuk
Nuuk means the headland and is situated
at the mouth of a gigantic fjord system.
Established as the very first Greenlandic town
in 1728, Nuuk remains the bustling centre
of the country today. We have the chance to
spot Humpback whales in the fjord, reindeer
roaming the land, and birds soaring in the
sky. The town itself is home to Greenlands
University, a cathedral dating back to 1849
and Greenlands National Museum. We will
visit some of the citys most important sites,
before free time to explore on your own.
Day 4: At Sea Davis Strait
Our presentation series will kick into full
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swing as we steam across the Davis Strait

towards landfall in Canada. While out on deck,
keep your eyes peeled for minke and humpback
whales and other marine mammals, as well as
the seabirds that are sure to mark our passage.
Day 5: Pangnirtung
Pangnirtungthe place of the bull caribou
in Inuktitutis located on a narrow coastal
plain against a spectacular backdrop of high
mountains and a winding river valley. Legend
says a hunter named Atagooyuk gave the place
its name well over one hundred years ago when
caribou had not yet changed their patterns as
a result of the incursions of man. Pangnirtung,
or Pang as locals call it, is a small community
bordered by snow-capped mountains on one
side and the ocean on the other.
Pangnirtung has a long history of whaling
in Cumberland Sound, where commercial
whaling originated in 1820. In 1838 a Scottish
whaler named William Penny, along with an
Inuk travelling guide, rediscovered Cumberland
Sound, which was rich in bowhead whales.
By the late 1850s, many Inuit left their camps
to work at the whaling stations in Nuvuyen
(located on the southern coast) and to Kekerten
Island (located on the northern coast). In the
mid 1860s, Cumberland Sound was showing
signs of being fished out. By 1870 Nuvuyen
was in ruins, hardly any more ships came to
hunt whales and the Inuit returned to life in
camps scattered throughout the sound. On
April 1, 1973, Pangnirtung was incorporated as
a hamlet.
Pangnirtung is famed for its art and one of
the great attractions is the Uqqurmiut Inuit
Arts Centre. The Artist Association of the
Centre welcomes visitors to see to the print
and weave shops, where local artists create
beautifully woven tapestries and prints. Artists

from Pangnirtung are known around the world
and are exhibited widely across Canada and
beyond. The acclaimed Pang hats, colourfully
patterned crocheted toques, can also be
purchased at the centres gift shop.
Day 67: South Baffin
We will spend two days exploring the southern
coast of Baffin Island, the fifth largest island in
the world. Our objective is to spend half the time
out on the landhiking, exploring, and taking
in the sightsand the remainder cruising the
shoreline in our fleet of Zodiacs. We will have
to be adaptable to both weather conditions
and the possibility of wildlife sightings, as our
expeditions to Baffin have proven unpredictable
in both respects. The island is home to a
wide variety of life, including a notable bear
population, and we will be on alert for these
kings of the north.
Our two days at Baffin will be exploratory in
every sense, and we look forward to seeing
what the island has to offer us.
Located on the southern portion of Baffin
Island, the scenic oceanside hamlet of Kimmirut
is considered one of the most charming
communities in the region. Kimmirut means
the heel in Inuktitut, and refers to an outcrop
of marble across the bay from the community
that holds a striking resemblance to a human
heel. Art has played a major role here and the
newly renovated Dewey Soper Building is
home to a gallery of outstanding works of art.
Along the northwest shore of Dorset Island,
surrounded on one side by rocky hills and on
the other, by Hudson Strait, lies the community
that art built. Between 1950 and 1962, Kinngait

(Cape Dorset) hosted a historic collaboration
between James and Alma Houston and local
Inuitthe collaboration that launched Inuit
art onto the world stage. In 1959, the West
Baffin Eskimo Co-operative was established:
it remains the oldest arts organization in the
Canadian Arctic and the oldest professional
Inuit printmaking studio in Canada.
In the distance are the jagged outlines of
islands, and the inlets of Baffin Islands
southern coast. Like most other settlements
in Nunavut, Kinngait is a modern community,
with winding gravel roads, small wooden
houses, schools, stores, hotels, a nursing
station, government offices and churches. But
it is their outstanding artists, printmakers, and
carvers that have made Kinngait the Inuit art
capital of the world.
We will visit the great bird cliffs of Digges
Island, located in Digges Sound. In season,
these sheer rock faces, rising hundreds of feet
into the air straight from the water, are home
to great multitudes of thick-billed murres
and a wide array of other seabirds. There are
estimated to be a staggering 287,000 breeding
pairs, approximately 3% of the globaland
almost 20% of the Canadianthick-billed
murre population.
On the other side of the island lies the ruin of
an ancient Thule site. Ancestors of the present
Inuit eked out a life on the shoreline and
from the sea. The stone foundations of their
meeting place and their dwellings can still be
seen amongst the rocks and boulders along the
shoreline, and the bones of whales, seals and
walrus still lie where they were dropped so
many years ago.
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Day 11: Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay)

Kangiqsujuaq, which means the large bay
occupies an exceptional site, where the village
is snuggled in the hollow of a splendid valley
surrounded by majestic five-hundred-metre
high rocky hills: a landscape of remarkable
beauty. The bay takes its name from Captain
William Wakeham who, in 1897, led an
expedition to determine whether the Hudson
Strait was safe for navigation. In a rocky
pinching of the bay, known as the narrows,
we will have an opportunity to examine
the base of what were, 1.8 billion years ago,
Himalayan-scale mountains.
The uninhabited Akpatok Island features
soaring bird cliffs and small rocky beaches.

Indeed, the island is named for the akpat
the thick-billed murresthat live on the
ledges of the limestone cliffs that surround
it. Here well use our Zodiacs to scout the
beaches in search of walrus and polar bears.
is present around Kuujjuaq and patches of

black spruce and larch stand in marshy valleys.
Kuujjuaq also witnesses annual migrations
of the George River caribou herd that passes
through the region throughout August and
September.

Kuujjuaq lies approximately forty-eight
kilometres upstream from Ungava Bay, and
is the largest village in Nunavik, the Inuit
homeland within Qubec. The community is
located on the western shore of the Koksoak
River, and daily life is closely tied to its ebb and
flow. The tidal action continually reshapes the
landscape and imposes its rhythm upon the
lives of Kuujjuaqs inhabitants. The boreal forest
The first Europeans to settle in the region were

Moravian missionaries who arrived in 1811,
followed by the hbc in 1830. Like Iqaluit,
Kuujjuaq was home to a US air base from
1942 and played a key role in Cold War Arctic
monitoring. Today Kuujjuaq is a community
that combines traditional Inuit culture with the
conveniences of modern day life.
CHARTER FLIGHTS
Outbound:
Toronto, ON to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
July 11, 2016
$1,328 usd per person inclusive of all
taxes and fees
Inbound:
Kuujjuaq, QC to Ottawa, ON
July 23, 2016
$666.73 usd per person inclusive of all
taxes and fees
Round trip:
$1,995 usd per person inclusive of taxes
and fees
Pre and post hotel nights in Toronto and
Ottawa are available upon request.
Overnight accommodation in Ottawa
recommended.
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Arctic Safari
Dennis Minty
INTRODUCTION
Our classic Arctic expedition begins by exploring Greenlands
dramatic fiords and dynamic maritime communities. The great
ice fjord at Ilulissat, source of the majority of the icebergs in
the North Atlantic, is one of many highlights along Greenlands
spectacular western coastline.
Across the Davis Strait in Nunavut, the Canadian Arctic experience
begins in Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton Island). Opportunities for polar
bear, whales, and musk ox abound on Devon Island, while Prince
Leopold Island is one of Canadas best birding areas. Abandoned
rcmp and hbc posts offer a haunting glimpse into the regions
history of exploration and trade.
At Beechey Island, well pay our respects at the graves of three of

Sir John Franklins men. And our departure point, Resolute Bay,
memorializes the courage of the Inuit of Canadas Arctic.
This itinerary represents Adventure Canadas definitive approach
to expedition travel and we will spend our days searching for every
exploratory opportunity. In the winding fjords of Greenland, in
the multitudinous islands of Nunavut, we will live and breathe
the natural history of some of the planets most striking features.
We will search for the animal life that ekes out their hardy lives in
hostile conditions and find striking beauty in the immense and
indomitable north.
HIGHLIGHTS
Search for bears, whales and walrus in their Arctic feeding
grounds
Learn first-hand about the history and culture of the Inuit
Voyage along the magnificent fjords of Greenlands coast
Explore Niqinganiq in Isabella Bay, an Inuit-organized

bowhead whale sanctuary
Cross the Arctic Circle by sea
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Day 2: Itilleq
Day 3: Ilulissat
Day 5: Karrat Fjord
Day 6: Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton Island)
Day 9: Mittimatilik (Pond Inlet)
Day 11: Prince Leopold / Beechey Islands
DETAILED ITINERARY
Sondre Stromfjord is one of the longest fjords in
the world and boasts 168 kilometres of superb
mouth, means the big fjord. Although the fjord
crosses the Arctic Circle, like the oceans here, it
does not freeze. Locals can thank ocean currents
for this, making this part of Greenland a centre
for whaling and fishing all year. The United
States built an air base at Kangerlussuaq in wwii
due to the relatively mild weather and strategic
proximity to Europe. Although the military base
closed in 1992, the strip is now Greenlands main
international and domestic airport.
features enormous glacier formations, which have
ploughed deep into the dramatic tundra. On the

plain between the fjord and the inland ice you
will may find Greenlands biggest herds of musk
ox, reindeer, arctic foxes as well as the highest
concentration of peregrine falcons in Greenland
and more than 250 species of plants.
Day 2: Itilleq
The west Greenland coastline is a rich mixture
of fishing communities, many islands and
complex coastal waterways. We will be
making an expedition stop here to explore the
Greenlandic landscape.
elevated viewpoint where we can observe the

great fields of ice. We will also cruise in our fleet
of Zodiacs in the unesco World Heritage Site
of the Ilulissat Ice fjord. The Ice fjord is where
we find the Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier, one of the
most active and fastest moving in the world at
nineteen metres per day and calving more than
thirty-five square kilometres of ice annually. The
glacier has been the object of scientific attention
for 250 years and, because of its relative ease
of accessibility, has significantly added to the
understanding of ice-cap glaciology, climate
change and related geomorphic processes.
Day 3: Ilulissat
Venturing 250 kilometres north of the Arctic
Circle we find the stunning coastal community
of Ilulissat. Ilulissat translates literally into
iceberg, and there couldnt be a more fitting
name. Our visit will include time in the
colourful town and a chance to hike out to an

Uummannaq Fjord in northwest Greenland is
the countrys second-largest system of fjords.
It empties into Baffin Bay and is characterized
by its developed coastline and various bays,
islands, and peninsulas. It is considered to be
the sunniest spot in Greenland, and favourable
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weathercoupled with proximity to coastal

travel routeshave made the fjord system a
popular destination for Greenlandic Inuit. It
has been settled and re-settled continually for
the last 4,500 years.
Archaeological excavations at Qilakitsoq, due
south of Uummannaq Island, revealed the
existence of the ancient Saqqaq culture. Recent
evidence indicates that these groups settled
Greenland between 2500 BC and 800 BC, and
further, that they migrated from Sibera to arrive
in Uummaanaq. It is thought that this migration
gave rise to both modern Native Americans and
the Inuit.
Our time in Uummannaq will be spent cruising
and exploring; our expert resource staff will be
on deck to help spot wildlife and contextualize
the dramatic scenery surrounding the Ocean
Endeavour.
Day 5: Karrat Fjord
Today we will cruise one of Greenlands most
spectacular fjords, known for plentiful marine
life and awe-inspiring landscapes. Seals use the
long leads created by high winds in this region
to hunt the rich waters of the fjord. The cliffs
and talus slopes within the fjord should give us
good opportunities to see colonies of dovekies.
Time spent on deck today should result in
unbeatable photographic opportunities of the
majestic rock faces.
Day 6: Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton Island)
Qikiqtarjuaq, a community located on
Broughton Island, is known for its wildlife,
whale watching, and as an access point for
Auyuittuq National Park. It is one of the
Nunavut communities closest to Greenland.

Qikiqtarjuaq (fondly called Qik, for short)
is known as the iceberg capital of Nunavut
and was home to a norad military station
that formed part of the Distant Early Warning
(dew) in the 1950s.
Qikiqtarjuaq also boasts a burgeoning traditional
Inuit craft industry, and local craftsmen are
eager to share their wares. Talented local artists
produce Inuit carvingswith a particular focus
on intricate ivory work and jewellery. The
community is famously warm and welcoming
of visitors. Our stop in Qikiqtarjuaq promises to
be an exciting one. Carvings will be available for
purchase on this stop.
Niqinganiq is a 336,000-hectare marine region
on Baffin Island that is a crucial feeding area for
threatened bowhead whales. This is the worlds
first Inuit-initiated and managed marine
mammal sanctuary. The area includes two deep
offshore troughs rich in copepods, which are a
main food source for the bowhead whale.
Today will be an expedition day in the truest
sense as we navigate the multitudinous fjords
of northeast Baffin Island. Baffins fjords are
numerous and striking, their extreme depth and
narrow width affording stunning perspectives
on geological processes. The Ocean Endeavour
is the perfect vessel for exploring these hidden
treasures of the north, as her manoeuvrability
allows her to access regions that would be
impassable to larger vessels. We will be on
alert for changing weather and ice conditions
and use our judgement as to which route along
the coast will be the most spectacular. As ever,
our elite team will be on deck for the duration,

searching for wildlife and contextualizing the
mighty landscape through which we travel.
Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) is a bustling Arctic
community surrounded by one of the most
beautiful landscapes in the eastern Arctic.
We will have a chance to explore the town,
including its excellent library and other
facilities, and meet many local citizens who will
gladly share their culture. We will be treated
to a cultural presentation at the Community
Hallarts and crafts may be available here.
Mittimatalik is a famously excellent region for
viewing marine mammals, including the elusive
narwhal. After our time in the community we
will cruise through the stunning Milne Inlet as
we continue our journey.
The largest uninhabited island in the
worldcomprising over fifty thousand
square
kilometressupports
significant
concentrations of wildlife, including twentysix species of seabirds and eleven species of
marine mammals. We follow the route of
nineteenth-century explorers into Lancaster
Sound, and on to the island.
Day 11: Prince Leopold / Beechey Islands
The tall cliffs of Prince Leopold Island are one
of the top bird sites in the high Arctic both
during the breeding and summering seasons.
They form a breeding site for thick-billed
murres, black-legged kittiwakes, northern
fulmars, glaucous gulls, and black guillemots.
It was beneath these tall cliffs that Sir James Clark
Ross, perhaps the greatest polar explorer of the
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nineteenth century, was based in 184849. Rosss

184849 search for the Franklin expedition was
not successful; they spent a frustrating winter
locked by ice in Port Leopold on the northeast
coast of Somerset Island and returned to England
the following summer. It was also from this area
that Sir John Ross (Jamess uncle) escaped in
1833 after abandoning the Victory and spending
four harrowing winters in the Arctic.
Qausuittuq, or place with no dawn is truly
the land of the midnight sundaylight persists
constantly from about April 29 to August

13 each year. Located on the south coast of
Cornwallis Island, Resolute Bay is the jumping
off place for expeditions to the North Pole.
From archaeological excavations, it has been
concluded that there have been at least three
stages of occupation at Resolute Bay. The
Dorset culture was the first, followed by an
early phase of the Thule culture, in which the
artefacts found show strong Alaskan affinities.
These were probably both short periods of
occupation, possibly by only a few families. A
late or developed phase of the Thule culture was
of longer duration, with a considerably larger

population. Resolute Bay was named after
hms Resolute, one of the ships in the Franklin
search expedition commanded by Captain
H.T. Austin. An airfield was established at
Resolute Bay in 1947 during construction of
a joint US-Canadian weather station. In 1953,
Inuit from Inukjuak, Qubec, and Mittimatalik
(Pond Inlet) were relocated to Resolute by the
Canadian government.
In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea, and ice conditions will determine daily progress. Actual route may differ from the one proposed.
CHARTER FLIGHTS
Outbound:
August 4, 2016
taxes and fees
Inbound:
Resolute, NU to Ottawa, ON
August 15, 2016
$928 usd per person inclusive of all taxes
and fees
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and fees
Ottawa are available upon request.
Overnight accommodation in Toronto
recommended.
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Arctic Explorer
Michelle Valberg
INTRODUCTION
This adventure begins at the entrance to the Northwest Passage.
After departing Quaasuittuq (Resolute), well visit the final
resting place of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition at Beechey
Island and search for polar bears and walrus in far north Baffin
Island. At Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), our hosts will welcome us
with throat-singing and Inuit games, before we explore Baffins
mighty fjords. Well seek bowhead whales in Niqinganiq (Isabella
Bay)the worlds first Inuit-initiated whale sanctuary. Crossing

Davis Strait, well be met by Greenlands stirring icescape. There,
well zip among the freshly calved bergs off Ilulissat in our
Zodiacs, marvel at Uummannaqs heart-shaped mountain, and
hike around Itilleq Fjord. Spectacular Sondre Stromfjord makes a
glorious finale to our trip.
HIGHLIGHTS
Call at Niqinganiq (Isabella Bay) a bowhead whale sanctuary,
the worlds first Inuit-managed reserve of its kind
Marvel at the Ilulissat ice fjord, where 90% of the north
Atlantics icebergs are born
Visit the site of the famous Greenlandic mummies discovery

outside Uummannaq
Hike gorgeous Arctic landscapes
See the final resting place of the Franklin Expedition
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PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 3: Ikpiarjuk (Arctic Bay)
Day 4: Devon Island
Day 5: Mittimatilik (Pond Inlet)
Day 8: Karrat Fjord
Day 10: Ilulissat
DETAILED ITINERARY
Resolute Bay is also known as Qausuittuq
place with no dawn. Resolute Bay is truly
the land of the midnight sun as the sun shines
twenty-four hours a day from about April 29
to August 13 each year. From archaeological
excavations, it has been concluded that there
have been at least three stages of occupation
at Resolute Bay. The Dorset culture was
the first, followed by an early phase of the
Thule culture, in which the artefacts found
show strong Alaskan affinities. These were
probably both short periods of occupation,
possibly by only a few families. A late or
developed phase of the Thule culture was of
longer duration, with a considerably larger
population. Resolute Bay was named after
hms Resolute, one of the ships in the Franklin
search expedition commanded by Captain
H.T. Austin. An airfield was established at
Resolute Bay in 1947 during construction
of a joint US-Canadian weather station.

In 1953, Inuit from Inukjuak, Qubec and
Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) were relocated to
Resolute by the Canadian government.
parties were launched. Aside from the bodies of
three souls buried here, only relics were found
as clues to the disappearance. The three graves
found at Beechey island left no indication as to
the fate of the rest of the British partyuntil
recently. In the autumn of 2014, Canadian
archaeologists discovered remnants of the hms
Erebus in the frozen waters of the Northwest
Passage, a discovery that has re-galvanized
interest in the fabled region.
Day 3: Ikpiarjuk (Arctic Bay)

Ikpiarjuk, on the northern part of the Borden
Peninsula on Baffin Island, has been occupied
in some capacity for over 5,000 years. The bay
itself is surrounded by high hills on all sides;
the Inuktitut name translates to the pocket
and reflects this. To the southeast, the flattopped King George V Mountain dominates
the skyline.
Day 4: Devon Island
Devon Island is the largest uninhabited
island on earth and comprises over fifty
thousand square kilometres. It was first
sighted by Europeans in 1616, though it
was not settled for another three hundred
years with the arrival of the Hudsons Bay
Company. Because of its high elevation and
extreme climate, Devon Island supports only
a meager population of musk ox as well as
some small birds and mammals. Devon
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Island is also known for the presence of the

Haughton impact crater, created some 39
million years ago by a two-kilometre wide
meteorite.
Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) is a bustling
Arctic community surrounded by one of
the most beautiful landscapes in the eastern
Arctic. We will have a chance to explore
the town, including its excellent library
and other facilities, and meet many local
citizens who will gladly share their culture.
We will be treated to a cultural presentation
at the Community Hallarts and crafts may
be available here. Mittimatalik is a famous
region for viewing marine mammals,
including the elusive narwhal.
Today will be an expedition day in the truest
sense as we navigate the multitudinous fjords
of northeast Baffin Island. Baffins fjords are
striking, their extreme depth and narrow
width affording stunning perspectives on
geological processes. The Ocean Endeavour
is the perfect vessel for exploring these
hidden treasures of the north, as her
manoeuvrability allows her to access regions
that would be impassable to larger vessels.
We will be on alert for changing weather
and ice conditions and use our judgement
as to which route along the coast will be the
most spectacular. As ever, our elite team
will be on deck for the duration, searching
for wildlife and contextualizing the mighty
landscape through which we travel.
Niqinganiq is a 336,000-hectare marine
region on Baffin Island that is a crucial

feeding area for threatened bowhead whale.
This is also the worlds first Inuit-initiated
and maintained marine mammal sanctuary.
The area includes two deep offshore troughs
rich in copepods, a main food source for the
bowhead whale.
Day 8: Karrat Fjord
Today we will cruise one of Greenlands
most spectacular fjords, known for plentiful
marine life and inspiring landscapes. Seals
use the long leads created by high winds in
this region to hunt the rich waters of the
fjord. The cliffs within the fjord should give
us good opportunities to see colonies of
dovekies. Time spent on deck today should
result in some good wildlife sightings,
not to mention unbeatable photographic
opportunities of the majestic rock faces.
Uummannaq Fjord in northwest Greenland
is the countrys second-largest system of
fjords. It empties into Baffin Bay and is
characterized by its developed coastline
and various bays, islands, and peninsulas.
It is considered to be the sunniest spot
in Greenland, and favourable weather
coupled with proximity to coastal travel
routeshave made the fjord system a
popular destination for Greenlandic Inuit.
It has been settled and re-settled continually
for the last 4,500 years.
Archaeological excavations at Qilakitsoq,
due south of Uummannaq Island, revealed
the existence of the ancient Saqqaq culture.
Recent evidence indicates that these groups
settled Greenland between 2500 BC and
800 BC, and further, that they migrated

from Sibera to arrive in Uummaanaq. It is
thought that this migration gave rise to both
modern Native Americans and the Inuit.
Midway up the west coast of Greenland along
the fiord of the same name is Uummannaq.
Proud home of the worlds most northerly
ferry terminal, Uummunnaq also boasts a
canning factory and a marble quarry, and is
an important hunting and fishing base for
the region. The town is dominated by its
namesakeUummunnaq Mountain1,170
metres in height and nearly 600 kilometres
north of the Arctic Circle.
Day 10: Ilulissat
Venturing 250 kilometres north of the
Arctic Circle we find the stunning coastal
community of Ilulissat. Ilulissat translates
literally into iceberg, and there couldnt be
a more fitting name. Our visit will include
time in the colourful town and a chance to
hike out to an elevated viewpoint where we
can observe the great fields of ice.
We will also cruise in our fleet of Zodiacs in
the unesco World Heritage Site of the Ilulissat
Ice fjord. The Ice fjord is where we find the
Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier, one of the most active
and fastest moving in the world at nineteen
metres per day and calving more than thirtyfive square kilometers of ice annually.
The west Greenland coastline is a rich
mixture of fishing communities, tiny islands
and complex coastal waterways. We will be
making an expedition stop here to explore
the Greenlandic landscape.
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a chance to experience its beauty. Sondre
Stromfjord is one of the longest fjords in the
world and boasts 168 kilometres of superb
mouth, means the big fjord. Although the
fjord crosses the Arctic Circle, like the oceans
here, it does not freeze. Locals can thank
ocean currents for this, making this part of
Greenland a centre for whaling and fishing

all year. The United States built an air base at
Kangerlussuaq in wwii due to the relatively
mild weather and strategic proximity to
Europe. Although the military base closed
in 1992, the strip is now Greenlands main
international and domestic airport.

ice you may find Greenlands biggest herds of
musk ox, reindeer, arctic foxes as well as the
highest concentration of peregrine falcons
in Greenland and more than 250 species of
plants.
In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea, and ice conditions will determine daily progress. Actual route may differ from the one proposed.
CHARTER FLIGHTS
Outbound:
Ottawa, ON to Resolute, NU
August 15, 2016
and fees
Inbound:
August 26, 2016
taxes and fees
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Round trip:
and fees
Pre and post hotel nights in Ottawa and
Toronto are available upon request.
Overnight accommodation in Ottawa
recommended.

August 26September 11, 2016 aboard the Ocean Endeavour
INTRODUCTION
The Northwest Passage represents the pinnacle of Arctic
exploration; on this tour, we go where the ice allows. Well
explore the quaint villages, dramatic fjords, and calving glaciers
of Greenland, working our way north to spectacular Kap York.
Crossing Smith Sound, well visit Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord),
Canadas northernmost community. The bird cliffs at Coburg
Island National Wildlife Area teem with kittiwakes and murres.
At Beechey Island, the Franklin expedition gravestones stand
watch. Melville, Banks, and Devon Islands offer opportunities
for Peary caribou, polar bear, walrus and musk oxand visits to
ghostly rcmp and Hudsons Bay Company posts. Prince of Wales

Strait affords a striking, narrow passage to Amundsen Gulf and
our destination: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), the end to our epic
journey above the Arctic Circle.
To sail the Northwest Passage is to sail through living history, to
sail the haunting landscapes that have enchanted explorers for
centuries. In the fierce and untameable wilds lies a stark beauty
the remote reaches of the north have a power that is all their own.
Join the ranks of the fearless adventurers who have been lured by
the Northwest Passages spirit.
HIGHLIGHTS
Join the select few who have travelled this legendary route
Photograph birds and wildlife in their remote wilderness
habitat
Marvel at the Ilulissat ice field, where 90% of the north
Atlantics icebergs are born
Travel to Greenland, Nunavut, and Inuvialuit (Northwest

Territories) within one sailing
Learn about Inuit communities, culture and worldview first hand
See haunting artefacts of the northern explorers, hbc, and
rcmp
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PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 2: Sisimiut Coast
Day 3: Ilulissat
Day 4: Karrat Fjord
Day 5: Upernavik Fjord
Day 6: Kap York
Day 7: Smith Sound
Day 14: Banks Island, NT
Day 16: Ulukhaktok (Holman)
DETAILED ITINERARY
Sondre Stromfjord is one of the longest
fjords in the world and boasts 168 kilometres
of superb scenery! Kangerlussuaq, the
town at its eastern mouth, means the big
fjord. Although the fjord crosses the Arctic
Circle, like the oceans here, it does not
freeze. Locals can thank ocean currents for
this, making this part of Greenland a centre
for whaling and fishing all year. The United
States built an air base at Kangerlussuaq in
wwii due to the relatively mild weather and
strategic proximity to Europe. Although
the military base closed in 1992, the strip
is now Greenlands main international and

domestic airport.
ice you may find Greenlands biggest herds
of musk ox, reindeer, arctic fox as well as the
highest concentration of peregrine falcons in
Greenland and more than 250 species of plants.

Day 2: Sisimiut Coast, Greenland
mixture of fishing communities, various
islands and complex coastal waterways. We
will be making an expedition stop here to
explore the Greenlandic landscape and our
heading will be dictated by weather and sea
conditions.
Day 3: Ilulissat
Venturing 250 kilometres north of the Arctic
Circle we find the stunning coastal
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community of Ilulissat. Ilulissat translates

literally into iceberg, and there couldnt be
a more fitting name.
fields of ice. We will also cruise in our fleet
of Zodiacs in the unesco World Heritage
Site of the Ilulissat Ice fjord.
The Ice fjord is where we find the Sermeq
fastest moving in the world at nineteen metres
per day and calving more than thirty-five square
kilometres of ice annually. The glacier has been
the object of scientific attention for 250 years.
Day 4: Karrat Fjord
fjord. The cliffs and talus slopes within the
fjord should give us good opportunities to
see colonies of dovekies. Time spent on deck
today should result in some good wildlife
sightings, not to mention unbeatable
photographic opportunities of the majestic
rock faces.
Day 5: Upernavik Fjord
Upernavik or the spring place is populated
by 1,100 people, most of whom make their
living in the fishing industry; thus, a few
small fish processing plants line the harbour.
Part of the population relies on polar bear
hunting and sealing.
Upernaviks location on the small island

facing the open sea makes Upernavik
unusual in comparison with other
Greenlandic towns. Its location on the side
of a hill provides a fantastic view of the
Davis Strait.
Day 6: Kap York
During the spring and summer months
the skies and cliffs are dotted with millions
of birds, primarily auks and murres. This
district boasts the largest seabird population
in northwest Greenland.
family raised a monument in honour of
his achievements on the cape. Sailors and
ships logs record multiple climbs of the
cape in order to survey the ice conditions in
Qimusseriarsuaq (Melville Bay).
Day 7: Smith Sound
We will spend a day exploring north into
this fabled body of water that served as the
main route for explorers and adventurers
searching for the North Pole. Adolphus
Greely, Sir George Nares and Elisha Kent
Kane all travelled these waters with varying
degrees of success.
The Sound was named by William Baffin
after Sir Thomas Smythe, promoter of
voyages to find a Northwest Passage.
Between forty-eight and seventy-two kilometres wideand eighty-eight kilometres

longSmith Sound is often packed with
ice and provides favourable conditions for
wildlife viewing.
Aujuittuq means place that never thaws. It is
an apt name for this peaceful hamlet, 1,150
kilometres above the Arctic CircleCanadas
northernmost civilian community. Well be
welcomed by the population of about 165.
At the entrance to Jones Sound is Coburg
Island, whose spectacular seabird cliffs
are a designated National Wildlife Area.
30,000 pairs of black-legged kittiwakes and
160,000 pairs of thick-billed murres crowd
the rocky ledges on this island, which is
itself almost completely covered by an ice
cap. Our exploration of Coburg Island will
be by Zodiac.
square kilometressupports significant
The region supports significant concentrations of wildlife, including twenty-six spe-
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cies of seabirds and eleven species of marine mammals. Polar bears and seals may be
sighted among the ice floes.
parties were launched. Aside from the bodies of
three souls buried here, only relics were found
as clues to the disappearance. The three graves
found at Beechey island left no indication as to
the fate of the rest of the British partyuntil
recently. In the autumn of 2014, Canadian
archaeologists discovered remnants of the hms
Erebus in the frozen waters of the Northwest
Passage, a discovery that has re-galvanized
interest in the fabled region.
Good soil conditions and a rare wetland
environment produce abundant vegetation
here, making Bathurst a major calving area
for the endangered Peary Caribou. Here we
also find the Polar Bear Pass National Wildlife
Area, a migratory route for polar bears from
March to November. The north half of the
island is the proposed Tuktusiuqvialuk
National Park.
There is a long human history on the island,
with evidence of Dorset and Thule habitation
as early as 2000 BC. Before there were any
permanent buildings at Bathurst Inlet, the
area was home to the Kingaunmiut, the
people of Nose Mountain. They constructed
stone tent rings, meat caches, fox traps and
drying racks, as well as hunting hides (taluit)
and inuksuit (stone figures, in the likeness
of a man). Few explorers reached this area

the first Franklin Expedition (1819-1821)
came into Bathurst Inlet in the summer of
1821, travelling by large birch bark canoes,
mapping the arctic coast and seeking the
Northwest Passage. They were also seeking
the local Inuit but found no one; everyone
had gone inland for the summer. Our
morning excursion to Arctic Sound is at the
northern reaches of Bathurst Inlet.
British explorer Sir William Parry first visited
Melville Island in 1819. Not only did he
discover the island; ice forced him to spend
the winter in 1820 at what is now called
Winter Harbour. The island is named for
Robert Dundas, second Viscount Melville,
who was First Sea Lord at the time.
Melville Island is one of two major breeding
grounds for a small sea goose, the Western
High Arctic Brant. dna analysis and field
observations suggest that these birds may be
distinct from other Brant stocks. Numbering
only 4,0008,000 birds, this is one of the
rarest goose stocks in the world.
Day 14: Banks Island
In 1820, Sir William Parry named Banks Island
in honour of British naturalist and botanist
Sir Joseph Banks. Home to two thirds of the
worlds population of Lesser Snow Geese,
two federal Migratory Bird Sanctuaries were
founded in here in 1961. The island is home
to Barren-ground caribou, polar bears, musk
ox, and birds such as robins and swallows.
The first grizzly-polar bear hybrid found in
the wild, was sighted here in April 2006, near
Sachs Harbour. Musk ox, numbering over
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40,000, are the most striking of the abundant

wildlife on the island.
Ocean, extending northeastward for 275
kilometres from the Amundsen Gulf to
Viscount Melville Sound and separating Banks
and Victoria Islands. It was discovered in 1850
by Irish explorer Robert McClure, who came
within sight of Viscount Melville Sound before
Named after Albert Edward, then the Prince
of Wales, the strait was not navigated until
the rcmp patrol of Sgt. Larsen in 1944.
Day 16: Ulukhaktok (Holman)
Found on the west side of Victoria Island,
The Hudsons Bay Company post at Prince
Albert Sound was opened in 1923, moved
to Walker Bay in 1928 and finally to
Ulukhaktok (Holman) in 1939. The large bluff
that overlooks Ulukhaktok was the source
that provided the slate and copper used to
make traditional ulustraditional Inuit
knivesand gives the community its name.
Printmaking is popular in Ulukhaktok, as
are beautifully intricate pieces carved from
the horns of the abundant local musk ox
population. The musk ox also provide the
community with qiviut, one of the warmest
and most luxurious fibres in the world, used
to make all manner of clothing and coverings.
Ulukhaktok is also the location of the most
northern golf course in North America and
hosts the Billy Joss Open Celebrity Golf
Tournament every summer. Over the years
they have managed to attract players from the
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Edmonton Oilers and the Edmonton Eskimos,

as well as golfers from other countries.
River, southwest of Victoria Island on the
most community in Nunavut. Coppermine
reverted to its original Inuinnaqtun

nameKugluktuk, meaning place of
moving waterson January 1st, 1996. The
Coppermine River itself is designated a
role it played as an exploration and fur
trade route. Copper deposits along the river
attracted the first explorers to the area.

area, including grizzly bears, wolverines
and moose, as well as tundra wildlife, such
as musk ox, caribou, foxes, and wolves.
CHARTER FLIGHTS
Outbound:
August 26, 2016
taxes and fees
Inbound:
Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU to
Edmonton, AB
September 11, 2016
and fees
Round Trip:
and fees
Edmonton are available upon request.
Overnight accommodation in Edmonton
recommended.
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September 11September 26, 2016 aboard the Ocean Endeavour
Lee Naraway
INTRODUCTION
An iconic journey, the Northwest Passage remains an adventure
today. Leaving Kugluktuk, we head east, traversing James Ross
Strait en route to Gja Haven where Amundsen honed his polar
skills. We sail the Queen Maud Gulf, while stopping daily for
hiking and Zodiac cruising. Passing through Bellot Strait, we
watch for whales, walrus, polar bear and muskox. At Beechey
Island we pay our respects at the Franklin Graves. On Devon
Island, we visit the ruins of the Dundas Harbour rcmp and hbc
posts, before calling in at Canadas most northerly community,
Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord).
Continuing north into the wilds of Smith Sound we expect ice,
ice, and more ice! We trace the routes of famous explorers such as
Rasmussen and Peary as we call in at Greenlands northernmost

community of Qaannaq. Sailing south amidst towering icebergs,
well witness calving glaciers, explore deep fiords and visit the
unesco World Heritage Site of the Ilulissat Ice fjord.
To sail the Northwest Passage is to sail through living history, to
sail the haunting landscapes that have enchanted explorers for
centuries. In the fierce and untameable wilds lies a stark beauty
the wild, remote reaches of the north have a power that is all their
own. Join the ranks of the fearless adventurers who have been
lured by the Northwest Passages spirit.
HIGHLIGHTS
Travel the route that obsessed explorers for centuries

Enjoy the legendary hospitality of vibrant Inuit communities
Find and photograph the wild creatures of the Arctic wilderness
Experience the Arctic with our expert artists, lecturers and
hosts
Visit the historic graves of the ill fated Franklin Expedition

Visit the largest uninhabited island on earth during our stop
at Devon Island
A good probability of seeing the northern lights in all their
majesty
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PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 2: Cornation Gulf
Day 3: Usqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven)
Day 5: Bellot Strait / Fort Ross
Day 6: Prince Leopold / Beechey Island
Day 7: Devon Island
Day 9: Smith Sound
Day 10: Qaanaaq
Day 11: Kap York
Day 12: Upernavik Region
Day 14: Illulissat
DETAILED ITINERARY
River, southwest of Victoria Island on
the Coronation Gulf, Kugluktuk is the
westernmost community in Nunavut.
Coppermine reverted to its original
Inuinnaqtun nameKugluktuk, meaning
place of moving waterson January
1st, 1996. The Coppermine River itself is
designated a Canadian Heritage River for the
important role it played as an exploration and
fur trade route. Copper deposits along the
river attracted the first explorers to the area.

musk ox, caribou, foxes, and wolves.
Day 2: Coronation Gulf
Separating Canadas mainland from the
Arctic Archipelago is the Coronation Gulf.
Named by Sir John Franklin in honour of
coronation of King George IV, the Gulf
receives the Coppermine, Tree, Rae, and
Richardson rivers. It is host to several
hundred islands and small islets.
Day 3: Usqsuqtuuq (Gja Haven)

In 1903, explorer Roald Amundsen, while
looking for the Northwest Passage, sailed
through the James Ross Strait and stopped
at an uninhabited natural harbour on the
islands south coast. Unable to proceed due
to sea ice, he spent the winters of 190304
and 190405 at Usqsuqtuuq (Gja Haven),
While there, he learned Arctic living skills
from the local Netsilik Inuit, skills that
would later prove invaluable in his Antarctic
explorations. He used his ship, Gja, as a
base for explorations in the summer of 1904,
sledding the Boothia Peninsula and
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travelling to the magnetic North Pole.

Amundsen finally left, after twenty-two
months on the island, in August 1905. The
harbour where he lived is now the islands
only settlement, Gja Haven, which he
called the finest little harbour in the world.
Today, the population has blossomed from
110 in 1961 to 1,279 in 2011.
Ocean, extending northeastward for 275
kilometres from the Amundsen Gulf to
Viscount Melville Sound and separating Banks
and Victoria Islands. It was discovered in 1850
by Irish explorer Robert McClure, who came
within sight of Viscount Melville Sound before
Day 5: Bellot Strait / Fort Ross
Fort Ross was the last trading post built by the
Hudsons Bay Company in Canadas Arctic.
Established in 1937 it was meant to bridge
the eastern and western Arctic fur trading
districts through Bellot Strait, a narrow
thirty-two-kilometre passage separating the
northernmost tip of North America from
Somerset Island. Rising out of the vast Arctic
wilderness, Fort Ross had two buildings
a managers house and a storeand was
also home to a number of Inuit families.
It was operated for some eleven years, but
eventually abandoned because ice constantly
choked the strait. When Fort Ross was finally
closed in 1948, everything was moved some
250 kilometres south to Stanners Harbour,
establishing the town of Spence Bay, now
known as Taloyoak.
Bellot Strait marks the first meeting of the

Atlantic and Pacific tides north of Magellan
Strait. Surprisingly, the strait was missed by
John Ross and wasnt discovered until 1852 by
William Kennedy, who named the strait after
his second-in-command, Joseph-Rene Bellot.
Day 6: Prince Leopold / Beechey Island
The tall cliffs of Prince Leopold Island are
one of the top bird sites in the High Arctic
both during the breeding and summering
seasons. It is a breeding site for thick-billed
murres, black-legged kittiwakes, northern
fulmars, glaucous gulls, and black guillemot.
It was beneath these tall cliffs, that Sir James
Clark Ross, perhaps the greatest polar
explorer of the 19th century, was based
in 184849. Rosss 184849 expedition
in search of the Franklin expedition was
not successful; they spent a frustrating
winter locked by ice in Port Leopold on
the northeast coast of Somerset Island and
returned to England the following summer.
It was also from this area that Sir John
Ross (Jamess uncle) escaped in 1833 after
abandoning the Victory and spending four
harrowing winters in the Arctic.
Channel. Not a soul returned from the
fateful expedition. It was two years before
search parties were launched. Aside from the
bodies of three souls buried here, only relics
were found as clues to the disappearance.
The three graves found at Beechey Island
left no indication as to the fate of the rest
of the British partyuntil recently. In the
autumn of 2014, Canadian archaeologists
discovered remnants of the hms Erebus in
the frozen waters of the Northwest Passage,

a discovery that has re-galvanized interest
in the fabled region.
Day 7: Devon Island
square kilometressupports significant
Polar bears and seals may be sighted among
the ice floes. Well journey to Radstock Bay
and Caswell Tower at Devon Islandan
important archaeological site. Well then
take the Zodiacs ashore to visit the remains
of Thule winter houses located beside a
nearby lake. These ruins are suspected to
date back to 12001400 AD. Two of the
more recent houses date back to the 1800s
Aujuittuq means the place that never thaws.
It is an apt name for this peaceful hamlet,
1,150 kilometres above the Arctic Circle
Canadas northernmost civilian community.
Well be welcomed by the population of
about 165.
Day 9: Smith Sound
We will spend a day exploring north into this
fabled body of water that served as the main
route for explorers and adventurers searching
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for the North Pole. Adolphus Greely, Sir

George Nares, and Elisha Kent Kane all
travelled these waters with varying degrees
of success. The sound was named by William
Baffin after Sir Thomas Smythe, promoter of
voyages to find a Northwest Passage.
Between forty-eight and seventy-two
kilometres wideand eighty-eight kilometres
longSmith Sound is often packed with
ice and provides favourable conditions for
wildlife viewing.
Day 10: Qaanaaq
Artistic talent runs high in this most
northern community, and visitors are often
in search of the distinct art pieces that are
created here. One of the hardest places to
reach in the Arctic, it is easiest to visit by
ship. Not only is it the northernmost civilian
habitation on earth, Qaanaaq is also the most
northern palindrome on the planet. A wellappointed store offers outstanding handcarved jewellery and art pieces.
Day 11: Kap York
During the spring and summer months
the skies and cliffs are dotted with millions
of birds, primarily auks and murres. This
district boasts the largest seabird population
in northwest Greenland.
family raised a monument in honour of
his achievements on the cape. Sailors and
ships logs record multiple climbs of the
cape in order to survey the ice conditions in

Qimusseriarsuaq (Melville Bay).
Day 12: Upernavik Region
Just over a thousand people, most of whom
make their living in the fishing industry,
populate Upernavik (or the spring place).
Part of the population relies on polar bear
hunting and sealing. Upernaviks location on
the small island facing the open sea makes
Upernavik unusual in comparison with
other Greenlandic towns. Its location on the
side of a hill provides a fantastic view of the
Davis Strait. This will be a new exploratory
landing for Adventure Canada in a location
well known for its deep and dramatic fjords.
We can hope to experience the raw beauty of
the Greenlandic coast and the possibility of
getting out on the land for a day of hiking.
This region is where legendary Polar explorer
Robert Peary began numerous expeditions;
his base of operations was at Upernavik, and
it was from here that his famous trek to the
North Pole began.
fjord. The cliffs and talus slopes within the
fjord should give us good opportunities
to see colonies of dovekies. Time spent
on deck today should result in some good
wildlife sightings, not to mention unbeatable
photographic opportunities of the majestic
rock faces.
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Day 14: Ilulissat

Ilulissat translates literally into iceberg, and
there couldnt be a more fitting name for this
stunning coastal community.
fields of ice. We will also cruise in our fleet of
Zodiacs through the unesco World Heritage
Site of the Ilulissat Ice fjord.
The Ice fjord is where we find the Sermeq
Kujalleq Glacier, one of the most active
and fastest moving in the world at nineteen
metres per day and calving more than thirtyfive square kilometers of ice annually. The
glacier has been the object of scientific
attention for 250 years.
mixture of fishing communities, various
islands and complex coastal waterways.
explore the Greenlandic landscape.
a chance to experience its beauty. Sondre
Stromfjord is one of the longest fjords in
the world and boasts 168 kilometres of
superb scenery! Kangerlussuaq, the town
at its eastern mouth, means the big fjord.
Although the fjord crosses the Arctic Circle,
like the oceans here, it does not freeze. Locals
can thank ocean currents for this, making
this part of Greenland a centre for
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whaling and fishing all year. The United

States built an air base at Kangerlussuaq in
wwii due to the relatively mild weather and
strategic proximity to Europe. Although
the military base closed in 1992, the strip
is now Greenlands main international and
domestic airport.

and rich biodiversity. There is nowhere
else in Greenland where it is so easy to
go so far into the interior and the worlds
largest ice cap can be reached in less than
an hour. The landscape features enormous
glacier formations, which have ploughed
deep into the dramatic tundra. On the
plain between the fjord and the inland ice

you may find Greenlands biggest herds of
musk ox, reindeer, arctic foxes as well as the
highest concentration of peregrine falcons
in Greenland and more than 250 species of
plants.
CHARTER FLIGHTS
Outbound:
Edmonton, AB to Kugluktuk
(Coppermine), NU
September 11, 2016
and fees
Inbound:
September 26, 2016
taxes and fees
Round Trip:
and fees
Pre and post hotel nights in Edmonton
and Toronto are available upon request
Edmonton recommended.
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Our Office Team

Adventure Canada is a family-run business
based in Port Credit, Ontario with over twentyfive years experience in small-ship expedition
cruises around the worldbut specializing in the
Canadian Arctic, east coast, and Greenland. We
are industry leaders in creative programming,
community involvement, and sustainable

practices. Pictured here in Januaryand
setting sights on a new ship and several new
itinerariesour team is looking
forward to making 2015 our
best year yet!
Seated, left to right:

Brian Faber, Accounting; Jean Bouffard, Business Development; Judy Harper, Client Services; Alana Faber, Vice-President, Human Resources;
Matthew James Swan, Director of Business Development; Cedar Swan, ceo; Jason Edmunds, Operations; Clayton Anderson, Vice-President, Marketing;
Carlos Sojo, Design and Marketing; Mike Strizic, Marketing Coordinator and Copy Writer.
Standing, left to right:
Jillian Dickens, Public Relations and Media; Bill Evans, Vice-President, Finance; Matthew Swan, President; Shirley Russ, Vice-President, Operations;
Sheryl Saint, Adventure Specialist; Devon Bayly-Jones, Adventure Specialist; Heather Beecroft, Arts and Culture; Gay Peppin, Client Services;
Melissa Medeiros, Public Relations; Loretta Rempel, Client Services; Julie Knox, Administrative Coordinator; David Newland, Partnerships and Presentations.
Carlos Sojo
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2015 Expeditions and Berth Prices
ALL PRICES ARE IN U.S. DOLLARS AND ARE CASH/CHEQUE DISCOUNTED
Cabin Class Categories

Date 2015
Days
Mighty
Saint Lawrence
Jun 14Jun 23
10
Newfoundland
Circumnavigation
Jun 24July 4
11
Newfoundland
& Wild Labrador
July 5July 17
13
Heart of
the Arctic
July 17July 29
Arctic
Explorer
Charter
flights 1
10
$2,595
$3,395
$4,695
$5,995
$6,995
$7,995
$8,995
$9,995
$10,995
$11,995
$3,595
$4,595
$5,995
$7,295
$8,495
$9,695
$10,895
$12,195
$13,495
$14,795
$995
$4,995
$5,995
$7,395
$8,695
$9,895
$11,095
$12,295
$13,595
$14,895
$16,195
13
$1,795
$3,995
$4,995
$6,395
$7,695
$8,895
$10,095
$11,295
$12,595
$13,895
$15,195
Aug 9Aug 20
12
$1,995
$5,595
$6,595
$7,995
$9,295
$10,495
$11,695
$12,895
$14,195
$15,495
$16,795
Into the Northwest

Passage
Aug 20Sep 5
17
$2,195
$8,995
$10,195
$11,895
$13,395
$14,895
$16,395
$17,895
$19,395
$20,895
$22,395
Out of the
Northwest Passage
Sep 5Sep 21
17
$2,195
$8,995
$10,195
$11,895
$13,395
$14,895
$16,395
$17,895
$19,395
$20,895
$22,395
Ecuador & the

Galpagos Islands
Oct 22Nov 1
11
$525
$6,475
$8,075
$8,475
$9,175
$9,675
$10,775
$11,775
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
Discovery Fee
$295
ALL 2015 EXPEDITION COSTS INCLUDE:
ALL 2015 EXPEDITION COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:
*Passage aboard the Ocean Endeavour or National Geographic Islander *Pre-departure

materials *Special access permits, entry and park fees *Team of expedition staff
*Applicable taxes *Educational program * Interactive workshops *Evening entertainment
*Guided activities *Sightseeing and community visits *All Shipboard Meals *All Zodiac
excursions *Port fees
*$250 Discovery Fee *Commercial & Charter flights *Gratuities (suggested $15 usd per
passenger, per day) *Personal expenses *Mandatory medical evacuation insurance
*Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes *Possible fuel surcharges
*Pre & post hotel accommodation *Optional excursions * Additional costs associated with
payments made by credit card. Please see credit card rates on page 74.
Pricing
2016 Expeditions and Berth Prices
ALL PRICES ARE IN U.S. DOLLARS AND ARE CASH/CHEQUE DISCOUNTED
Cabin Class Categories

Date 2016
Days
Mighty
Saint Lawrence
Jun 01Jun 10
10
Sable
Island
Jun 11June 19
Newfoundland
Circumnavigation
Charter
flights 1
10
$2,595
$3,395
$4,695
$5,995
$6,995
$7,995
$8,995
$9,995
$10,995
$11,995
09
$2,395
$3,195
$3,995
$4,995
$5,995
$7,095
$8,095
$9,095
$10,095
$11,095
June 19June 29
11
$3,795
$4,795
$6,195
$7,495
$8,695
$9,895
$11,095
$12,395
$13,695
$14,995
Greenland &
Wild Labrador
June 29July 11
13
$1,095
$4,995
$5,995
$7,395
$8,695
$9,895
$11,095
$12,295
$13,595
$14,895
$16,195
Heart of
the Arctic
July 11July 23
13
$1,995
$3,995
$5,195
$6,595
$7,895
$9,095
$10,295
$11,495
$12,795
$14,095
$15,395
Arctic
Safari
Aug 4Aug 15
12
$2,195
$5,795
$6,795
$8,195
$9,495
$10,695
$11,895
$13,095
$14,395
$15,695
$16,995
Arctic
Explorer
Aug 15Aug 26
12
$2,195
$5,795
$6,795
$8,195
$9,495
$10,695
$11,895
$13,095
$14,395
$15,695
$16,995
Into the Northwest

Passage
Aug 26Sep 11
17
$2,395
$8,995
$10,395
$12,095 $13,595
$15,095
$16,595
$18,095
$19,595
$21,095
$22,595
Out of the
Northwest Passage
Sep 11Sep 26
16
$2,395
$7,995
$9,395
$11,095
$12,595
$14,095
$15,595
$17,095
$18,595
$20,095
$21,595
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
Discovery Fee
$350
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ALL 2016 EXPEDITION COSTS INCLUDE:
ALL 2016 EXPEDITION COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:
*Passage aboard the Ocean Endeavour *Pre-departure materials *Special access permits,
entry and park fees *Team of expedition staff *Applicable taxes *Educational program
* Interactive workshops *Evening entertainment *Guided activities *Sightseeing and
community visits *All Shipboard Meals *All Zodiac excursions *Port fees
*$250 Discovery Fee *Commercial & Charter flights *Gratuities (suggested $15 usd per
passenger, per day) *Personal expenses *Mandatory medical evacuation insurance
*Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes *Possible fuel surcharges
*Pre & post hotel accommodation *Optional excursions * Additional costs associated with
payments made by credit card. Please see credit card rates on page 74.
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Pricing
DISCOVERY FEE
Each area we visit has rich cultural experiences and wild treasures to
offer. As guests, we have made a point to source and support local
projects in the areas through which we travel. A contribution from each
passenger, billed separately as the Discovery Fee, represents a portion of
the money we donate to ensure the longevity and success of educational,
environmental and cultural initiatives in these regions. Our Discovery Fee
is $250 USD per person for all Shipboard Expeditions.
PRICING
Rates are in U.S. dollars, per person, per voyage based on double
occupancy except for C1 and C2, which are quad and triple cabins,
respectively. Discovery Fee and charter/commercial airfare are not
included in the berth price. Single occupancy cabins are available in
select cabins on Ocean Endeavour and National Geographic Islander.
Please call for availability.
CURRENCY
Although we are a Canadian company, most of our operating costs are
paid in U.S. dollars. For this reason all tour prices are in U.S. dollars. We
will accept Canadian dollars at the current exchange rate, please call for
details. We are not responsible for bank exchange rates on credit card
transactions.
TOUR FARES
Published prices are based on exchange rates and tariffs in effect at the
time of printing (February 2015) and are subject to change without notice.
Once the deposit has been received changes will not be made to the
base price. No refund will be given if costs are reduced. The company
reserves the right to amend all or part of any tour price for any reason
including, without limitation: increased fuel costs, airfares, airport charges
or increases in ground operator service fees. If the price increase is
more than 7% (except increases resulting from an increase in retail sales

tax or Federal Goods and Services Tax or Harmonized Sales Tax) the
customer has the right to cancel the contract and obtain a full refund. Tour
fees quoted are based on group participation. Prices are cash/cheque
discounted, and in U.S. dollars.
2015 CREDIT CARD PRICING IS AS FOLLOWS IN USD:
Mighty Saint Lawrence: C1 $2,699 C2 $3,531 C3 $4,883 C4 $6,235
C5 $7,275 C6 $8,315 C7 $9,355 C8 $10,395 C9 $11,435 C10 $12,475
Newfoundland Circumnavigation: C1 $3,739 C2 $4,779 C3 $6,235
C4 $7,587 C5 $8,835 C6 $10,083 C7 $11,331 C8 $12,683 C9 $14,035
C10 $15,387 Newfoundland & Wild Labrador: C1 $5,195 C2 $6,235
C3 $7,691 C4 $9,043 C5 $10,291 C6 $11,539 C7 $12,787 C8 $14,139
C9 $15,491 C10 $16,843 Heart of the Arctic: C1 $4,155 C2 $5,195
C3 $6,651 C4 $8,003 C5 $9,251 C6 $10,499 C7 $11,747 C8 $13,099
C9$14,451 C10 $15,803 Arctic Explorer C1 $5,819 C2 $6,859 C3
$8,315 C4 $9,667 C5 $10,915 C6 $12,163 C7 $13,411 C8 $14,763
C9 $16,115 C10 $17,467 Into the Northwest Passage C1 $9,355 C2
$10,603 C3 $12,371 C4 $13,931 C5 $15,491 C6 $17,051 C7 $18,611
C8 $20,171 C9 $21,731 C10 $23,291 Out of the Northwest Passage
C1 $9,355 C2 $10,603 C3 $12,371 C4 $13,931 C5 $15,491 C6 $17,051
C7 $18,611 C8 $20,171 C9 $21,731 C10 $23,291 Ecuador & the
Galpagos Islands C1 $6,734 C2 $8,398 C3 $8,814 C4 $9,542 C5
$10,062 C6 $11,206 C7 $12,246 Cusco, Machu Picchu & the Sacred
Valley $3,115 Haida Gwaii The Queen Charlotte Islands $5,819
Bears of Churchill: $5,563
2016 CREDIT CARD PRICING IS AS FOLLOWS IN USD:
Mighty Saint Lawrence: C1 $2,699 C2 $3,531 C3 $4,883 C4 $6,235
C5 $7,275 C6 $8,315 C7 $9,355 C8 $10,395 C9 $11,435 C10 $12,475
Sable Island: C1 $2,491 C2 $3,323 C3 $4,155 C4 $5,195 C5 $6,235 C6
$7,379 C7 $8,419 C8 $9,459 C9 $10,499 C10 $11,539 Newfoundland

Circumnavigation: C1 $3,947 C2 $4,987 C3 $6,443 C4 7,795 C5
$9,043 C6 $10,291 C7 $11,539 C8 $12,891 C9 $14,243 C10 $15,595
Greenland & Wild Labrador: C1 $5,195 C2 $6,235 C3 $7,691 C4
$9,043 C5 $10,291 C6 $11,539 C7 $12,787 C8 $14,139 C9$15,491
C10 $16,843 Heart of the Arctic: C1 $4,155 C2 $5,403 C3 $6,859 C4
$8,211 C5 $9,459 C6 $10,707 C7 $11,955 C8 $13,307 C9 $14,659 C10
$16,011 Arctic Safari: C1 $6,027 C2 $7,067 C3 $8,523 C4 $9,875 C5
$11,123 C6 $12,371 C7 $13,619 C8 $14,971 C9 $16,323 C10 $17,675
Arctic Explorer: C1 $6,027 C2 $7,067 C3 $8,523 C4 $9,875 C5
$11,123 C6 $12,371 C7 $13,619 C8 $14,971 C9 $16,323 C10 $17,675
Into the Northwest Passage: C1 $9,355 C2 $10,811 C3 $12,579 C4
$14,139 C5 $15,699 C6 $17,259 C7 $18,819 C8 $20,379 C9 $21,939
C10 $23,499 Out of the Northwest Passage: C1 $8,315 C2 $9,771 C3
$11,539 C4 $13,099 C5 $14,659 C6 $16,219 C7 $17,779 C8 $19,339
C9 $20,899 C10 $22,459
PAYMENT POLICY
A deposit of $1,000 usd per person is required upon booking to confirm
participation. The balance of the payment is required 120 days prior
to your departure date. The Company reserves the right to cancel
reservations if payments are not received in time. Prices are cash/cheque
discounted, if you wish to pay by credit card please refer to our credit
card pricing. Please make cheques payable to: ADVENTURE CANADA.
Please review our Cancellation & Refund Policy for a full outline of our
cancellation terms.
As a registered Ontario company, we are licensed to sell travel packages
through the Travel Industry Council of Ontario. We are required to keep
all customer deposits in Client Trust Accounts and may only use the
funds once the trip has begun or to make a deposit to an operatoron
behalf of the client. Our Client Trust Accounts are reviewed by a CPA on
an annual basis and regularly inspected by TICO auditors.
WE LOVE
BAGPIPERS!
WE ARE FAMILY
FRIENDLY
Family is important!
To promote multi-generational
travel, we are offering a 30%
discount to travellers under 30
years of age. Please call us for
details!
SAILING SOLO?
Single travellers not requiring private accommodation on shipboard
programs can be matched with another single traveller at no extra
charge. Single-occupancy cabins are also available at 1.5 times the
regular cost. Please call us for pricing & availability.
Mike Beedell
If you can play the

bagpipes, bring them
along and ask
about our
bagpipers rebate!
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These Terms and Conditions and Passage Contract Ticket (terms and conditions) are entered into between 750207
Ontario Inc., operating as Adventure Canada (Ontario Registration Nos. 0400 1400 / 5002 1860) (Adventure Canada)
and the passenger (as detailed on the Registraion Form).
Adventure Canada is a sub-charterer of the Ocean Endeavour from Endeavour Partners Ltd. (carrier). These terms and
conditions shall serve as the Passage Contract Ticket in use by the carrier, which is the standard passenger contract and
liability waiver of the vessel mentioned herein. In accepting these terms and conditions, the passenger is agreeing that
these terms and conditions shall also serve as the Passage Contract Ticket. Adventure Canada is also a sub-charterer of
the National Geographic Islander and Island Roamer. You will receive a separate Passage Contract Ticket upon booking
a trip on either of these vessels.
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The passenger hereby agrees to these terms and conditions and in consideration of the services and arrangements
provided by Adventure Canada, further agrees that neither Adventure Canada nor its owners, officers, directors,
agents, contractors (including, without limitation, the carrier) and employees shall have any liability or responsibility
whatsoever for damages to or loss of property, loss of services, or injury or wrongful death or any other loss, expense,
damage, delay or inconvenience which may be sustained or which may be incurred by reason of, or while engaged on,
any Adventure Canada tour, whether due to Adventure Canada or the carriers ownership, maintenance, use, operation
or control of any manner of conveyance used in carrying out the tour; (ii) the use of transportation or other services of
carrier, owners, operators, or public carriers for whom Adventure Canada acts only as agent and for whom Adventure
Canada is not responsible; (iii) passengers lack of proper travel documentation (such as visas, passports, etc.); (iv)
any act, omission or event occurring during the time that passengers are not aboard Adventure Canada carriers or
conveyances; (v) any act of war, insurrection, revolt or other civil uprising or military action occurring in the countries
of origin, destination or passage, or changes caused by sickness, weather, strike, quarantine or other causes beyond
the control of Adventure Canada or carrier or (vi) defects or failures of any aircraft, vessel, automotive vehicle or other
equipment or instrumentality under the control of independent suppliers. If for any reason, Adventure Canada is ever
found liable for any matter, Adventure Canadas maximum liability, for any reason whatsoever, will be limited to the
amount paid to Adventure Canada for its services. Without limitation, Adventure Canada is not responsible for any
negligent acts, or acts which are beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, weather
emergencies, breakdown, or failure of diving or mechanical equipment, government actions, inclement weather,
sickness, attacks by animals, availability of medical care or the adequacy of the same, criminal activity of any kind,
terrorism, war, civil disturbance, sanitary conditions, quality or sanitation of food, quarantine, customs, regulations,
epidemics, strikes, hotel overbooking, safety and/or security standards at hotels or other accommodations, or for any
other reason beyond the control of Adventure Canada.
The passenger hereby waives any claim it may have against Adventure Canada, its owners, officers, directors, agents,
contractors (including, without limitation, the carrier) and employees for any such damage, loss or injury. Adventure
Canada acts only as agent for all services described herein. Adventure Canada and its sponsoring organizations do not
assume any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss related to the
operation of this tour.
The passenger specifically understands and agrees that the passenger is releasing, discharging and waiving any claims
or actions that the passenger may have presently or in the future for the negligent acts or conduct of adventure canada,
its owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors (including, without limitation, the carrier) and/or employees.
Regardless of the situation or circumstances giving rise to a claim, the passenger waives any right to seek indirect,
special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages against Adventure Canada, its owners, officers, directors, agents,
contractors (including, without limitation, the carrier) and employees, for any reason whatsoever.
On tours which neither embark, disembark nor call at any port in the United States, Adventure Canada and the carrier shall
be entitled to any and all liability limitations, immunities and rights applicable to it under the Athens Convention Relating to
the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea of 1974, as well as the Protocol to the Athens Convention Relating
to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea of 1976 (Athens Convention). The Athens Convention limits
the carriers liability for death or personal injury to a passenger to no more than 46,666 special drawing rights as defined
therein (approximately U.S. $70,000). In addition, and on all other tours, all the exemptions from and limitations of liability
provided in or authorized by the laws of the United States (including title 46, United States Code Sections 30501 through
30509 and 30511) will apply.
In case of a medical problem arising during the voyage, either on board or on shore, which results in costs for evacuation,
use of aircraft or repatriation, the responsibility for payment of these costs belongs solely to the passenger.
COMPENSATION
Compensation for personal injury is limited in accordance with the provisions of any applicable International Conventions.
These include, for example, in the course of road travel, air travel, rail travel, sea travel, or hotel accommodation and are
limited to the provisions of, respectively, the Geneva Convention 1973, the Warsaw Convention as amended by the Hague
Protocol 1955, the 1961 Berne Convention, the 1974 Athens Convention and the 1962 Paris Convention.
EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY/PARTICIPATION
The passenger hereby certifies that he/she does not have a mental, physical, or other condition or disability that would
create a hazard for him/her or other passengers. The passenger agrees to honestly complete the personal information
request from Adventure Canada via its website or by requesting paper copies, prior to departure. Adventure Canada
reserves the right to request further information from the passengers physician. The passenger clearly understands
that the liability of Adventure Canada is definitively limited as aforesaid. The passenger has carefully read the terms and
conditions set out herein as well as the materials regarding the tour provided by Adventure Canada and is aware that
such tour involves the risk of personal injury or death and damage or loss of property. The passenger also acknowledges
that risk and dangers may be caused by the negligence of Adventure Canada, its owners, directors, employees,
contractors, officers or agents or the negligence or participation of other participants. The passenger acknowledges that
risk and dangers may arise from foreseeable and unforeseeable causes, including weather and other acts of nature.
The passenger acknowledges that the aforementioned risks, dangers and hazards are a potential in connection with
recreational activities which may take place during the passengers tour. In consideration of the benefits to be derived
from participation in the tour, the passenger voluntarily accepts all risk of personal injury or death and property damage or
other loss arising from participation on the tour and hereby agrees that he/she and his/her dependents, heirs, executors,
administrators, legal personal representatives, successors and assigns, do release and hold harmless Adventure Canada
and its owners, employees, officers, directors, agents, contractors, trustees and representatives from any and all claims,
including claims of negligence, illness, personal injury, death or property damage or loss, however caused, arising from
or related to this tour. The passenger has read carefully these terms and conditions, and will abide by the conditions set
by Adventure Canada and in the terms and conditions hereof or elsewhere published. The passenger affirms that he/she
has not received or relied on any oral or written representation of Adventure Canada as a basis for agreeing to the release
contained in these terms and conditions.
Adventure Canada and the carrier shall be entitled to inspect passengers and their luggage for security purposes and
the passenger hereby acknowledges that this may involve a physical search of the passenger and/or his/her property.
Should any passenger not arrive on board the vessel at a scheduled time of departure, Adventure Canada shall have no
liability for any delay or interruption in planned itinerary of the vessel and Adventure Canada shall have the right, but shall
not be obliged, to continue with the cruise on its planned itinerary.
Please complete, sign and return to Adventure Canada
DATE: DD / MMM / YY
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

All requests for cancellations must be received in writing. Upon Adventure Canada receiving a written notice of
cancellation at least 120 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall receive a full refund of
its tour fees, less an administrative penalty of $500 usd per person. If a written notice of cancellation is received by
Adventure Canada between 91 and 120 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall receive
a refund of 35% of its tour fees. Please note that within the 90-day limit, all fees, deposits and tariffs received by
Adventure Canada are forfeited. For these and other reasons mentioned below, passengers are strongly advised
to obtain trip cancellation insurance at the time of deposit. No refunds shall be made to passengers who do not
participate in any part of, or otherwise do not complete, the tour for any reason whatsoever.
will be required prior to embarkation. All passengers must carry a minimum of $75,000 usd per person emergency
medical and evacuation coverage. This may not cover the full cost of a medical emergency. Additional expenses
are the full responsibility of the passenger. Any losses sustained by the passenger as a result of the passenger
failing to obtain proper insurance coverage shall be the sole responsibility of the passenger. For full coverage,
including cancellation coverage prior to departure, passengers are strongly recommended to obtain travel insurance.
As the passenger firms up their travel plans the passenger may insure additional trip related expenses (for example
commercial airfare, accommodations, pre and post excursions and discrepancies in currency), please contact your
client services specialist to do so.
BAGGAGE
Baggage is solely at the passengers risk and expense. Baggage is limited to a maximum weight of 20 Kg or 44 lbs
for all excursions involving an Adventure Canada charter flight. Also, commercial airline luggage allowance differs
from carrier to carrier; please check with the passengers airline for current standards and weight restrictions. Excess
baggage is not permitted on charter flights. Any excess baggage charges for commercial flights are the responsibility
of the passenger. Passengers baggage is restricted to suitcases and hand luggage of such size and type as can
comfortably and safely be stored in the passengers cabins. Cabin trunks are not acceptable and will not be permitted
on board the vessel.
DELAYS & INTERRUPTION

In the event of a delay, passengers will be responsible for all costs and expenses associated therewith, including,
without limitation, any additional food, lodging, transportation costs, or charge fees resulting from such delay. Should
the tour be interrupted for any reason repatriation costs and expenses relating to prepaid travel expenses will be at
the sole cost of the passenger. There will be no refund for any portion of the tour already taken. Adventure Canada
recommends that the passenger obtains full travel insurance coverage and purchases refundable air/train tickets.
INSURANCE
Due to the nature of the tour in which the passenger will be participating, passengers should have in place prior
to departure, comprehensive insurance coverage including without limitation medical, emergency evacuation, trip
cancellation and interruption, accident and baggage insurance. It is the responsibility of the passenger to secure
insurance for the level of protection they desire. Adventure Canadas cancellation terms apply to all passengers.
Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance is mandatory for participation in all Adventure Canada expeditions and
may be purchased through Adventure Canada at the time of booking and onward. Evidence of policy documentation
IMAGES AND PRIVACY

On these trips Adventure Canada takes many photos, some of which are used for promotional purposes. If the
passenger would not like photos which include the passenger to be used, please let Adventure Canada know
in advance. Adventure Canada may also celebrate the passengers birthday or special events: please advise
Adventure Canada if the passenger would like to abstain.
EXCLUSIVE GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These terms and conditions and any actions and proceeding brought hereunder shall be governed by the laws
of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein without regard to conflict of laws principles.
Any action or legal proceeding to enforce any provision hereof, or based on any right arising out of, these terms
and conditions shall be exclusively in the courts of the City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, and all of the
parties hereto hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and of the appropriate appellate courts
in any such action or legal proceeding and waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction in connection therewith.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
HOW TO REGISTER
To register for an Adventure Canada expedition, each participant must complete the registration
form and return it to our office with a $1,000 usd deposit. THE REGISTRATION FORM IS DOUBLESIDED AND YOUR SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED ON SECOND PAGE. By returning the registration
formand deposit, you are acknowledging and agreeing to the Terms and Conditions and release
required for participation on any Adventure Canada excursion. All cheques must be made out to
Adventure Canada and MAY NOT BE CANADIAN CHEQUES MADE OUT TO USD; ask your bank
for information on foreign currency. Full payment by credit card is subject to credit card pricing.
ITINERARIES
Weather, ice, and government regulations may necessitate changes to the itineraries and/or the
cancellation of certain shore excursions. Every attemptwithin the limits of law, time, and safety
will be made to adhere to the itineraries described. There may be a planned alternate for your route:
please inquire at the time of booking. In the event of itinerary changes, passengers are not entitled
to any refund or other compensation. Should the tour be interrupted for any reason repatriation
costs and expenses relating to prepaid travel expenses will be at the sole cost of the traveler. There
will be no refund for any portion of the tour already taken. Adventure Canada recommends that
the passenger obtains full travel insurance coverage and purchases refundable air/train tickets.
Expedition fees are based on group participation. Should you choose not to take part in any activity
or make use of services provided, no refund will be given. Vessels and dates are subject to change.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
On Ocean Endeavour single travellers willing to share their accommodation will be guaranteed
the published rate even if a roommate is not available in categories one through seven. For single
travellers who wish solo occupancy, there are a limited number of single-occupancy cabins available
in categories three, four, and five with no single supplement charge. A single supplement charge of
1.5 times the published rate will apply in double occupancy cabins in categories three to seven. On
the National Geographic Islander there are two single occupancy cabins, available for $12,295 usd.
On the Island Roamer there are no single cabins. Bears of Churchill $800.00 usd single supplement
charge. Machu Picchu $795.00 usd single supplement charge.
PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Prior to your expedition we will send you a pre-departure package including a statement of account;
login details for your online profile; a handbook of practical guidelines; a briefing on local history,
flora, and fauna; a reading list; and packing suggestions.
ONLINE PROFILE
Adventure Canada collects personal information from our passengers via secure online account.
You are required to provide select medical and personal information, as well as acknowledgement
of select liabilities. Online accounts are established by booking reservations. This means that
all passengers on a given reservation will have access to each others information. You will be
asked to acknowledge this process on our reservation form by checking the box I/we agree that all
passenger details will be viewable by all persons on this registration/reservation. If you prefer to
have individual access to the online account please do not check this box on the reservation form
and advise your Adventure Specialist by phone or email. If you prefer to provide your personal
information to Adventure Canada by mail or fax, please contact us and we will send you paper
copies. We ask that your personal information be completed at your convenience, but no less
than 120 days prior to departure. You will not receive your final documents until these forms are
completed and submitted.
PASSPORTS & VISAS
Passports are mandatory and must be current, with a date of expiry at least six (6) months after the
trips conclusion. Participants are responsible for obtaining personal visas, passports, health
certificates and other required documents and inoculations at their own expense. Entry to another
country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Adventure Canada expeditions are intended for people in reasonably good health. Zodiac cruises
and transfer times can be lengthy. You must be able to climb stairs between decks on the ship.
You must also be able to climb the external gangway stairs to transfer between the ship and the
Zodiacs. Our guides and ship crew are available to assist you in and out of the Zodiacs, both
on shore and at the gangway. Adventure Canada expeditions may involve extensive walking in
variable weather conditions over sometimes sandy or uneven terrain. Wherever possible on shore
excursions, we break into smaller, guided groups according to interest and physical ability. This
may mean one small group going off on a strenuous, two hour hike on steep terrain, while another
explores the area in and around the landing beach, keeping to relatively level terrain and short
distances. Generally speaking, once a few people are ready to return to the ship, the Zodiacs are
usually available to take you back at the time of your choosing.
ZODIAC CRAFT
Zodiacs are the favoured means of transportation in the Arctic for all our expeditions and, indeed,
wherever shallow waters and beaches ring the shoreline. They are stable, versatile craft that
cruise at approximately four knots; in windy weather they can make for rather splashy rides. We
therefore recommend wearing wet weather gear for Zodiac transfers. Life preservers are absolutely
compulsory and will be provided. Zodiac landings will generally entail disembarking onto rocky or
gravelly beaches. The beach landings may be wet, meaning that there may be some spray en route
to shore, and that you may have to step into water up to 25 centimetres / 10 inches deep. Rubber
boots will be provided.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
This expedition is intended for persons in good health. Passengers who are not fit for long trips for
any reason, including disability, heart, or other health conditions, are advised not to join the tour.
Should any such condition become apparent, we reserve the right to decline embarkation. Our
vessel is not equipped to handle serious medical conditions. Medical and Emergency Evacuation
insurance is mandatory. A ships doctor will be in attendance in the ships small medical clinic
on most cruises to attend to passengers basic health needs. If you require specific medications,
please ensure that you bring a supply adequate to last you for the duration of the journey and take
care to properly pack them to ensure safe transport. Once aboard ship, we will be travelling in
remote communities where prescriptions cannot be replaced.There is a fee for consultation and
treatment by the onboard doctor. Any charges will be debited from your onboard account.
GRATUITIES
Our ships crew work hard to please, and tips are heartily appreciated. In fairness to all those who
work together to make your trip enjoyable, tips are collected at the end of the voyage and distributed
equitably among the crew. Although we leave tip amounts to your discretion, past passengers have
asked for a recommended amount. We suggest a rate of $15 usd per day, per passenger. Gratuities
will be automatically added to your shipboard account: you may advise the purser onboard of you
would like to increase or decrease the tip amount. Adventure Canada staff does not accept tips.
AIRFARE
When purchasing your airline tickets to meet us at our point of departure, please ensure that they
are changeable or refundable; Adventure Canada is not responsible for missed connections due
to late charter flights, or changes/delays/interruptions in the ships intended itinerary and will not
reimburse you for rebooking fees or new ticket charges incurred.
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Our Northern Carrier: Nolinor Aviation

Founded in 1992, Nolinor Aviation is the premiere provider
of specialty air charter services in Canada. The family-owned
company operates a growing fleet of four Boeing 737 aircraft,
five Convair 580 airplanes, and a Learjet 31A executive jetall
specializing in remote site operations across the Canadian Arctic.
Their fleet is equipped with the latest in satellite communications
and tracking technology, and operations are dispatched from a
state-of-the-art Operations Control Centre located in Mirabel,

Qubec. The team at Nolinor Aviation are experts in safety,
customer service, and air charter, and are proud to partner with
Adventure Canada.
By using charter flights, we enjoy full control over our flight plan
and ensure maximum convenience for our passengers. It also
allows us to start and end expeditions properly: as a team.
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CONTACT:
Adventure Canada
14 Front St. S. Mississauga, ON, L5H 2C4
Phone: 905-271-4000 or 1-800-363-7566
info@adventurecanada.com
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Cover ModelColleen Novoligak from Cambridge Bay.

Photo Michelle Valberg

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS:

Haida GwaiiThe Queen Charlotte Islands .......... 52

Welcome to 2015: a season of firsts!

With so much thats new and exciting, were grateful to have so

The Adventure Canada Experience

respective fieldsare approachable, available on deck, and

viewing, historic sites, community visits, and Zodiac cruising

vision of tourism is a sustainable one. We are grateful to work

Our Resource Specialists

of resource specialists that gives us our 35% return-customer rate.

Richard is a world-class explorer and host

Margaret is a keen birder, ardent conservationist,

Tagak is an Inuit leader, politician, and

Milbry is a Harvard graduate and the

We are authors and painters, we are archaeologists and

JEAN CLAUDE ROY

THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR

fantastic locations for seminars, events, and conversation.

YOUR ADVENTURE INCLUDES:

SUPERIOR TWIN - Category 8*

INTERIOR TWIN - Category 3*

Passenger Cruise Ship

5.8 metres / 19 feet

Our partnership with the

fulfills its mandate mainly through the publication of Canadian

Canadian Geographic Education (CG Education), formerly

Our partnership with the Walrus Foundation

The Walrus magazinewinner of more awards in its ten

Students on Ice: Investing in our Future

education across cultures and disciplines,

Adventure Canada and Students on Ice

The Canadian Wildlife Federation

cwf delivers programs that

with fun wildlife stories, games, and pictures

Adventure Canadas Discovery Fund

sustainable initiatives and projects in the

support to both high profile and

All photos Leila Kwok

Sail with a celebrity chef!

Tojo-san is famed in his native Japan, and

and the Vancouver Magazine Lifetime

Explorers Club Polar Film Festival

Aboard Mighty Saint Lawrence

manufacturer to launch a digital model.

Fujifilm is widely known for their film

You can experience the film-like quality

for yourself on every Adventure Canada

Floating Book Club

was a #1 Canadian bestseller, and a

A CBC TV miniseries based on the book

Dupuis, Mathieu Qubec Original

Mighty Saint Lawrence

Peninsula, pressing onward into the

Le Qubec maritime/Michel Bonato

English influencesand their waters mix of

Cruise Saint Lawrence

Weather, sea, and safety conditions will determine

From $2,595 USD per person

H I G H L I G H T S Mighty Saint Lawrence

Passengers are responsible for

Pre and post hotel nights are

$295 USD per person

Adventure Canada's 2015-16 Expeditions Brochure

Adventure Canada's 2015-16 Expeditions Brochure