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HELLO, ADVENTURERS!
Welcome to another exciting season with Adventure
Canada. Were back from our first summer of expeditions
aboard our beautiful new ship, the Ocean Endeavour, and
Im pleased to report that she is exceeding expectations.
With a complement of twenty Zodiacs, a gorgeous topdeck observation area, and multiple presentation spaces,
the Ocean Endeavour allows us to make more stops faster,
share more of our resource staff s knowledge, and take in
remote destinations like never before.
Were kicking off the summer with our award-winning
Mighty Saint Lawrence itinerary, named one of National
Geographic Travellers 50 Tours of a Lifetime in 2015.
This extraordinary sailing begins in Qubec City, and travels
down the river that was the historic heartbeat of Canada for so
many years. Famed for some of Canadas best whale watching,
not to mention the stunning natural beauty of areas like
Saguenay Fjord and Cape Breton, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence
has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated.
2016 represents a few exciting steps for us. Among these: were
returning to Sable Island! This itinerary was a huge success
when we launched it in 2014, garnering widespread press
attention and rave reviews from passengers. Were heading
back this year to explore the dunes and marvel at one of the
worlds last remaining herds of wild horses. Its sure to be an
unforgettable trip.
Cedar Swan
Adventure Canada ceo
CONTENTS
THE AC EXPERIENCE
PARTNERS
THE WALRUS FOUNDATION
CANADIAN GEOGRAPHIC
NIKON 9
STUDENTS ON ICE
10
EXPLORERS CLUB
11
DISCOVERY FUND
12
EXPEDITIONS 2016
MIGHTY SAINT LAWRENCE
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SABLE ISLAND
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NEWFOUNDLAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION
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37
45
ARCTIC SAFARI
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ARCTIC EXPLORER
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69
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Andre Gallant
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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REGISTRATION FORM
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MURRAY WAGHORN
Twelve expeditions with Adventure Canada
Danny Catt
Michelle Valberg
OUR PARTNERSHIP
WITH THE WALRUS
FOUNDATION
In 2016 we are once again pleased to partner with the awardwinning magazine, The Walrus, and the charitable, non-profit
Walrus Foundation.
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 high-quality
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.
You can join members of the Walrus Foundation aboard our
2016 Mighty Saint Lawrence expedition.
Mike Beedell
Mike Beedell
OUR
PARTNERSHIP
WITH NIKON
As the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics, and
photo-imaging technology, Nikon is globally recognized for
setting new standards in product design and performance for
its award-winning consumer and professional photographic
equipment. Nikon Canada distributes consumer and
professional dslr and hd-slr cameras, Nikon coolpix
compact digital cameras, Nikon 1 advanced cameras with
interchangeable lens system, nikkor optics, speedlights, and
system accessories.
Join Michelle on
our Newfoundland
Circumnavigation
and Heart of the
Arctic voyages
STUDENTS ON ICE:
INVESTING IN OUR
FUTURE
Adventure Canada is a proud partner, sponsor, and supporter
of the Students on Ice Foundation (soi), an award-winning
organization offering transformative educational expeditions
for youth in the Arctic.
Adventure Canada shares sois pioneering vision of the polar
regions as the worlds greatest classrooms. Experience in 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 fifty-two
countries have participated in soi expeditions.
On every soi journey, scientists, elders, experts, artists,
historians, innovators, musicians, and visionary leaders
travel together with the students to foster a spirit of discovery,
understanding, collaboration, respect, awe, wonder, and a deep
connection to nature.
Martin Lipman
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Scott Forsyth
EXPLORERS CLUB
The Explorers Club is an international multidisciplinary professional
society dedicated to the advancement of field research and the
preservation of exploratory instinct. Since its inception in 1904, the
Club has served as a meeting point and unifying force for explorers and
scientists worldwide. It supports research and education in the physical,
natural, and biological sciences and its members have been first to the
North Pole, first to the South Pole, first to the summit of Everest, first to
the deepest point in the ocean, and first to the moon.
STEFAN KINDBERG
JAMES RAFFAN
MILBRY POLK
JIM HALFPENNY
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.
Danny Catt
Thank You!
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EXPEDITIONS 2016
Jason van Bruggen
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Prince of
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Island
Somerset
Island
Prince
Leopold
Island
GREENLAND
Coburg
Island
Melville Island
Bathurst
Quaasuittuq
Island
(Resolute) Beechey
Island
PARRY CHANNEL
ST R
Qaanaaq
Aujuittuq
(Grise Fiord)
Banks Island
AD
SM IT H
ELLESMERE
ISLAND
Melville
Bay
Devon
Island
Bylot
Island
Karrat Fjord
BAFFIN BAY
Uummannaq
Fjord
Mittimatalik
(Pond Inlet)
Ilulissat
Northeast
Baffin Fjords
Bellot
Strait
Kangerlussuaq
Usqsuqtuuq
(Gjoa Haven)
IS
LA
Qikiqtarjuaq
(Broughton Island)
West
Greenland
QUEEN MAUD
GULF
IN
AI
Kugluktuk
(Coppermine)
FF
TR
CORONATION
GULF
Sisimiut
Coast
Itilleq
Fjord
SS
BA
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Niqinganiq
(Isabella Bay)
Nuuk
Pangnirtung
East Baffin
Kinngait
(Cape Dorset)
NUNAVUT
Kimmirut
(Lake Harbour)
South Baffin
Coast
NORTHWEST
TERRITORIES
SABLE ISLAND
Digges
Island
NEWFOUNDLAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION
Kangiqsujuaq
(Wakeham Bay)
Hebron
NUNAVIK
HUDSON BAY
Torngat Mountains
National Park
Akpatok
Island
Kangiqsualujjuaq
(George River)
Kuujjuaq
Hopedale
Wonderstrands
ARCTIC SAFARI
LABRADOR
SEA
LABRADOR
ARCTIC EXPLORER
Woody Point /
Gros Morne
National Park
QUBEC
Conche
NEWFOUNDLAND
St. Johns
Miawpukek
(Conne River)
Forillon
National Park
/ Gasp
Trinity Bay
Notre
Dame Bay
ONTARIO
CANADA
Saguenay
Fjord
le Bonaventure
Provincial Park
Lower
St. Lawrence
NEW
BRUNSWICK
Qubec
City
les de la
Madeleine
South
Coast
Cape Breton
Island
PRINCE
EDWARD ISLAND
NOVA
SCOTIA
Saint-Pierre
The Gully
Marine Protected Area
Sable Island
MIGHTY
SAINT LAWRENCE
2015
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HIGHLIGHTS
Experience Qubecs unique history and culture
Search for the largest animal on earththe blue whale
See one of the worlds largest gannet colonies; over 50,000
pairs
Enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Breton Island
Sail the Saguenay, spectacular feeding ground for marine
and bird species
Photograph the famous red cliffs of the Magdalen Islands
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1: Qubec City, QC
CHARTER FLIGHTS
Outbound:
Early-afternoon arrival
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DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Qubec City, QC
One of the oldest 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, of 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.
Clayton Anderson
PHIL JENKINS
AUTHOR AND MUSICIAN
Phil is a newspaper columnist, travel
writer,
author,
and
performing
songwriter. He has been a freelance
columnist for the Ottawa Citizen since
1991 and writes for magazines, including National Geographic
Traveler, Equinox, Canadian Geographic, and Toronto Life.
He has written the non-fiction bestsellers Fields of Vision, An
Acre of Time, River Song: Sailing the History of the St. Lawrence,
and Beneath My Feet: The Memoirs of George Mercer Dawson.
Phil teaches and lectures at Carleton University.
JAY INGRAM
AUTHOR
FEATURED STAFF
PIERRE RICHARD
NATURALIST
Pierre grew up in Qubec City and has
travelled extensively along both shores of
the Estuary and Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
It was there that he developed a lifelong interest in marine mammals, and in particular, whales.
He has co-authored two field guides on eastern Canadian
marine mammals and spent thirty years working as a biologist
and research scientist for Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
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P R ES E N T E D I N A S S O C I AT I O N W I T H
SABLE ISLAND
JUNE 11JUNE 19, 2016
ABOARD THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR
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 does 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.
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Michelle Valberg
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
Visit the worlds largest grey seal colony
Seek marine mammals in The Gully,
a Marine Protected Area
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1:
St. Johns, NL
Day 2:
At Sea
Day 8:
Saint-Pierre, FR
Day 9:
St. Johns, NL
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Mike Beedell
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: St. Johns, NL
We meet in St. JohnsNewfoundlands historic, vibrant capital.
Picturesque and welcoming, with a world-famous harbour,
St. Johns has been continually fished since 1498, allowing it
to boast the designation of North Americas oldest European
settlement.
We will offer an afternoon city tour to those interested.
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.
seen. The herd of wild horses for which the island is famous is
a true highlight: we will observe them at their wildest as they
race among the dunes. The sandy shores afford unmatched
opportunities for Zodiac cruising, and you may expect
to delight in observing the curious local seal population
as we do so.
Janis Parker
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.
Michelle Valberg
Day 8: Saint-Pierre, FR
Explore Saint-Pierre, a last bastion of Frances colonial territories
in North America. The islands 6,500 residents are of varied
descent including French, Basque, Breton, and Norman.
FEATURED STAFF
JILL MARTIN
AUTHOR
Jill Martin is the author of Return to
Sable (2015) and was a consultanthistorian for the National Film Board and
White Gate Films. Her most recent work,
Sable Island: Through a Nineteenth-Century Lensa pictorial
look at life on Sable Island at the turn of the centurywill be
released by Nimbus publishers in April 2016. For many years
she was an educator on Nova Scotia's South Shore, serving as
the last principal of Lunenburg Academy. Jill sits on the board
of directors of the Friends of Sable Island Society. She lives
in Lunenburg with husband Carl in a home overlooking the
Atlantic Ocean.
Mike Beedell
SARAH WONG
NATURALIST
MARINE RESEARCHER
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Mike Beedell
NEWFOUNDLAND
CIRCUMNAVIGATION
JUNE 19JUNE 29, 2016
ABOARD THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR
This summer sailing is ideally timed for viewing whales, icebergs, and breeding seabirds. The islands charm and
geographic diversity are best appreciated when visiting by ship. At Gros Morne, the planets mantle frames fjords 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. Experience the provinces legendary
music, food, and hospitality the way it was meant to be experiencedby sea.
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PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1: St. Johns, NL
Day 2: Trinity Bay
Day 3: Conche
Day 4: LAnse aux Meadows
Day 5: Red Bay
Day 6: Woody Point / Gros Morne National Park
Days 7-8: South Coast, NL
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 musicians
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: St. Johns
Welcome to St. JohnsNewfoundlands historic, vibrant
capital. Picturesque and welcoming, with a world-famous
harbour, St. Johns has been continually fished since 1498,
allowing it to boast the designation of North Americas oldest
European settlement.
We will offer an optional afternoon city tour to those
interested. 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.
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. Abandoned communities
nearby, like the ghostly Ireland's Eye, add to the character of
this region, as do 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
Dennis Minty
Dennis Minty
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Dennis Minty
Scott Forsyth
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Dennis Minty
FEATURED STAFF
KEVIN MAJOR
HISTORIAN
Kevin has published seventeen books
and won numerous awards, including
a Governor Generals Award for his first
book, Hold Fast. The best-selling As Near
to Heaven by Sea: A History of Newfoundland and Labrador
traces the story of his homeland from continental drift to modern
political upheaval. His novel No Mans Land tells a tragic tale
of the Newfoundland Regiment in wwi. His most recent novel,
New Under the Sun, explores the many cultures to inhabit
southern Labrador and the northernmost tip of Newfoundland.
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JEAN-CLAUDE ROY
ARTIST
Jean Claude was born in Rochefortsur-Mer in 1948. He first went to
Newfoundland at seventeen as a marine
electrician aboard a French cable ship,
and fell in love with the landscape. Since 1971, he has divided
his time between his two countries. In 2011, he published
Fluctuat Nec Mergitur, a page book that includes paintings of
every community in Newfoundland, the culmination of fortyfive years work; he is now preparing a companion volume on
Labrador. He and his wife Christina designed the French Shore
Tapestry, for which he received the Prix Champlain in France.
*This is a small sample of our talented team of Resource Staff
for a more complete list, please visit adventurecanada.com.
Scott Forsyth
Dennis Minty
P R ES E N T E D I N A S S O C I AT I O N W I T H
GREENLAND &
WILD LABRADOR
JUNE 29JULY 11, 2016
ABOARD THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR
This extraordinary sailing showcases 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 pressing
on to Labrador.
Once there, well travel to dazzling, rocky coastlines and call at immense beaches and long-abandoned communities.
Well visit Hopedale, the seat of the Nunatsiavut 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 below; we will be scanning the horizon for icebergs, whales, polar bears, and seals. Labrador has
to be seen to be believedand 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. Well drop in on small
coastal communities and Zodiac cruise at the foot of an immense glacier. Our journey ends as we sail into Kangerlussuaq
at the head of Sondre Stromfjord, nestled against one of the world's largest ice caps.
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Mike Beedell
HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the remote reaches of Newfoundland & Labrador in
summer bloom
Visit the only reconstructed Viking settlement in
North America at LAnse aux Meadows
Travel with widely respected naturalists and culturalists
Search for polar bears, whales, and seals
Visit the pristine wilds of Torngat Mountains
National Park
Explore the abandoned community of Hebron
Sail one of the longest fjords in Greenland
Cross the Arctic Circle by sea
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1: St. Johns, NL
Day 2: Notre Dame Bay
Day 3: LAnse aux Meadows
Day 4: Wonderstrands, Mealy Mountains Park Reserve
Day 5: Hopedale
Day 6: Hebron
Michelle Valberg
CHARTER FLIGHTS
DETAILED ITINERARY
Inbound:
Pre- and post-expedition hotel nights in St. John's and Toronto are
available upon request. Overnight accommodation in St. John's
and Toronto is recommended. Passengers are responsible for
arranging their own transport to St. John's and from Toronto.
Dennis Minty
Day 6: Hebron
Hebron is now abandoned. A Moravian Mission station was
constructed here from 1829 to 1831 but the main buildings
the 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,
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
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
Well spend our time here getting out on the land for hikes,
searching for wildlife, visiting archaeological sites, and Zodiac
cruising through some of Canadas most dramatic landscapes.
Day 10: At Sea Davis Strait
Our presentation series continues as we head across the Davis
Strait towards landfall in Greenland. 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.
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BILLY GAUTHIER
ARTIST
Billy was born in Happy Valley-Goose Bay,
Labrador. In his early years he travelled
eastern Canada residing and schooling
in Ottawa, Yarmouth and Halifax in Nova
Scotia. He returned to live in Goose Bay at the age of thirteen.
In 1996, he began to carve after his mom arranged for him to
visit his cousin John Terriak, a known sculptor in Labrador.
Though early in his career, Billy is already widely exhibitedhis
innovative and personal style has established him as one of the
definitive Inuk artists of his generation.
Jerry Kobalenko
FEATURED STAFF
DERRICK POTTLE
CULTURALIST
Derrick was born and raised in Rigolet,
Labrador and lives a traditional Inuk
lifestyle as a hunter and gatherer; he
loves being out on the land. He hunts
and prepares caribou, seal, polar bear, fox, and wolf hides in the
traditional Inuit way. He is a stone carver, and experienced in the
challenges of long-distance travel in and around Nunatsiavut
and Nunavik. While in town, Derrick teaches stone carving,
bear safety, and traditional Inuit survival skills.
LISA MOORE
AUTHOR
Lisa won the 2013 Canada Reads
competition for her novel February.
She edited The Penguin Anthology of
Canadian Short Fiction by Women,
and co-edited Great Expectations: 24 True Stories about Birth
by Canadian Authors. She has written for Chatelaine, Elle,
The Walrus, the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, the National
Post, and Canadian Art. She has also written for radio and
television. She has taught at the University of British Columbia
and at Memorial University of Newfoundland, and holds a BFA
from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.
*This is a small sample of our talented team of Resource Staff
for a more complete list, please visit adventurecanada.com.
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Lee Narraway
HIGHLIGHTS
Cross the Arctic circle while sailing in the shadow of a
spectacular Greenlandic fjord
Spot polar bears, walrus, marine mammals, and bird
colonies during our cruise of the Hudson Strait
Mingle with world-renowned Inuit carvers in Kinngait
Enjoy the sounds of talented throat-singers
Marvel at the Arctic in summer bloom
Visit Nuuk, the world's northernmost capital city
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Day 2: West Greenland
Day 3: Nuuk
Day 4: At SeaDavis Strait
Day 5: Pangnirtung, NU
Days 67: South Baffin
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DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Scott Forsyth
CHARTER FLIGHTS
Outbound:
Toronto, ON to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
July 11, 2016
Early-morning departure
$1,328 usd per person (includes all taxes and fees)
Inbound:
Kuujjuaq, QC to Ottawa, ON
July 23, 2016
Early-evening arrival
$666.73 usd per person (includes all taxes and fees)
Round trip:
$1,995 usd per person (includes all taxes and fees)
Pre- and post-expedition hotel nights in Toronto and Ottawa are
available upon request. Overnight accommodation in Toronto
and Ottawa is recommended.
Day 5: Pangnirtung
Pangnirtungthe place of the bull caribou in Inuktitut
is located on a narrow coastal plain against a spectacular
backdrop of high mountains and a winding river valley. It is a
small community bordered by snow-capped mountains on one
side and the ocean on the other.
Pangnirtung, or Pang as locals call it, is famed for its art. One
of the great attractions is the Uqqurmiut Inuit Arts Centre. The
Centre welcomes visitors 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.
Days 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 be adaptable to weather and ice
conditions, and be open to the possibility of wildlife sightings,
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Lee Narraway
FEATURED STAFF
JOHN HOUSTON
CULTURALIST & FILMMAKER
John spent the first seven years of his life
in the Arctic in Kinngait. He studied art in
Paris and graduated from Yale University
in 1975; that same year, he took up
the position of Art Advisor to the Pangnirtung Co-operatives
printmaking project. He is a published author and the founder
of the Houston North Gallery. He is also a celebrated filmmaker
and has won international awards for his work.
Lee Narraway
LYNDA BROWN
CULTURALIST
Lynda was born in Nunavut. Upon
graduating from Trent University with
an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in
Native Studies and Psychology, she moved
to the nations capital, home to Canadas largest southern Inuit
community. She is the President of Inuit Non-Profit Housing
Incorporation, and has been serving on this board for six years.
She participated in the 2008 Governor General's Leadership
Conference. Lynda is a traditional throat singer and drummer,
and shares her cultural knowledge through demonstrations,
information sessions, and workshops.
Lee Narraway
JON TURK
EXPLORER
Jon received his Ph.D. in chemistry in
1971, wrote the first environmental
science textbook in North America, and
continued writing textbooks for forty
years. He has climbed first ascent big walls in the Canadian
Arctic, mountain biked through the Gobi desert, and skied
first descents in the Tien Shan Mountains in Kyrgyzia. Jon
chronicled his journeys in a trilogy of three books: In The
Wake of the Jomon, The Ravens Gift, and Crocodiles and Ice,
A Journey into Deep Wilderness.
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ARCTIC SAFARI
AUGUST 4AUGUST 15, 2016
ABOARD THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR
Our classic Arctic expedition begins by exploring Greenlands dramatic fjords and dynamic maritime communities.
The great icefjord at Ilulissat, a unesco World Heritage Site and 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). As we head
north, opportunities for polar bear, whales, and musk ox abound on Devon Island, while Prince Leopold Island remains
one of Canadas best birding areas. Abandoned rcmp and hbc posts offer a haunting glimpse into the regions rich history
of exploration and trade.
At Beechey Island, well pay our respects at the graves of three of Sir John Franklins men, along with a crewmember
from the search ship Investigator. Our disembarkation 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. It is our most wildlife-oriented expedition. 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 animals that eke out their lives in hostile conditions and find beauty in the immense and
indomitable north.
This itinerary features some French programming.
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CHARTER FLIGHTS
Outbound:
Toronto, ON to Kangerlussuaq,
Greenland
August 4, 2016
Early-morning departure
HIGHLIGHTS
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Inbound:
Resolute, NU to Ottawa, ON
August 15, 2016
Early-evening arrival
$928 usd per person
(includes all taxes and fees)
Round trip:
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Sondre Stromfjord is one of the longest fjords in the world and
boasts 168 kilometres of superb scenery. Kangerlussuaq, the
town at its eastern head, means the big fjord.
We begin our adventure by sailing down this dramatic fjord as
the sun sets before us.
Day 2: Itilleq Fjord
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.
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 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 Icefjord.
The icefjord is home to 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
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troughs rich in copepods, which are a main food source for the
bowhead whale.
Day 8: Northeast Baffin Fjords
Today will be an expedition day in the truest sense as we navigate
the fjords of northeast Baffin Island. Baffins fjords are striking,
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 team will be on deck for the
duration, searching for wildlife and contextualizing the mighty
landscape through which we travel.
another three hundred years with the arrival of the Hudsons Bay
Company. The island's geology consists of reddish Precambrian
gneiss and Paeleozoic siltstones and shales; these, combined with
its harsh climate, have drawn comparisons with the planet Mars.
Day 11: 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 guillemots. In 1845 Sir John Franklin took his expedition
of 129 men and two ships into the Wellington Channel. Not a
soul returned from the fateful expedition, and it was two years
before search parties were launched. Aside from the bodies of
the three souls buried here, only relics were found as clues to
the disappearance. The three graves found at Beechey Island
Larry Frank
FEATURED STAFF
ANDR GALLANT
PHOTOGRAPHER
Andr is a freelance photographer
who travels the world over in search
of expressive images. He is the author
of multiple books and his photographic
work has appeared in numerous magazines (Outdoor
Photographer, Canadian Camera, Canadian Gardening,
Canadian Living, Gardening Life, En Route). He regularly
contributes to Photo Life. Andre is the recipient of two National
Magazine Awards for his photography.
Jerry Kobalenko
Michelle Valberg
CHARLOTTE MOUGEOT
AARON SPITZER
GEOLOGIST
HISTORIAN
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ARCTIC EXPLORER
AUGUST 15AUGUST 26, 2016
ABOARD THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR
Arctic Explorer begins in the land of the midnight sun, in the place with no dawn. After departing Quaasuittuq (Resolute),
well visit the final resting place of three members of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition at Beechey Island and search for
polar bears and walrus in far north Baffin Island. In Ikpiarjuk (Arctic Bay) we will visit a vibrant, traditional community
surrounded by towering cliffs and nesting habitates for seabirds, narwhals, and bowhead whales. 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
encounter Greenlands stirring icescape. There, well marvel at Uummannaqs heart-shaped mountain, zip among the
freshly calved bergs off Ilulissat in our Zodiacs, and hike around Itilleq Fjord. Spectacular Sondre Stromfjord makes a
glorious finale to our trip.
Join us as we explore the far northern reaches of Nunavut and Greenland on our most culturally-focused itinerary.
See what has been wrought without the hand of man, and learn about the lives carved out in some of the world's most
inhospitableyet beautifulplaces.
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CHARTER FLIGHTS
Outbound:
Ottawa, ON to Resolute, NU
August 15, 2016
Early-morning departure
$928 usd per person
(includes all taxes and fees)
HIGHLIGHTS
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Inbound:
Early-evening arrival
$1,267 usd per person
(includes all taxes and fees)
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Round trip:
$2,195 usd per person
(includes all taxes and fees)
Pre- and post-expedition hotel nights in
Ottawa and Toronto are available upon
request. Overnight accommodation in
Ottawa and Toronto is recommended.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Quaasuittuq (Resolute), NU
Qausuittuq is also known the place with no dawn. This is truly
the land of the midnight sun; it 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. In 1953, Inuit from Inukjuak (former Port Harrison),
Qubec and Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) were relocated to Resolute
by the Canadian government.
Day 2: Beechey Island
In 1845 Sir John Franklin took his expedition of 129 men and
two ships into the Wellington Channel. Not a soul returned
from the fateful expedition, and it was two years before
search parties were launched. Aside from the bodies of the
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 party. 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.
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As ever, our team will be on deck for the duration, searching for
wildlife and contextualizing the mighty landscape through
which we travel. Today will feature an expedition stop and an
opportunity to get out on the land.
Michelle Valberg
Mike Beedell
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FEATURED STAFF
DAVID REID
EXPLORER
The last Scottish recruit for the Hudsons
Bay Company, David moved from
Glasgow to Canadian Arctic in 1989 and
made the move to Mittimatalik (Pond
Inlet) on north Baffin Island in 1991. For the past fifteen years,
he has been involved in the adventure travel business and has
since led, organized, or participated in more than 260 Arctic and
Antarctic expeditions. A member of the Explorers Club, David
travels extensively in the off-season, working on a variety of
projects as well as promoting and marketing the Baffin region,
Nunavut, and Arctic Canada.
KATHLEEN MERRITT
CULTURALIST & MUSICIAN
Kathleen is an Inuit throat-singer, poet,
writer, and collaborator from Rankin
Inlet, Nunavut. She released her first
album, Ivaluarjuk: Ice, Lines & Sealskin
in summer 2015. Kathleen also works as an arts administrator,
coordinating and facilitating the National Art Centres Music
Alive Program in Nunavut, and is a board member of the
Qaggiavuut! Society for a Nunavut Performing Arts Centre. She
is passionate about sharing her culture and music, and providing
opportunities for youth to become engaged in conversations
important to their communities through the arts.
JOHN BLYTH
EXPEDITION TEAM
Hailing from Fort Smith NT, John has
a propensity for exploration. He has
worked in every region of the Northwest
Territories and parts of northern Alberta
and BC, as well as in Nunavut. Johns professional background
stems from anthropology, traditional knowledge research, and
archaeology. Due to the deep interconnection between the
culture and the environment in the north, he has expanded
his work to be closely associated with a diversity of fields in
the environmental sciences such as biology, hydrology, and
regulation and assessment.
*This is a small sample of our talented team of Resource Staff
for a more complete list, please visit adventurecanada.com.
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INTO THE
NORTHWEST PASSAGE
AUGUST 26SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
ABOARD THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR
The Northwest Passage represents the pinnacle of Arctic exploration. On this voyage, like our explorers before us, 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. Then, 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
to spot 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 of 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 its fierce and untameable wilds lies a stark beautythe 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 spirit of the Northwest Passage.
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HIGHLIGHTS
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1:
Kangerlussuaq,
Greenland
Day 2:
Sisimiut
Day 3:
Ilulissat
Day 4:
Karrat Fjord
Day 5:
Melville Bay
Day 6:
Kap York
Day 8:
Aujuittuq
(Grise Fiord), NU
Day 9:
Coburg Island
Day 13:
Melville Island
Day 14:
Banks Island, NT
Day 15:
Prince of Wales Strait
Day 16:
Ulukhaktok (Holman)
Day 17: Kugluktuk
(Coppermine), NU
CHARTER FLIGHTS
Day 7:
Smith Sound
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Outbound:
Toronto, ON to
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
August 26, 2016
Early-morning departure
$1,326 usd per person
(includes all taxes and fees)
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Inbound:
Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU to Edmonton, AB
September 11, 2016
Early-evening arrival
$995 usd per person (includes all taxes and fees)
Round trip:
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Kangerlussuaq
Sondre Stromfjord is one of the longest fjords in the world and
boasts 168 kilometres of superb scenery. Kangerlussuaq, the
town at its eastern head, means the big fjord.
We begin our adventure by sailing down this dramatic fjord as
the sun sets before us.
Day 2: Sisimiut
The second-largest town in Greenland, Sisimiut has been
inhabited for the last 4,500 years, first by the Inuit peoples of the
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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 party. 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.
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.
Day 13: Melville Island
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.
Danny Catt
Brenda Nutter
with qiviut, one of the warmest and most luxurious fibres in the
world, used to make all manner of clothing and coverings.
Day 17: Kugluktuk (Coppermine)
Located at the mouth of the Coppermine River, southwest
of Victoria Island on the Coronation Gulf, Kugluktuk is the
western 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 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.
Today we will disembark the Ocean Endeavour and make our
way to the airport to meet our charter flights home.
FEATURED STAFF
CAROLYN MALLORY
FIELD BOTANIST
Carolyn is a field botanist and writer.
Her work includes Common Insects of
Nunavut, Common Plants of Nunavut,
and the childrens picture book Painted
Skies. She is hard at work on a novel. Carolyn can often be
found ashore with her nose a few centimetres above the Arctic
permafrost, studying the local flora and fauna.
Andre Gallant
TAGAK CURLEY
CULTURALIST
Tagak is an Inuk 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, was named
to the Order of Canada in 2003, and was named to the Order of
Nunavut in 2015. Photo credit: Chris Windeyer
SUSAN AGLUKARK
MUSICIAN
Susan is Arctic Canadas first-ever Juno
Award-winning Inuk singer/songwriter.
She has won three Junos and was the
recipient of the Order of Canada in 2005.
She is the founder of the Arctic Rose Project, an advisor on the
Collateral Damage Project, and chaired the Arctic Children and
Youth Foundation from 2007 to 2011. Susan was a member
of the Arctic Inspiration Prize selection committee (2012
2013) and spent three years with the University of Alberta as
a Distinguished Scholar in Residence. Her work is powerfully
informed by the experiences and narratives of her people, which
she helps to share with the world through her art.
*This is a small sample of our talented team of Resource Staff
for a more complete list, please visit adventurecanada.com.
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OUT OF THE
NORTHWEST PASSAGE
SEPTEMBER 11SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
ABOARD THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR
A truly iconic journey, the Northwest Passage remains one of the world's last true frontiers. This expedition takes you
to its heart. Leaving Kugluktuk, we head east, traversing Coronation Gulf en route to Usqsuqtuuq (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 musk ox. At Beechey Island we pay our respects
at the Franklin expedition 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, Qaanaaq. Sailing south amidst
towering icebergs, well witness calving glaciers, explore deep fjords and visit the unesco World Heritage Site of the
Ilulissat Icefjord.
Experience the untamed might and majesty of the far reaches of the north. The crown jewel of Arctic expedition travel, a
trip through the Northwest Passage leaves one forever changed. See our world in a new light as you join the ranks of the
fearless explorers who came before. It has been said of the Northwest Passage that for those who haven't been, no words
can describe itbut for those who have, no words are necessary.
This itinerary features French programming.
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HIGHLIGHTS
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1:
Kugluktuk
(Coppermine), NU
Day 2:
Cornation Gulf
Day 3:
Usqsuqtuuq
(Gja Haven)
Day 4:
Prince of
Wales Island
Day 5:
Bellot Strait /
Fort Ross
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Day 6:
Prince Leopold /
Beechey Island
Day 7:
Devon Island
Day 8: Aujuittuq
(Grise Fiord)
Day 9:
Smith Sound
Day 10: Qaanaaq, Greenland
Day 11:
Kap York
Day 12:
Melville Bay
Day 13:
Karrat Fjord
Day 14:
Illulissat
Day 15:
Sisimiut Coast
Day 16:
Kangerlussuaq,
Greenland
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CHARTER FLIGHTS
Outbound:
Edmonton, AB to Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU
September 11, 2016
Round trip:
$2,395 usd per person (includes all taxes and fees)
Pre- and post-expedition hotel nights in Edmonton and Toronto
are available upon request. Overnight accommodation in
Edmonton and Toronto is recommended.
Early-morning departure
$995 usd per person (includes all taxes and fees)
Inbound:
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, ON
September 26, 2016
Early-evening arrival
$1,326 usd per person (includes all taxes and fees)
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Kugluktuk (Coppermine)
Located at the mouth of the Coppermine 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.
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Bellot Strait marks the first meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific
tides north of Magellan Strait. The strait was missed by John
Ross and wasnt discovered until 1852 by William Kennedy,
who named the strait after his second-in-command, JosephRene Bellot.
Danny Catt
In 1845, Sir John Franklin took his expedition of 129 men in two
ships into Wellington Channel. Not a soul returned from the
fateful expedition, and 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
graves found at Beechey Island left no indication as to the fate
of the rest of the British party. 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.
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Our visit will include time in the colourful town and a chance
to hike out along a boardwalk to an elevated viewpoint where
we can observe the great fields of ice. We will also cruise in our
fleet of Zodiacs through the unesco World Heritage Site of the
Ilulissat Icefjord.
The Icefjord is home to 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 kilometers
of ice annually. The glacier has been the object of scientific
attention for 250 years.
Day 15: Sisimiut Coast
The west Greenland coastline is a rich mixture of fishing
communities, various islands and complex coastal waterways.
We will be making an expedition stop here to explore the
Greenlandic landscape.
Day 16: Kangerlussuaq
We will make our journey down spectacular Sondre Stromfjord,
and early risers 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 head, means the big fjord.
Today we will disembark the Ocean Endeavour and make our
way to the airport to meet our charter flights home.
Peter Croal
MARK MALLORY
NATURALIST
Andre Gallant
FEATURED STAFF
LATONIA HARTERY
ARCHAEOLOGIST
Latonia has a Ph.D. in circumpolar
archaeology from the University of
Calgary. Her exploration of this topic
has taken her to the Canadian Arctic,
Greenland and Scandinavia. For the past decade she has
conducted excavations on Paleoeskimo sites in Bird Cove-Pond
Cove, Newfoundland. At this location she integrates research,
tourism and public education. She is also the president of aara,
a non-profit organization dedicated to Arctic and sub-Arctic
studies. She has worked on independent documentaries and
other films for a wide range of broadcasters including aptn
and the cbc. For her community efforts, and for preserving and
promoting Arctic and sub-Arctic culture, she was recently given
jci Canadas Outstanding Young Person Award.
EDNA ELIAS
CULTURALIST
Edna is the former mayor of Kugluktuk,
the director of the gnwt Language
Bureau, and an interviewer for the McGill
University Inuit Health Survey aboard
the Amundsen for the Canadian Coast Guard. She is an Inuit
language and culture advocate and is founder of the Women
in ActionSteps of Hope Arctic Treks to raise breast cancer
awareness. Her term as the fourth Commissioner of Nunavut
ended in May 2015. Now, Edna lives in Kugluktuk and operates
Inuinnait Services Ltd.
*This is a small sample of our talented team of Resource Staff
for a more complete list, please visit adventurecanada.com.
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THE
OCEAN ENDEAVOUR
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POOL DECK
COMPASS CLUB
POLARIS RESTAURANT
Aboard:
Educational presentations
Sightseeing
Interactive workshops
Evening entertainment
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CABIN CATEGORIES
DETAILS
Type of
vessel:
Year built:
Refurbished:
Registry:
Bahamas
Length:
Breadth:
Draft:
Ice Class:
1B
POLARIS
RESTAURANT
x variable pitch
2
propellers
Stabilizers:
Gyrofin stabilizers
Bow-thruster:
600 kW / 800 hp
MERIDIAN
CLUB
GYM
DAY SPA
COMPASS
CLUB
MUD
ROOM
SAUNA
DECK 9
NAUTILUS
LOUNGE
AURORA
LOUNGE
POOL
DECK 4
DECK 5
DECK 6
DECK 8
DECK 7
* Photos are a guide only; actual cabins may differ from those shown.
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DECK 7 PICTURED
DECK 8 PICTURED
CATEGORY 10 | SUITE
DECK 4 PICTURED
CATEGORY 2 | TRIPLE
CATEGORY 1 | QUAD
2016
EXPEDITION &
BERTH PRICES
Date 2016
Days
Mighty
Saint Lawrence
Jun 01Jun 10
10
Sable
Island
Jun 11June 19
Newfoundland
Circumnavigation
Charter
flights 10
$11,995
$10,995
$9,995
$8,995
$7,995
$6,995
$5,995
$4,695
$3,395
$2,595
$11,095
$10,095
$9,095
$8,095
$7,095
$5,995
$4,995
$3,995
$3,195
$2,395
June 19June 29
11
$14,995
$13,695
$12,395 $11,095
$9,895
$8,695
$7,495
$6,195
$4,795
$3,795
Greenland &
Wild Labrador
June 29July 11
13
$1,095
$16,195
$14,895
$13,595 $12,295
$11,095
$9,895
$8,695
$7,395
$5,995
$4,995
Heart of
the Arctic
July 11July 23
13
$1,995
$15,395
$14,095
$12,795 $11,495
$10,295
$9,095
$7,895
$6,595
$5,195
$3,995
Arctic
Safari
Aug 4Aug 15
12
$2,195
$16,995
$15,695
$14,395 $13,095
$11,895
$10,695
$9,495
$8,195
$6,795
$5,795
Arctic
Explorer
Aug 15Aug 26
12
$2,195
$16,995
$15,695
$14,395 $13,095
$11,895
$10,695
$9,495
$8,195
$6,795
$5,795
Aug 26Sep 11
17
$2,395
$22,595
$21,095
$19,595 $18,095
$16,595
$15,095
$13,595
$12,095
$10,395
$8,995
Out of the
Northwest Passage
Sep 11Sep 26
16
$2,395
$21,595
$20,095
$18,595 $17,095
$15,595
$14,095
$12,595
$11,095
$9,395
$7,995
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
Discovery Fee
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$350
$250
*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 92
DISCOVERY FEE
Each area we visit has rich cultural experiences and wild
treasures to offer. As guests, we have made a point of
sourcing and supporting 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
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 an incentivized 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 (October 2015) and are
subject to change without notice. Once the deposit has
been received changes will not be made to the base price.
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?
We have a select number of single cabins
available at no extra charge! Please call us for
details.
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!
If you can play the
bagpipes, bring
them along and ask
about our bagpipers
rebate!
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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
form and 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 the 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. There are
a limited number of single-occupancy cabins available in categories three through seven with no
single supplement charge. A single supplement charge of 1.5 times the published rate will apply
when single cabins are not available.
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 are mandatory and must be current, with a date of expiry at least three (3) 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.
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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 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 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 if 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.
REGISTRATION
FORM
REGISTRATION FORM
Please call to confirm availability before sending in completed registration form.
Title:
Preferred Name:
First:
First:
SELECT PREFERENCES
Double
Single
To Share
Smoker
Non-Smoker
Passenger 2
Last:
Middle:
Title:
First:
Last:
Middle:
(as on passport)
Last:
First:
Last:
Preferred Language:
Date of Birth:
DD/MMM/YY
Address:
Street:
City:
Country:
Nationality:
DD/MMM/YY
Nationality:
Prov/St:
Postcode:
Street:
City:
Country:
Prov/St:
Postcode:
Email:
Telephone:
Home: ( )
Work: ( )
Home: ( )
Work: ( )
US Shoe size:
All-inclusive
No, I do not require insurance; I will provide you with my policy information.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Method of Payment for
$1,000 USD deposit per
person to hold space
VISA
MASTERCARD
Cheque Enclosed
Card Number:
Exp:
Signature:
Please send both completed and signed pages of this registration form with payment to the address on the
back cover. Please give us a call or send us an email if you have any questions.
SIGNATURE(S) REQUIRED
ON REVERSE SIDE
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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.
DATE: DD / MMM / YY
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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.
Scott Forsyth
ADVENTURE
CANADA
14 F R O N T S T. S . M I S S I S S AU G A , O N
L5H 2C4 CANADA ONT REG# 4001400
+ 1.905.271.4000
1.800.363.7566
info@adventurecanada.com
www.adventurecanada.com