2015 adventure canada expeditions brochure

Expeditions 2015

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ADVENTURE CANADA 14 Front St. S. • Mississauga, ON • L5H 2C4 905-271-4000 or 1-800-363-7566 • [email protected] WWW.ADVENTURECANADA.COM

The Adventure Canada Experience ........................................................

The Ocean Endeavour ............................................................................

Our partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society .........

Our partnership with the Walrus Foundation ......................................

Students on Ice: Investing in our Future ..............................................

EXPEDITIONS .................................................................................... The Mighty Saint Lawrence .................................................................Newfoundland Circumnavigation ........................................................ Newfoundland & Wild Labrador ......................................................... Heart of the Arctic ................................................................................Arctic Explorer .....................................................................................

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Into the Northwest Passage ....................................Out of the Northwest Passage ................................Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands ..........................

EXPEDITION ENHANCEMENTS Natural highlights of the Avalon Peninsula ...........Art on the Rock .....................................................Ilulissat Icefjord (Helicopter excursion) ................Ice Cap excursion ..................................................Cusco, Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley ...........Haida Gwaii: The Queen Charlotte Islands ...........

PRICING ...............................................................Registration Form ..................................................Important information ............................................

Small Groups, Big Adventures ..............................

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A bold new adventureDear travellers, As we enter our twenty-seventh year, Adventure Canada is seeking new horizons—aboard a new ship!

The Ocean Endeavour is the ideal vessel for our next chapter. Slightly larger, she’s also newer, faster, and beautifully appointed. The Ocean Endeavour is custom-fitted for our needs, including a fleet of Zodiacs, raring to explore.

And explore we will!

New this year, The Mighty St. Lawrence expedition offers a trip through Canadian history, from Quebec east to Saint Pierre, France. We are returning to the Galápagos Islands, a perpetual favourite. We’re revisiting The Heart of the Arctic—this time, with the Explorers Club aboard for a Polar Film

Festival! We’ll circumnavigate Newfoundland, explore the Arctic, transit the Northwest Passage, get to know Greenland, and cruise the coast of Labrador.

As always, we’ll sail into 2015 with the finest photographers, geologists, anthropologists, musicians, authors and culturalists. They’re as keen as we are to enter Adventure Canada’s next phase.

In a year of exciting changes, one thing remains constant for Adventure Canada: the joy of visiting the world’s great destinations, and sharing them with you.

See you out there soon!

Cedar Swan. Vice-President, Adventure Canada

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The Adventure Canada Experience

Special thanks to our partners:

The Adventure Canada ExperienceTravelling with Adventure Canada is unlike any other travel experience—and not just because of our incredible destinations. We pride ourselves on enhancing our adventures, both on and off the ship.

Our shipboard programming is both fun and educational. We host presentations, debates and workshops, carefully planned to provide perspective and understanding. Our expedition staff—experts in their respective fields— are approachable, available on deck and always onshore during excursions. Staff and passengers dine together for lively, informative dinner 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 day’s excursions are thoughtfully planned to make the most of the local environment and conditions. Hiking, wildlife viewing, historic sites, community visits and Zodiac cruising are regular activities. Engaging presentations and hands-on activities are offered each day; these may range from photography and print making workshops, to examinations of ancient people and current events. You choose what you do, or don’t, participate in.

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 onboard 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.

Sailing with a maximum of 198-passengers, 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 purpose-built 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 2014.

At 137 meters (450ft) in length, Ocean Endeavour has plenty of interior and exterior space. Enjoy ample deck space offering comfortable lounge chairs, outdoor dining, a swimming pool, sauna and even a hot tub! The spacious interiors allow for varied workshops and presentations to occur simultaneously. Community is at the heart of Adventure Canada’s expedition experience. We gather together to learn, enjoy a drink, sing a song or share a yarn – connecting with one and another. The three lounges aboard Ocean Endeavour are fantastic locations for seminars, events and dialogue.

The Ocean Endeavour’s private spaces are stylish and comfortable. All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal calls, radio, TV and air-conditioning. There are a variety of cabin categories available ranging from 9-30 m2 (100-320 sq ft). Ocean Endeavour’s crew is experienced and friendly. Her shallow draft and maneuverability allow her to access isolated fiords, bays and secluded communities. The stylish vessel is at home among the glorious settings we seek. Enjoy the class and comfort of a boutique hotel, while venturing to some of the world’s last great frontiers aboard the Ocean Endeavour!

The OceanEndeavour

ASHORE The expertise of our expedition staff Introductions to local people and customs Sightseeing & community programming Special access permits, entry fees, park fees & port taxes

ACTIVITIES Guided activities Zodiac excursions Onboard and onshore presentations Kayaking (extra fees apply)

YOUR ADVENTURE INCLUDES:

ABOARD SHIP The expertise and company of our expedition staff Onboard educational presentations Interactive workshops Evening entertainment All shipboard meals, including on deck barbeques & afternoon tea 24-hour coffee, tea & snacks Hors d’ouevres & snacks during evening recaps 24-hour documentary and film programming Fully stocked library

DETAILS

Type of vessel:Year built: Refurbished:Registry: Length: Breadth:

Draft: Ice Class:Main engines: Propellers: Stabilizers: Bow-thruster:

Passenger Cruise Ship1982, Stettin - Poland (keel laid 1980)2001 / 2004 / 2010 / 2014Marshall Islands137,10 m / 450 ft21,0 m / 69 ft

5,80 m / 19 ft1B4 x Skoda Sulzer 6ZL40/48, 2 x variable pitch propellers Girofin stabilizers 600 kW / 800 hp

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CABIN CLASS CATEGORIES

CATEGORY 1 QUAD

Deck four. Interior Cabin, four lower berths, private bath

CATEGORY 2 TRIPLE

Deck four. Interior Cabin, three lower berths, private bath

CATEGORY 3 INTERIOR TWIN

Deck five. Interior Cabin, two lower berths, private bath

CATEGORY 4 EXTERIOR TWIN

Deck four. Porthole window, two lower berths, private bath

CATEGORY 5 MAIN TWIN

Deck five. Picture window, two lower berths, private bath

CATEGORY 6 COMFORT TWIN

Deck seven & eight. Picture windows (obstructed view), two lower berths or matrimonial bed, private bath, refrigerator

CATEGORY 7 TOP DECK TWIN

Deck eight. Large picture windows (partial obstruction), matrimonial bed, private bath, refrigerator

CATEGORY 8 SUPERIOR TWIN

Deck five & seven. Picture windows, twin or matrimonial bed, private bath, refrigerator

CATEGORY 9 JUNIOR SUITE

Deck five & seven. Picture windows, separate sitting area, sofa, desk, refrigerator, matrimonial bed, private bath

CATEGORY 10 SUITE

Deck seven. Picture windows overlooking the bow, separate sitting area, sofa, desk, refrigerator, matrimonial bed, private bath with full tub

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Our partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Once again in 2015, Adventure Canada is delighted to be working with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society as a partner.

Founded in 1929 with a mandate “to make Canada better known to Canadians and to the world,” the Society celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2014. Today, the RCGS is one of Canada’s 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 Géographica in French, and through the Society’s geographic education program, speaker series, research grants and expedition programs. Canadian Geographic is the third most widely read magazine in Canada.

Photography has been an essential element of the Canadian Geographic magazine since it began. The Canadian

Geographic Photo Club, Canada’s largest online photographic community, hosts the annual Canadian Geographic Photo Contest, the Wildlife Photography of the Year Contest and many more.

Together, Adventure Canada and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society maintain the spirit of adventure and

exploration that has helped to define Canada, and its legendary wilderness destinations.

This year’s Society expedition is our classic northern voyage, Arctic Explorer. The Canadian Geographic Photo Club trip will be our exciting new itinerary, Mighty St. Lawrence. We are also excited to be working together for the first time on a third voyage: our stunning Newfoundland and Labrador early summer sailing.

Our partnership with The Walrus Foundation

In 2014 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 magazine – winner 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.

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Students on Ice: Investing in our FutureAdventure Canada is a proud sponsor and supporter of the Students on Ice Foundation (SOI), an award-winning organization offering transformative educational expeditions for youth to 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 SOI’s pioneering vision that the polar regions are the world’s greatest classrooms without walls. Experiencing the polar world creates a tremendous platform for education across cultures and disciplines, including science, history, arts, natural history, sustainable development and conservation. For the past 14 years, more than 2,500 students from 52 countries have participated on SOI expeditions.

On every SOI journey, a team of educators, 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.

Adventure Canada and Students on Ice are thrilled to grow our partnership aboard Ocean Endeavour. Adventure Canada clients contribute to the success of the Students on Ice program through Adventure Canada’s Discovery Fee. In 2015 Adventure Canada is pleased to include SOI alumni as part of our onboard program.

To learn more about SOI and how you can directly support please visit www.studentsonice.com

Students on Ice Foundation is a registered Canadiancharitable organization #83664 8766 RR0001

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Expeditions 2015

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June 14 - June 23, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour

Adventure Canada is thrilled to return to la Belle Province! This voyage incorporates the stunning coastal regions of Québec’s North Shore, the Gaspé, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Magdalen Islands, and Saint Pierre.

Marine mammals should be plentiful - some of the best whale watching in Canada is concentrated between the high cliffs of Saguenay Fiord. Anticosti Island, Mingan Islands National Park, Forillon National Park and Île-Bonaventure Provincial Park all offer wildlife opportunities including numerous migrating seabirds. The Magdalen Islands mix of Acadian and English influences—and a history of more than 400 shipwrecks—are among the islands’ unique features. It’s also home to endangered bird species including the Piping Plover and Roseate Tern.

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 found just off the coast of Newfoundland.

Mighty Saint Lawrence

From $2,595 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 52Weather, sea, and safety conditions will determine our daily programs. Our actual route may vary from the proposed itinerary.

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• Experience Québec’s unique history and culture• Hike Anticosti Island, wild and beautiful• Search for the largest animal on earth, the Blue Whale• See one of the world’s 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 Magdalen Islands• Sample fine wine and cheese in Saint Pierre

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

Day 1: Québec City, QuébecDay 2: Saguenay FiordDay 3: Lower St. LawrenceDay 4: Mingan Islands National Park Day 5: Anticosti IslandDay 6: Forillon National Park / GaspéDay 7: Île Bonaventure Provincial Park Day 8: Magdalene Islands Day 9: South Coast, NewfoundlandDay 10: Saint Pierre, France

P R O P O S E D I T I N E R A R Y

Independent flight arrangements are required for joining in Québec City, QC and departing from St. John’s, NL

Pre and Post Hotel nights are available on request in Québec City and St. John’s

Charter flights are available for this expedition.

Charter flight

Saint Pierre, France to St John’s, NewfoundlandDate: June 23, 2015Early afternoon arrival

Flight: $295.00 USD per person inclusive of taxes and fees

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Natural highlightsof the Avalon Peninsula

Newfoundland offers a unique blend of marvelous wildlife and birds amidst spectacular scenery in a land steeped in history and culture! Nature abounds. We take a boat trip to the fabulous multi-island seabird sanctuary at Witless Bay where there are amazing nesting colonies of seabirds and excellent chances to see Humpback and Minke whales. Amazing seabird colonies dot the Avalon Peninsula - thousands of Northern Gannets, Atlantic Puffins, Black-legged Kittiwakes, Common Murres and more. Cape St. Mary’s hosts a spectacular Northern Gannet colony with glorious photo opportunities. Add in wildflowers, interesting landbirds, moose and other mammals, fascinating geology and even the range restricted Short-tailed Swallowtail butterfly and you have a remarkable natural history experience! Extend your East coast adventure with an in-depth exploration of the Avalon Peninsula.

Cost: $1,595.00 USD + HST in double occupancy$365.00 USD +HST single supplement

3 TRIPS IN 2015June 23 - 27June 30 - July 4July 4 - 8

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June 24 - July 4, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour

We celebrate over two decades of cruising Newfoundland & Labrador with this summer sailing, ideally timed for whales, icebergs and breeding seabirds. The island’s rugged charm and geographic diversity are best appreciated when visiting by ship. At Gros Morne, the planet’s mantle frames fiords that would be at home in Norway; on the Avalon Peninsula, a chunk of what was once Africa meets remnants of theAppalachian Mountains. The discovery of Norse relics at L’Anse aux Meadows was a monumental moment in understanding the Viking story in North America.

Starting and ending in historic St. John’s, we’ll experience Newfoundland’s lively culture and dramatic scenery with daily expedition stops. A visit to the French island of Miquelon caps off the adventure. The welcome we receive in Newfoundland’s outport communities is warm and sincere; the music and stories, unforgettable.

Newfoundland Circumnavigation

Weather, sea, ice and safety conditions will determine our daily programs. Our actual route may vary from the proposed itinerary. From $3,595 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 52

• Explore ‘the Galápagos of Geology’ at Gros Morne National Park• Share the warmth of a classic Newfoundland ‘kitchen party’• Hear traditional stories and songs from our talented leaders• Enjoy French wine, food, fashion and architecture in Miquelon• View icebergs and whales at an optimal time of the year

H I G H L I G H T S Newfoundland Circumnavigation

Day 1: St. John’s, NewfoundlandDay 2: Terra Nova National Park Day 3: ConcheDay 4: St. Anthony & L’Anse aux Meadows Day 5: Red BayDay 6: Gros Morne National ParkDay 7-9: South CoastDay 10: Miquelon, FranceDay 11: St. John’s, Newfoundland

Independent flight arrangements are required for joining in and departing from St. John’s.

Pre and Post Hotel nights are available on request in St. John’s


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Art on the RockLiterature, music, visual art, theatre: Newfoundland has it all, and lots of it. Join celebrated Newfoundland writer Kevin Major for an insider’s look at the culture of his Island, three art-filled days at the edge of the North Atlantic. Let him take you through the multi-hued streets and back lanes of St. John’s, to his favourite galleries and music haunts. Meet artists, poets and musicians. Spend time in their studios. Hear them explain their art. Listen as they read from their award-winning books, and relax and chat with them over wine and spirits.

Cost: $1,195 USD + HST. based on double occupancy

June 21 - 24, 2015

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July 5 - July 17, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour

The charm of Newfoundland meets the splendour of Labrador! Newfoundland’s Gros Morne, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is internationally acclaimed for its unique combination of geologic features, while in Torngat Mountains National Park, the tallest mountains east of the Rockies tower over the pristine Labrador coastline. Breeding and nesting seabirds are found in abundance. Icebergs, whales, polar bears and seals will have us scanning the horizon.

Beginning on the French island of Saint Pierre, we’ll journey through Newfoundland history, exploring French, Basque, and Viking influences. In Labrador, we’ll visit the Inuit homeland, Nunatsiavut, as we follow the trail of the explorers northward along Canada’s wild East coast.

Newfoundland & Wild Labrador

© Dennis Minty

In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea and ice conditions and safety will determine our daily progress. Heavy ice conditions are a possibility throughout this itinerary. An alternate route has been planned. From $4,995 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 52

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• Explore the remote reaches of Newfoundland & Labrador in early summer bloom• Visit the reconstructed first European settlement in North America at L’Anse 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

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

Day 1:Day 2:Day 3: Day 4: Day 5:Day 6:Day 7: Day 8: Day 9-11:Day 12:Day 13:

Saint Pierre, FranceSouth Coast, NewfoundlandGros Morne National ParkRed BaySt. Anthony & L’Anse aux MeadowsWonderstrands, Mealy Mountains National Park ReserveNainHebronTorngat Mountains National ParkKangiqsualujjuaq (George River)Kuujjuaq, Québec

Joining Charter flight

St. John’s, Newfoundland to Saint Pierre, France Date: July 5, 2015

Early morning departure

Southbound Flight

Kuujjuaq, Quebec to Ottawa, Ontario Date: July 17, 2015

Late afternoon arrival

Roundtrip: $995.00 USD per person inclusive of taxes and fees

Pre and post hotel nights are available in St. John’s and Ottawa on request.

Overnight accommodation in Ottawa recommended.



Day 11: Kiglapait MountainsDay 12: Groswater BayDay 13: Goose Bay

ALTERNATE ROUTE

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A Sense of Place By Dennis Minty

“Where do you belong?” A common question in this province. Not unlike “Where are you from?” but with a big difference. Behind it, there is an expectation of a sense of place and being rooted in it. Most Newfoundlanders and Labradorians feel this in their bones. We don’t really have a choice about it. Nor would we want one. But move one of us to another place on the globe and we can look with wonder, work with vigour, laugh with glee, eat with relish, and mix with pleasure. Then there comes a time when we just have to get home.

We can’t be alone in having this sense of place. I know other people feel it too. I would expect to find it, and do, in New Zealand, in the Hebrides, in the Arctic. Is it something to do with remoteness, otherness, being on the fringe? A bit I suppose. It’s even a little bit tribal, but in a good way.

We don’t own the place; it owns us. Sure it’s family and heritage and familiarity but there is much more than that. There’s a kind of magical grip on the heart that is bigger than all these things. I don’t

understand it fully and choose to leave it as one of life’s mysteries. Whatever it is and however it is explained, it exists, in spades. And it is this sense of place that travellers see in Newfoundlanders and Labradorians when they visit. It doesn’t matter if it’s in La Poile, a tiny community of a few hundred with no road access to anywhere, or in old St. John’s, our inspiring port city, visitors find people who are open, enjoy life, are happy to share what they have, are quick to dance and who love, truly love, where they live.

Then there is the place itself. As a professional photographer, I have been making images of it all my life, and it still knocks my socks off. Give me a soft summer morning with the mists painting the headlands and the mewing of gulls in the background. Give me a breaching humpback exploding through the ocean’s blue surface, 40 tonnes of life airborne from two or three flicks of the tail. Give me the majesty of Saglek Fjord in

the Torngat Mountains of Labrador with ancient, giant, weathered peaks all around and underfoot, a cushion of brilliant colour. I hear the word “spiritual” in quiet, church-like murmurs. Give me a soaring gannet against a northern blue sky, its wings broader than a tall man’s height. Then the wings fold into the body as it plunges with force into the sea to snatch a silvery herring. Give me the steep roofed salt boxes and the shallow-sloped biscuit boxes, houses built by the hands of their owners 100 years ago before “vinyl clapboard” and “bungalows” were ever part of the lexicon. Give me the small boats moored in quiet coves and the increasingly rare flakes and stages where fish was off-loaded, gutted, split and dried in the sun by families toiling together to make ends meet.

Travellers can’t help but absorb some of this sense of place. This enrichment can inspire them to think about their own lives and what’s important. Some will bring home a fine collection of images, but all will have a bank of new memories to lighten the spirits as their journeys continue.

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July 17 - July 29, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour

This journey reveals the spirit and beauty of the Arctic. From Canada’s Inuit regions of Nunavik and Nunavut to Greenland, the chances of seeing wildlife are excellent. Polar bears, walrus and muskox will be among the highlights. Embarking in Kuujjuaq, we set sail for Akpatok Island; its cliffs are home for thousands of Thick Billed Murres, and the ever opportunistic polar bears feeding on the shores below. Guests will explore with local hosts, learn about regional customs, and sample local food. A highlight for art lovers will be visits to Kinngait, Kimmirut and Pangnirtung, where we will meet established and emerging artists.

As we sail eastward towards Greenland, we’ll keep a lookout for whales and seabirds. Arriving in Greenland we’ll venture into the island’s capital city, Nuuk, where we will view the famous Qilakitsoq mummies. Before sailing up Western Greenland’s longest fjord, we’ll Zodiac cruise and then hike up to a stunning glacier. Our journey comes to an end in Kangerlussuaq.

Heart of the Arctic

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© Dennis Minty

In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea and ice conditions and safety will determine our daily progress. Heavy ice conditions are a possibility throughout this itinerary. An alternate route has been planned. From $3,995 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 52

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• 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 print makers• Enjoy the sounds of talented throat-singers• Seek out birds, walrus, whale, polar bear and muskox

H I G H L I G H T S Heart of the Arctic

Northbound Flight

Ottawa, Ontario toKuujjuaq, Québec Date: July 17, 2015


Southbound Flight

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, OntarioDate: July 29, 2015

Early evening arrival

Roundtrip: $1,795.00 USD per person inclusive of taxes and fees

Pre and post hotel nights are available in Ottawa and Toronto on request.

Overnight accommodation in Ottawa and Toronto recommended.


P R O P O S E D I T I N E R A RY

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, QuébecAkpatok IslandKangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay)Digges IslandKinngait (Cape Dorset)KimmirutSouth Baffin CoastPangnirtungEast BaffinAt SeaNuuk, GreenlandWest GreenlandKangerlussuaq, Greenland

ALTERNATE ROUTE

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:

Goose Bay, LabradorGrosewater BayTorngat Mountains National ParkAkpatok IslandKangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay)Kinngait (Cape Dorset) KimmirutSouth Baffin CoastPangnirtungAt SeaNuuk, GreenlandWest GreenlandKangerlussuaq, Greenland

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Some thoughts on Inuit Art By Carol Heppenstall, Arts & Culture

“Art can never be understood, but can only be seen as a kind of magic, the most profound and mysterious of all human activities.” - Bill Reid

The phenomena that we know collectively as Inuit Art, have enjoyed a presence in the art world for over 50 years. While curators, dealers and government funding agencies struggle with the definitions and parameters of these exciting visual forms, those of us who encounter works by Inuit artists are immediately touched by their honesty, intimacy and power to communicate. The art of any cultural group is a window of opportunity for insight and understanding. What better way to experience Canada’s last frontier, and its most exotic landscape, than through the artistic outpourings of its people.

The art of the Inuit, Canada’s Arctic people, has a history of some 4,000 years. Its means of expression took the form of highly decorated material culture. Whether these objects were used for hunting or personal adornment, their significance is unquestionable. The aesthetic appeal beyond western understanding underlies the amazing collections to be found in the world’s great museums and galleries. For the Inuit, this rich artistic outpouring created a spiritual bond, a means of communicating with the world around them and the spiritual forces that controlled that world. For a non-literate people, art was a means by which they translated isumavut (our thoughts). That they have a rich oral history which complements this tradition has only come to light within the last century.

Today’s Inuit artist continues the role of communicator. This voice honours the land and its people and initiates a dialogue with those who encounter the works of art. To confront a stone carving of a polar bear dancing to its own music or a mother nursing her newborn is to experience a glimpse of the Arctic rich with both the familiar and the exotic. Realizing the distance the artist must travel just to quarry the stone and the dangers inherent in this exercise raises the level of motivation beyond the challenges of artists

elsewhere. The raw materials of stone, bone and antler emerge from the Arctic landscape. When we hold a beautifully carved piece we are in touch with this landscape.

Paper for limited edition prints and drawings and textiles used for weaving and wall hangings are newer materials for these artists. Both these mediums afford a narrative means of sharing information. Prints that illustrate life in the communities, often contrasting then and now, bring us closer to their way of life. Sprinkled with humour and imagination, prints have become sought after by collectors. The excellence with which they are produced is a tribute both to the many artistic advisors who come north to share their expertise and the talent of the artist to capture the idea on paper, translate it in the print medium and produce the print. Weavings and wall hangings expand the traditional sewing skills of women and are a richly decorative and highly personalized art form.

As the Inuit artist gains recognition, a more personal vision may inform his or her work. We often see signature pieces that characterize the work of a particular artist. Personal thoughts and ideas are translated into stone or on paper, or an artist may choose to work in a new medium such as film, video or precious metals. At times we are challenged by notions of what is traditional, what is art? These questions are not limited to art made by Inuit or anyone else. Suffice to say that as we encounter the art of the Inuit we experience what Reid calls a kind of magic, a gift of seeing and knowing another.

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August 9 - August 20, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour

This epic adventure begins at the entrance to the Northwest Passage. We’ll visit the final resting place of of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition at Beechey Island and search for polar bears and walrus in far northern Baffin Island. At Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), our hosts will welcome us with throat-singing and Inuit games, before we explore Baffin’s mighty fiords. We’ll seek bowhead whales in Niginganiq (Isabella Bay)— the world’s first Inuit-initiated whale sanctuary.

Crossing Davis Strait, we’ll be met by Greenland’s stirring icescape. There, we’ll zip among the freshly calved bergs off Ilulissat in our Zodiacs, marvel at Uummannaq’s heart-shaped mountain, and hike around Itilleq Fjord. Spectacular Kangerlussuaq Fjord makes a glorious finale to our trip.

Arctic Explorer

© Dennis Minty

In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea and ice conditions, and safety will determine our daily progress. Our itinerary may differ from the proposed one. From $5,595 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 52

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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 Greenland’s coast• Trace the routes of the great Arctic explorers• Visit the burial site of the famous Qilakitsoq mummies

H I G H L I G H T S Arctic Explorer


Northbound Toronto, Ontario to Resolute, Nunavut Date: August 9, 2015$928.00 USD per person


Southbound Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, OntarioDate: August 20, 2015 $1,067.00 USD per person


Roundtrip: $1,995.00 USD per person inclusive of taxes and fees.

Pre and post hotel nights are available in Toronto on request.

Overnight accommodation in Toronto is recommended.

P R O P O S E D I T I N E R A R YDay 1:Day 2:Day 3: Day 4: Day 5:Day 6:Day 7: Day 8: Day 9:Day 10:Day 11:Day 12:

Resolute, NunavutBeechey IslandIkpiarjuk (Arctic Bay)Bylot IslandMittimatalik (Pond Inlet)North East Baffin FiordsNiqinganiq (Isabella Bay)Karrat Fjord, GreenlandUummannaqIlulissatItilleq FjordKangerlussuaq, Greenland

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Ilulissat Icefjord Helicopter excursion

Fly over the icefjord by helicopter, to experience the spectacular scenery from the coast to the ice cap. Land at the glacier face in a wonderland of moving geology before returning to Ilulissat.

This excursion includes transfer from the village to the airport and return.

To maximize your opportunities for window views, seating is rotated amongst participants on each sector of the excursion.

Prior reservation is essential.

ILULISSAT meaning icebergs in Greenlandic, is home to a colourful welcoming village nestled in the hills at the mouth of Sermeq Kujalleq, the most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere. The 56 km icefjord carries icebergs from the calving glacier face to the sea where many are grounded on the undersea terminal moraine. This UNESCO World Heritage site calves 40 cubic kilometres of ice every year.

Cost: $665.00 USD per person

Space is limited and allocated on a first-come basis.Total excursion time: 2.5 hrs including transfers. 20 minutes ground stop.

Actual helicopter may vary from picture.

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August 20 - September 5, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour

The Northwest Passage is the pinnacle of Arctic exploration; on this tour, we go where the ice allows. We’ll explore the quaint villages, dramatic fjords and calving glaciers of Greenland, working our way north to spectacular Kap York. Crossing Smith Sound we’ll visit Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord), Canada’s 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 ox— as well as visits to ghostly RCMP and Hudson’s Bay Company posts. Prince of Wales Strait affords a striking, narrow passage to Amundsen Gulf and Kugluktuk (Coppermine), the end to our epic journey above the Arctic Circle.

Into the Northwest Passage

In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea and ice conditions, and safety will determine our daily progress. Heavy ice conditions are a possibility throughout this itinerary. An alternate route has been planned. From $8,995 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 52

• Join the select few who have travelled this legendary route• Photograph birds and wildlife in their remote wilderness habitat• Learn about Inuit communities, culture and world view, first hand• See haunting artifacts of the northern explorers, HBC and RCMP

H I G H L I G H T S Into the Northwest Passage

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 14:Day 15:Day 16:Day 17:

Kangerlussuaq, GreenlandSisimiutIlulissatKarrat FjordMelville BayKap YorkSmith SoundAujuittuq (Grise Fiord), NunavutCoburg IslandDevon Island Beechey IslandBathurst IslandMelville IslandBanks IslandPrince of Wales StraitUlukhaktok (Holman)Kugluktuk (Coppermine), Nunavut


Northbound Toronto, Ontario to Kangerlussuaq, GreenlandDate: August 20, 2015


Southbound Kugluktuk (Coppermine) Nunavut to Edmonton, AlbertaDate: September 5, 2015



Pre and post hotel nights are available in Toronto and Edmonton on request.

Overnight accommodation in Edmonton recommended.

Day 14: Prince of Wales IslandDay 15: Queen Maud GulfDay 16: Ikaluktutiak (Cambridge Bay)Day 17: Kugluktuk (Coppermine)


ALTERNATE ROUTE

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Ice Cap Kangerlussuaq

THE GREENLAND ICE CAP cloaks the length of Greenland, it dominates the country. Tantalising glimpses are seen where glaciers crash to the ocean.

Our Kangerlussuaq excursion takes us onto the ice cap. We travel from Kangerlussuaq in specially outfitted 4WD’s through a scenic and breathtaking landscape to walk on the ice cap.

Here we can understand the scale of the ice cap and the desert like environment created by it.

Cost: $176.00 USD per person

Prior reservation is essential. Available on voyages completing in Kangerlussuaq

PLEASE NOTE: This is our intended itinerary. Wildlife sightings and some activities depend on favourable conditions. As with all of our adventures, weather, sea and road conditions are a determining factor and will dictate our itinerary.

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September 5 - September 21, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour

An iconic journey, the Northwest Passage remains an adventure today. Leaving Kugluktuk, we head east, traversing James Ross Strait en route to Gjoa Haven, where Amundsen honed his polar skills. 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 Canada’s 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 Greenland’s northernmost community of Qaannaq. Sailing south admist towering icebergs, we’ll witness calving glaciers, explore deep fiords and visit the UNESCO world heritage site of the Ilulissat Icefjord.

Out of the Northwest Passage

In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea and ice conditions, and safety will determine our daily progress. Our actual route may vary from the proposed one. From $8,995 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 52

• 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

H I G H L I G H T S Out of the Northwest Passage


Northbound Edmonton, Alberta to Kugluktuk, Nunavut

Date: September 5, 2015


Southbound Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, OntarioDate: September 21, 2015



Pre and post hotel nights are available in Edmonton and Toronto on request.

Overnight accommodation in Toronto recommended.


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 14:Day 15:Day 16:Day 17:

Kugluktuk (Coppermine), Nunavut Victoria Island Gjoa Haven Bellot StraitFort RossPrince Leopold IslandBeechey IslandDevon IslandAujuittuq (Grise Fiord)Smith SoundQaanaaq, Greenland Kap York Melville Bay Karrat Fjord IlulissatSisimiut Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

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There’s nothing like you. Really nothing. Graeme Gibson and I don’t go on tours or cruises, as a rule. But we were lured by the promise of seeing the Arctic in a way that can’t be done up close and over a wide area except on a boat. And we were lured to Adventure Canada in particular by its mix of expertise, informality, and humour.

That must be why Adventure Canada attracts so many multi-trippers: the experience it offers is profound, but it’s also entertaining. It takes its subject matter seriously, but not itself. That, to me, is deeply Canadian: we don’t suffer stuffed shirts gladly.

It’s been not only a pleasure but an honour to travel with your various resource people over the years: each one a fund of information and skill, each one a joy to know.

And how else would I ever have been able to write a murder story set on a cruise ship in the Arctic, with a 1.0 billion year old stromatolite as the murder weapon? The story is “Stone Mattress” (New Yorker, December 2011), and it’s the title story of my forthcoming collection for fall 2014.

Very much looking forward to Newfoundland and Labrador in the summer of 2014 and Out of the Northwest Passage in 2015 (“Ah For Just One Time”…thank you Stan Rogers) next summer.

Going up North in this way will change your mind forever. So thank you, Adventure Canada. I’m a different person because of you. (But who? And while you were at it, couldn’t you have made me 21 and a blonde?)

Very best,

Margaret Atwood

Dear Adventure Canada:

Join Margaret on our Out of the Northwest Passage expedition

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October 22 - November 1, 2015 aboard the National Geographic Islander

We return once again to the Galápagos Islands on the lovely MS Islander. We will have a chance to explore the highlands of Ecuador, visit the Otavalo market and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of old town Quito before we head to the archipelago for a week of wildlife overload.

The Galápagos Islands are one of the world’s best examples of sustainable tourism. The over-abundant wildlife is indifferent to our presence, knowing it has nothing to fear from the friendly human visitors. At many stops, we’ll be the only visitors, feeling like we have the whole island to ourselves. Top-notch naturalist guides are trained at the University of the Galápagos and share their knowledge on land and in the water. We’ll enjoy a combination of guided nature walks, Zodiac cruises and town visits, along with plenty of opportunities to swim and snorkel in the warm waters. We do hope you’ll join us in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands in 2015.

Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands

• Enjoy one of the world’s 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 waters• Travel in style with one of the best vessels in the Galápagos

H I G H L I G H T S Galápagos Islands

Day 1: Arrival in Quito, Ecuador Day 2: Old Town Quito and the Middle of the EarthDay 3: The Otavalo Market Day 4: Quito to the Galápagos IslandsDay 5: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez, Isla EspañolaDay 6: Champion and Punta Cormorant, Isla FloreanaDay 7: Puerto Villamil, Isla IsabelaDay 8: South Plazas and Santa FeDay 9: Santiago IslandDay 10: Genovesa IslandDay 11: Baltra to Guayaquil, Ecuador


Our itinerary is subject to Galápagos National Park approval.

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THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER

The 48-passenger National Geographic Islander is a versatile 50 m (165 ft) twin-hulled vessel with 24 spacious cabins. She is a sturdy expedition ship, designed for year-round discovery and active exploration of the Galápagos. Each air-conditioned cabin comes with an outside view and private facilities.

Registered in Ecuador, 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 e-mail stations, a video microscope, hydrophone and Splash-Cam. A gift shop and doctor’s office complete the list of facilities. Meals are served in one seating, from a menu of international cuisine with Ecuadorian flair.

Deck Plan 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

FLIGHT Internal flight from Quito - Galápagos - Guayaquil. Cost: $525 USD

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November 2 - November 7, 2015

Choose this adventure as an optional extension to our Galápagos voyage, or a stand alone exploration of Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. We will be travelling in style, with premium accommodations, exceptional restaurants and comfortable transportation.

We will start in the picturesque city of Cusco, located high in the Andes. This is a beautiful city, with plenty of distinct areas to explore and some of the best restaurants in Peru. We’ll also spend a day in the Sacred Valley, as we drop in altitude and marvel at some other early Inca sites before boarding the Vistadome train, with its windowed roof, to Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian Inca site located at 2,430 meters (7,970 ft) above sea level on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, about 70 km (44 mi) northwest of Cusco.

Cusco, Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley

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Often referred to as ‘The Lost City of the Incas’, Machu Picchu is the most familiar symbol of the Inca Empire. It was built around the year 1450 and abandoned a hundred years later, at the time of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. Forgotten for centuries by all except for a few locals, the site was brought to worldwide attention in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, an American historian. Since then, Machu Picchu has become an important site: declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Unlike most programs, which only offer one chance at the summit, our program offers two days to explore the site, or relax at our amazing jungle lodge below.

Join us on this amazing adventure and discover the history, culture and gastronomy of the high Andes.


Day 1: CuscoDay 2: The Sacred ValleyDay 3: Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu

Day 4: Machu PicchuDay 5: Machu Picchu Day 6: Cusco to Lima

Maximum: 30 adventurers Fitness Level: Moderate; high altitude, optional steep inclines

Tour cost includes:• All accommodations, meals & some alcoholic beverages • Ground transportation• Your guide(s)• All admissions

Tour cost does not include:• Internal & international flights • Items of a personal nature• Mandatory emergency medical insurance• Any expenses due to itinerary changes beyond our control• Gratuities for drivers and local guides

From $2,995 USD double occupancySingle supplement add $795 USD. Please find credit card pricing on page 52

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HaidaGwaiiThe Queen Charlotte IslandsLed by an aboriginal art and culture expert, this incredible experience in Haida Gwaii (formerly known as Queen Charlotte Islands), focuses on Canada’s culturally rich Haida community. Throughout the Islands are signs of this ancient—and living—culture. The remains of longhouses and intricately designed totem poles dot 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 World Heritage Site.

With over one hundred islands, 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 Galápagos of the North.’

Bird watching is excellent, with puffins, auklets 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.

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Day 1: VancouverDay 2: SandspitDay 3: Graham IslandDay 4-9: Moresby IslandDay 10: Sandspit


D E T A I L S Max: 14 adventurersFitness Level: Easy to ModerateDate: July 6-15, 2015

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, journals and sketchpads – Haida Gwaii remains one of the world’s most artistically inspiring places.

Cost: $5,595 USD per person + HST Please find credit card pricing on page 52

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EXPEDITION COSTS 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

EXPEDITION COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

*$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 the next page (53).

2015 Expeditions and Berth Prices (USD) PRICES ARE CASH/CHEQUE DISCOUNTED, AND IN US DOLLARS

ArcticExplorer

Into the Northwest Passage $8,995 $10,195 $11,895

Out of the Northwest Passage

$13,395 $14,895 $16,395 $17,895 $19,395 $20,895 $22,395

Discovery Fee $250$250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250

Date 2015 Days

Cabin Class Categories

2 3

Heart of the Arctic $3,995 $4,995 $6,395

Mighty Saint Lawrence $2,595 $3,395 $4,695

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

$7,695 $8,895 $10,095 $11,295 $12,595 $13,895 $15,195

Newfoundland & Wild Labrador

$5,995 $6,995 $7,995 $8,995 $9,995 $10,995 $11,995

Newfoundland Circumnavigation

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17

12

13

10

13

11

$4,995

Charterflights

$295

$1,795

$2,195

$1,995

$2,195

$5,995 $7,395 $8,695 $9,895 $11,095 $12,295 $13,595 $14,895 $16,195

Aug 20 - Sep 5

Aug 9 - Aug 20

Sep 5 - Sep 21

July 17 - July 29

Jun 14 - Jun 23

July 5 - July 17

Jun 24 - July 4 $3,595 $4,595 $5,995 $7,295 $8,495 $9,695 $10,895 $12,195 $13,495 $14,795

$12,895 $14,195 $15,495 $16,795$5,595 $6,595 $7,995 $9,295 $10,495 $11,695

$8,995 $10,195 $11,895 $13,395 $14,895 $16,395 $17,895 $19,395 $20,895 $22,395

11 $6,475 $8,075 $8,475 $9,175 $9,675 $10,775 $11,775Ecuador & theGalapagos Islands Oct 22 - Nov 1

$995

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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.

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!

DISCOVERY FEEEach 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.

PRICINGRates are in US dollars, per person, per voyage based on double occupancy. Discovery fee and charter and commercial airfare are not included in the Berth price. Single occupancy cabins are available in select cabins on Ocean Endeavour and The Islander. Please call for availability.

CURRENCYAlthough 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 our current exchange rate, please call for details. We are not responsible for bank exchange rates on credit card transactions.

TOUR FARESPublished prices are based on exchange rates and tariffs in effect at the time of printing (May 2014) 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 US 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 Galápagos 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

PAYMENT POLICYA deposit of $1,000 USD per person is required upon booking to confirm participation. Adventure Canada strongly advises all passengers to obtain trip cancellation insurance at the time of deposit. 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.

WE LOVE BAGPIPERS!

If you can play the bagpipes, bring them along and ask about our bagpiper’s rebate!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PASSAGE CONTRACT TICKETThese Terms and Conditions and Passage Contract Ticket (“terms and conditions”) are entered into between 750207 Ontario Inc., operating as Adventure Canada (Ontario Registration No. 0400 1400) (“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.

RELEASE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITYThe 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 carrier’s 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) passenger’s 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 Canada’s 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 carrier’s 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.

COMPENSATIONCompensation 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/PARTICIPATIONThe 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 passenger’s 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 passenger’s 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 / YYSIGNATURE REQUIRED SIGNATURE REQUIRED

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICYAll 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 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.

DELAYSIn the event of a delay, passengers will be responsible for all costs and expenses associated therewith, including, without limitation, any additional food, lodging or transportation costs resulting from such delay. Adventure Canada recommends that the passenger obtains full travel insurance coverage and purchases refundable air tickets.

BAGGAGEBaggage is solely at the passenger’s 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 is typically one piece per passenger and one piece of carry-on luggage, subject to weight restrictions, but please check with the passenger’s airline for current standards. Excess baggage is not permitted on charter flights. Any excess baggage charges for commercial flights are the responsibility of the passenger. Passenger’s baggage is restricted to suitcases and hand luggage of such size and type as can comfortably and safely be stored in the passenger’s cabins. Cabin trunks are not acceptable and will not be permitted on board the vessel.

IMAGES AND PRIVACYOn these trips Adventure Canada take many photos, some of which Adventure Canada uses 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 passenger’s 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.

HOW TO REGISTERTo register for an Adventure Canada expedition each passenger must complete the registration form and return along with a $1000 USD deposit. THE REGISTRATION FORM IS DOUBLE SIDED AND THE PASSENGER’S SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED ON BOTH SIDES. By returning the registration form and deposit the passenger is 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. Full payment by credit card is subject to credit card pricing.

TERMS & CONDITIONSPlease read the terms and conditions carefully as they contain, among other things, a release of Adventure Canada and certain other parties and provisions limiting the liability of Adventure Canada and certain other parties. The delivery by the passenger of the deposit together with a signed copy of these terms and conditions to Adventure Canada shall constitute the passenger’s consent and agreement to all of the provisions contained herein. (Signature required on both sides).

Adventure Canada is also a subcharterer of the National Geographic Islander and Island Roamer. You will receive a separate Passage Contract Ticket upon booking a trip on the National Geographic Islander or Island Roamer.

ITINERARIESThe itineraries/programs described are subject to change or cancellation at the discretion of the ship’s master. These are expeditions to remote parts of the world. Adventure Canada, reserves the exclusive right, in its sole discretion, to alter, omit or cancel any part of the itinerary or change any reservation, staff member, feature and/or means of conveyance without notice and for any reason whatsoever including but not limited to weather and sea conditions, availability of anchorages, force majeure, government regulations, political conditions and other factors beyond the control of Adventure Canada and without allowance or refund and with any and all extra costs resulting therefrom paid by the passengers. In the event of changes, passengers are not entitled to any refund or other compensation. Expedition fees are based on group participation. Should the passenger 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. Adventure Canada, expressly reserves the right to cancel, without prior notice to the passengers, any tour prior to departure, in which case tour fees will be refunded without further obligation on the part of Adventure Canada, including, but not limited to the payment of interest accrued thereon.

Decisions to alter the itinerary/program as aforesaid shall be made in the best interest of all passengers aboard the vessel. Adventure Canada, expressly reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel the reservation of, or remove from the tour, any passenger at any time.

SINGLE TRAVELLERSOn Ocean Endeavour a number of single occupancy cabins are available in category three and four cabin types with no single supplement charge. A single supplement charge of 1.5 times the published rate will apply to single travellers wishing to guarantee sole occupancy in categories five through nine. On The Islander there are two single occupancy cabins, available for $12,295 USD. Travellers willing to share their accommodations will be guaranteed the double occupancy rate even if a roommate roommate is not available in select cabin types. Please call for details.

PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATIONPrior to the passenger’s tour, Adventure Canada will send the passenger a pre-departure package including a statement of account, log in details to access the passenger’s online profile, a booklet describing life aboard the ship, reading list, packing suggestions and other useful travel tips.

ONLINE PROFILEAdventure Canada collects personal information from our passengers via a secure online account. The passenger will be required to provide select medical and personal information and acknowledgement of select liabilities. Online accounts are set up by booking reservation. This means that all passengers on a given reservation will have access to each other’s information. The passenger will be asked to acknowledge this process on Adventure Canada’s reservation form by checking off the box ‘I/we agree that all passenger details will be viewable by all persons on this registration/reservation’. If the passenger prefers to have individual access to the online account please do not check this box on the reservation form and advise the passenger’s Adventure Specialist by calling or communicating this request by email. If the passenger prefers to provide his/her personal information to Adventure Canada by mail or fax please contact Adventure Canada and Adventure Canada will send the passenger paper copies. Adventure Canada asks that the passenger’s personal information be completed at the passenger’s earliest convenience, but at least 120 days prior to departure. The passenger will not receive his/her final documents until these forms are completed and submitted. All personal information is maintained by Adventure Canada in accordance with the terms of its privacy policy which can be reviewed at www.adventurecanada.com/privacy Adventure Canada may provide passenger’s personal information to certain third parties in connection with the tour purchased by passenger (including, without limitation, the carrier, airlines, border control services and similar security governmental organizations, hotels and tour operators). By agreeing to these terms and conditions, passenger agrees to the terms of Adventure Canada’s privacy policy and consents to Adventure Canada providing the passenger’s personal information to such third parties.

Important Information

INSURANCEDue 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. Adventure Canada strongly advises all passengers to obtain travel insurance at the time of deposit. If the passenger has not yet purchased his/her commercial airfare the passenger may increase his/her insurance coverage afterwards. By not purchasing coverage at the time of booking, the passenger is not fully covered. Adventure Canada’s 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. Evidence of policy documentation will be required. 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 insurance at the time of deposit.

PASSPORTS & VISASPASSPORTS ARE MANDATORY. Passengers are responsible for obtaining personal Visas, passports, health certificates, other required documents and inoculations if required at their own expense. Entry to another country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete.

ACTIVITY LEVELAdventure Canada expeditions are intended for people in reasonably good health. Zodiac cruises and transfer times can be lengthy. There are no elevators on board ship, and the passenger must be able to climb stairs between decks. The passenger must also be able to climb the external gangway stairs to transfer between the ship and the Zodiacs. Adventure Canada’s guides and ship crew are available to assist passengers in and out of the Zodiacs, both on shore and at the gangway. Adventure Canada expeditions may involve extensive walking in variable weather over sometimes sandy or uneven terrain. Wherever possible on shore excursions, Adventure Canada breaks 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 passengers back at the time of their choosing.

ZODIAC CRAFTZodiacs are the favoured means of transportation in the Arctic for all Adventure Canada expeditions and, indeed, wherever shallow waters and beaches ring the shoreline. They are stable, versatile craft which cruise at an approximate speed of four knots, and in windy weather can make for rather splashy rides. Adventure Canada therefore recommends wearing wet weather gear for Zodiac transfers. Life preservers are absolutely compulsory. 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 passengers may have to step into water up to 25 cm/10 inches deep. Rubber boots are highly recommended.

MEDICAL FACILITIESThis 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, Adventure Canada reserves the right to decline embarkation. Adventure Canada’s vessel is not equipped to handle serious medical conditions.

A ship’s doctor will be in attendance in the ship’s small medical clinic on most cruises to administer to passengers’ basic health needs. If the passenger requires specific medications, please ensure that he/she brings a supply adequate to last the passenger for the duration of the journey. Any applicable fee for medical services rendered or medicines supplied or transportation to on-shore medical facilities will be debited to the passenger’s account.

ONBOARD ACCOUNTEach passenger shall have an on-board account for the payment of personal expenses whilst on the tour which shall include but not be limited to payment for the use of all facilities and services, for which these are payable, as well as for all on-board purchases of beverages, goods, and shore excursions. The on-board currency of tariff and payment for all such facilities, services and purchases is the U.S. Dollar. Passengers shall settle their account with the vessel before disembarking at the end of a cruise.

GRATUITIESThe ship’s crew work hard to please and tips are heartily appreciated. In fairness to all of those who work together to make the passengers cruise enjoyable, tips are collected at the end of the voyage and distributed equitably among the crew. Although Adventure Canada leaves tip amounts to the discretion of passengers, in the past many passengers have asked for a recommended amount. Adventure Canada suggests a rate of $15USD per day, per passenger, as a kind and generous offering. Gratuities will be automatically added to the passenger’s shipboard account. The passenger may advise the purser onboard if the passenger would like to increase or decrease the tip amount. Adventure Canada staff does not accept tips.

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Small Groups, Big Adventures

GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK AND THE GREAT NORTHERN PENINSULA

JULY 12 - 19, 2015 $3,495 USD based on double occupancy

Experience majestic Gros Morne Park, ancient L’Anse aux Meadows, and infamous Iceberg Alley with photographer/biologist/author Dennis Minty. A six person exclusive tour with fantastic photo ops: fiords, the Tablelands, Vikings, icebergs, whales. All with expert, personal photo coaching for all skill levels. A truly exceptional experience.

BEARS OF CHURCHILL: Tundra Buggy Adventure

5 Night Departures: October 16 - November 19 $5,449 USD USD based on double occupancy

Spend two full days viewing magnificent polar bears up close from the amazing Tundra Buggy platform with expert guides. A comfortable lodge welcomes you home each evening. This itinerary includes a town tour, entrance to the Eskimo Museum and Parks Canada facility, a private slide presentation as well as dog sledding or a cultural-arts program.

BAFFIN ISLAND FLOE EDGE: Narwhals & Polar Bears

July 15 - 22, 2015 $5,225 USD based on double occupancy

Remote wilderness, striking Arctic landscapes, rich northern wildlife, and fascinating culture – all beneath the midnight sun. At the floe edge, where the rich ocean currents meet off northern Baffin Island, we’ll find abundant birdlife, several species of seals, and with luck, narwhals, polar bears, and the endangered bowhead whale.

BIRDS & BELUGAS

JULY & AUGUST 2015 $4,059 USD based on double occupancy

Known as the “canaries of the sea”, beluga whales produce a wide range of sounds you will hear nowhere else. Experience the beauty of beluga whale songs by participating in boat expeditions and kayaking and snorkeling adventures. Led by a professional interpretive guide, the six-day adventure offers guests a combination of incredible wildlife viewing and cultural explorations.

CONTACT:Adventure Canada 14 Front St. S. Mississauga, ON, L5H 2C4

Phone: 905-271-4000 or [email protected]

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