2015 Adventure Canada Expeditions Brochure

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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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Ecuador & the Galpagos 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 ...........
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A bold new adventure
Dear travellers,

As we enter our twenty-seventh year, Adventure Canada is seeking new
horizonsaboard a new ship!
The Ocean Endeavour is the ideal vessel for our next chapter. Slightly
larger, shes also newer, faster, and beautifully appointed. The Ocean
Endeavour is custom-ftted for our needs, including a feet 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 Galpagos Islands, a perpetual favourite. Were revisiting The Heart
of the Arcticthis time, with the Explorers Club aboard for a Polar Film
Festival! Well circumnavigate Newfoundland, explore the Arctic, transit the
Northwest Passage, get to know Greenland, and cruise the coast of Labrador.
As always, well sail into 2015 with the fnest photographers, geologists,
anthropologists, musicians, authors and culturalists. Theyre as keen as we
are to enter Adventure Canadas next phase.
In a year of exciting changes, one thing remains constant for Adventure
Canada: the joy of visiting the worlds 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 Experience
Travelling with Adventure Canada is unlike any other
travel experienceand 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 staffexperts in their respective felds 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 days 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 dont, 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 Canadas expedition
cruises are true voyages of discovery.
Sailing with a maximum of
198-passengers, Ocean Endeavour is the
perfect vessel for expedition cruising. Outftted 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 Canadas 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 Endeavours 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 Endeavours crew is experienced and friendly. Her shallow draft and maneuverability allow her to access isolated fords, 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 worlds last great frontiers aboard the Ocean Endeavour!
The Ocean
Endeavour
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 douevres & snacks during evening recaps
24-hour documentary and flm 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 Ship
1982, Stettin - Poland (keel laid 1980)
2001 / 2004 / 2010 / 2014
Marshall Islands
137,10 m / 450 ft
21,0 m / 69 ft
5,80 m / 19 ft
1B
4 x Skoda Sulzer 6ZL40/48,
2 x variable pitch propellers
Girofn 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 fve. 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 fve. 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 fve & seven. Picture windows, twin or matrimonial
bed, private bath, refrigerator
CATEGORY 9 JUNIOR SUITE
Deck fve & 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
Deck 4
Deck 5
Deck 6
Deck 7
Deck 8
Deck 9
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
Canadas largest nonproft educational organizations, funded
primarily by its members and generous donations.
The Society fulflls its mandate mainly through the publication
of Canadian Geographic in English and Gographica in
French, and through the Societys geographic education
program, speaker series, research grants and expedition
programs. 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, Canadas 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 defne Canada, and its legendary
wilderness destinations.
This years 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 frst 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-proft 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-proft
development.
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Students on Ice: Investing in our Future
Adventure Canada is a proud sponsor and supporter of the Students on Ice
Foundation (SOI), an award-winning organization offering transformative
educational expeditions for youth 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 SOIs pioneering vision that the polar regions are the
worlds 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 Canadas 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 Canadian
charitable organization #83664 8766 RR0001
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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 Qubecs North Shore, the Gasp, 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 le-Bonaventure Provincial Park all offer wildlife opportunities including
numerous migrating seabirds. The Magdalen Islands mix of Acadian and English infuencesand
a history of more than 400 shipwrecksare among the islands unique features. Its 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 fne 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 52
Weather, sea, and safety conditions will determine
our daily programs. Our actual route may vary from the proposed itinerary.
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Experience Qubecs unique history and culture
Hike Anticosti Island, wild and beautiful
Search for the largest animal on earth, the Blue Whale
See one of the worlds largest gannet colonies - over 50,000 pairs
Sail the Saguenay, a spectacular feeding ground for marine and bird species
Photograph the famous red cliffs of the Magdalen Islands
Sample fne wine and cheese in Saint Pierre
H I G H L I G H T S Mighty Saint Lawrence
Day 1: Qubec City, Qubec
Day 2: Saguenay Fiord
Day 3: Lower St. Lawrence
Day 4: Mingan Islands National Park
Day 5: Anticosti Island
Day 6: Forillon National Park / Gasp
Day 7: le Bonaventure Provincial Park
Day 8: Magdalene Islands
Day 9: South Coast, Newfoundland
Day 10: Saint Pierre, France
P ROP OS E D I T I NE RARY
Independent fight arrangements are
required for joining in Qubec City, QC
and departing from St. Johns, NL
Pre and Post Hotel nights are
available on request in Qubec
City and St. Johns
Charter fights are available
for this expedition.
Charter fight
Saint Pierre, France to St Johns,
Newfoundland
Date: June 23, 2015
Early afternoon arrival
Flight: $295.00 USD per person
inclusive of taxes and fees
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Natural highlights
of 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 Puffns, Black-legged Kittiwakes, Common
Murres and more. Cape St. Marys hosts a spectacular Northern
Gannet colony with glorious photo opportunities. Add in wildfowers,
interesting landbirds, moose and other mammals, fascinating
geology and even the range restricted Short-tailed Swallowtail
butterfy 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 2015
June 23 - 27
June 30 - July 4
July 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 islands rugged charm and geographic diversity are
best appreciated when visiting by ship. At Gros Morne, the planets mantle frames fords that would be at
home in Norway; on the Avalon Peninsula, a chunk of what was once Africa meets remnants of the
Appalachian Mountains. The discovery of Norse relics at LAnse aux Meadows was a monumental
moment in understanding the Viking story in North America.
Starting and ending in historic St. Johns, well experience Newfoundlands 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 Newfoundlands
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.
Explore the Galpagos 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. Johns, Newfoundland
Day 2: Terra Nova National Park
Day 3: Conche
Day 4: St. Anthony & LAnse aux Meadows
Day 5: Red Bay
Day 6: Gros Morne National Park
Day 7-9: South Coast
Day 10: Miquelon, France
Day 11: St. Johns, Newfoundland
Independent fight arrangements are required for
joining in and departing from St. Johns.
Pre and Post Hotel nights are available on
request in St. Johns
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Art on the Rock
Literature, music, visual art, theatre: Newfoundland has it all, and lots of
it. Join celebrated Newfoundland writer Kevin Major for an insiders look
at the culture of his Island, three art-flled days at the edge of the North
Atlantic. Let him take you through the multi-hued streets and back lanes
of St. Johns, 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! Newfoundlands 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, well journey through Newfoundland history,
exploring French, Basque, and Viking infuences. In Labrador, well visit the Inuit
homeland, Nunatsiavut, as we follow the trail of the explorers northward along
Canadas 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 frst European settlement in North America at LAnse aux Meadows
Travel with widely respected authors, naturalists and culturalists
Sail in heavy ice looking for polar bears, whales and seals
Visit the largely inaccessible Torngat Mountains National Park
H I G H L I G H T S Newfoundland & Wild Labrador
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Saint Pierre, France
South Coast, Newfoundland
Gros Morne National Park
Red Bay
St. Anthony & LAnse aux Meadows
Wonderstrands, Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve
Nain
Hebron
Torngat Mountains National Park
Kangiqsualujjuaq (George River)
Kuujjuaq, Qubec
Joining Charter fight
St. Johns, 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. Johns and
Ottawa on request.
Overnight accommodation in
Ottawa recommended.
Day 11: Kiglapait Mountains
Day 12: Groswater Bay
Day 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 dont 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 cant be alone in having this sense of place. I
know other people feel it too. I would expect to
fnd 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. Its
even a little bit tribal, but in a good way.
We dont own the place; it owns us. Sure its family
and heritage and familiarity but there is much more
than that. Theres a kind of magical grip on the
heart that is bigger than all these things. I dont
understand it fully and choose to leave it as one of
lifes 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 doesnt matter if
its in La Poile, a tiny community of a few hundred
with no road access to anywhere, or in old St.
Johns, our inspiring port city, visitors fnd 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 oceans blue surface, 40
tonnes of life airborne from two or three ficks 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 mans 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 fakes and stages where fsh was
off-loaded, gutted, split and dried in the sun by
families toiling together to make ends meet.
Travellers cant help but absorb some of this sense
of place. This enrichment can inspire them to think
about their own lives and whats important. Some
will bring home a fne 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 Canadas 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, well keep a lookout for whales and seabirds.
Arriving in Greenland well venture into the islands capital city, Nuuk, where we will
view the famous Qilakitsoq mummies. Before sailing up Western Greenlands
longest fjord, well 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.
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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 to
Kuujjuaq, Qubec
Date: July 17, 2015
Southbound Flight
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
to Toronto, Ontario
Date: July 29, 2015
Early evening arrival
Roundtrip:
$1,795.00 USD per
person inclusive of taxes
and fees
available in Ottawa and Toronto
on request.
Overnight accommodation
in Ottawa and Toronto
recommended.
PROPOSED I TI NERARY
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Kuujjuaq, Qubec
Akpatok Island
Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay)
Digges Island
Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
Kimmirut
South Baffn Coast
Pangnirtung
East Baffn
At Sea
Nuuk, Greenland
West Greenland
ALTERNATE ROUTE
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Goose Bay, Labrador
Grosewater Bay
Torngat Mountains National Park
Akpatok Island
Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay)
Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
Kimmirut
South Baffn Coast
Pangnirtung
At Sea
Nuuk, Greenland
West 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
defnitions 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 Canadas last frontier, and its
most exotic landscape, than through the artistic
outpourings of its people.
The art of the Inuit, Canadas 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
signifcance is unquestionable. The aesthetic
appeal beyond western understanding underlies
the amazing collections to be found in the worlds
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.
Todays 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 flm, 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. Suffce 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. Well visit the fnal resting
place of of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition at Beechey Island and search for polar bears and walrus
in far northern Baffn Island. At Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), our hosts will welcome us with throat-
singing and Inuit games, before we explore Baffns mighty fords. Well seek bowhead whales in
Niginganiq (Isabella Bay) the worlds frst Inuit-initiated whale sanctuary.
Crossing Davis Strait, well be met by Greenlands stirring icescape. There, well zip among
the freshly calved bergs off Ilulissat in our Zodiacs, marvel at Uummannaqs heart-shaped
mountain, and hike around Itilleq Fjord. Spectacular Kangerlussuaq Fjord makes a
glorious fnale 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 frst-hand about the history and culture of the Inuit
Voyage along the magnifcent fjords of Greenlands 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, Ontario
$1,067.00 USD per person
Roundtrip: $1,995.00 USD per person inclusive
of taxes and fees.
available in Toronto on request.
Toronto is recommended.
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Resolute, Nunavut
Beechey Island
Ikpiarjuk (Arctic Bay)
Bylot Island
Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)
North East Baffn Fiords
Niqinganiq (Isabella Bay)
Karrat Fjord, Greenland
Uummannaq
Ilulissat
Itilleq Fjord
EXPEDITIONS 35
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 frst-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. Well explore the quaint villages, dramatic fjords and calving glaciers of Greenland, working
our way north to spectacular Kap York. Crossing Smith Sound well visit Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord),
Canadas northernmost community. The bird cliffs at Coburg Island National Wildlife Area teem
with kittiwakes and murres.
At Beechey Island, the Franklin expedition gravestones stand watch. Melville, Banks and
Devon Islands offer opportunities for Peary caribou, polar bear, walrus and musk ox as
well as visits to ghostly RCMP and Hudsons 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
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, frst 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
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Sisimiut
Ilulissat
Karrat Fjord
Melville Bay
Kap York
Smith Sound
Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord), Nunavut
Coburg Island
Devon Island
Beechey Island
Bathurst Island
Melville Island
Banks Island
Prince of Wales Strait
Ulukhaktok (Holman)
Kugluktuk (Coppermine), Nunavut
Northbound
Toronto, Ontario to
Southbound
Kugluktuk (Coppermine) Nunavut to
Edmonton, Alberta
Date: September 5, 2015
Roundtrip: $2,195.00 USD per person inclusive
of taxes and fees.
Pre and post hotel nights
are available in Toronto and
Edmonton on request.
Edmonton recommended.
Day 14: Prince of Wales Island
Day 15: Queen Maud Gulf
Day 16: Ikaluktutiak (Cambridge Bay)
Day 17: Kugluktuk (Coppermine)
ALTERNATE ROUTE
EXPEDITIONS 39
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 outftted 4WDs
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 Canadas most northerly community, Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord).
Continuing north into the wilds of Smith Sound we expect ice, ice and more ice! We trace
the routes of famous explorers such as Rasmussen and Peary as we call in at Greenlands
northernmost community of Qaannaq. Sailing south admist towering icebergs, well
witness calving glaciers, explore deep fords and visit the UNESCO world heritage
site of the Ilulissat Icefjord.
Out of the
Northwest Passage
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
Southbound
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto,
Ontario
Roundtrip: $2,195.00 USD per person
inclusive of taxes and fees.
Pre and post hotel nights are available
in Edmonton and Toronto on request.
Overnight accommodation in Toronto
recommended.
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Kugluktuk (Coppermine), Nunavut
Victoria Island
Gjoa Haven
Bellot Strait
Fort Ross
Prince Leopold Island
Beechey Island
Devon Island
Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord)
Smith Sound
Qaanaaq, Greenland
Kap York
Melville Bay
Karrat Fjord
Ilulissat
Sisimiut
EXPEDITIONS 43
Theres nothing like you. Really nothing.
Graeme Gibson and I dont go on tours or cruises, as a rule. But we were lured by the promise of
seeing the Arctic in a way that cant 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 its also entertaining. It takes its subject matter seriously, but not itself. That, to me, is
deeply Canadian: we dont suffer stuffed shirts gladly.
Its 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 its 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 Timethank you Stan Rogers) next summer.
Going up North in this way will change your mind forever. So thank you, Adventure Canada. Im a
different person because of you. (But who? And while you were at it, couldnt 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 Galpagos 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 Galpagos Islands are one of the worlds 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, well be the only visitors, feeling like we have the whole island to ourselves.
Top-notch naturalist guides are trained at the University of the Galpagos and share their
knowledge on land and in the water. Well 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 youll join us in Ecuador and the
Galpagos Islands in 2015.
Ecuador & the
Galpagos Islands
Dennis Minty
Enjoy one of the worlds greatest wildlife experiences
Visit Quito, the Otavalo market and walk on the Equator
Experience wildlife up-close on land, in the air and
in the water
Swim and snorkel daily in calm waters
Travel in style with one of the best vessels in the
Galpagos
H I G H L I G H T S Galpagos Islands
Day 1: Arrival in Quito, Ecuador
Day 2: Old Town Quito and the Middle of the Earth
Day 3: The Otavalo Market
Day 4: Quito to the Galpagos Islands
Day 5: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez, Isla Espaola
Day 6: Champion and Punta Cormorant, Isla Floreana
Day 7: Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabela
Day 8: South Plazas and Santa Fe
Day 9: Santiago Island
Day 10: Genovesa Island
Day 11: Baltra to Guayaquil, Ecuador
Our itinerary is subject to Galpagos National Park approval.
EXPEDITIONS 47
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 Galpagos.
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 flms, 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 doctors offce
complete the list of facilities. Meals are served in one seating, from a menu
of international cuisine with Ecuadorian fair.
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 fight from Quito - Galpagos - Guayaquil. Cost: $525 USD
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November 2 - November 7, 2015
Choose this adventure as an optional extension to our Galpagos 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. Well 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
EXPEDITIONS 49
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: Cusco
Day 2: The Sacred Valley
Day 3: Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu
Day 4: Machu Picchu
Day 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 fights
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 occupancy
Single supplement add $795 USD. Please fnd credit card pricing on page 52
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Haida
Gwaii
The Queen Charlotte Islands
Led by an aboriginal art and culture expert, this incredible
experience in Haida Gwaii (formerly known as Queen Charlotte
Islands), focuses on Canadas culturally rich Haida community.
Throughout the Islands are signs of this ancientand 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 Galpagos of the North.
Bird watching is excellent, with puffns, 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.
EXPEDITIONS 51
Day 1: Vancouver
Day 2: Sandspit
Day 3: Graham Island
Day 4-9: Moresby Island
Day 10: Sandspit
D E T A I L S
Max: 14 adventurers
Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate
Date: 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 refected in their unique and
highly evolved art forms.
Bring your camera, journals and sketchpads Haida Gwaii
remains one of the worlds most artistically inspiring places.
Cost: $5,595 USD per person + HST
Please fnd 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 fights *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
Arctic
Explorer
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
17
17
12
13
10
13
11
$4,995
Charter
fights
$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 $11,775
Ecuador & the
Galapagos Islands
Oct 22 - Nov 1
$995
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PRICING 53
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 FEE
Each area we visit has rich cultural experiences and wild treasures to
offer. As guests, we have made a point to source and support local
projects in the areas through which we travel. A contribution from
each passenger, billed separately as the Discovery Fee, represents
a portion of the money we donate to ensure the longevity and
success of educational, environmental and cultural initiatives in these
regions. Our Discovery Fee is $250 USD per person for all Shipboard
Expeditions.
PRICING
Rates are in 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.
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 our current exchange rate, please
call for details. We are not responsible for bank exchange rates on
credit card transactions.
TOUR FARES
Published prices are based on exchange rates and tariffs in effect
at the time of printing (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 Galpagos Islands C1 $6,734 C2
$8,398 C3 $8,814 C4 $9,542 C5 $10,062 C6 $11,206 C7 $12,246
Cusco, Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley $3,115 Haida Gwaii The
Queen Charlotte Islands $5,819
PAYMENT POLICY
A deposit of $1,000 USD per person is required upon booking to
confrm 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.
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BAGPIPERS!
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bagpipes, bring them
along and ask
about our
bagpipers rebate!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PASSAGE CONTRACT TICKET
These 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.
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arrangements provided by Adventure Canada, further agrees that neither Adventure Canada nor its owners,
offcers, 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
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Adventure Canada or the carriers ownership, maintenance, use, operation or control of any manner of
conveyance used in carrying out the tour; (ii) the use of transportation or other services of carrier, owners,
operators, or public carriers for whom Adventure Canada acts only as agent and for whom Adventure
Canada is not responsible; (iii) passengers lack of proper travel documentation (such as visas, passports,
etc.); (iv) any act, omission or event occurring during the time that passengers are not aboard Adventure
Canada carriers or conveyances; (v) any act of war, insurrection, revolt or other civil uprising or military
action occurring in the countries of origin, destination or passage, or changes caused by sickness, weather,
strike, quarantine or other causes beyond the control of Adventure Canada or carrier or (vi) defects or
failures of any aircraft, vessel, automotive vehicle or other equipment or instrumentality under the control of
independent suppliers. If for any reason, Adventure Canada is ever found liable for any matter, Adventure
Canadas maximum liability, for any reason whatsoever, will be limited to the amount paid to Adventure
Canada for its services. Without limitation, Adventure Canada is not responsible for any negligent acts,
or acts which are beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, weather
emergencies, breakdown, or failure of diving or mechanical equipment, government actions, inclement
weather, sickness, attacks by animals, availability of medical care or the adequacy of the same, criminal
activity of any kind, terrorism, war, civil disturbance, sanitary conditions, quality or sanitation of food,
quarantine, customs, regulations, epidemics, strikes, hotel overbooking, safety and/or security standards at
hotels or other accommodations, or for any other reason beyond the control of Adventure Canada.
The passenger hereby waives any claim it may have against Adventure Canada, its owners, offcers, 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 fnancial loss related to the operation of this tour.
The passenger specifcally 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, offcers, 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,
offcers, directors, agents, contractors (including, without limitation, the carrier) and employees, for any reason
whatsoever.
On tours which neither embark, disembark nor call at any port in the United States, Adventure Canada and the
carrier shall be entitled to any and all liability limitations, immunities and rights applicable to it under the Athens
Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea of 1974, as well as the Protocol
to the Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea of 1976 (Athens
Convention). The Athens Convention limits the carriers liability for death or personal injury to a passenger to
no more than 46,666 special drawing rights as defned 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 certifes 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 defnitively 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, offcers 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 benefts
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, offcers, 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 affrms 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
SIGNATURE REQUIRED SIGNATURE REQUIRED
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
All requests for cancellations must be received in writing. Upon Adventure Canada receiving a written notice
of cancellation at least 120 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall receive a full
refund of its tour fees, less an administrative penalty of $500 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.
DELAYS
In 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.
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 fight. 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 passengers airline for current standards. Excess baggage is not
permitted on charter fights. Any excess baggage charges for commercial fights 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.
IMAGES AND PRIVACY
On 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 passengers birthday or
special events, please advise Adventure Canada if the passenger would like to abstain.
EXCLUSIVE GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These terms and conditions and any actions and proceeding brought hereunder shall be governed by the
laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein without regard to confict 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 REGISTER
To 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 PASSENGERS 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 & CONDITIONS
Please 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 passengers 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.
ITINERARIES
The itineraries/programs described are subject to change or cancellation at the discretion of the
ships 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 TRAVELLERS
On 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 fve 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 INFORMATION
Prior to the passengers tour, Adventure Canada will send the passenger a pre-departure
package including a statement of account, log in details to access the passengers online
profle, a booklet describing life aboard the ship, reading list, packing suggestions and other
useful travel tips.
ONLINE PROFILE
Adventure 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 others information.
The passenger will be asked to acknowledge this process on Adventure Canadas 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
passengers 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 passengers personal information be completed at the
passengers earliest convenience, but at least 120 days prior to departure. The passenger will
not receive his/her fnal 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
passengers 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 Canadas privacy policy and
consents to Adventure Canada providing the passengers personal information to such third
parties.
Important Information
INSURANCE
Due to the nature of the tour in which the passenger will be participating, passengers should
have in place prior to departure, comprehensive insurance coverage including without limitation
medical, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation and interruption, accident and baggage
insurance. 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 Canadas cancellation terms apply
to all passengers. Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance is mandatory for participation
in all Adventure Canada expeditions and may be purchased through Adventure Canada at the
time of booking. 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 & VISAS
PASSPORTS ARE MANDATORY. Passengers are responsible for obtaining personal Visas,
passports, health certifcates, 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 LEVEL
Adventure 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
Canadas 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 CRAFT
Zodiacs 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 FACILITIES
This expedition is intended for persons in good health. Passengers, who are not ft 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 Canadas vessel is not equipped to handle serious medical conditions.
A ships doctor will be in attendance in the ships small medical clinic on most cruises to
administer to passengers basic health needs. If the passenger requires specifc 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 passengers account.
ONBOARD ACCOUNT
Each 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.
GRATUITIES
The ships 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 passengers
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.
Adventure
Canada
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 LAnse aux Meadows, and
infamous Iceberg Alley with photographer/biologist/author Dennis Minty. A
six person exclusive tour with fantastic photo ops: fords, 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 magnifcent 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
Remote wilderness, striking Arctic landscapes, rich northern wildlife, and
fascinating culture all beneath the midnight sun. At the foe edge, where
the rich ocean currents meet off northern Baffn Island, well fnd abundant
birdlife, several species of seals, and with luck, narwhals, polar bears, and
the endangered bowhead whale.
BIRDS & BELUGAS
JULY & AUGUST 2015
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 1-800-363-7566
info@adventurecanada.com
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