HELLO, ADVENTURERS! We d love you to join us! Cedar Swan ceo, Adventure Canada

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1 EXPEDITIONS 2018

2 HELLO, ADVENTURERS! The past year has been a special one for Adventure Canada. Founded in 1987, we ran our first trips in 1988 so we ve been enjoying a bit of an extended thirty-year anniversary. And why not, when we have so much to celebrate? This year, my father Matthew Swan founder and guiding light of Adventure Canada was inducted into Canada s Tourism Hall of Fame! Recent highlights for AC include being named a finalist for National Geographic s Sense of Place World Legacy Award, to go with our recent Cruise Vision, Nature Inspiration, and Best Travel Company Awards. The UN World Tourism Association has declared 2017 the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. So it s a perfect time for us to reaffirm our ongoing practices and demonstrate anew our commitment to sustainable operations. For us, sustainability isn t just about ecotourism it s about ensuring that livelihood continues to flow into remote communities; it s about ensuring responsible cultural exchange that benefits both sides of the table; it s about educating a new generation of world citizens with broad appreciation for all aspects of human activity on our planet. Above all, sustainability is about realizing our promise to the future a promise to leave places better than we found them. After three decades, we've come to realize that this promise comes down to three things: visiting special places, with special people, in a special way. Special places naturally include a mix of favourite haunts, and exciting new destinations. For 2018, that means a return to Scotland and the North Atlantic and an all-new expedition, Iceland Circumnavigation! Plus, our beloved stomping grounds in Newfoundland and Labrador, Greenland, the Canadian Arctic, and our signature Northwest Passage trips. Special people? That would be YOU, of course. And our amazing staff! Local culturalists, recognized experts, bestselling authors, visionary artists, and inspiring musicians, all of them dedicated to making every trip an opportunity to fully engage with nature, culture, and one another. The special way we travel is really at the heart of Adventure Canada s success. We believe travel is about engagement, education, and enlightenment. Every moment is a learning moment; every destination, a chance to deepen our appreciation of the world around us our fellow people and the wild creatures that share our earthly home. Our hands-on approach to hiking, Zodiac cruising, wildlife viewing, and connecting with communities has inspired our passengers for three decades and counting. That s what thirty years of expedition cruising have taught us. Go to the ends of the earth. Go with great people. And go there with open eyes, open hearts, and open minds. This year, more than ever, that s our recipe for success and we re making magic happen. We d love you to join us! Cedar Swan ceo, Adventure Canada 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Adventure Canada Experience Our Resource Specialists Matthew Swan: A Lifetime of Achievement Better Together: Our Partnerships Expedition Map Scotland Slowly North Atlantic Saga: Scotland, the Faroe Islands, & Iceland Iceland Circumnavigation Arctic Safari Into the Northwest Passage Out of the Northwest Passage Greenland & Wild Labrador Newfoundland Circumnavigation Tanzania's Great Migration Safari The Ocean Endeavour Your Expedition Includes Cabin Categories Life on Board Expeditions: Enhanced Small Groups Big Adventures 2018 Expedition & Berth Prices Incentives Important Information Registration Form Terms and Conditions

4 THE ADVENTURE CANADA EXPERIENCE Travelling with Adventure Canada is an experience unlike any other and not just because of our incredible destinations. We are proud to provide an immersive cultural experience both aboard and ashore. Our shipboard programming is fun, engaging, and educational. We host presentations, panel discussions, and workshops in state-of-the-art lecture spaces to provide perspective and understanding. Our resource staff experts in their respective fields are approachable, available on deck, and always on shore during excursions. Staff and passengers dine together for lively, informative conversations; we believe laughter should be a part of every experience. 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. We are honoured to have them share their stories and experiences with us in a meaningful and enduring cultural exchange. A unique mix of learning, entertainment, and humour is integral to the Adventure Canada ethos evening concerts, trivia nights, theme dinners, and dances are par for the course. Hiking, wildlife viewing, historic sites, community visits, and Zodiac cruising are regular fixtures. Engaging presentations and hands-on activities are offered each day; these range from photography and printmaking workshops to examinations of archaeological sites and current events. You choose programming that is best suited to your abilities and interests. Fun and casual, rugged yet comfortable Adventure Canada s expeditions are true voyages of discovery. 4 Photo credits from left to right: Danny Catt, Janis Parker and Danny Catt

5 I have been on many Adventure Canada trips and there has always been a hand to help me navigate a wet landing or board a bouncing Zodiac. On every voyage, there have been world-class resource staff and adventures on land and sea that have taken my breath away. Travelling with AC feels like travelling with a capable and caring family. In addition, thanks to these journeys, I now have new friends with whom I can share my love of travel. AC provides first-class opportunities that help me better understand Canada, and our world. Go! Go anywhere with them. You will be changed. Brenda Nutter 14 Adventure Canada expeditions My husband and I are longtime Adventure Canada travellers! For us, it is more than just the wilderness and the wildlife it is also the people that travel with us. Adventure Canada s staff their expertise, their skill, and their enthusiasm brings the landscape to life. The world from a Zodiac is not to be missed! This company provides exceptional travel opportunities. Janis Parker 18 Adventure Canada expeditions OUR RESOURCE SPECIALISTS Our team travels to some of the world s wildest, most remote destinations. Polar bear sightings, Zodiacs cruising between waves, and towering icebergs are all in a day s work. Time and time again, it is our intrepid team of resource specialists that makes our expeditions so special. We fly the majority of our staff members in for each voyage this ensures that they are fresh and ready for action; it also means that we have regionspecific experts aboard who are as excited to be there as you are! We are authors and painters; we are archaeologists and filmmakers. We are musicians and geologists and anthropologists and marine biologists. We are birdwatchers and songwriters, photographers and hunters, culturalists, philosophers, politicians, meteorologists, sculptors, historians, explorers, and swimmers of sub-zero water. We hail from far and wide, and we are luminary minds in our respective fields. Above all, we share in a deep love for discovery. For learning. For exploration and growth. And we are family. 5

6 CREATING MEANINGFUL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES In 2016, Adventure Canada founder Matthew Swan was honoured by the Travel Industry Association of Canada with a Lifetime Achievement Award. 6 Andrew Stewart

7 MATTHEW SWAN has dedicated his life to creating meaningful travel experiences. His trailblazing work in Canada and the world s most remote and awe-inspiring places has notably facilitated the growth of tourism in Nunavut, Greenland, Newfoundland, Labrador, and beyond. It is our great pleasure and honour to announce that, in 2016, Matthew was honoured by the Travel Industry Association of Canada with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his work. After training as a young man at Strathcona Lodge and a stint as a river guide on the Ottawa River, Matthew along with his brother Bill Swan and friend Dave Freeze incorporated Adventure Canada in They pulled out a map of Canada, pin-pointed opportunity on the road less travelled and, in 1988, operated their first trip: a hiking tour of Nunavut s Auyuittuq National Park. Captivated by the harsh grandeur of the Arctic environment and the warmth of the Inuit people, Matthew and his team knew they had found what they were looking for. Since that time, he has sought out places rarely visited, and developed positive working relationships that ensured benefit and goodwill with host communities. Connecting people with nature and providing the right elements for cultural exchange is at the forefront of Adventure Canada s guiding principles. Matthew has worked tirelessly to advance these principles to educate and inspire visitors about the Arctic, sub-arctic, and maritime wildlife and wilderness, as well as Inuit coastal cultures. Matthew dedicated much of his time to positive relationship building and friend making to ensure he understood the needs of the communities and that the hosts are empowered participants. A hands-on leader, Matthew personally led almost all of Adventure Canada s programs for the first twenty years. MATTHEW HAS WORKED TIRELESSLY TO TO ADVANCE THESE PRINCIPLES TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE VISITORS ABOUT THE ARCTIC AND EAST COAST S WILDLIFE AND WILDERNESS, AS WELL AS INUIT AND EAST COAST CULTURE. His passion for humour, music, and art complemented the already high-quality scientific programming. Through this appealing mix of art and science, Adventure Canada has been able to attract an extraordinary team of resource staff. One of Matthew s great gifts is bringing people together and fostering a collective energy that is a force to be reckoned with. Our dedication to the regions in which we travel sets us apart. Matthew set the tone for genuine compassion in the early years of Adventure Canada and it remains a core component today. In 1996, Matthew introduced Adventure Canada s Discovery Fund to strengthen sustainable initiatives and projects in the regions the company travels. The Discovery Fund is supported by a $250 USD fee collected from every Adventure Canada traveller. This directly assists local and national organizations involved with social and economic community development along with environmental and wildlife preservation. Each year the Discovery Fund support extends to both high-profile and grassroots ventures. Through the Discovery Fund, Matthew has fostered many prominent partnerships and supported important fundraising campaigns. On Adventure Canada s thirtieth anniversary, Matthew says he feels extremely blessed to have found himself in the tourism industry, and couldn t be more proud to have dedicated his life to creating a small company set on making a big difference. Please join us in congratulating our Rear Admiral on this incredible honour! 7

8 BETTER TOGETHER For the past thirty years, Adventure Canada has worked to form strong partnerships with like-minded organizations to help further the knowledge, community infrastructure, and cultural development in the regions that we visit. Here are some of the organizations we sail with and are proud to call friends. We look forward to sharing their work with you. STUDENTS ON ICE FOUNDATION Adventure Canada is a proud partner, sponsor, and supporter of the Students on Ice Foundation (soi), an award-winning organization offering transformative educational expeditions for youth in the Arctic. Adventure Canada shares soi's pioneering vision of the polar regions as the world s greatest classrooms. Adventure Canada works with soi to support Inuit students through the scholarship program and by providing vessels for Arctic expeditions Young Explorers aboard the Ocean Endeavour THE EXPLORERS CLUB The Explorers Club is an international multidisciplinary professional society dedicated to the advancement of field research and the preservation of exploratory instinct. Adventure Canada is proud to be the Explorers Club s exclusive polar provider, and delighted to welcome notable explorers aboard each of our expeditions, including the youths from our joint Young Explorers program. 8 Michelle Valberg

9 PROJECT NORTH Children are the future stewards of their land. Project North equips them with the tools and resources needed to enjoy their youth, be active, and develop a strong sense of community through play, sport, and education. Adventure Canada is proud to partner with this not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in the Canadian North. Through donations of sporting equipment and support for social initiatives, we work together to support bright futures for young people and their communities. Project North has delivered $800,000 of sporting equipment to twenty-two Inuit communities to date and co-sponsored the Stanley Cup s polar tour in 2015, 2016, and Adventure Canada has proudly participated in a number of deliveries: Nain, Makkovik, and Kimmirut to name a few. TRADITION & TRANSITION Tradition & Transition is a research partnership between the Nunatsiavut Government and Memorial University of Newfoundland. Conceived of and constructed as a dialogue between traditional knowledge and academic enquiry, the partnership seeks to understand the values that have shaped Labrador Inuit culture, in order to inform a progressive and grounded Indigenous society in twenty-first century Nunatsiavut. Adventure Canada is proud to assist in spreading this knowledge by providing logistical, monetary, and manpower support to the Tradition and Transition team. THE WALRUS FOUNDATION The Walrus Foundation publisher of The Walrus magazine has a long-standing partnership with Adventure Canada that presents award-winning Canadian journalism about some of Canada s most environmentally and culturally important regions, while also helping to fuel a vital conversation about the role of Canadians in the natural world. Join members of the Walrus Foundation aboard our Greenland & Wild Labrador expedition in THE INUIT HERITAGE TRUST The Inuit Heritage Trust (iht) is dedicated to the preservation, enrichment, and protection of Inuit heritage and identity embodied in Nunavut's archaeological sites, ethnographic resources, and traditional place names. Together, the iht and Adventure Canada have fostered a mentee program for Inuit youth who wish to pursue archaeology as a profession. Our program aims to improve interpretation techniques, create better understanding and handling of the evolving Arctic tourism industry within an archaeological-historical context, and expand cultural sharing aboard select expeditions. 9

10 PARKS CANADA Adventure Canada is proud to partner with Parks Canada to embark on unprecedented voyages of discovery to some of the nation s most remote national parks. Our partnership is guided by a mutual respect and reverence for our nation s wild places and dedicated to shaping responsible travel practices for Canada s national parks system. Together, we aim to educate and inspire our travellers about our country s national treasures, and establish precedent for future visitors conduct. Mike Beedell NIKON CANADA Travellers aboard Ocean Endeavour expeditions will be able to use precision, professional-quality photography equipment courtesy of the onboard Nikon Camera Trial Program. Together, we empower our passengers to create truly dynamic images and tell vibrant stories. Select Adventure Canada expeditions feature Nikon Canada Ambassadors, some of the most talented and influential visual artists working in the business today gifted, spirited storytellers who go above and beyond, admired for their passion, energy, and commitment to their craft. What could be better than learning from the best, in the best environments, while using the best equipment? WWF-CANADA Since 1967, WWF-Canada has played a significant role in conserving vital land, freshwater, and coastal ecosystems. Adventure Canada is proud to work alongside WWF-Canada to help better educate the public about the vital sustainability initiatives and practices necessary to proper wilderness conservation efforts. WWF-Canada s experts join our expeditions to add their expertise to our own, and share their vital work, inspiring and educating our passengers. 10

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12 ELLESMERE ISLAND McCLURE STRAIT Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord) EXPEDITIONS Qausuittuq (Resolute) PARRY CHANNEL ADMUNDSEN GULF PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND VICTORIA ISLAND CORONATION GULF NORTHWEST TERRITORIES GREENLAND Devon Island Somerset Island Sirmilik National Park PRINCE REGENT INLET M'CLINTOCK CHANNEL Beechey Island MELVILLE BAY LANCASTER SOUND BYLOT ISLAND BAFFIN BAY Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) QUEEN MAUD GULF Kugluktuk (Coppermine) SMITH SOUND Karrat Fjord BAFFIN ISLAND Usqsuqtuuq (Gjøa Haven) NUNAVUT Uummannaq Fjord Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton Island) FOXE BASIN Ilulissat Itilleq Fjord Sisimiut Coast Kangerlussuaq Qeqqata Kommunia DAVIS STRAIT Nuuk Arctic Safari Into the Northwest Passage HUDSON STRAIT HUDSON BAY UNGAVA BAY Torngat Mountains National Park Kangiqsualujjuaq (George River) Out of the Northwest Passage NUNATSIAVUT Hebron NUNAVIK Greenland & Wild Labrador Nain LABRADOR Newfoundland Circumnavigation QUÉBEC Akami-Uapishk-KakKasaukMealy Mountains National Park Reserve Red Bay These are our proposed routes. Weather, sea, and ice conditions will determine our daily progress. Actual itineraries may differ from those indicated. LABRADOR SEA ONTARIO L Anse aux Meadows Woody Point Gros Morne National Park CANADA Miawpukek (Conne River) Terra Nova National Park St. John s Saint-Pierre and Miquelon NEWFOUNDLAND

13 Grimsey Isa rdur Siglu rdur Húsavík Stykkishólmur Akureyri ICELAND Seydis rdur Djupivogur Reykjavík NORWEGIAN SEA Heimaey Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) Surtsey Island Western Faroe Islands FAROE ISLANDS Mykines Tórshavn Sumba NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN Papa Stour SHETLAND ISLANDS Foula Jarlshof Mousa ORKNEY Stromness Kirkwall Fair Isle Scotland Slowly St. Kilda LEWIS Stornoway North Atlantic Saga: Scotland, the Faroe Islands, & Iceland Iceland Circumnavigation Mingulay Iona SKYE Staffa Oban SCOTLAND Aberdeen Islay JURA Glasgow 13

14 SCOTLAND SLOWLY JUNE 11 21,

15 Scotland s western and northern isles are a dream destination and for many, a long-awaited return to ancestral homelands. Culture, heritage, and natural history abound here, echoes of Europe s ancient past. In Medieval times, an already-archaic society in the Hebrides evolved into the Lordship of the Isles, a sea-kingdom blending Gael and Viking under the powerful domination of Clan Donald. In the north, Orkney and Shetland were wed into a formidable Scandinavian earldom. Both island groups preserve some of the oldest monuments in Europe, dating back to the Stone Age. Kinship and community are two of the constants in this story; Gaelicspeaking clans retained their independence despite acknowledging the Lords of the Isles, while free Norse landholders battled the forces of feudalism in the Northern Isles. Aboard the Ocean Endeavour, we ll enjoy contemporary comforts as we explore our way out from Glasgow, through the western isles and the Pentland Firth to Orkney and Shetland. Abundant ecology and spectacular geology beckon adventurers for a closer look. June is an ideal month to visit Scotland in search of birds, with breeding well underway, and avian enthusiasts will be rewarded with excellent opportunities. Photographers will be in their glory amid the gorgeous scenery; smallgroup tutorials will help shutterbugs capture the experience at its finest. Island folk have always been extremely conscious of the natural environment, as its bounty has sustained them. We ll experience a bit of island life too with music and laughter in community halls and local pubs. Though modern touches grace many homes, the people who live here still remain close to their roots, tracing traditions to the original settlers who first made their homes here centuries ago. Andrew Stewart 15

16 HIGHLIGHTS View the largest seabird colony in the UK at the cliffs of St. Kilda Experience island life on Foula in the Shetlands Marvel at the largest collection of prehistoric megalithic structures in western Europe Climb Mousa Broch, an almost-perfectly intact Iron Age fortification Wander among monuments at the Heart of Neolithic Orkney unesco World Heritage site Appreciate Scotland s picturesque shorelines and fascinating maritime heritage Photo credits: Andrew Stewart, and Mick Langan (bottom left) INTENDED ITINERARY JUNE 11 21, 2018 Day 1: Glasgow & Oban Day 2: Islay Papa Stour Foula SHETLAND ISLANDS Mousa Day 3: Iona & Staffa Day 4: Isle of Skye ORKNEY Kirkwall Day 5: Mingulay Day 6: St. Kilda St. Kilda LEWIS Stornoway Day 7: Isle of Lewis SKYE Day 8: Kirkwall, Orkney Mingulay SCOTLAND Aberdeen Day 9: Foula & Papa Stour Staffa Day 10: Mousa Iona Oban Day 11: Aberdeen Islay JURA Glasgow This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.

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18 NORTH ATLANTIC SAGA: SCOTLAND, THE FAROE ISLANDS, & ICELAND JUNE 21 JULY 1,

19 Emerging from the mists of legend, the north Atlantic isles are wonders of geology, ecology, and human history. From the craggy coastline of Scotland, past the staggering cliffs of the Faroe Islands to the volcanic plains of Iceland, this expedition charts a course unlike any other on Earth. Join us as we explore ancient Neolithic ruins on rugged Celtic islands, and sail into the sagas of Norse explorers bound for far-flung Arctic shores. Hikers and bird-watchers alike will delight in the puffins and skuas that wheel over wave-battered headlands. You ll experience local culture in villages that have been occupied since ancient times, and meet modern-day fishermen working the same waters that fed their forebears. Find seabird populations abounding in their vast nesting grounds. Photograph exquisite wildflowers in early summer bloom. Visit newborn islands, picturesque communities, and sprawling glaciers. Join the lucky few who have travelled in the wake of the Vikings from Aberdeen to Reykjavík charting an ancient course between modern ports, amid the mythic islands of the north Atlantic! Photo credits clockwise top to bottom: Mike Beedell, Mike Beedell, and Larry Frank 19

20 HIGHLIGHTS Stand amidst the Neolithic standing stones of Stenness and Brodgar Wander the prehistoric villages of Skara Brae and Jarlshof, c BC! See the teeming fulmar, puffin, and gannet colonies along the cliffs of Fair Isle Shop for exquisite handicrafts unique to the North Atlantic islands Follow the Viking explorers on sea-routes recorded in the Norse sagas See one of the world s newest islands, the volcanic Surtsey in Iceland Discover Tórshavn, capital of the Faroes, with its superb walking opportunities Be among the few to sail the dramatic seascapes and cliffs of western Faroes Experience Reykjavik, the world s northernmost capital city and one of its greenest and cleanest Photo credits clockwise left to bottom: Michelle Valberg, Larry Frank, Larry Frank, and Mike Beedell INTENDED ITINERARY JUNE 21 JULY 1, 2018 Day 1: Aberdeen, Scotland Day 2: Stromness, Orkney Islands Day 3: Fair Isle & Grutness, Shetland Islands Day 4: Suðuroy Island and Sumba, Faroe Islands Day 5: Tórshavn Day 6: Western Faroe Islands Day 7: Mykines Island Day 8: At Sea Surtsey Island, Iceland Day 9: Heimaey, Westman Islands Day 10: Southwest Iceland Day 11: Reykjavík, Iceland Reykjavík Surtsey Island FAROE ISLANDS ICELAND Heimaey Western Faroe Islands Mykines Sumba Tórshavn Mykines Sumba FAROE ISLANDS Tórshavn Stromness SHETLAND ISLANDS Jarlshof Fair Isle SCOTLAND Aberdeen This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.

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22 ICELAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION JUNE 30 JULY 10, & JULY 9 19,

23 Explore a mystical land shaped by fire and ice on this excursion to the ancient Viking stronghold of Iceland. Voyaging aboard the Ocean Endeavour, you ll see Iceland at its best and most diverse. Marvel at the geological wonders of this island at the edge of the Arctic Circle, exploring its unforgettable culture, history, and people from small fishing communities, to the ancient and modern capital, Reykjavík. First settled in 874 AD, Iceland today is the most sparsely populated country in Europe yet it may also be the most dramatic. Volcanically and geologically active, Iceland is famed for its awe-inspiring lava fields, mountains, glaciers, and glacial rivers. Natural wonders and a stirring history await on Iceland s rugged shores. Join us as we set sail in the wake of the sagas of old. Photo credits: Michelle Valberg 23

24 HIGHLIGHTS Trace the routes of the Icelandic sagas' heroes Soak up the culture in Reykjavík, one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the world Marvel at bird colonies up to a million strong Explore pristine fjords and volcanic landscapes unlike any on Earth Visit traditional fishing villages dating back more than eight hundred years Search for whales in the rich, productive waters of Húsavík Photo credits: Michelle Valberg, and Dennis Minty (right page bottom left) INTENDED ITINERARY JUNE 30 JULY 10, 2018 OR JULY 9 19, 2018 Day 1: Reykjavík Day 2: Reykjavík Day 3: Stykkishólmur Day 4: Isafjördur Day 5: Siglufjördur/Grimsey Day 6: Akureyri Day 7: Húsavík Day 8: Seydisfjördur Day 9: Djupivogur Day 10: Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) Day 11: Reykjavík Isa rdur Stykkishólmur Reykjavík Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) Siglu rdur Akureyri ICELAND Grimsey Húsavík Seydis rdur Djupivogur This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day. Please note that this expedition includes a first night spent at a Reykjavík hotel.

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26 ARCTIC SAFARI AUGUST 6 17, 2018 Expedition team member Sarah Wong 26

27 AS SEEN ON On this trip, we seek the wilds and the wonders of the Arctic, in the welcoming company of those who call it home! Beginning in Qausuittuq (Resolute Bay), we ll enter expedition mode as we seek polar bears, whales, birds, and muskoxen throughout Lancaster Sound. At Beechey Island, we ll pay our respects at the graves of three of Sir John Franklin s men; at Dundas Harbour, we ll explore the abandoned hbc and rcmp post that once guarded the gateway to the Northwest Passage. Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) with its stunning views of Bylot Island is a dynamic contemporary Inuit community; we ll spend the day getting to know the place before striking out across Baffin Bay for Greenland. Towering mountains, pristine fjords, and colourful communities are among the attractions of this mighty Arctic island. The modern Greenlandic center of Illulissat offers museums, shopping, and cafés with a European flair. The Jakobshavn Icefjord, a unesco World Heritage Site and source of the majority of the icebergs in the North Atlantic, provides a dramatic climax to a northern journey unlike any other. Photo credits: Danny Catt (left), and Andre Gallant (above) 27

28 HIGHLIGHTS Search for bears, whales, and walrus in their Arctic feeding grounds View the magnificent fjords of Greenland s coast Photograph exquisite Arctic flowers at the height of summer bloom Visit the Franklin Expedition gravesites at Beechey Island Cross the Arctic Circle by sea twice! Zodiac cruise the Disko Bay at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord unesco World Heritage Site and home to the world s fastest-moving glacier INTENDED ITINERARY AUGUST 6 17, 2018 Day 1: Qausuittuq (Resolute), NU Day 2: Beechey Island Day 3: Devon Island Day 4: Lancaster Sound Day 5: North Baffin Island Day 6: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Karrat Fjord Day 9: Uummannaq Fjord Day 10: Ilulissat Day 11: Sisimiut Coast Day 12: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Meet the Tununiq Arsarniit Theatre Group of Mittimatalik during a cultural exchange Seek belugas and narwhals in Lancaster Sound, a proposed National Marine Conservation Area Northbound Charter Flight: Ottawa, ON to Resolute, NU Early-morning departure $978 usd per person including all taxes and fees Southbound Charter Flight: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, ON Evening arrival $1,317 usd per person including all taxes and fees Qausuittuq (Resolute) SOMERSET ISLAND PRINCE REGENT INLET Beechey Island Sirmilik National Park Devon Island Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) LANCASTER SOUND BYLOT ISLAND BAFFIN ISLAND BAFFIN BAY MELVILLE BAY GREENLAND Karrat Fjord Uummannaq Fjord Ilulissat FOXE BASIN Sisimiut Coast DAVIS STRAIT Kangerlussuaq Photo credits clockwise: Andrew Stewart, Andre Gallant, Andrew Stewart, and Andre Gallant This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.

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30 INTO THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AUGUST 17 SEPTEMBER 2,

31 The Northwest Passage represents the pinnacle of Arctic exploration. On this trip, like the explorers before us, we ll experience the quaint villages, dramatic fjords, and calving glaciers of Greenland. Then, crossing Davis Strait, we ll visit Qikiqtarjuaq, the iceberg capital of Nunavut, and pay respects at the Franklin Expedition graves at Beechey Island. Somerset and Devon Islands offer opportunities to spot Peary caribou, polar bear, walrus, and muskoxen and for visits to ghostly rcmp and Hudson s Bay Company posts. Parry Channel and Peel Sound afford a passage to Queen Maude Gulf and onward to our destination: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), the end of our epic journey above the Arctic Circle. To sail the Northwest Passage is to sail living history. Meet the Inuit who have called this remarkable place home for generations, and join the ranks of the adventurers who have been lured by its legend. Photo credits: Michelle Valberg (left), and Scott Forsyth (above) 31

32 HIGHLIGHTS Sail the heart of the Northwest Passage in comfort aboard our ice-strengthened expedition ship Visit ancient sites of the Thule and Dorset people with our onboard archaeologist Photograph rare birds and Arctic wildlife in their stunning natural habitat Marvel at the Ilulissat Icefjord, where 90% of the North Atlantic s icebergs calve Enjoy Greenland s unique European approach to Arctic life Experience Inuit communities, culture and worldview first hand See haunting artifacts of the northern explorers, hbc, and rcmp Sail the waters where Franklin s ships, hms Erebus and Terror, were recently discovered Northbound Charter Flight: Toronto, ON to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Early-morning departure $1,450 usd per person including all taxes and fees Southbound Charter Flight: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU to Edmonton, AB Evening arrival $1,045 usd per person including all taxes and fees Photo credits: Michelle Valberg, and Dennis Minty (bottm left) INTENDED ITINERARY AUGUST 17 SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Day 2: Sisimiut Day 3-4: Ilulissat Day 5-6: Western Greenland Day 7: Qikiqtarjuaq Day 8: Eastern Baffin Island Day 9: Northeast Baffin Island Day 10: Devon Island ADMUNDSEN GULF CORONATION GULF Kugluktuk (Coppermine) NORTHWEST TERRITORIES McCLURE STRAIT VICTORIA ISLAND NUNAVUT PARRY CHANNEL M'CLINTOCK CHANNEL QUEEN MAUD GULF PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND CANADA Usqsuqtuuq (Gjøa Haven) HUDSON BAY PRINCE REGENT INLET Day 11: Beechey Island Day 12-13: Parry Channel and Peel Sound Day 14: Usqsuqtuuq (Gjøa Haven) Day 15: Queen Maud Gulf Day 16: Coronation Gulf Day 17: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU Beechey Island FOXE BASIN Sirmilik National Park NUNAVIK Devon Island ELLESMERE ISLAND LANCASTER SOUND BYLOT ISLAND BAFFIN ISLAND HUDSON STRAIT Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton Island) SMITH SOUND BAFFIN BAY DAVIS STRAIT MELVILLE BAY GREENLAND Ilulissat Sisimiut Coast Kangerlussuaq This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.

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34 OUT OF THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE SEPTEMBER 2 18,

35 The Northwest Passage remains one of the world s last true frontiers, and this expedition takes you to its heart. In Canada s vast northern wilderness, wildlife roams free and the great geological forces shaping our planet reveal themselves to the wondering eye. The recent finding of Franklin s ships, hms Erebus and hms Terror reminds us that we sail into history, legend, and myth that continues today! Nunavut s communities offer a warm welcome, blending the traditional and the contemporary in unique and compelling ways. Making our way north to Smith Sound, we enter the realm still defined by ice: towering icebergs, vast glaciers, and the last redoubt of the great northern pack. Greenland offers geology, geography, and culture with a European flair. Photo credits: Scott Forsyth and Carlos Santos (above) 35

36 HIGHLIGHTS Travel the route that has enchanted explorers for centuries Enjoy visits to vibrant Inuit communities Make the most of excellent opportunities to encounter whales and polar bears Visit the historic graves of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition Cruise the Ilulissat Icefjord, a unesco World Heritage Site home to the world's fastestmoving glacier Experience the northern lights in all their majesty INTENDED ITINERARY SEPTEMBER 2 18, 2018 Day 1: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU Day 2: Coronation Gulf Day 3: Queen Maud Gulf Day 4: Usqsuqtuuq (Gjøa Haven) Day 5 7: Peel Sound and Parry Channel Day 8: Beechey Island Day 9: Lancaster Sound Day 10: Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord) Day 11: Smith Sound Day 12-14: Northwest Greenland Day 15: Ilulissat Day 16: Itilleq Fjord Day 17: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Northbound Charter Flight: Edmonton, AB to Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU Early-morning flight $1,045 usd per person including all taxes and fees McCLURE STRAIT PARRY CHANNEL Beechey Island ELLESMERE ISLAND Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord) SMITH SOUND GREENLAND Southbound Charter Flight: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, ON Evening arrival $1,450 usd per person including all taxes and fees ADMUNDSEN GULF CORONATION GULF Kugluktuk (Coppermine) VICTORIA ISLAND NUNAVUT M'CLINTOCK CHANNEL QUEEN MAUD GULF PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND PRINCE REGENT INLET Usqsuqtuuq (Gjøa Haven) LANCASTER SOUND BYLOT ISLAND BAFFIN ISLAND BAFFIN BAY MELVILLE BAY Ilulissat Photo credits clockwise: Scott Fordyth, Michelle Valberg, Dennis Minty, and Bert Jenkins NORTHWEST TERRITORIES CANADA HUDSON BAY FOXE BASIN NUNAVIK HUDSON STRAIT Itilleq Fjord DAVIS STRAIT Kangerlussuaq This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.

37 i For more information about this itinerary including destinations and onboard resource staff visit us online. 37

38 GREENLAND & WILD LABRADOR SEPTEMBER 18 OCTOBER 2,

39 This extraordinary sailing showcases staggering geographic diversity, covering over 2,200 nautical miles from the head of Sondre Stromfjord in Greenland all the way to St. John s, NL stopping at four Canadian National Parks along the way. We set out along the western coast of Greenland, calling at Nuuk, one of the world s northernmost capital cities, and exploring one of the many fjords for which the area is famed. Across Davis Strait in Canada, we visit stunning Torngat Mountains National Park the first and only National Park in Canada to be staffed completely by Inuit. Here, at the edge of the Canadian shield, massive mountains slope down to the Labrador Sea, forming one of the most dramatic coastlines in Canada. Northern Labrador has to be seen to be believed and we will do just that, via daily Zodiac expeditions and organized excursions. As we move further south, we'll visit the newly created Akami-Uapishk-KakKasuak Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve, Canada's 46 th National Park; encompassing 10,700 square kilometres, it is the largest in eastern Canada. Crossing the Strait of Belle Isle to Newfoundland, we'll pay our respects to North America s Viking visitors at L Anse aux Meadows. While in Newfoundland, we'll explore Terra Nova National Park before ending our voyage in historic St. John s. Photo credits: Michelle Valberg (left), and Dennis Minty (above) 39

40 HIGHLIGHTS Cross the Arctic circle while sailing a spectacular Greenlandic fjord Hike the pristine wilds of the Torngat Mountains National Park Search for polar bear and black bear along the rugged Labrador coast Enjoy a community welcome at the Illusuak Cultural Centre in Nain Follow in the wake of the Vikings at L'Anse aux Meadows and the Wonderstrands Search for marine life in the rich waters of Newman Sound and Terra Nova National Park INTENDED ITINERARY SEPTEMBER 18 OCTOBER 2, 2018 Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Day 2: Qeqqata Kommunia Day 3: Nuuk Day 4: At Sea Davis Strait Day 5: Kangiqsualujjuaq (George River), QC Day 6 8: Torngat Mountains National Park, NL Day 9: Hebron Day 10: Nain Day 11 12: Labrador Coast HUDSON STRAIT UNGAVA BAY Kangiqsualujjuaq (George River) NUNATSIAVUT LABRADOR Hebron Nain Akami-Uapishk-KakKasauk- Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve QUÉBEC DAVIS STRAIT Torngat Mountains National Park L Anse aux Meadows LABRADOR SEA GREENLAND Kangerlussuaq Qeqqata Kommunia Nuuk Charter Flight: Toronto to Kangerlussuaq Earlymorning departure $1,195 usd per person including all taxes and fees Day 13: L'Anse aux Meadows Day 14: Terra Nova National Park Day 15: St. John's, NL CANADA NEWFOUNDLAND Terra Nova National Park St. John s Photo credits: Dennis Minty This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.

41 Michelle Valberg i For more information about this itinerary including destinations and onboard resource staff visit us online. 41

42 NEWFOUNDLAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION OCTOBER 2 12,

43 Starting and ending in historic St. John s, this trip offers an intimate experience of Newfoundland s lively culture and dramatic scenery via daily expedition stops and community visits. A visit to the French island of Saint- Pierre completes the adventure. Famed for its music and stories, Newfoundland is also incredibly picturesque, with a rugged coastline rendered spectacular by autumn foliage and light. Newfoundland s rich natural history, including the remarkable geology of Gros Morne, is second only to its incredible cultural offerings. We will visit Red Bay's Basque Whaling Station (a unesco World Heritage Site), learn about the Viking history in North America at L Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, and enjoy a taste of the Mi kmaq culture in Miawpukek First Nation (Conne River). And we will do it all in the company of a lively resource staff of local musicians, artists, and naturalists. This sailing is ideally timed for viewing spectacular fall colours and taking advantage of excellent hiking opportunities. Experience legendary music, food, and hospitality in true Newfoundland fashion: by sea! Photo credits clockwise left to right: Andrew Stewart, Michelle Valberg, Daniel Bailey, and Michelle Valberg 43

44 HIGHLIGHTS Explore the remote reaches of Newfoundland & Labrador with fall colours in full show Red Bay L Anse aux Meadows Visit the reconstructed Viking settlement at L Anse aux Meadows, unesco World Heritage Site Travel with widely respected naturalists, musicians, and culturalists Explore and hike the phenomenal landscapes of Gros Morne National Park Share the warmth of a classic Newfoundland kitchen party Visit Miawpukek, Newfoundland's Mi'kmaq First Nation community Explore Red Bay s Basque Whaling Station Canada s 17 th unesco World Heritage site Woody Point Gros Morne National Park Saint-Pierre and Miquelon NEWFOUNDLAND Miawpukek (Conne River) St. John s INTENDED ITINERARY OCTOBER 2 12, 2018 Day 1: St. John s, NL Day 2 3: Northeast Coast Day 4: L Anse aux Meadows Day 5: Red Bay Day 6:Woody Point and Gros Morne National Park Day 7 8: South Coast Day 9: Miawpukek (Conne River) Day 10: Saint-Pierre, France Day 11: St. John s, NL This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, sea conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to travel this exact route. Our Expedition Leader and the ship's captain will determine our exact route day by day.

45 Photo credits clockwise left to right: Michelle Valberg, Michelle Valberg, Scott Forsyth, Andrew Stewart, and Dennis Minty i For more information about this itinerary including destinations and onboard resource staff visit us online. 45

46 TANZANIA'S GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI JANUARY 30 FEBRUARY 9, & FEBRUARY 11 21, 2018 Experience the magnificent Great Migration of Tanzania in comfort and style on this one-of-a-kind adventure opportunity. Travel with expert regional guides and enjoy luxurious, rustic camps as you seek out the region's spectacular wildlife in daily safari excursions. This far-reaching adventure hits the highlights of Serengeti National Park, Olduvai Gorge, and the Ngorongoro region, celebrating Tanzania's legendary culture and wildlife. See unique and spectacular landscapes, and experience the incredible culture of Tanzania join us as we explore the heart of Africa! PRICED AT $8,995 USD PER PERSON $600 USD SINGLE SUPPLEMENT LIMIT 16 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE Please see page 58 for credit card pricing This is our proposed itinerary. It is highly probable that weather, wildlife, and unforeseen circumstances will not allow us to travel this exact route. Our route will be determined day by day. This expedition requires a separate registration form please call for details.

47 HIGHLIGHTS Safely camp right in the middle of the wildlife Enjoy authentic interactions with the local Maasai Experience the rustic luxury of Nyumba camps and more See more animals than you ever thought possible during migration INTENDED ITINERARY JANUARY 30 FEBRUARY 9 AND FEBRUARY 11 21, 2018 Day 1: Arrival into Arusha Day 2: Arusha to Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem Day 3: Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem Day 4 7: Serengeti National Park Day 8: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Day 9 10: Ngorongoro Highlands Day 11: Departure Access a private nature reserve exclusive to our guests Visit National Parks, nature reserves, the Olduvai Gorge, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Ngorongoro Highlands Kenya Photo credits: Clayton Anderson i For more information about this itinerary including destinations and resource staff visit us online. Central Serengeti Nyumba Camp Southern Serengeti Nyumba Camp TANZANIA SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK Olduvai Gorge Gibb s Farm Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem LOLIONDO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA Ngorongoro Nyumba Camp Ngorongoro Crater Arusha KENYA MOUNT KILIMANJARO Kilimanjaro International Airport 47

48 THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR Jerry Kobalenko The Ocean Endeavour is the perfect vessel for expedition cruising. Outfitted with twenty Zodiacs, advanced navigation equipment, multiple lounges, and a top deck observation room, she is 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 At 137 metres in length, the Ocean Endeavour has plenty of interior and exterior space. Ample deck space offers comfortable lounge chairs, a swimming pool, two saunas, and even a hot tub! The spacious interior allows for varied workshops and presentations to occur simultaneously. The three lounges aboard the Ocean Endeavour are optimal locations for seminars, events, parties, and conversation. The Ocean Endeavour s crew is experienced and friendly. The ship s shallow draft and manoeuvrability allow her to access isolated fjords, bays, and secluded communities. Enjoy the class and comfort of a boutique hotel while venturing to some of the world s last great frontiers aboard the Ocean Endeavour! 48

49 POOL DECK COMPASS CLUB POLARIS RESTAURANT YOUR EXPEDITION INCLUDES ASHORE: Introductions to local people and customs Sightseeing Museum entry, park access, and port taxes Access to pristine wilderness areas Zodiac tours and transfers Educational on-site interpretation Community programming local performances, presentations, and demonstrations Instructional photography walks Rubber boots for expedition landings ABOARD: Educational presentations Interactive workshops Nikon Canada lender program Evening entertainment All shipboard meals, including on-deck barbeques and afternoon tea 24-hour coffee, tea, and snacks Hors d oeuvres and snacks during daily recaps 24-hour film and documentary programming in cabins Fully stocked library Access to all ship's amenities, including saunas, gym, pool, and hot tub 49

50 DETAILS Type of vessel: Year built: Passenger Cruise Ship 1982: Szczecin, Poland (keel laid 1980) CABIN CATEGORIES Refurbished: 2001 / 2004 / 2010 / 2015 / 2016 Registry: Bahamas Length: 137 metres / 450 feet Breadth: 21 metres / 69 feet Draft: 5.8 metres / 19 feet Ice Class: 1B polaris restaurant Main Engines: 4 x Skoda Sulzer 6ZL40/48 Propellers: Stabilizers: Bow-thruster: 2 x variable pitch propellers Gyrofin stabilizers 600 kw / 800 hp mud room compass Club gym day Spa meridian Club GIFT SHOP sauna nautilus Lounge Aurora Lounge Deck 9 POOL Deck 8 Deck 4 Deck 5 Deck 6 Deck 7 * Photos are a guide only; actual cabins may differ from those shown. 50

51 DECK 5 PICTURED DECK 7 PICTURED DECK 8 PICTURED CATEGORY 10 SUITE CATEGORY 9 JUNIOR SUITE CATEGORY 8 SUPERIOR TWIN CATEGORY 7 SELECT TWIN Deck seven: forwardfacing picture windows, unobstructed view; queen bed, private bath with full tub, refrigerator approx. 310 sq. ft. Deck five: (picture windows, unobstructed view; queen bed, sitting area approx. 270 sq. ft.), deck seven forward: (forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed; queen bed, private bath with full tub, sitting area approx. 290 sq. ft.) private bath, refrigerator Deck five: (two picture windows, unobstructed view; two lower berths, sitting area approx. 210 sq. ft.), deck seven forward: (forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed; queen bed, private bath with full tub approx. 180 sq. ft.), deck seven midship: (picture windows, partial obstruction; queen bed approx. 190 sq. ft.) private bath, refrigerator Deck five: (picture windows, unobstructed view; two lower berths, approx. 190 sq. ft.) and deck eight: (oversize windows, partial obstruction queen bed approx. 145 sq. ft.) private bath, refrigerator DECK 4 PICTURED CATEGORY 6 COMFORT TWIN Deck four: (two porthole windows, unobstructed view; two lower berths approx. 175 sq. ft.), deck seven: (picture window, partial obstruction; two lower berths approx. 135 sq. ft.), and deck eight: (picture windows, obstructed view; queen bed approx. 160 sq. ft.) private bath, refrigerator CATEGORY 6 SITTING AREA CATEGORY 5 MAIN TWIN Deck five: Picture window, unobstructed view; two lower berths, private bath approx. 115 sq. ft. CATEGORY 4 EXTERIOR TWIN CATEGORY 3 INTERIOR TWIN CATEGORY 2 TRIPLE CATEGORY 1 QUAD Deck four: Porthole window, unobstructed view; two lower berths, private bath approx. 100 sq. ft. (Twin) / 90 sq. ft. (Single) Deck five: Interior cabin, two lower berths, private bath approx. 125 sq. ft. (twin) / 110 sq. ft. (single) Deck four: Interior cabin, three lower berths, two private baths approx. 200 sq. ft Deck four: Interior cabin, four lower berths, private bath (separate shower room and powder room) approx. 240 sq. ft.

52 LIFE ON BOARD Dennis Minty The Ocean Endeavour is designed for passenger comfort, and ice-strengthened for safety in Arctic waters. The hardworking crew greatly enriches our onboard experience and understands the unique needs of expedition travel; they give their all to make your adventure perfect. Life aboard an expedition vessel is engaging and exciting. We pride ourselves on an unparalleled mix of discovery, learning, and fun. Above all, our expeditions are adaptable. That means that you choose the programming that most appeals to you. With lively talks and presentations, trivia nights, evening concerts, sing-alongs, theme dinners, and dances, there s certainly no shortage of things to do! Enjoy the onboard spa, pool, and hot tub; get the blood flowing in the health club and gym; enjoy a therapeutic massage or a quiet sauna after a day out in the Zodiacs. Top it all off with unbeatable gourmet food, sourced locally where possible. Stay up to date with the expedition through daily multimedia recaps, and take a trip to the well-stocked shipboard library for some informal discussion and personal reflection. Travelling aboard the Ocean Endeavour is an experience like no other: all the comforts of a boutique hotel, at sea in some of the world's most remote environments! 52 Julian Buchwald

53 EXPEDITIONS: ENHANCED ADVENTURE CANADA'S PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS At Adventure Canada, we ve been offering our passengers trips-of-a-lifetime for thirty years. Along the way, we ve discovered that the very best way to see the world s most remote places is by ship. Expedition landings, hikes on the land, and Zodiac cruises allow guests to experience wilderness, wildlife, and culture in a way unlike any other. Now, get even closer to our storied destinations with these paid Program Enhancements: customized excursions for those who want them! This allows you full control of your expedition. Because our trips are for everyone, and we want everyone to experience them in the way that means the most to them. We work with local operators to provide authentic experiences, bringing added value to your voyage and economic benefit to local communities. From helicopter tours and private fishing excursions to bicycle rentals and volcano excursions, we want to ensure that you are able to take advantage of every experience the incredible regions we visit have to offer. By popular demand, our Program Enhancements take the core AC ethos and put it in overdrive! Dennis Minty 53

54 SMALL GROUPS BIG ADVENTURES ADVENTURE CANADA'S SMALL-TRIP COLLECTION THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN TRAIN JUNE 8 11, 2018 $4,295 USD For those seeking an unforgettable train holiday, Scotland is sure to ignite your imagination. Explore the wild wonders and unique heritage of the highlands. Departing from Edinburgh, set off in luxury to discover ancient castles, glorious gardens, and exclusive formal dinners. Take a ride on the country's wild side on this inspiring three-night journey, visiting iconic sites: Loch Lomond, Ben Nevis, the Isle of Bute, and Mount Stuart a stunning Gothic Revival country house. BAFFIN ISLAND FLOE EDGE: NARWHALS & POLAR BEARS JUNE 14, 2018 JUNE 21, 2018 $6,475 CAD + TAX Camp in the Arctic summer at the edge of the Baffin sea ice for a wildlifeviewing experience unlike any other. Search for the enigmatic narwhal, the mighty polar bear, flocks of northern seabirds, and more amidst stunning landscapes while soaking up local Inuit culture. THE OUTLANDER TRAIL THREE DEPARTURES: JUNE 7 10, AND 21 23, 2018 $1,395 USD Travel through time and follow in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire on our Outlander tour from Edinburgh. Relive the tragic battles, death-defying escapes, and sentimental moments of Outlander! You ll visit towns that are virtually unchanged since the sixteenth century, wander through ancient battlefields, and visit some of Scotland s most sequestered castles. Enjoy the gorgeous landscapes of the highlands and follow the epic journey of the time-travelling love affair! 54i Itineraries are priced per person, based on double occupancy. Contact us if you have any questions regarding any of these programs, and visit our website for more information.

55 BIRDING THE HIGH ARCTIC JUNE 28 JULY 8, 2018 $6,675 CAD + TAX Visit three wonderfully unique and diverse ecoregions the high Arctic, boreal forest, and aspen parkland and potholes. Seek out amazing wildlife, from shorebirds in superb breeding plumages to jaegers and king eiders to yellow-billed loons, amidst fascinating tundra and taiga habitats. HAIDA GWAII QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS JULY 1 10, 2018 $7,695 CAD + TAX Discover the remote archipelago making up British Columbia s Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve on this unique eight-day cruise. This picturesque journey takes us to the remains of ancient Haida villages along the protected east coast of Moresby Island. Along the way, we hope to see humpback whales, sea lions, puffins, and black bears foraging on the shore. CANOEING THE KEELE RIVER, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES JULY 2018 $8,300 CAD + TAX The Keele River offers an iconic Canadian wilderness canoeing experience through the rugged Mackenzie Mountains in Canada s Northwest Territories. Turquoise waters flow from through towering mountain scenery and broad valleys of rugged black spruce with inviting vistas on every curve. Awaiting you there are spacious campsites, big-mountain vistas, tremendous fly-fishing, excellent hiking with no portages, and very few bugs to worry about. Suitable for novice to intermediate paddlers. BEARS OF CHURCHILL: TUNDRA BUGGY ADVENTURE OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2017 & 2018 FROM $5,799 CAD + TAX Home to the King of the Arctic Manitoba s polar bears Churchill is also a hub of history and culture for the area. This unique adventure puts you up close and personal with the word s largest land predator in its element and includes two days of Tundra Buggy excursions.