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1 Expeditions 2014

2 Content Our Commitment to Respecting the Cultures & Environment of Earth s Special Places... 4 The Sea Adventurer... 6 The Adventure Canada Experience... 8 Celebrating 20 years in Newfoundland & Labrador Our partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Our partnership with the Walrus Foundation EXPEDITIONS Newfoundland Circumnavigation Sable Island Newfoundland & Wild Labrador Arctic Safari Arctic Explorer Northwest Passage East to West Northwest Passage West to East Greenland & Wild Labrador Antarctica LAND BASED ADVENTURES Quebec in Fall: Birds & Whales Bears of Churchill: Tundra Buggy Adventure Art on the Rock Avalon Explorer PRICING Cabin information Coming attractions Registration form Important information ADVENTURE CANADA 14 Front St. S. Mississauga, ON L5H 2C or info@adventurecanada.com

3 The spirit of exploration Dear Adventurers, Bold travellers have always yearned to explore remote regions. Today that spirit of exploration is Adventure Canada s guiding principle. For more than 25 years, we have taken travellers to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, Labrador, Newfoundland, Antarctica, and select wilderness destinations. Adventure Canada is a family owned and operated company. We take pride in our people-first approach. We welcome our clients, resource staff, hosts and crew into the extended Adventure Canada family. We voyage in comfort aboard small vessels to destinations few travellers will ever visit. Zodiac excursions from our ship let us photograph wildlife, explore coastlines, visit isolated communities and appreciate unspoiled nature at our own pace. Our shipboard programming is unique: engaging presentations, intimate performances, opportunities to share your own creativity and always, a million laughs. Those who have travelled with us know an adventure is more than a trip. Our adventurers become ambassadors for the places we visit. That s the true spirit of exploration. Does that spirit of exploration live in you? If so, read on. Your adventure awaits! Cedar Swan. Vice-President, Adventure Canada

4 Our Commitment to Respecting the Cultures & Environment of Earth s Special Places Adventure Canada believes strongly in the importance of social and environmental sustainability and has long been committed to the practice of responsible travel. We commit to making sustainable business choices whenever possible, and encouraging our partners to do the same. Over the course of our history we have proudly been involved in carefully selected regional, nation-wide and international efforts aiming to make our world a better place. In 1996 Adventure Canada established our Discovery Fund to strengthen sustainable initiatives and projects in the regions we travel. The fee, a total of $250 per Adventure Canada traveller, is a part of our tour cost. It directly assists local and national organizations involved with social and economic community development along with environmental and wildlife Special thanks to our partners:

5 preservation. Each year our support extends to both high profile and grassroots ventures. In recent years Adventure Canada and the Discovery Fund have been active supporters of the following key organizations: Royal Canadian Geographical Society, The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Atlantic Whales, Unikkausivut, National Inuit Youth Council, the Walrus Foundation, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. In 2014 Adventure Canada will assist in the Sable Island National Park clean up endeavours, and along with Project North will deliver more than $25,000 of sports equipment to remote communities.

6 The 118-passenger Sea Adventurer is specifically constructed for expedition voyages to remote reaches. She has advanced navigation equipment, and state-of-the-art Sperry Gyrofin stabilizers. Sea Adventurer is a handsome vessel in the style of great ocean liners: varnished wood, brass, and wooden decks. Relax in the Main Lounge, Clipper Club or Library, enjoy a spa treatment or search for wildlife out on deck. An ice class rating of A-1 allows Sea Adventurer to go to places many cruise ships can t, and she does it in comfort and style. Capacity: Registry: Overall Length: Ice Class: Draft: Electricity: Gross Tonnage: Public areas: 118 guests in 61 outside cabins. Bahamas 101m A m 220 V. 4,376 Main Lounge, Bar, Clipper Club, Library/Card room, Gift Shop. Meals: Cabins: Expedition Equipment: Special Features: International & Continental Cuisine All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, individual air controls, private bathroom facilities and telephone with international and internal calling. Fleet of 10 Zodiacs, advanced navigation equipment, Sperry Gyrofin stabilizers. 24-hour doctor, laundry service, on-board and on-shore photographer, on-board spa technician.

7 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 and afternoon tea 24-hour coffee, tea & snacks Hors d ouevres & snacks during evening recaps 24-hour documentary and film programming Robes & slippers Fully stocked library 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

8 8 The Adventure Canada Experience Travelling with Adventure Canada is unlike any other travel experience and not just because of our incredible destinations. We pride ourselves on enhancing our adventures, on and off the ship. Our shipboard programming is both fun and educational. We host presentations, debates and workshops, carefully planned to provide perspective and understanding. Our expedition staff experts in their respective fields are approachable, available on deck and always onshore during excursions. Staff and passengers dine together for lively, informative dinner conversations. We believe laughter should be a part of every experience. Our unique mix of entertainment and humour is integral to our evening concerts, trivia nights, theme dinners and dances. Each day s excursions are thoughtfully planned to make the most of the local environment and conditions. Hiking, wildlife viewing, historic sites, community visits and Zodiac cruising are regular activities. Engaging presentations and hands-on activities are offered each day; these may range from photography and print making workshops, to examinations of ancient people and current events. You choose what you do, or don t, participate in.

9 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 Sea Adventurer while sharing their stories and experiences with us. Fun and casual, Adventure Canada s expedition cruises are true voyages of discovery.

10 Celebrating 20 years in Newfoundland & Labrador Coastlines have always defined Newfoundland & Labrador. First, the indigenous peoples, and then fishermen and their families, eked out their living in the coves and bays, ultimately building their communities at the edge of the sea. The unique cultures that founded the province all share a common bond in their dependence on the ocean. What better way to see a place so shaped by the sea than by ship? Since 1995, Adventure Canada has been honoured to introduce Canada s easternmost province and its culture to enthusiastic visitors from the rest of Canada and beyond. From the wilds of Nunatsiavut to the gentle coast of Southern Labrador, to the bays and islands of Newfoundland, it has been our privilege to explore this remarkable region for two decades now. The warmth, wit and hospitality of the people of Newfoundland & Labrador, the soul stirring music and the rough beauty of her shores have surprised and delighted us for twenty years. We ve made many an inaugural call, and we still return year after year to our favourite places.

11 We have made good friends along the way. On our first visit to Francois, we were greeted by almost the whole community on the pier, including the mayor in her Sunday bonnet and pearl necklace. We ve had many a good scuff and scoff in the community halls and gymnasiums from Conche to Tilting to Ramea to Cox s Cove. From Glow and Mavis at L Anse aux Meadows, to Juliana in Hopedale to Charlotte and Anne in St. John s, we have been warmly welcomed in every place we have been fortunate enough to visit. We would like to thank the great people of Newfoundland & Labrador who have welcomed us with open arms and hearts. You have made our adventures in your beautiful province a source of inspiration again and again.

12 Our partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Adventure Canada and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society are delighted to renew our partnership in offering two extraordinary Canadian adventures for the 2014 season. The annual Society Adventure this year will be a journey through the Northwest Passage: West to East August 28-September 11, The RCGS Photo Club expedition makes history with a visit to Sable Island June 20-28, Founded in 1929 with a mandate to make Canada better known to Canadians and to the world, the Society is one of Canada s largest nonprofit educational organizations, funded primarily by its members and generous donations. Celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2014, the Society fulfills its mandate mainly through the publication of Canadian Geographic in English and Géographica in French, and through the Society s geographic education program,

13 speaker series, research grants and expedition programs. Canadian Geographic is one of the most widely read magazines in Canada. Photography has been an essential element of the Canadian Geographic magazine since it began just as it is for Adventure Canada. The Canadian Geographic Photo Club, Canada s largest online photographic community, hosts the annual Canadian Geographic Photo Contest, the Wildlife Photography of the Year Contest and many more. Together, Adventure Canada and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society maintain the spirit of adventure and exploration that has helped to define Canada, and its legendary northern wilderness destinations. Join wildlife photographer Michelle Valberg on a rare opportunity to photograph Sable Island s unique wildlife and landscapes. Michelle Valberg is an award-winning Canadian photographer, renowned for her soulful portraiture, majestic wildlife and stunning landscapes. She possesses a magical combination of artistic creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community commitment. Michelle recently published her third book, Arctic Kaleidoscope: The People, Wildlife and Ever-Changing Landscape following a three month solo exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature. In 2012, Michelle published her first children s book called Ben and Nuki Discover Polar Bears. Regularly featured in publications across North America and Europe, Valberg s images have most recently been included in National Geographic, London Tribune, More Magazine and Canadian Geographic. One of her photos adorns a First Air plane tail that flies throughout the Arctic.

14 Our partnership with The Walrus Foundation In 2014 we are once again delighted to partner with the award-winning magazine The Walrus, and the charitable, non-profit Walrus Foundation to present The Walrus Expedition: Greenland and Wild Labrador. The Foundation is dedicated to creating a forum for conversations on matters vital to Canadians. They achieve that goal in many ways, such as publishing The Walrus magazine winner of more awards in its ten years of publication than any other Canadian title; curating public talks, debates, and other events across the country; collaborating with Blue Ant Media to create Walrus TV; and a number of online initiatives at thewalrus.ca. Like Adventure Canada and you, The Walrus is curious about Canada and its place in the world. Join special Walrus guest Kyle Wyatt on Greenland & Wild Labrador Kyle Wyatt is the managing editor of The Walrus magazine. He earned his doctorate from the University of Toronto, winning the A.S.P. Woodhouse Prize for best dissertation with Cartographers as Critics: Staking Claims in the Mapping of American Literature. From 2006 to 2011, he managed submissions and peer reviews for Studies in American Indian Literatures. Originally from the Nebraska Sandhills, Kyle joined The Walrus in 2011.

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16 16 Newfoundland Circumnavigation June 2 - June 12, 2014 aboard the Sea Adventurer We celebrate twenty years of cruising Newfoundland with this spring sailing, ideally timed for whales, icebergs, and breeding seabirds. The island s rugged charm and geographic diversity are best appreciated when visiting by ship. At Gros Morne, the planet s mantle frames fiords that would be at home in Norway; on the Avalon Peninsula, a chunk of what was once Africa meets remnants of the Appalachian Mountains. Fogo Island is one of the traditional four corners of the world! Starting and ending in historic St. John s, we ll experience Newfoundland s lively culture and dramatic scenery in daily expedition stops. A visit to the French island of Miquelon caps the adventure. The welcome we receive in Newfoundland s outport communities is indescribable; the music and stories, unforgettable! From $3,995 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 56

17 Weather, sea, ice and safety conditions will determine our daily programs. Our actual route may vary from the proposed itinerary.

18 HIGHLIGHTS Newfoundland Circumnavigation Explore the Galapagos 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 CANADA GREENLAND USA PROPOSED ITINERARY Day 1: St. John s, Newfoundland Day 2: Trinity Bay Day 3: Fogo Island Day 4: Notre Dame Bay Day 5: L Anse aux Meadows Day 6: Gros Morne National Park Day 7: Port aux Port Peninsula Day 8-9: South Coast Day 10: Miquelon, France Day 11: St. John s, Newfoundland ENHANCE YOUR ADVENTURE! Art on the Rock with celebrated author Kevin Major Date May 30 June 2, 2014 Cost $1,195 USD +HST Single Supplement $395 USD +HST Please call for details Avalon Explorer Date June 12 14, 2014 Cost $947 USD +HST Single Supplement $149 USD +HST Please call for details Pre and Post Hotel nights are available on request in St John s Independent flight arrangements are required for joining in and departing from St. John s.

19 EXPEDITIONS 19 YOUR STAFF Newfoundland Circumnavigation DES WALSH Culturalist ALLAN BYRNE Historian TONY OXFORD Musician JASON EDMUNDS Expedition Team MICHAEL CRUMMEY Author DANIEL FREEZE Expedition Team STEFAN KINDBERG Expedition Leader DENNIS MINTY Photographer & Naturalist BILL EVANS Host CEDAR SWAN Expedition Team LATONIA HARTERY Archaeologist Latonia has a PhD in Circumpolar Archaeology and has conducted research in the Canadian Arctic, Greenland and Scandinavia. For the past decade she has worked in Bird Cove-Pond Cove, Newfoundland where she integrates research, tourism and education. She is the president of AARA, an organization dedicated to Arctic and sub-arctic studies. As a filmmaker, she has made independent films for APTN and the CBC. For her community efforts, she was recently given Canada s Outstanding Young Person Award. PAUL DEAN Geologist Paul was born and educated in Newfoundland and Labrador. As a professional geologist, he has had a diverse career in research, mineral exploration, public service and public education. He is the former Executive Director of the Johnson GEOCENTRE and Deputy Minister of Environment and Conservation for Newfoundland and Labrador. Paul is often engaged in exploring the links between geology, landscape and culture. He is also a story-writer, story teller and advocate for traditional music and dance. DAVE SNOW Naturalist Newfoundland-born naturalist, educator, lecturer and storyteller Dave Snow fell in love with North Atlantic seabirds while living in a puffin colony in Volunteer work and graduate studies on the region s whales and sharks led to working with world- renowned whale biologists and marine educators. Dave maintains the organization Atlanticwhales.com with assistance from Adventure Canada. His research interests include counting the orcas around eastern Canada and examining their interactions with humpback whales. Please visit our website for a full listing of your staff and their biographies

20 20 Sable Island June 12 - June 20 / June 20 - June 28, 2014 aboard the Sea Adventurer Sable Island s wild horses are world-famous, but there s so much more to this remote sand island off the coast of Nova Scotia. The world s largest colony of Grey seals breeds here, as do the rare Roseate Tern and the endemic Ipswich Sparrow, among many birds of note. Amid the island s 42 km of beaches, dunes and bogs you ll find a plethora of plants: from iris, to sundew, to wild berries in abundance. Whales and sharks ply the nearby waters. Sable Island s history includes shipwrecks and salvage; sealing and walrus hunting; rescue and research. Still, the horses remain the island s most charismatic residents. Free to roam, they represent one of the world s last wild equine populations. Now protected as Canada s 43rd National Park, Sable Island offers an island adventure unlike any other. From $2,695 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 56

21 Weather and sea conditions will be a vital component of our Sable Island programs. Landings will only be possible when sea conditions are safe and may not occur daily. Terrain on Sable Island may be challenging and a good level of mobility is required to participate. Dennis Minty

22 HIGHLIGHTS Sable Island View one of the world s last populations of wild horses Seek the rare Ipswich Sparrow in its sole breeding ground Photograph Sable Island s many rare and beautiful plant species See the world s largest Grey seal colony on Sable s sandy shores Observe whales in the marine mammal rich waters around The Gully CANADA GREENLAND USA PROPOSED ITINERARY Day 1: St. John s Day 2: At sea Day 3-7: Sable Island Day 8: Saint Pierre, France Day 9: St. John s ENHANCE YOUR ADVENTURE! Avalon Explorer Date June 10 12, 2014 and June 18 20, 2014 Cost $947 USD +HST Single Supplement $149 USD + HST Please call for details Pre and post hotel nights are available on request in St John s Independent flight arrangements are required for joining in and departing from St. John s.

23 EXPEDITIONS 23 YOUR STAFF Sable Island MATTHEW SWAN Host JASON EDMUNDS Expedition Team DAVID NEWLAND Musician MICHELLE VALBERG Photographer NOAH RICHLER Author DANIEL FREEZE Expedition Team STEFAN KINDBERG Expedition Leader MATTHEW JAMES SWAN Expedition Team DAVE FREEZE Expedition Team SARAH MACLACHLAN Publisher BILL FREEDMAN Biologist Bill is an ecologist and professor in the Department of Biology at Dalhousie University. His specialty is the ecological effects of industrial activities and urbanization. He is a long-term volunteer with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, including a term as Chair of its board. He has published several textbooks and hundreds of research papers. He received a Career Achievement Award from the Canadian Council of University Biology Chairs and a Canadian Environment Award from the Canadian Geographic Society. MIKE BEEDELL Photographer Photographer, wilderness guide and outdoor educator Mike Beedell is the author of the Canadian bestseller, The Magnetic North. His photographic work has been published worldwide. A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Mike has helped raise international awareness of conservation projects, including the expansion of Nahanni National Park, protecting the Tatshenshini River, and conserving Spirit Bear habitat in British Columbia. Mike will be happy to coach you with your photographic technique during the trip. JAY INGRAM Author Iconic author, journalist and broadcaster Jay Ingram hosted CBC radio s science program Quirks and Quarks and Discovery Channel Canada s Daily Planet. Jay has written 12 books, most of which have been best-sellers. His books have been translated into 12 languages. His latest book, Fatal Flaws was released in Jay is Chair of the Science Communications Program at the Banff Centre. He is co-founder of the arts, science and engineering festival Beakerhead, which launched in September Jay is a member of the Order of Canada. Our onboard resource staff for the Sable Island voyages is dynamic, this list of staff currently represents experts joining one or more of the Sable Island Expeditions. For the specific staff on each departure please visit our website.

24 24 Newfoundland & Wild Labrador June 29 - July 12, 2014 aboard the Sea Adventurer The charm of Newfoundland meets the splendour of Labrador! Newfoundland s Gros Morne is The Galapagos of Geology, while in Torngat Mountains National Park, the tallest mountains east of the Rockies tower over pristine Labrador coastline. Special guests Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson join us as Honorary Co-Chairs of BirdLife International s Rare Bird Club. Breeding and nesting seabirds are among this voyage s highlights. Icebergs, whales, polar bears and seals will have us scanning the horizon. Beginning on the French island of Saint Pierre, we ll journey through Newfoundland history, exploring French, First Nations, Basque, and Viking influences. In Labrador, we ll visit the Inuit homeland, Nunatsiavut, as we follow the trail of the explorers, northward along Canada s Wild East Coast. From $3,595 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 56

25 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. Dennis Minty

26 HIGHLIGHTS Newfoundland & Wild Labrador GREENLAND Explore the remote reaches of Newfoundland & Labrador in spring bloom Visit the reconstructed first European settlement in North America at L Anse aux Meadows Travel with widely respected authors, naturalists and culturalists Sail in heavy ice looking for polar bears, whales and seals Visit the largely inaccessible Torngat Mountains National Park CANADA USA PROPOSED ITINERARY Day 1: Saint Pierre, France Day 2: Miawpukek (Conne River) Day 3: Gros Morne National Park Day 4: Port au Choix Day 5: Red Bay Day 6: L Anse aux Meadows & Battle Harbour Day 7: Wonderstrands Day 8: Rigolet Day 9: Okak Day 10-13: Torngat Mountains National Park Day 14: Kuujjuaq, QC ALTERNATE ROUTE Day 8: Day 9-10 Day 11: Day 12: Day 13: Day 14: Okak Torngat Mountains National Park Kiglapait Mountains Indian Harbour Rigolet Goose Bay Charter flights are available for this expedition. Joining Charter flight St John s, Newfoundland to Saint Pierre, France Date: June 29, 2014 Mid-morning departure Southbound Flight Kuujjuaq, Quebec to Ottawa, Ontario - afternoon departure Date July 12, 2014 Late afternoon arrival Roundtrip: $985 USD per person inclusive of taxes and fees Pre and post hotel nights are available in St John s and Ottawa on request. Overnight accommodation in Ottawa recommended.

27 EXPEDITIONS 27 YOUR STAFF Newfoundland & Wild Labrador JON DUDLEY Geologist SARAH GUTOWSKY Naturalist DANIEL PAYNE Musician JASON EDMUNDS Culturalist MIKE BEEDELL Photographer DAVE PADDON Expedition Team LENA ONALIK Culturalist JAMES RAFFAN Explorer MATTHEW SWAN Host TOM BARLOW Musician GRAEME GIBSON Author BILL FREEDMAN Biologist KEVIN MAJOR Historian DERRICK POTTLE Culturalist MARGARET ATWOOD Author Kevin has published sixteen books, including novels, non-fiction, poetry, plays and works for young people. He won the Governor General s Award for his first book, Hold Fast. Best-seller As Near to Heaven by Sea: A History of Newfoundland and Labrador traces the story of his homeland. His most recent novel, New Under the Sun, deals with the myriad of cultures to inhabit southern Labrador and the northernmost tip of Newfoundland. Kevin also writes a whisky blog. Derrick was born and raised in Rigolet, Labrador. He lives as a hunter and gatherer, hunting and preparing caribou, seal, polar bear, fox and wolf hides in the traditional Inuit way. He is a stone carver and is experienced in the challenges of long-distance travel in and around Nunatsiavut and Nunavik. Derrick teaches stone carving to students and adults and is a bear safety and survival skill instructor. Margaret is a keen birder, ardent conservationist, and one of Canada s most celebrated authors. Margaret has received numerous awards and honorary degrees, and currently serves as joint president of the Rare Bird Club. She has written more than fifty volumes of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Her most recent novel is The Year of the Flood, and her collection In Other Worlds: SF and the Human Imagination was released in the fall of Please visit our website for a full listing of your staff and their biographies.

28 28 Arctic Safari July 23 - August 2, 2014 aboard the Sea Adventurer Our classic Arctic expedition begins by exploring Greenland s dramatic fiords and dynamic maritime communities. The great icefiord at Ilulissat, source of the majority of the icebergs in the North Atlantic, is one of many highlights along Greenland s spectacular western coastline. Across the Davis Strait in Nunavut, the Canadian Arctic experience begins in Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet). Opportunities for polar bear, whales, and muskox abound on Devon Island, while Prince Leopold Island is among Canada s best birding areas. Dundas Harbour s abandoned RCMP and HBC posts offer a haunting glimpse into history. At Beechey Island, we ll pay our respects at the graves of three of Sir John Franklin s men. And our departure point, Resolute Bay, memorializes the courage of the Inuit of Canada s Arctic. From $3,995 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 56

29 In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea and ice conditions, and safety will determine our daily progress. Our itinerary may differ from the proposed one. Dennis Minty

30 HIGHLIGHTS Arctic Safari Cross the Arctic circle in one of the world s longest fiords Experience the height of Arctic summer and the midnight sun Seek encounters with the legendary wild animals of the North Deepen your understanding of Arctic history and culture GREENLAND CANADA USA PROPOSED ITINERARY Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Day 2: Sisimiut Coast Day 3: Ilulissat Day 4: Karrat Fjord Day 5: Upernavik Day 6: At sea Day 7: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) Day 8: Devon Island Day 9: Prince Leopold Island Day 10: Beechey Island Day 11: Resolute, Nunavut Charter flights are available for this expedition. Northbound July 23, 2014 from Toronto, Ontario to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Early morning departure Southbound August 2, 2014 from Resolute, Nunavut to Ottawa, Ontario Evening arrival Roundtrip: $1,889 USD per person inclusive of taxes and fees. Pre and post hotel nights are available in Toronto and Ottawa on request. Overnight accommodation in Ottawa recommended.

31 EXPEDITIONS 31 YOUR STAFF Arctic Safari DAVID BATHE Geologist DEANNA LEONARD Naturalist MICHAEL SHEPPARD Naturalist GEORGE SIRK Biologist TOM KOVACS Musician DANNY CATT Photographer & Naturalist IPELLIE OOTOOVA Culturalist MATTHEW SWAN Host STEFAN KINDBERG Expedition Leader LAMECH KADLOO Culturalist AARON SPITZER Historian Aaron is obsessed with the North. He has lived in Alaska, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, working as a kayak guide, journalist and author of Lonely Planet guidebooks. In October 2013 he moved on after eight years as editor of Up Here, the magazine of Canada s North. During his tenure, Up Here received many awards, and was named the country s best magazine in Aaron calls himself AC s un-naturalist, sharing his passion for Arctic history, politics and culture. JOHN HOUSTON Culturalist & Filmmaker Son of Inuit art pioneers James and Alma Houston, John spent his early years at Kinngait (Cape Dorset). After graduating from Yale in 1975, John returned to Baffin Island as Art Advisor to the Pangnirtung Cooperative. While mastering Inuktitut, he brought out four Inuit print collections. John s six films have all won national and international awards. His art gallery, now virtual, is in its 32nd year of showcasing Inuit art: BECKY KILABUK Culturalist Becky Kilabuk was raised in the fishing community of Pangnirtung, Nunavut where she spoke only Inuktitut and become deeply immersed in her culture. She moved to the capital of Iqaluit for school and later to Ottawa, where she studied Inuit History. Becky became a master throat-singer, travelling the world to present this rare art form. She has performed for royalty, monks, and at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. She has received two Jubilee medals from Queen Elizabeth II. Please visit our website for a full listing of your staff and their biographies.

32 32 Arctic Explorer August 2 - August 12, 2014 aboard the Sea Adventurer This epic adventure begins at the entrance to the Northwest Passage. We ll seek bowhead whales in Niginganiq (Isabella Bay) the world s first Inuit-initiated whale sanctuary and polar bears, walrus and muskox on Devon Island s tundra. We ll cruise Prince Leopold Island, where Thick-Billed Murres, Northern Fulmars and Black-legged Kittiwakes nest. At Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), our hosts will welcome us with throat-singing and Inuit games. We ll visit Kangiqtugaapik (Clyde River), Gateway to the Great Fiords, then cross Davis Strait to embrace Greenland s stirring icescape. There, we ll zip among the freshly calved bergs off Ilulissat in our Zodiacs, marvel at Uummannaq s heart-shaped mountain, and explore the wilds around Itilleq. Spectacular Kangerlussuaq Fjord makes a glorious finale to our trip. From $3,995 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 56

33 In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea and ice conditions, and safety will determine our daily progress. Our itinerary may differ from the proposed one. Dennis Minty

34 HIGHLIGHTS Arctic Explorer Seek bears, whales and walrus in their Arctic feeding grounds Learn first-hand about the history and culture of the Inuit Voyage along the magnificent fiords of Greenland s coast Trace the routes of the great Arctic explorers Visit the burial site of the famous Qilakitsoq mummies CANADA GREENLAND USA PROPOSED ITINERARY Day 1: Resolute, Nunavut Day 2: Beechey Island & Prince Leopold Island Day 3: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) Day 4: Exploring Northeast Baffin Day 5: Kangiqtugaapik, (Clyde River) Day 6: Niginganiq (Isabella Bay) Day 7: Karrat Fjord Day 8: Uummannaq Day 9: Ilulissat Day 10: Itilleq Day 11: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Northbound August 2, 2014 from Ottawa, Ontario to Resolute, Nunavut Southbound August 12, 2014 from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, Ontario Pre and post hotel nights are available in Ottawa and Toronto on request. Charter flights are available for this expedition. Early morning departure Early evening arrival Roundtrip: $1,941 USD per person inclusive of taxes and fees. Overnight accommodation in Toronto is recommended.

35 EXPEDITIONS 35 YOUR STAFF Arctic Explorer Select presentations and onshore interpretation will be available in French. Certaines présentations et quelques activités d interprétation seront disponibles en français. JIM HALFPENNY Naturalist PETER CORAL Geologist PIERRE RICHARD Naturalist MARK MALLORY Naturalist AENGUS FINNAN Musician JERRY KOBALENKO Arctic Explorer KATHLEEN MERRITT Culturalist DAVID NEWLAND Host JASON EDMUNDS Expedition Team CAROLYN MALLORY Biologist LOIS LOCKE Culturalist DANNY CATT Photographer & Naturalist Carolyn is a field botanist and writer whose book Common Insects of Nunavut was published in A new edition of her first book Common Plants of Nunavut, cowritten with Susan Aiken, came out in She is now working on a young adult novel and her first picture book is due out in the next year. Carolyn can always be recognized on activities off the ship, as her passion is the plant world a few centimetres above the permafrost. Carolyn and her husband Mark have recently made the move from Iqaluit to Nova Scotia. Lois is from Arviat, the southernmost community in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, along the Hudson Bay coast. Lois is following the footprints of her grandparents by learning, preserving and performing Inuit traditional songs, and teaching about the Inuit life and culture. Lois has performed for Queen Elizabeth at her Diamond Jubilee celebrations, at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, and other festivities all over the world. Danny Catt is a biologist, traveler and photographer with over 25 years of experience in environmental education. Danny studied wildlife ecology on Canada s west coast, did post graduate studies in Africa & taught in Asia for CIDA. He worked as a naturalist for Parks Canada and has led Adventure Canada programs for over 20 years. A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Danny is a faculty member at the BC Institute of Technology. Please visit our website for a full listing of your staff and their biographies.

36 36 Northwest Passage East to West August 12 - August 28, 2014 aboard the Sea Adventurer The Northwest Passage is the pinnacle of Arctic exploration; on this tour, we go where the ice allows. We ll explore the quaint villages, dramatic fiords and calving glaciers of Greenland, working our way north to spectacular Kap York. Crossing Smith Sound we ll visit Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord), Canada s northernmost community. The bird cliffs at Coburg Island National Wildlife Area teem with kittiwakes and murres. At Beechey Island, the Franklin expedition gravestones stand watch. Melville, Banks and Devon Islands offer opportunities for Peary caribou, polar bear, walrus and musk ox and visits to ghostly RCMP and HBC posts. Prince of Wales Strait affords a striking, narrow passage to Amundsen Gulf and our destination: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), crowning an epic journey above the Arctic Circle. From $8,195 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 56

37 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.

38 HIGHLIGHTS Northwest Passage East to West 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 worldview first hand See haunting artifacts of the northern explorers, HBC and RCMP GREENLAND PROPOSED ITINERARY Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Day 2: Sisimiut Coast Day 3: Ilulissat Day 4: Karrat Fjord Day 5: Upernavik Day 6: Kap York Day 7: Smith Sound Day 8: Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord) Day 9: Coburg Island Day 10: Devon Island Day 11: Beechey Island Day 12: Bathurst Island Day 13: Melville Island Day 14: Banks Island Day 15: Prince of Wales Strait Day 16: Ulukhaktok (Holman) Day 17: Kugluktuk (Coppermine) ALTERNATE ROUTE Day 14: Somerset Island & Prince of Whales Island Day 15: Queen Maud Gulf Day 16: Ikaluktutiak (Cambridge Bay) Day 17: Kugluktuk (Coppermine) CANADA USA Charter flights are available for this expedition. Northbound August 12, 2014 from Toronto, Ontario to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Early morning departure Southbound August 28, 2014 from Kugluktuk (Coppermine) Nunavut to Edmonton, Alberta Early evening arrival Roundtrip: $2,258 USD per person inclusive of taxes and fees. Pre and post hotel nights are available in Toronto and Edmonton on request. Overnight accommodation in Edmonton recommended.

39 EXPEDITIONS 39 YOUR STAFF Northwest Passage East to West LATONIA HARTERY Archaeologist CATHIE HICKSON Geologist STEVE SMITH Naturalist JULIA SZUCS Filmmaker JASON EDMUNDS Expedition Team HEIDI LANGILLE Culturalist JOHN HOUSTON Culturalist & Filmmaker MICHELLE VALBERG Photographer IAN TAMBLYN Musician BENOIT HAVARD Expedition Team SUSIE EVYAGOTAILAK Culturalist Susie grew up in Ulukhaktok, N.W.T, and now lives in Kugluktuk, Nunavut. Beginning as a classroom assistant in 1981, Suzie became a Certified teacher in 1990, adding a B. Ed degree in 2005 and Master s degree in An educator for thirty one years, with a passion for Inuinnaqtun language and culture, Susie has travelled to many remote areas of the North by dogteam, snowmobile, boat and vehicle. Susie loves camping, creating crafts, crocheting and sewing. One of Susie s personal highlights was harpooning a beluga whale in ANDREW QAPPIK Culturalist Andrew is a master printmaker from Pangnirtung, Baffin Island in Nunavut. His images describe the local landscape, the animals, the people as well as family activities and camp life. As a printmaker, Andrew uses relief printing, etching and lithography. He is most widely recognized for the subtle layering of colours in his stencil prints. As a designer, Andrew uses symbolic colours and imagery to communicate ideas. He is best known for his contribution to the design of the Nunavut flag, logo and coat of arms. REE BRENNIN Naturalist Ree Brenin is a zoologist specializing in marine life and conservation. She has studied rattlesnakes, snowshoe hares, song sparrows and crows, humpback and right whales, and beluga whales. She has worked at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Monterey Institute of International Studies, Queen s University, Environment Canada, and the Bedford Institute of Oceanography. Recently she has made a foray into filmmaking with her husband, John Houston, working on the feature film Copperhead about the American Civil War. Please visit our website for a full listing of your staff and their biographies.

40 40 Northwest Passage West to East August 28 - September 11, 2014 aboard the Sea Adventurer An iconic journey, the Northwest Passage remains an adventure today. Leaving Kugluktuk (Coppermine), we pass through the geologically fascinating Coronation Gulf and the Queen Maud Gulf Migratory Bird Sanctuary, a haven for wild geese. Traversing James Ross Strait we visit Gjoa Haven, where Amundsen honed his polar skills. On to Taloyoak, then through Bellot Strait into the eastern Arctic, watching for whales, walrus, polar bear and muskox. At Beechey Island we ll pay our respects at the Franklin Graves. On Devon Island, we ll visit the ruins of the Dundas Harbour RCMP and HBC posts. In Mittimatalik, (Pond Inlet) we ll enjoy Arctic games and throat-singing before crossing Baffin Bay to Greenland. We ll visit charming communities, witness calving glaciers and sail dramatic fiords to bring this lifetime adventure to a stirring close. From $7,295 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 56

41 In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea and ice conditions, and safety will determine our daily progress. Our actual route may vary from the proposed one.

42 HIGHLIGHTS Northwest Passage West to East 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 GREENLAND CANADA PROPOSED ITINERARY USA Day 1: Kugluktuk (Coppermine) Day 2: Coronation Gulf Day 3: Kent Peninsula Day 4: Queen Maud Gulf Day 5: Gjoa Haven Day 6: Taloyoak Day 7: Bellot Strait Day 8: Somerset Island & Beechey Island Day 9: Devon Island Day 10: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) Day 11: At sea Day 12: Uummannaq Day 13: Ilulissat Day 14: Sisimiut Coast Day 15: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Charter flights are available for this expedition. Northbound August 28, 2014 from Edmonton, Alberta to Kugluktuk, Nunavut Early morning departure Southbound September 11, 2014 from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, Ontario Early evening arrival Pre and post hotel nights are available in Edmonton and Toronto on request. Overnight accommodation in Toronto recommended. Roundtrip: $2,075 USD per person inclusive of taxes and fees.

43 EXPEDITIONS 43 YOUR STAFF Northwest Passage West to East Select presentations and onshore interpretation will be available in French. Certaines présentations et quelques activités d interprétation seront disponibles en français. JANE SPROULL- THOMSON Archaeologist PIERRE RICHARD Naturalist MARK MALLORY Naturalist CAROLYN MALLORY Biologist LYNDA BROWN Culturalist MATTHEW JAMES SWAN Expedition Team BARNEY BENTALL Musician DAVID REID Expedition Team SHELLEY WRIGHT Author STEVE CUMBAA Paleontologist CAM GILLIES Naturalist CALLUM THOMSON Historian Steve Cumbaa is a Researcher Emeritus in vertebrate paleontology at the Canadian Museum of Nature, an Adjunct Research Professor in Earth Sciences at Carleton University, and author of several award-winning science books for children. He has led or taken part in archaeological and paleontological expeditions across Canada and around the world, and spent seven field seasons in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. Steve s current research is on the environment and ecology of fossil fish, birds, and reptiles. Cam Gillies is a keen birder and photographer who grew up enjoying the birds and Rocky Mountains of British Columbia. Cam has participated in a variety of research projects; everything from catching endangered Leopard Frogs to snow tracking Wolverines. He completed a PhD studying the movement of forest birds in Costa Rica. Cam has guided numerous trips in the Arctic including voyages and trips to the floe edge of Baffin Island. After emigrating from a Hebridean croft to Canada, Callum Thomson became an archaeologist, working primarily in the Arctic. In 1995 Adventure Canada gave him the opportunity to follow a childhood urge to run away to sea and develop his interest in maritime adaptations as a lecturer and Zodiac driver on small cruise ships. He has since worked on more than 100 expeditions as an archaeologist and historian in both polar regions and many islands and coastal regions between. Please visit our website for a full listing of your staff and their biographies.

44 44 Greenland & Wild Labrador September 11 - September 24, 2014 aboard the Sea Adventurer We spend two days along the spectacular coast of Greenland with its dramatic fiords, calving glaciers, and charming communities. Across the Davis Strait, the Inuit territory of Nunavik, Quebec beckons, followed by Nunatsiavut, homeland of the Labrador Inuit. Community visits here are eye-opening and inspiring. Torngat Mountains National Park contains eastern Canada s highest peaks. Along Labrador s shore lie the ghost settlement of Hebron, founded in 1776, and the contemporary community of Nain. Tracing the route of Leif the Lucky, we arrive in Newfoundland at L Anse aux Meadows, the first known European settlement in the New World. A kitchen party awaits us in Conche, and Fogo Island is one of the traditional Four Corners of the Earth. Our adventure ends in St. John s, North America s oldest city, with its legendary cultural attractions. From $4,595 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 56

45 In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea and ice conditions, and safety will determine our daily progress. Our actual route may vary from the proposed one. Dennis Minty

46 HIGHLIGHTS Greenland & Wild Labrador Visit Canada s highest mountains east of the Rockies See the spectacular fiords and glaciers of Greenland Enjoy a warm welcome in dynamic coastal Inuit communities Seek the legendary Northern Lights in sub-arctic skies Visit the remote Torngat Mountains National Park PROPOSED ITINERARY Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Day 2: Kangaamiut Day 3: Nuuk Day 4: At sea Day 5: Kangiqsualujjuaq (George River) Day 6-8: Torngat Mountains National Park Day 9: Hebron Day 10: Nain Day 11: Mealy Mountains Day 12: L Anse aux Meadows & Conche Day 13: Fogo Island Day 14: St. John s, Newfoundland CANADA USA GREENLAND A charter flight from Toronto to Kangerlussuaq is available for this expedition. Northbound September 11, 2014 from Toronto, Ontario to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. $1,130 USD per person inclusive of taxes and fees. Pre and post hotel nights are available in Toronto and St John s. Independent flights home from St. John s are required Early morning departure

47 EXPEDITIONS 47 YOUR STAFF Greenland & Wild Labrador DENNIS MINTY Photographer & Naturalist CALLUM THOMSON Historian SCOTT SCHILLEREFF Geologist LEANDER BAIKIE Musician JANET BRADSHAW Naturalist JANE SPROULL- THOMSON Archaeologist PETE BARRETT Artist MICHAEL CRUMMEY Author JASON EDMUNDS Culturalist TYLER YAREMA Musician MARSHALL DANE Musician MARIA MERKURATSUK Culturalist DANIEL PAYNE Musician Daniel Obediah Payne is a vocalist and multiinstrumentalist from Cow Head on the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador. Daniel works extensively in Newfoundland, and has toured Canada, Greenland, Australia, Japan, Europe, Ireland, the US and the UK. A wearer of many hats, he has also worked as a composer, musical director, producer, and actor in both theatre and film. He s excited to be travelling this beautiful country by water and is anticipating some great music. LENA ONALIK Culturalist Lena is an archaeologist, the first Labrador Inuk to obtain this title. Lena grew up in Makkovik, NL where she spent her summers in childhood fishing with her father s family. Through her knowledge and experience working in coastal Labrador, she has strengthened her interest in her own culture, including preserving her Inuit language. She enjoys sharing her culture through storytelling, crafts, Inuit drum dancing and throat singing. HOLLY HOGAN Naturalist Holly s fascination with birds began in her teens when she discovered they could be identified by song. She pursued her graduate degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland on songbird community ecology. She has worked primarily on seabirds for the last 25 years, most recently, managing two seabird ecological reserves for the Newfoundland and Labrador. Holly and fellow Adventure Canada resource staffer Allan Byrne write and perform music together regularly under the name The Blue Drop. Please visit our website for a full listing of your staff and their biographies.

48 48 Antarctica October 17 - November 6, 2014 aboard the Sea Adventurer This year marks a milestone in exploration, as we celebrate the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackleton s Endurance Expedition to Antarctica. Join us as we explore the routes and landings of his epic adventure. From the tip of Tierra del Fuego, to the Falkland Islands, the South Orkneys, South Georgia, and the Antarctic continent, this is a trip like no other. We ll revisit portions of Shackleton s South Georgia Island trek, and pay our respects at his grave in Grytviken. Wildlife on these islands is almost beyond belief. We ll encounter whales, albatross, sea elephants, fur and leopard seals, whales galore, and literally millions of penguins. For the truly adventurous traveller, Antarctica is the ultimate destination. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime journey to the great southern continent! From $8,995 USD per person For full pricing details see Page 56

49 In remote Antarctic waterways, weather, sea and ice conditions, and safety will determine our daily progress. Our actual route may vary from the proposed one. Dennis Minty

50 HIGHLIGHTS Antarctica Cross the mighty southern continent off your bucket list Walk in Shackleton s footsteps on the centenary of his journey Experience the teeming wildlife of the islands of the Southern Ocean See the Antarctic ice first-hand with our expert Zodiac drivers Join our personalized Tierra del Fuego extension programme PROPOSED ITINERARY Day 1: Puerto Madryn, Argentina Day 2: Puerto Madryn/embark Day 3-4: At sea Day 5-6: Falklands Day 7-8: At sea Day 9-12: South Georgia Day 13: At sea Day 14: South Orkneys Day 15: Elephant Island Day 16: South Shetlands, Antarctic Peninsula Day 17-18: Antarctic Peninsula Day 19-20: At sea Day 21: Ushuaia, Argentina NORTH AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA ANTARCTICA ENHANCE YOUR ADVENTURE! Tierra del Fuego extension Date: Nov 6-9, 2014 Rate: $1,759 USD per person double occupancy Single supplement: $380 USD Pre and post accommodation available at Puerto Madryn and Ushuaia upon request. Flights: Independent commercial flights are required for joining in Puerto Madryn and Ushuaia

51 EXPEDITIONS 51 YOUR STAFF Antarctica ROBERT READER Historian SUZANNE SOUTHON Polar Photographer DEIRDRE GALBRAITH Botanist ELIZABETH SCHAEFER Assistant Expedition Team DAVID GERMAN Expedition Leader DAVE HAHN Explorer-in-Residence MATTHEW JAMES SWAN Expedition Team TIM AND PAULINE CARR Naturalists and Historians SARAH GUTOWSKY Naturalist Sarah s interest in biology has taken her all over the planet. She has adventured with gulls, sea ducks and Polar Bears in the Arctic, rediscovered extinct tree frogs in the Australian rainforest, wrangled albatrosses, penguins and elephant seals in the sub-antarctic, and enjoyed the great privilege of working on the remote atolls of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands. Her specialty is seabirds and conservation, and she currently studies the complex spatial ecology of the North Pacific s albatrosses. IAN TAMBLYN Musician Ian Tamblyn has been working with Adventure Canada for more than twenty years as a musician, Zodiac driver and guide. He began working in this field as a writer-inresidence on several scientific expeditions diving the Chukchi Sea and off Ross Island, Antarctica. Ian has recorded thirty five albums and written 13 plays. He was awarded the Canadian Folk Music Award for English Songwriter of the Year in 2010 for his CD Gyre. His latest album is Side by Each. DENNIS MINTY Naturalist Dennis Minty has been with Adventure Canada as a naturalist and photographer for more than a decade in the Arctic, Newfoundland, Antarctica, New Zealand and Scotland. He has travelled extensively. His career path includes more than thirty years of work as an award winning wildlife biologist and environmental educator; author of both educational and photographic books and CD-ROMs; multimedia developer and eco-tour guide. His work can be found in public and private collections around the world. Please visit our website for a full listing of your staff and their biographies.

52 52 LAND BASED ADVENTURES 2014 Quebec in Fall: Birds & Whales Fall is fabulous in La belle province. Enjoy fine birding and whale-watching amid the spectacular colours of autumn in Quebec. One Departure Only: September 26 - October 5 $2,975 USD PER PERSON, double occupancy

53 Bears of Churchill: Tundra Buggy Adventure Visit the famous polar bears of Northern Manitoba in their wilderness haven, and explore the history and culture of the Hudson Bay region. 5 Night Departures: October 16 - November 19 $5,349 USD PER PERSON, double occupancy

54 54 LAND BASED ADVENTURES 2014 Art on the Rock Literature, music, visual art, theatre: Newfoundland has it all, and lots of it. Join celebrated Newfoundland author Kevin Major for an insider s look at the culture of his Island. One Departure Only: May 30 - June 2 $1,195 USD + HST PER PERSON, double occupancy

55 Avalon Explorer Tour the amazing natural and cultural attractions of southeast Newfoundland. Take a whale-watching trip, visit rugged seabird colonies, explore the boreal forest and stroll through historic St. John s. Departures: June June June $947 USD + HST PER PERSON, double occupancy

56 56 EXPEDITION COSTS INCLUDE: *Pre-departure materials *Special access permits, entry and park fees *Team of expedition staff *Applicable taxes *Educational program * Interactive workshops *Evening entertainment *Guided activities *Sightseeing and community visits *All Shipboard Meals *All Zodiac excursions *Port fees EXPEDITION COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: *$250 Discovery fee *Commercial & Charter flights *Gratuities (suggested $15 USD per passenger, per day) *Personal expenses *Mandatory medical evacuation insurance *Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes *Possible fuel surcharges *Pre & post hotel accommodation *Optional excursions * Additional costs associated with payments made by credit card. Please see credit card rates on the next page (57) Expeditions and Berth Prices (USD) PRICES ARE CASH/CHEQUE DISCOUNTED, AND IN US DOLLARS Cabin Class Categories Date 2014 Nights Charter flights Newfoundland Circumnavigation Jun 2 - Jun $3,995 $4,995 $5,995 $6,595 $7,595 $8,095 $8,995 $9,495 $10,195 $10,995 Sable Island Jun 12 - Jun 20 Jun 20 - Jun 28 8 $2,695 $3,695 $4,695 $5,295 $6,495 $6,995 $7,995 $8,495 $9,495 $10,495 Newfoundland & Wild Labrador Jun 29 - July $ $3,595 $4,595 $5,595 $6,195 $7,395 $7,895 $8,895 $9,395 $10,395 $11,395 Arctic Safari Jul 23 - Aug 2 10 $1, $3,995 $5,495 $6,995 $7,695 $9,095 $9,695 $10,895 $11,395 $12,395 $13,395 Arctic Explorer Aug 2 - Aug $1, $3,995 $5,495 $6,995 $7,695 $9,095 $9,695 $10,895 $11,395 $12,395 $13,395 Northwest Passage East to West Aug 12 - Aug $2, $8,195 $9,695 $11,195 $11,895 $13,495 $14,195 $15,395 $15,895 $16,895 $17,895 Northwest Passage West to East Aug 28 - Sep $2, $7,295 $8,795 $10,295 $10,995 $12,595 $13,295 $14,495 $14,995 $15,995 $16,995 Greenland & Wild Labrador Sep 11 - Sep $1, $4,595 $5,795 $6,995 $7,595 $8,795 $9,295 $10,295 $10,795 $11,795 $12,795 Antarctica Oct 17 - Nov 6 20 $8,995 $9,995 $10,995 $11,695 $12,995 $13,995 $14,595 $15,995 $17,595 $19,995 Discovery Fee $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250

57 PRICING 57 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 categories three through seven at 1.6 times the double occupancy rate. 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 (December 2013) 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 CREDIT CARD PRICING IS AS FOLLOWS: Newfoundland Circumnavigation: C1 $4,155 C2 $5,195 C3 $6,235 C4 $6,859 C5 $7,899 C6 $8,419 C7 $9,355 C8 $9,875 C9 $10,603 C10 $11,435 Sable Island C1 $2,803 C2 $3,843 C3 $4,883 C4 $5,507 C5 $6,755 C6 $7,275 C7 $8,315 C8 $8,835 C9 $9,875 C10 $10,915 Newfoundland & Wild Labrador C1 $3,739 C2 $4,779 C3 $5,819 C4 $6,443 C5 $7,691 C6 $8,211 C7 $9,251 C8 $9,771 C9 $10,811 C10 $11,851 Arctic Safari C1 $4,155 C2 $5,715 C3 $7,275 C4 $8,003 C5 $9,459 C6 $10,083 C7 $11,331 C8 $11,851 C9 $12,891 C10 $13,931 Arctic Explorer C1 $4,155 C2 $5,715 C3 $7,275 C4 $8,003 C5 $9,459 C6 $10,083 C7 $11,331 C8 $11,851 C9 $12,891 C10 $13,931 Northwest Passage (East to West) C1 $8,523 C2 $10,083 C3 $11,643 C4 $12,371 C5 $14,035 C6 $14,763 C7 $16,011 C8 $16,531 C9 $17,571 C10 $18,611 Northwest Passage (West to East) C1 $7,587 C2 $9,147 C3 $10,707 C4 $11,435 C5 $13,099 C6 $13,827 C7 $15,075 C8 $15,595 C9 $16,635 C10 $17,675 Greenland & Wild Labrador C1 $4,779 C2 $6,027 C3 $7,275 C4 $7,899 C5 $9,147 C6 $9,667 C7 $10,707 C8 $11,227 C9 $12,267 C10 $13,307 Antarctica C1 $9,355 C2 $10,395 C3 $11,435 C4 $12,163 C5 $13,515 C6 $14,555 C7 $15,179 C8 $16,635 C9 $18,299 C10 $20,795 PAYMENT POLICY A deposit of $1,000 USD per person is required upon booking to confirm participation. Adventure Canada strongly advises all passengers to obtain trip cancellation insurance at the time of deposit. The balance of the payment is required 120 days prior to your departure date. The Company reserves the right to cancel reservations if payments are not received in time. Prices are cash/cheque discounted, if you wish to pay by credit card please refer to our credit card pricing. Please make cheques payable to: ADVENTURE CANADA. Please review our Cancellation & Refund Policy for a full outline of our cancellation terms. WE ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY Family is important! To promote multi-generational travel, we are offering a 30% discount to travellers under 30 years of age. Please call us for details! SAILING SOLO? Single travellers not requiring private accommodation on shipboard programs can be matched with another single traveller at no extra charge. Single-occupancy cabins are also available at 1.6 times the regular cost. Please call us for pricing & availability. WE LOVE BAGPIPERS! If you can play the bagpipes, bring them along and ask about our bagpiper s rebate!

58 Cabin information CATEGORY 1 QUAD LOWER FORWARD CATEGORY 2 TRIPLE LOWER FORWARD CATEGORY 3 JUNIOR DOUBLE FORWARD Four berth cabin, two upper berths and two lower berths, bunk style, ladder for access to upper berths Porthole window Ensuite bathroom Lower deck Three berth cabin, two lower berths and one upper berth, bunk style, ladder for access to upper berth Porthole window Ensuite bathroom Lower deck Two berth cabin, two lower berths Porthole window Ensuite bathroom Lower deck CATEGORY 4 DOUBLE MIDSHIP CATEGORY 5 MAIN DOUBLE FORWARD CATEGORY 6 DELUXE DOUBLE Two berth cabin, two lower berths Porthole window Ensuite bathroom Lower deck Two berth cabin, two lower berths Porthole window Writing desk Ensuite bathroom Main deck Two berth cabin, two lower berths Porthole or picture window Writing desk Ensuite bathroom Main deck Select category 6 cabins can be converted to triple occupancy

59 CATEGORY 7 SUPERIOR DOUBLE CATEGORY 8 SUPERIOR DOUBLE PLUS Two berth cabin, two lower berths Picture window Writing desk Ensuite bathroom Upper deck Select category 7 cabins can be converted to triple occupancy Two berth cabin, two lower berths Picture window Writing desk Ensuite bathroom Upper deck Select category 8 cabins can be converted to triple occupancy Main Lounge CATEGORY 9 SUITE CATEGORY 10 OWNERS SUITE Two berth cabin, two lower berths Picture window Sitting area with sofa Writing desk Ensuite bathroom Captain s deck Two berth cabin, two lower berths Picture window Sitting area with sofa Writing desk Ensuite bathroom - shower and bathtub Captain s deck Dining Room

60 Deck Plan Cabin Class Categories Clipper Club Library

61 COMING ATTRACTIONS 2015 Full details available February 2014 Newfoundland Circumnavigation Sable Island Newfoundland & Wild Labrador Arctic Safari Arctic Explorer

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64 RELEASE, TERMS AND CONDITIONS Please read this important information carefully. The delivery by the passenger of the deposit together with a signed copy of this document to Adventure Canada (AC) Eagle Eye Tours (EET), shall constitute the passenger s consent and agreement to all of the provisions contained herein. (Signature required on both sides) 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. We recommend you obtain full travel insurance coverage and purchase refundable air tickets. BAGGAGE Baggage is solely at the passenger s risk and expense. Baggage is limited to a maximum weight of 20 KG for all excursions involving an Adventure Canada charter flight. Also, commercial airline luggage allowance is typically two pieces per passenger and one piece of carry-on luggage, subject to weight restrictions, but please check with your airline for current standards. 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In accepting this Passage Contract Ticket, passengers agree to be bound by its terms and conditions RELEASE The undersigned hereby agrees with these terms and conditions and further agrees that Adventure Canada shall have no liability or responsibility whatsoever for damages to or loss of property, or injury which may be sustained by reason of, or while engaged on, any Adventure Canada tour, whether due to Adventure Canada (AC), Eagle Eye (EET), 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 owners, operators, or public carriers for whom AC/EET acts only as agent; (iii) passenger s lack of proper travel documentation (such as visas, passports, etc.); (iv) any act, omission or event occurring during the time that passengers are not aboard AC/EET carriers or conveyances; or (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 AC/EET. The undersigned hereby waives any claim it may have against Adventure Canada for any such damage, loss or injury. The passenger understands and acknowledges the ticket in use by the carriers concerned (when issued) shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation companies and the purchaser of these tours and/or passage. Adventure Canada of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (Ontario Registration No ) acts only as agent for all services described herein. AC/EET and its sponsoring organizations do not assume any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss related to the operation of this tour. All legal questions and actions against Adventure Canada must be brought in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and by its acceptance hereof the passenger waives any right to bring an action in any other forum. The passenger hereby certifies that he/she does not have a mental, physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other passengers. The passenger agrees to honestly complete the personal information request from AC/EET via our website or by requesting paper copies, prior to departure. Adventure Canada reserves the right to request further information from your physician. The undersigned passenger clearly understands that the liability of AC/EET is definitively limited as aforesaid. The undersigned passenger has carefully read the terms and conditions set out herein as well as the materials regarding the tour provided by AC/EET and is aware that such tour involves the risk of personal injury or death and damage or loss of property. In consideration of the benefits to be derived from participation in the tour, the undersigned 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 and assigns, do release and hold harmless AC/EET and its employees, officers, directors, 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 undersigned has read carefully this agreement, and will abide by the conditions set by AC/EET and in the terms and conditions hereof or elsewhere published. The undersigned affirms that he/she has not received or relied on any oral or written representation of Adventure Canada as a basis for executing this Release. SIGNATURE REQUIRED SIGNATURE REQUIRED DATE: DD / MMM / YY

65 Important Information HOW TO REGISTER To register for an Adventure Canada expedition each participant must complete the registration form and return along with a $1000 USD deposit. THE REGISTRATION FORM IS DOUBLE SIDED AND YOUR SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED ON BOTH SIDES. By returning the registration form and deposit you are acknowledging and agreeing to the Terms and Conditions and release required for participation on any Adventure Canada excursion. All cheques must be made out to: Adventure Canada. Full payment by credit card is subject to credit card pricing. ITINERARIES Weather, ice and government regulations may require changes to be made to the itineraries and/or the cancellation of certain shore excursions. Every attempt, within the limits of law, time and safety, will be made to adhere to the itineraries described. There may be a planned alternate for your route, please inquire at the time of booking. In the event of changes, passengers are not entitled to any refund or other compensation. Expedition fees are based on group participation. Should you choose not to take part in any activity or make use of services provided, no refund will be given. Vessels and dates are subject to change. SINGLE TRAVELLERS On shipboard expeditions travellers willing to share their accommodations will be guaranteed the double occupancy rate even if a roommate is not available. Single travellers who wish to guarantee single accommodations may do so at 1.6 times the published rate in categories 3-7, subject to availability. PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION Prior to your tour we will send you a pre-departure package including a statement of account, log in details to access your online profile, 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. You 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. You will be asked to acknowledge this process on our 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 you prefer to have individual access to the online account please do not check this box on the reservation form and advise your Adventure Specialist by calling or communicating your request by . If you prefer to provide your personal information to Adventure Canada by mail or fax please contact us and we will send you paper copies. We ask that your personal information be completed at your earliest convenience, but at least 120 days prior to departure. You will not receive your final documents until these forms are completed and submitted. INSURANCE Adventure Canada strongly advises all passengers to obtain travel insurance at the time of deposit. If you have not yet purchased your commercial airfare you may increase your insurance coverage afterwards. By not purchasing coverage at the time of booking you are not fully covered. Adventure Canada s cancellation terms apply to all passengers. Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance is required for participation in all Adventure Canada expeditions. PASSPORTS & VISAS PASSPORTS ARE MANDATORY. Participants are responsible for obtaining personal Visas, passports and inoculations if required at their own expense. 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 you must be able to climb stairs between decks. You must also be able to climb the external gangway stairs to transfer between the ship and the Zodiacs. Our guides and ship crew are available to assist you in and out of the Zodiacs, both on shore and at the gangway. Adventure Canada expeditions may involve extensive walking in variable weather over sometimes sandy or uneven terrain. Wherever possible on shore excursions, we break into smaller, guided groups according to interest and physical ability. This may mean one small group going off on a strenuous, two hour hike on steep terrain, while another explores the area in and around the landing beach, keeping to relatively level terrain and short distances. Generally speaking, once a few people are ready to return to the ship, the Zodiacs are usually available to take you back at the time of your choosing. ZODIAC CRAFT Zodiacs are the favoured means of transportation in the Arctic for all our expeditions and, indeed, wherever shallow waters and beaches ring the shoreline. They are stable, versatile craft which cruise at an approximate speed of four knots, and in windy weather can make for rather splashy rides. We therefore recommend 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 you 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 fit for long trips for any reason, including disability, heart or other health conditions, are advised not to join the tour. Should any such condition become apparent, we reserve the right to decline embarkation. Our vessel is not equipped to handle serious medical conditions. Medical and Emergency Evacuation insurance is mandatory and may be purchased through Adventure Canada at the time of booking. 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 A ship s doctor will be in attendance in the ship s small medical clinic on most cruises to administer to passengers basic health needs. If you require specific medications, please ensure that you bring a supply adequate to last you for the duration of the journey. Any applicable fee for medical services rendered or medicines supplied will be debited from your account. GRATUITIES Our ship s crew work hard to please and tips are heartily appreciated. In fairness to all of those who work together to make your cruise enjoyable, tips are collected at the end of the voyage and distributed equitably among the crew. Although we leave tip amounts to your discretion, in the past many passengers have asked for a recommended amount. We suggest a rate of $15USD per day, per passenger, as a kind and generous offering. Gratuities will be automatically added to your shipboard account, you may advise the purser onboard of you would like to increase or decrease the tip amount. Adventure Canada staff does not accept tips.

66 CONTACT: Adventure Canada 14 Front St. S. Mississauga, ON, L5H 2C4 Phone: or Web: Michelle Valberg