2012-2013 Canada and The North

2012-13 Canada and the North
Adventure Canada
14 Front St. S., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5H 2C4 | 1-800-363-7566
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Cover photo Michelle Valberg
Dear Adventurers,
As the summer season approaches our excitement is palpable Arctic travel is upon us. For the past twenty-four years we have known the delights of
the northern landscape: wide open spaces, magnifcent vistas, northern lights, warm smiles, towering peaks, wild and powerful animals and the many
blues of an iceberg. For nearly a quarter of a century we have shared Canadas great northern treasures with you. We began with a mission to make
Canada better known to Canadians and now, we strive to bring the world to Canada. It is our renowned commitment to education, conservation and
cultural immersion that has made Adventure Canada one of the most respected names in travel a reputation that we are proud of and continue to
build on.
Trough our Discovery Voyage Series we have revolutionized the travel experience to Canadas distant coastlines, home to some of Canadas best scenery
and hiking. We ofer fully escorted, thoughtful, high-quality, all-inclusive experiences for a congenial group of travellers visiting many small and
inviting communities that are only accessible by ship. Whether travelling by ship or on land we aim to create a capacity for understanding and dialog
and the many joys derived from new truths and shared experiences. We do this by visiting extraordinary places and working with a resource team of
outstanding experts, locals and academics that bring to the table a breadth of knowledge, experience, humour and passion.
On the water, our vessel, the Clipper Adventurer, allows us to explore these remote areas in style and comfort. With sixty well appointed outside cabins,
two lounges, a library, state of the art stabilizers, health and massage services, a feet of Zodiacs and ample deck space she is the perfect platform for
expeditionary travel. Our dining room has large picture windows, allowing for superb viewing while savouring delicious meals and fne wine. Enjoy
the luxury of unpacking just once, yet covering large tracts of land and sea. Sailing aboard Clipper Adventurer, guests and resource staf mingle casually
and develop a sense of camaraderie and intimacy widely associated with the Adventure Canada experience.
In 2012, we have an outstanding line up of ship and land based adventures. Our shipboard series explores the diverse landscapes and people of
Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, Nunavik, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories and Greenland. Looking ahead to 2013, we have included
Iceland, the Faroes, Scotland and Churchill! Trough our thematic small group programs you can hone your photography skills, experience wildlife in
a natural setting, participate in festivals and conferences and meet with authors, performers, visual artists and community leaders.
I invite you to peruse our catalog. We look forward to joining you on your next great adventure.
Yours in adventure,
Cedar Swan
Vice-President, Adventure Canada
Special thanks to our partners:
Michelle Valberg
Cover photo Michelle Valberg
www.houston-north-gallery.ns.ca
Aboriginal Aairs and
Northern Development Canada
Inuit Relations Secretariat
Aaires autochtones et
Dveloppement du Nord Canada
Secrtariat des relations avec les
Inuit
Into the Northwest Passage
Out of the Northwest Passage
Greenland & Wild Labrador
Arctic Safari
Newfoundland Circumnavigation
Epic High Arctic
Adventure Canada specializes in soft adventure programs, where you can experience the best of the natural world while enjoying the comforts our friendly foating hotel.
Our program features outdoor activities such as walking, wildlife viewing and Zodiac cruising in addition to a full lecture and entertainment schedule onboard our ship.
Every day we ofer a combination of lively shipboard activities and interesting shore excursions. Our guests choose what elements of the program they want to participate
in, with nothing compulsory we always provide several options. Its up to you!
Our excursions onshore will involve a relatively low level of exertion, but you will need a reasonable level of mobility. For example, you will need to be able to get up and
down the gangway (foating staircase) and climb into and out of Zodiacs (assistance is provided) for excursions onshore, and some of our landings will be wet, requiring
waterproof boots. Once you have left the Zodiac, youll fnd that we have designed our shore excursions to accommodate both those who wish to enjoy gentle strolls and
those who prefer more active hikes. A few of the excursions may involve rough terrain, with rocky beaches leading to steep or rocky or marshy ground; we will brief you
about the terrain prior to arriving at shore.
In the seasons we travel, temperatures will vary, according to our altitude on land, or our ships position at sea. Itineraries are subject to change, and landings may depend
on tides or weather, so, as with all outdoor activities, a fexible approach works best.
When you register we will provide you with a complete list of recommended clothing, essentials to bring, and a suggested reading list. You will also receive a detailed
booklet to help prepare you for your adventure. It includes information on the ship and a brief history of your destination, along with news about its people, landscape,
wildlife, and distinctive culture.
Meals in the ships dining room are a great opportunity to meet new friends and to plan or recount the days adventures. Special diets, including gluten-free, can be
accommodated with advance notice. Many of our guests form life-long friendships (and even some marriages), and we are delighted to fnd that reunion events often
involve people travelling great distances to renew these important ties.
We know, of course, that everyone travels for diferent reasons. Over the years, however, we have found one common element among the guests who choose to travel with
us a thirst for knowledge and authentic experience. Knowing this drives us to ensure the highest quality learning experience on our trips, by taking the time to design
in careful detail each trip we ofer.
Table of Contents
My Arctic - Eh! 7
Arctic Safari 8
Siqiniup Qilauta 13
Epic High Arctic 14
Magic Happens 19
Into the Northwest Passage 20
A Birds Life 25
Out of the Northwest Passage 26
Mammals Loom Large in the Arctic 31
Greenland & Wild Labrador 32
Te Power of Music 39
Newfoundland Circumnavigation 40
Storytellers 47
Art on the Rock with Kevin Major 48
Why Adventure Canada? 49
Te Clipper Adventurer 50
More than a Ship 51
Scotland & Greenland 52
Heart of the Arctic 56
Arctic Explorer 60
Newfoundland Close-Up 64
Gros Morne and the Northern Peninsula 65
Explore Eastern Newfoundland 66
Western Newfoundland: Fall Colours 67
Narwhal and Polar Bear Safari 68
Walrus and Bowhead Safari 69
Birding the Canadian Rockies 70
Birding the High Arctic & Northwest Territories 71
Quebec Birds & Whales 72
Santa Fe Style 73
Torngat Safari 74
Alianait Arts Festival 76
Great Bear Rain Forest 78
Haida Gwaii: Te Queen Charlotte Islands 79
Bears of Churchill 80
Caribou Migration 81
Scotland Slowly 82
Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands 83
2012 Rates 84
2013 Rates 85
About our Discovery Fund 86
Registration Form 87
Terms & Conditions 88
About Small Ship Cruising
Te most memorable part of this journey
was how breathless I felt when we were
hiking and discovering by yourself.
Walking around the communities. I
wanted to see, smell, touch everything!
Mary Lou, Arctic Safari 2011
Michelle Valberg
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Michelle Valberg
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My Arctic - Eh!
My mother says that the reason
why I spent three years in
Ushuaia, Argentina, was because
it was the furthest that I could
get from home. Well, half of that
is true; it was the furthest that
I could get - but the goal was
never to distance myself from
home, specifcally. Adventure,
exploration, these are things
that have become synonymous
with our species and it was very
difcult for me as a child to
contend with the fact that I could
not just pick up and go of on my
own. For several years now, home
has been my big black canvas
bag that can, miraculously and
without explanation, contract and expand between 18 and 23 kg depending upon weight restrictions. I am a
wanderer, a person without a fxed address.

Every destination I am lucky enough to visit inspires me to continue to explore and the list of unseen
destinations seem endless. Tough this lifestyle gives me the freedom to wander aimlessly, there is one part of
this tiny planet that keeps me coming back as though it was home: Te Canadian Arctic - My Arctic, Eh!

2001 marked the frst time that I ventured up North to work on a scientifc expedition on a remote bird colony
near Resolute Bay and since then I have returned North every summer. It is my sense of home that many
wanderers often seek but never fnd. It is familiar and wondrous, spooky and exciting, harsh and inviting; a
land of delightful contradictions that make you care for it as you would a loved one. It is the place that gave me
glimpses into the secret lives of arctic fox, seal and muskox. It is place that causes my heart to pound with close
encounters of polar bears and it is the one that delights me when stories are shared with local friends. It is the
most difcult place I have ever travelled but it has brought out the best in me and my companions, it challenges
us, it teases us, and then it compliments us with its beauty and wilderness. Our Arctic is one of culture, of nature,
and of vast landscape. It is my home, and one that I invite all to explore.
-Shoshanah Jacobs, Expedition Leader
Shoshanah became a sailor when she
was 6 years old and her parents bought
a 12 metre motor yacht. Until that time,
her frst dive, though technically in a
swimming pool at the age of 4, was by
far the most exciting moment of her life.
Tat experience created a path towards
becoming a marine biologist from which
she would never divert. Originally from
Ottawa, Shoshanah moved to the east
coast of Canada, where she earned a BSc
in Marine Biology. Her MSc dissertation
focussed on the acoustic ecology of seals
and the efects of aquaculture on their
population distribution. She returned to
Ottawa in 2001 to complete her Doctoral
dissertation on the energy dynamics
of Arctic seabirds. Her feldwork led
her to some of the most isolated areas
of Canada, sparking a passion for
expeditions and travel. In 2005, she began
taking tourists on ship-based expeditions
to Canadas North. She has worked in
pretty much every onboard job from
deck hand to Expedition Leader while
maintaining an active scientifc career and
publishing record.
Join Shoshanah on our 2012 Arctic Safari
Epic High Arctic, Into the Northwest
Passage, Greenland & Wild Labrador and
Newfoundland Circumnavigation.
Shoshanah Jacobs
Expedition Leader
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Arctic Safari
July 30 August 9, 2012
July 17 -27, 2013
aboard the Clipper Adventurer
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T
he timeless lure of the North has drawn many to the upward
reaches of our planet. Te Aurora Borealis, the ice, the
marvelous creatures, the midnight sun, the endless landscape are
all a part of the magnetism that beckon us and calls us forward on
our journey. Tousands of years of human history lies behind us on
our journey of exploration. Northern people, attune to the harsh
realities of their natural environment, have cultivated ingenious
adaptations to thrive in Arctic. Only a few hundred years ago
early European explorers navigated the icy waters of Bafn Bay in
search of whales, gold, a route to the Orient and, in the case of the
Vikings, a new home. Our classic Arctic expedition, Arctic Safari,
connects areas of great cultural, historical and natural signifcance.
Beginning in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland we set sail down one of
the countrys longest fords, crossing the Arctic Circle. Striking
North past pretty colourful houses that dot the Greenlandic coast,
well call in at the splendid town of Ilulissat, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. A Zodiac cruise into the ice-ford, where towering
icebergs calve from the massive Greenland icecap as it tumbles
down to meet the sea, will surely leave you breathless and refreshed.
Crossing Davis Strait, we will encounter the east side of Bafn
Island, one of the worlds dramatic coastlines. We will visit the
vibrant Inuit communities of Kangiqtugaapik (Clyde River) and
Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) making new friends along the way.
Well meet with local hosts; elders, school kids, community leaders
- all eager to showcase their home. Well learn about centuries
of traditions, the impact of modernity in the north and how
communities are searching for a balance of old and new.
Join us as we have a look at some of the wilder places in this
untamed land: the sheer bird clifs of Bylot and Prince Leopold
Islands, the ocean trench paralleling Isabella Bay - home to
bowhead whales, and the winding fords of Northeast Bafn.
With such a variety of excursions and peak summer weather long
days, blooming tundra fowers and (usually) calm, warm weather
we recommend this trip as the best way to experience the Arctic
for the frst time.

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I cannot overstate how much I loved the
scenery and the wildlife. Having said that,
the highlight of the trip was meeting
the wonderful people- onboard, both
staf and passengers, and the community
people. What a wonderful gathering of
like-minded people, kind, gracious, funny,
bright and talented. I truly felt like I was
among friends and family
Judy, Arctic Safari 2011
Our Intended Itinerary Highlights
Marvel at the Ilulissat icefeld, where 90%
of the North Atlantics icebergs are born
Tousands of birds on the clifs of Prince
Leopold Island
Visit the largest uninhabited island on
earth during our stop at Devon Island
Cross the Arctic circle while sailing in
the shadow of the longest ford in West
Greenland
Visit the historic graves of the ill-fated
Franklin Expedition
Enjoy the town of Pond Inlet, with
breathtaking peaks of Bylot Island and
the hospitality of the townspeople
Have tea with locals in a traditional
Greenlandic home
Opportunity to view the highly
threatened bowhead whale in Isabella Bay
Day 1: Kangerlussuaq
Day 2: Itilleq
Day 3: Ilulissat
Day 4: Isabella Bay
Day 5: Kanngiqtugaapik (Clyde River)
Day 6: Buchan Gulf
Day 7: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)
Day 8: Bylot Island
Day 9: Prince Leopold
Day 10: Devon Island & Beechey Island
Day 11: Qausuittuq (Resolute)
10 Our charter fight departs from Toronto and returns to Ottawa, the cost is $1,667 USD pp. Please call us for details.
Michelle Valberg
Michelle Valberg
Arctic Safari: Resource Staf
Tis is just a sampling of the outstanding staf on this voyage.
Please visit our website for a full list of staf members.
Matthew Swan, Matthew James Swan, Heidi Langille, Lynda Brown, Pierre Richard, Shoshanah Jacobs and Cedar Swan will also be on this voyage. Please fnd their biographies within this brochure and online.
Dave grew up on the edge
of a vast forest in North
Vancouver. His teenage
working life consisted mostly
of outdoor education and
wilderness travel with the
YMCA, which lead him to a
career as a backcountry guide
and water based adventure
specialist. With a fair for the
unusual and a high degree
of risk tolerance, he decided
to start a business with
Matthew Swan in 1987. Te
transition from a carefree
guide loving his time in the
outdoors to an ofce based
environment, while perhaps
the natural evolution of the
maturing species, did not
go well. Seven years later
he took a fork in the trail to
seek new adventures. Today
Dave splits his time between
training guides for Tompson
Rivers Universitys
Adventure Guide Program
and his business RippleRock
Consulting.
Danny is an internationally
published photographer
and biologist, with close to
30 years of experience in
the feld of environmental
education. He has a diploma
in Fisheries & Wildlife
management, a BSc in
Biology and an MSc in
Wildlife Ecology . His
career with Parks Canada
spanned 13 before he
shifted to teaching at the
post-secondary level in BC.
Danny has explored over
60 countries around the
world. His photographs have
appeared in a broad range
of publications including
the Globe & Mail, New
York Daily News, Chinese
Geographic, Macleans and
TIME. When not seeking
adventures in exotic places,
Danny is a faculty member
in the Fish, Wildlife and
Recreation program at the
British Columbia Institute of
Technology.
Jane writes and lectures in
cultural history, archaeology
and art history to museum,
university and avocational
groups. Until recently she
was professor of Inuit and
native art and culture at the
University of Calgary, and
is a former curator for the
Glenbow, Newfoundland and
Red Deer College Museums.
She is a Research Associate
and was appointed a Life
Member with the Arctic
Institute of North America.
Jane has worked as lecturer,
Zodiac driver and cruise
director for the past ten years.
With husband Callum she
operates a consulting business
in the feld of environmental
and heritage conservation,
interpretation and planning
and has had a key role in
planning new heritage and
tourism facilities throughout
Canada.
Paul cannot recall a time
when he was not birding,
and his passion has always
been for migrant songbirds.
Pauls passion for birds
has taken him to passerine
monitoring / banding
stations in Israel, Costa
Rica, northern Ontario and
northern British Columbia
and Arctic Canada. In more
recent years his attentions
have steered more to
work with Ontarios
endangered breeding
species, specifcally with
Bald Eagles, Loggerhead
Shrikes and Prothonotary
Warblers. However, he
still fnds time to indulge
in grass-roots migration
monitoring with the
Toronto Bird Observatory,
where as a certifed banding
trainer with the North
American Banding Council
he continues to pass on his
experience from 15 years of
banding on 3 continents.
Paul Prior
Ornithologist
Eight days aboard Canadas
largest icebreaker measuring
satellite signals cemented
Allisters love of Arctic travel.
Another similar trip involved a
very cool1370 km drive from
Whitehorse to Inuvik and then
along the MacKenzie Ice Road
to Tuktoyaktuk. After 34-years in
radio-communications, Allister
turned his background and
experience towards Search &
Rescue (SAR). Allister volunteers
with Cranbrook Ground SAR
and Air SAR. He is a certifed
civilian spotter, military spotter
and navigator. As Air SAR
Training Ofcer he teaches
courses in spotting, navigation,
radio-communications, radio
direction-fnding and GPS.
In 2011 he participated in 6
searches looking for hunters,
an elderly diabetic, an early-
onset Alzheimer subject and an
abducted 3-year old boy. Allister
will ofer navigation workshops
and insight on Arctic shipping
technology.
Allister Pedersen
Telecommunications Technologist
Past President of the Royal
Canadian Geographical
Society, Denis is a
geomorphologist who has
worked with the Geological
Survey of Canada and on
the Polar Continental Shelf
Project, Denis has been
fascinated by the Arctic
since 1959 when he started
studying the evolution of
landforms of Ellef Ringnes
Island. He is an Ofcer
of the Order of Canada, a
past Chair of Geography at
the University of Ottawa, a
fellow of the Arctic Institute
of North America and
recipient of the Scottish
Geographical Medal. Te
Canadian Association of
Geographers has presented
Dr. St-Onge its Award for
Service and the Geological
Association of Canada its
Ambrose Medal and in
2002 he was presented with
Queen Elizabeth II Golden
Jubilee Medal.
Denis St-Onge
Geologist
Dave Freeze
Expedition Team
Danny Catt
Photographer & Naturalist
Jane Sproull-Tomson
Archaeologist & Art Historian
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Tis was a trip that far exceeded my expectations
and I had high expectations. I fell in love with
the arctic. I would love to return many times. Te
staf and passengers became so much more than
travel partners, they became friends; or at least
it felt like this. Te group of us developed into
family/community over the 11 days. Te staf
are exceptional. I cant believe you got so many
quality people to come on one trip. I felt very
lucky. Tank you for making me feel so at home.
Pam, Arctic Safari 2011
Michelle Valberg
Dennis Minty Daniel J. Catt Daniel J. Catt
Andrew Stewart
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Siqiniup Qilauta
Tere is a legend amongst the Inuit about the halo that appears around the sun, known
in some parts as Siqiniup Qilauta roughly translated to Te Suns Drum. For Inuit it
is a good sign, a symbol of good luck.
Tere are approximately 56,000
Inuit living in Canada in four
distinct areas as well as urban
centres such as Ottawa. Led
by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami,
the National Organization
representing Inuit in Canada, each
area (Inuvialuit, Nunavut, Nunavik
and Nunatsiavut) shares common
cultural practices but celebrate
diferent histories. For instance, in
Nunatsiavut (Northern Labrador),
the Moravian Missionaries have
been present since the 1700s, but
in Nunavut, ongoing contact with government representatives didnt really start to
happen until the 1950s. Inuit is the Inuktitut word meaning the people. One person is
Inuk, two people are Inuuk and three or more are Inuit, pronounced ee-new-eet. You
may have heard the term Eskimo which was commonly used until recently. Eskimo
is a northern Cree word meaning eaters of raw meat, although it has truth behind it,
Inuit much prefer to be called Inuit!
Siginiup Qilauta is the group name of the duo, Lynda Brown and Heidi Langille, both
located in Ottawa, they have travelled nationally and internationally demonstrating
traditional and contemporary Inuit throat singing, drum dancing and games as well as
providing interactive workshops on the history of the Inuit and current realities. Tey
believe strongly in the strength and resiliency of a cultural people that moved from
Igloo to iPod in such a short time span. Tey enjoy sharing their culture and the many
questions and interests that people have surrounding the Inuit. Sharing the beauty and
the strength of this dynamic culture, Lynda and Heidi hope to create a better world,
full of understanding, for their children and all Inuit children and youth.

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Lynda was born in Nunavut, her
mothers family originates from
Pangnirtung, and her father is of
Scottish descent. Upon graduating
from Trent University with an
Honours Bachelor of Arts degree
in Native Studies and Psychology,
she moved to the nations capital.
In Ottawa, home to the largest
southern Inuit community, Lynda
and her husband Rob Nicholson,
raise their three young children.
Lynda loves her work with the
Ottawa Inuit Childrens Centre
and is very involved with her
community. She volunteers her
time, primarily focussing on
Inuit women and children and
afordable housing. She is the
President of Inuit Non-Proft
Housing Incorporation, and has
been serving on this board for 6
years. She participated in the 2008
Governor General Leadership
Conference. Lynda is a traditional
throat singer and drummer, and
shares her cultural knowledge
through demonstrations,
information sessions and
workshops. She performs locally,
nationally and internationally.
Lynda Brown
Culturalist
Heidi is an Urban Inuk with
family roots in Nunatsiavut
(Northern Labrador). She
is one of the founders of
the Ottawa Inuit Childrens
Centre which empowers Inuit
families in Ottawa with many
programs and services. Heidi
was nominated as one of the
National Aboriginal Role
Models in 2010-2011 which
has enabled her to motivate
and inspire Aboriginal youth
across Canada. One of the
many things that Heidi
enjoys is providing interactive
presentations to all walks of
life about the Inuit Culture,
including throat singing,
history, current events,
drumming and Inuit Games.
Along with her husband,
Heidi is currently raising six
children.
Heidi Langille
Culturalist
Join Heidi and Lynda on
our 2012 Arctic Safari.
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Epic High Arctic
August 9 - 19, 2012
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T
he magic and mystery of the far north beckons as we once again
combine its landscapes, people and communities into our favourite
High Arctic Adventure. Travelling well-beyond the Arctic Circle and
into the far North, we explore Devon Island and the historic route to the
North Pole.
Our journey begins where one of the most famous of Arctic expeditions
went fatally wrong; on Beechey Island we fnd three graves, men of the
lost Franklin expedition. An eerie mecca for history bufs, Beechey Island
presents a convergence of the European narrative.
From here, we will journey further north (dependant on ice conditions,
of course!) into the Smith Sound. Tis expedition features some of the
most breathtaking scenery in the Arctic - ice capped mountains, fords,
and glaciers. Here the vista should be flled with ice - a perfect scene for
photographers!
After crossing Smith Sound, we arrive in Greenland, a place where
the ice comes alive in iridescent blues, delicate tundra fowers briefy
bloom and towns shine with a brilliant montage of bright colours. Tis
self-governing province of Denmark is the largest island in the world,
covering nearly 3.5 million km
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, and more than 80 percent of it is covered
either by the ice cap or small glaciers.
Troughout the voyage we have ample opportunities to view and
photograph the unique wildlife that calls the Arctic home. Narwhal, polar
bear, and the rare and immaculately white Ivory Gull are all found here.
Nesting colonies on Coburg and Prince Leopold Islands host tens of
thousands of Tick-billed Murres and Black-legged Kittiwakes. We are
also likely to encounter shorebirds, Dovekie, Northern Fulmar, and, with
luck, Gyrfalcon. At each stop, we board Zodiacs to go ashore, or position
ourselves for the best views or photographs of the wildlife, fowers,
icebergs and landscapes.
Join us as we venture to the top of the world!
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I have some amazing photos as
a keepsake but hold a small piece
of that amazing country in my
heart. Look forward to traveling
more with your group.
Leon, Arctic 2011
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Day 1: Resolute
Day 2: Prince Leopold &
Beechey Island
Day 3 :Devon Island
Day 4: Coburg Island
Day 5: Grise Fiord
(Aujuittuq)
Day 6: Smith Sound
Day 7: Kap York
Day 8: Karrat Fjord
Day 9: Ilulissat
Day 10: Itilleq
Our charter fight departs from Ottawa and returns to Toronto, cost is $1,781 USD pp. Please call us for details.
Tousands of birds on the clifs of Prince
Leopold Island
Visit an abandoned RCMP Arctic post
Cross the Arctic circle while sailing in
the shadow of the second-longest ford in
Greenland
Visit the historic graves of the ill-fated Franklin
Expedition
Follow the route to the North Pole as we
journey up Smith Sound
Cruise amidst North Americas largest Icebergs
Enjoy a cultural presentation at Canadas
northernmost community, in Grise Fiord
Take in the breath-taking scenery as we cruise
Karrat Fjord - one of Greenlands beautiful
hidden gems
Andrew Stewart
Michelle Valberg
Epic High Arctic: Resource Staf
Matthew James Swan, Steve Gorman, Aaron Spitzer, Julia Szucs, Matthew Swan, Shoshanah Jacobs and David Freeze will also be on this voyage. Please fnd their biographies online.
Jon has been reading the
rocks and sharing their
stories both as a career and
as his passion for over 40
years. He frst worked in
the Canadian Arctic while
still in high school and
became enthralled with
the land and its people.
Having obtained degrees
in geology in Toronto
and Calgary, he pursued
a career as a professional
geologist, which included
feldwork and excursions
across Canada. Both
independently and as a
member of a number of
geological organizations,
Jon continues to be
very active in helping
youth, teachers, the
general public, and other
geologists appreciate some
of the marvels of our
planet and how all life is
connected to, and shaped
by, the ever-changing
geological landscape.
Deanna was born and raised
in the Northwest Territories
where she developed a life-
long love of nature. After
graduating from University,
Deanna moved to Boston
to work as a research-intern
studying whales on the coast
of New England. During
her years on the Eastern
Seaboard, Deanna became
a skilled whale-watch
Naturalist and fell in love
with teaching in a natural
setting. As the Director,
of the Center for Oceanic
Research and Education,
she developed education-
outreach programs for both
commercial whale-watch
vessels and for classrooms.
A true northerner at heart,
Deanna made her way back
home in 2007 to continue her
work as a wildlife biologist in
the Northern frontier, joining
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
in Yellowknife.
One word describes a
musical performance by
Tomas Kovacs fun!
Tom approaches his
music with a great deal of
seriousness and is especially
proud of his vocal skills.
Playing for soldiers in the
Persian Gulf in 1991 for
fve months taught him
some valuable lessons in
connecting and having
fun with audiences. Since
then, Tom has focused
on interacting with his
audiences and making
them a part of the show.
Tom knows that people can
easily listen to music in the
comfort of their own home
so going to see live music
must ofer more. And Tom
does just that by providing
humor, entertainment, and
of course ... great music!
Steve has been involved in
20 seasons of feld research
in the Arctic, primarily
studying seabirds. Over
the past two decades Steve
has led more than ffty
journeys in the High Arctic.
In 2004 he was Director of
Operations for Abandoned
in the Arctic a documentary
flm project that retraced a
500km historic retreat route
of Adolphus Greely at 82
North on Ellesmere Island.
An accomplished landscape
and nature photographer,
Steves photographs have been
published in Natural History,
Outside, National Geographic
and National Geographic
Adventure magazines. He
is the co-founder of the
Canmore, Alberta-based
independent flm production
company, Meltwater Media.
He recently co-produced and
co-directed Arctic Clifhangers,
an award-winning one-hour
documentary on Arctic
seabirds.
Jim is an author, scientist
and educator whose interest
in exploration has taken him
to all seven continents and
Greenland. Jims specialties
include environmental
ecology, animal tracking
and carnivores. His
greatest love, bears, led to
20 years studying polar
and grizzly bears. Jim has
authored over 25 books
and videos including his
latest, Yellowstone Bears in
the Wild and Track Plates
for Mammals. He is a
Fellow of the Explorers
Club and received the
Antarctic Service medal.
A past Research Fellow of
the Institute of Arctic and
Alpine Research, Jim was
Director of the Mountain
Research Station and the
Long-Term Ecological
Research program in the
Alpine. Currently he is
president of A Naturalists
World.
Jim Halfpenny
Author & Scientist
Romani grew up in
Igloolik, Nunavut with
her grandparents, Guy
and Alexina Makkik
and her mother, Jacintha
Makkik. Much of her
childhood was spent with
her grandparents during
the camping and hunting
season. After completing
high-school Romani
attended the esteemed
Nunavut Sivuniksavut
Training Program (NS)
in Ottawa, ON. Upon
completion she returned to
Nunavut and was employed
with the Qikiqtani Inuit
Association before moving
into the government
services. Currently Romani
is completing a degree in
Indigenous Learning at
Lakehead University.
Romani Makkik
Culturalist
Jon Dudley
Geologist
Deanna Leonard
Marine Mammolist
Tomas Kovacs
Musician
Steve Smith
Naturalist
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My favourite part was standing on deck
& watching the ice bergs. Ten being
on the Zodiacs & driving right up to
those massive chunks. But the biggest
thrill was walking on the boardwalk in
Ilulissat to the top of the hill & seeing
the mighty icefeld coming out of the ice
cap ford. Wow!!
Robert, Arctic 2011
Dennis Minty
Daniel J. Catt
Dennis Minty
John Sylvester
Dennis Minty
18 Mike Beedell
Magic Happens
If you want to take better photographs, I tell myself, put yourself in front
of better scenery.
It sounds like a simple solution a surefre way to jumpstart your
photographic creativity and it is. Teres nothing mysterious about it, its
utterly practical. You just have to be there, camera in hand, eyes wide open.
When you are there, when you are ready, magic happens.
So when I follow my own advice, I spend a lot of time in spectacular
places, like the Canadian Arctic. Im a better photographer when Im in the
presence of something magnifcent like the Grand Canyon, the Canadian
Rockies, or the Ilulissat Ice ford. In places like these opportunities to take
great photographs are both bountiful and ephemeral. Te scenery changes
with the light from one moment to the next, and each scene is more
breathtaking than the one before. Its magical.
Tis is the magic I know we will discover aboard the Clipper Adventurer as we explore the Epic High Arctic this
summer. I want to be there to photograph the serrated, ice-capped peaks of Ellesmere Island; the haunting beauty of
Devon Island; and the towering ice fords of Greenland.
I want to be ready to seize the moment. Every moment.
Steve goes deeper into the wild
for the perfect shot. For days,
weeks and even months at a time,
he sets of into the wilderness in
search of striking images of the
natural world. To portray the spirit
of these special places, he uses
his sharply honed photography
and wilderness travel skills.
His powerful connection to his
subject matter results in the most
evocative images. Steves colour
photo books include the best-
selling Te American Wilderness:
Journeys into Distant and Historic
Landscapes; Toreaus New
England; Wild New England;
Northeastern Wilds: Journeys
of Discovery in the Northern
Forest, which was a fnalist for
the prestigious 2003 IPPY Award
presented by the Independent
Publishers Association; and Arctic
Visions: Encounters at the Top
of the World, which won the
prized 2011 Benjamin Franklin
Award for best gift book from
the Independent Book Publishers
Association.
Join Stephen on our Epic High
Arctic Expedition.
Stephen Gorman
Photographer
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All images Stephen Gorman
Into the Northwest Passage
August 19 - September 2, 2012 / August 6 -20, 2013
Michelle Valberg
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V
enture with us through the famed Northwest Passage! Te epic quest
for a northern route west to silk and spice producing Asia occupied
some of the best minds of European civilization for half a millennium.
Until recently the ice-choked waters of the passage provided extreme
challenges to navigators; it still remains an elusive route that few have
had the privilege of travelling.
Our journey begins in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, as we make our way
through one of Greenlands longest, and arguably most beautiful fords,
crossing the Arctic Circle in the process. As we make our way north
along Greenlands shore, well have the opportunity to sail the coast,
dotted with the colourful houses typical of Greenlandic communities. A
highlight will be our visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the
Ilulissat Iceford, where we will cruise amongst the icebergs, and marvel
at the ice felds.
Our frst stop in Nunavut is at the picturesque community of Mittimatalik
(Pond Inlet). Well be treated to a cultural presentation here, including
throat singing and traditional Inuit games, before exploring the town.
From here we enter the mouth of the famed Northwest Passage! Well
keep a keen eye out for narwhal and walrus before landing on Devon
Island, where well fnd spectacular Croker Bay and the Dundas Harbour
RCMP historical site. Arriving at Beechey Island we visit the home of
the graves from the lost Franklin Expedition, and a base for many rescue
missions, passage seekers and modern explorers.
Sailing down the coast of Somerset Island, well cruise through Bellot
Strait seeking out whale and polar bear. Making landfall in Taloyoak,
we continue to follow in the path of famed explorers. Formerly known
as Spence Bay, the area has a long history of exploration, including the
famed John Ross expeditions in the 1830s that resulted in the pinpointing
of the Magnetic North Pole. Te area later became central in the search
for the legendary Franklin Expedition.
Join us in tracing the passage that conjures a history at once tragic and
inspiring, a history encompassing hardship and death, but also courage,
determination, and superhuman endurance.
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Michelle Valberg
I cant really name one most memorable
thing, as I keep thinking about diferent
parts of it, it was such a deep and rich
experience in all ways. Everything was
beyond my expectations, but at the top
of my list, just looking at the landscape,
listening to the icebergs, and feeling very
small and insignifcant, yet a part of it.
Michele, Into the Northwest Passage 2011
22 Our charter fight departs from Toronto and returns to Edmonton, cost is $1,950 USD pp. Please call us for details.
Day 2: Sisimiut Coast
Day 3: Ilulissat
Day 4: Karrat Fjord
Day 5: Upernavik
Day 7: Devon Island
Day 8: Beechey Island
Day 9: Bellot Strait
Day 10: Taloyoak
Day 11: Rae Strait
Day 12: Jenny Lind Island
Day 13: Boothia Peninsula
Day 14: Coronation Gulf
Day 15: Kugluktuk (Coppermine)
Visit the oldest museum in Greenland in
Upernavik
Enjoy a Zodiac cruise at the head of a
glacier in Croker Bay
Experience throat singing and traditional
Inuit games at Mittimatalik
Seek out Narwhal and Polar Bear during
our cruise through Bellot Strait
Visit the community of Taloyoak in the
heart of the Northwest Passage
Enjoy hikes on the open tundra at
surrounded by siksiks (Arctic ground
squirrel)
See some of the best examples of
Stromatolytes at Port Epworth
Sail the famed Northwest Passage
Michelle Valberg Dennis Minty
Into the Northwest Passage: Resource Staf
Shoshanah Jacobs, Cedar Swan, Clayton Anderson, Ree Brennin, Tomas Kovacs and Carol Heppenstall will also be on this voyage. Please fnd their biographies online.
Te award-winning
author of ten books, Ken
is best-known for his four
acclaimed narratives about
Arctic exploration: Fatal
Passage, Ancient Mariner,
Lady Franklins Revenge,
and Race to the Polar Sea.
Tese works earned him
the Writers Trust of
Canada Biography Prize,
the Canadian Authors
Association History
Award, the UBC Medal for
Canadian Biography, and
the Pierre Berton Award for
Popular History.
Before moving mainly to
books, Ken worked as a
journalist for two decades
at three major dailies. He
has a BA in journalism from
Ryerson University and a
MA in creative writing from
the University of British
Columbia. Ken made a
cameo appearance in the
docudrama based on his
book Fatal Passage.
Carolyn is a feld botanist
and writer whose book
Common Insects of Nunavut
was published in December
2011. It is a follow up to her
popular Common Plants of
Nunavut, co-written with
Susan Aiken. She is working
on updating and revising the
plant book as a new edition
will be published in the near
future. She is also hard at
work on a picture book for
children and a novel. Carolyn
can always be recognized on
activities of of the ship, as
she is usually looking down
at the amazing Arctic world
a few centimetres above the
permafrost. She has three
children, four dogs, fve cats,
one cockatiel, a lizard, and
a miniature pig. Carolyn
and her husband Mark have
recently made the move
from Iqaluit to Canadas
East Coast after living in
the Arctic for the last twelve
years.
Bernadette grew up in Coral
Harbour on Southampton
Island in northern Hudsons
Bay, where the spring and
summer seasons were spent
on the land hunting, fshing
and harvesting what the land
and hunters provided. Since
then she has lived in diferent
communities in Nunavut,
and has worked very closely
with elders and youth on
cultural program development,
culture camps for Inuit youth
and women and Inuktitut
language preservation projects
producing several albums
of traditional Inuit and
contemporary songs, stories
and legends. She has been
a cultural advisor to various
museum exhibits in the
USA and a cultural advisor
on documentary flms about
Inuit and arctic history. She
produced and co-directed
Inuit Piqutingit-What belongs
to Inuit with famed Inuk flm
maker Zacharias Kunuk.
Andrew is a master
printmaker from
Pangnirtung, Bafn Island
in Nunavut. Originally
inspired by images in the
comic books he read as a
child, Andrew now fnds
his subjects in the stories,
traditions and day-to-day
events of his world. 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 fag,
logo and coat of arms.
Andrew Qappik
Artist & Culturalist
A member of the well-known
Houston family, John spent
the frst eight years of his life
in Kinngait (Cape Dorset).
He studied art in Paris and
graduated from Yale University
in 1975. Tat same year, he
began a fve year adventure as
Art Advisor to the Pangnirtung
Co-ops printmaking project,
during which he regained his
fuency in Inuktitut. After a
career assisting in the making
of flms such as Never Cry
Wolf, in 1998 he co-wrote and
directed his own frst flm,
Songs in Stone. Te six Arctic
flms he has created provide
glimpses into the world of
Inuit ideas. All have won
national and international
awards. When not up North,
or of on other adventures with
his son Dorset and daughter
Becky, John and his partner
Ree are busy developing
co-presentations, writing, and
working on flm projects from
their Halifax home.
John Houston
Filmmaker & Culturalist
Ken McGoogan
Author & Historian
Michelle is an award-
winning Canadian
photographer, renowned
for her soulful portraiture
and stunning landscapes.
She possesses a magical
combination of artistic
creativity, entrepreneurial
spirit and community
commitment with a
diverse career and excellent
reputation. Her work has
appeared in numerous
magazines and has been
the subject of her two self-
published booksLook
Beyond: Te Faces & Stories of
People with HIV/AIDS and
Dare to Dream: A Celebration
of Canadian Women, which
became a national bestseller.
Valberg is currently at work
on her third book, Te
Land & Life of the Inuit:
Trough the Generations, will
showcase the splendour of
the Canadian north and its
people. Book proceeds will
support Project North.
Michelle Valberg
Photographer
Carolyn Mallory
Field Botanist
Bernadette Dean
Culturalist
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It is the most informative trip weve ever
taken. Having such knowledgeable and
friendly resource people (easy to talk with
and readily available for our questions).
It was great having the diferent resource
people eat dinner with us and we wished
we could have more opportunities -
greedy arent we!
Michael & Barbara, Into the Northwest
Passage 2011
Michelle Valberg
Dennis Minty Michelle Valberg Michelle Valberg
Michelle Valberg
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A Birds Life...
Dr. Mark Mallory is a Canada
Research Chair in Coastal
Wetland Ecosystems at Acadia
University, Nova Scotia, where he
studies coastlines in the Canadian
Maritimes and Arctic. However,
from 1999-2011, he lived in
Iqaluit, Nunavut, with his wife
Carolyn and three children (Conor,
Jessamyn and Olivia), where
he was a government biologist
studying seabirds, particularly
the efects of climate change and
pollution on their biology. Most of
Marks northern work takes him to
the High Arctic, where there are
few mosquitoes, little warmth, and
lots of pesky polar bears. He has
written over 130 scientifc papers,
including co-editing a book on
Hudson Bay called A Little Less
Arctic Changes to Top Predators
in the Worlds Largest Northern
Inland Sea, and his studies led to
the creation of two new national
wildlife areas on eastern Bafn
Island, and the uplisting of Ivory
Gulls to Endangered status in
2009.
Join Mark Mallory on the Into the
Northwest Passage expedition!
Mark Mallory
Biologist
Forget the ubiquitous cell phones, the white noise of city streets,
industries or farm machinery, and even the regular passage of
aircraft. When you get to the Arctic, what do you hear? Perhaps
nothing (really nothing!), but more likely you hear wind, either
rolling gently over the tundra and shorelines, or swirling of of
glaciers and clifs. And what do you hear on the wind? Birds.
Te Canadian Arctic is full of birds, some 50,000,000 of them!
Nunavut alone hosts over 260 species, and more than 150 of those
have nested there. From the tiniest Hoary Redpoll to the giant
Sandhill Crane, birds can be found in the verdant river deltas
draining the barrenlands to the lunar landscape of glacial Devon
Island. Some of their names connote polar images: Tundra Swan,
Snow Goose, Snowy Owl, Snow Bunting (not surprisingly, all
of which are white). Te Arctic Tern lives here, the animal that
travels farther each year than any other organism on Earth.
When you cruise along Arctic coastlines, it is often difcult to
reconcile the stark, (seemingly) simple and spartan surroundings
with the abundance of life they support. How can 500,000 birds
make a living on one chunk of rock and a lot of ice?

Leaning on the railing around the rear deck of the Clipper
Adventurer, watching Northern Fulmars efortlessly trail along
the wake of the ship, wing tips just touching the crests of the
waves, one cannot help but truly marvel at these creatures. To me,
birds are harbingers of good news. I think of how much joy those
early explorers must have felt as they crossed the ocean, and knew
they were approaching land when they saw seabirds. How thrilled Hudsons crew must have been to see the bounty of food
available to them at the murre colonies of Digges Sound. Te wonder that Sverdrups crew must have experienced seeing
eiders and fulmars return to Hell Gate, despite hundreds of kilometres of sea-ice in every direction.
Perhaps at no other point in history has the contrast between life in the Arctic and life in the south been so dramatic.
Southern society can be fast-paced, hyper-connected and noisy. But step onto an Arctic coastline, and feel wonderfully slow,
removed, and silent. But not for too long ... sooner or later, those little harbingers welcome you.
- Mark Mallory, Biologist

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Out of the Northwest Passage
September 2 - 18, 2012 / August 20 - September 5, 2013
Dennis Minty
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E
xperience the spirit of adventure and exploration as we sail Out
of the Northwest Passage! On this itinerary well explore some of
the least travelled regions in the Canadian Arctic. Te presence of ice
will dictate our precise route as we poke our way through the pack ice,
exploring as we go.
Our journey begins in Kugluktuk (Coppermine) where well board the
Clipper Adventurer and sail west to reach the waters of the Beaufort Sea.
Entering Canadas Northwest Territories we will, ice conditions permitting,
head through Prince of Wales Strait, making expeditionary stops on
both Banks and Victoria Islands. We also plan to visit the community of
Ulukhatok (Holman) on the shores of the Amundsen Gulf.
As we continue to make our way North-East, well visit Winter Harbour
and Neil Grifths Point on Melville Island and delve into the rich waters
of Lancaster Sound, famous for its abundance of beluga whales and
other marine mammals. A highlight of the voyage will most defnitely
be Beechey Island, where history bufs will be struck by the eerie shores
that house the lonely graves of the ill-fated Franklin expedition. After
cruising among the icebergs and seeking out walrus, we make our way to
Ellesmere Island, following the route to the North Pole. Here we pay a
visit to Canadas northernmost community Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord) the
place that never thaws. We will continue our journey into Smith Sound
as far as time and ice conditions permit, before crossing into Greenland.
As we arrive at the worlds largest island, well marvel at the large icebergs
and vast fords. Our journey along the Greenlandic coast will include
stops at historic Melville Bay, and time to enjoy the natural beauty of Kap
York and the quaint town of Upernavik. Another highlight will be our
time spent in Ilulissat, the largest town in Disko Bay and a UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
Tis itinerary is an expedition in the truest sense. Te Arctic remains a
landscape where nature reigns supreme, and we will go only where the
ice and weather conditions permit. We recommend this expedition to
our most adventurous guests!
Michelle Valberg
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Ships Time ! Everyday was an
adventure and schedule changes
make it all the better. It is like a
surprise package every day.
Jenny, Out of the Northwest Passage 2011
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Our charter fight departs from Edmonton and returns to Toronto, cost is $1,950 USD pp. Please call us for details.
Day 1: Kugluktuk (Coppermine)
Day 2: Ulukhatok (Holman)
Day 3: Banks Island
Day 4: Prince of Wales Strait
Day 5: Banks Island & Melville Island
Day 6: Winter Harbour, Melville Island
Day 7: Bathurst Island
Day 8: Beechey Island & Devon Island
Day 9: Devon Island
Day 10: Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord)
Day 11: Smith Sound
Day 12: Kap Alexander
Day 13: Kap York
Day 14: Upernavik
Day 15: Karrat Fjord
Day 16: Ilulissat
Sail some of the most remote waterways and least explored areas
in Canada
Buy some prints and local crafts at Uluhaktok
Walk on the tundra on Canadas westernmost Arctic island
Sail Prince of Wales Strait while seeking out muskox on Banks
Island
Follow in the footsteps of Sir William Parry at Winter Harbour
Trace the route to the North Pole as we venture up Smith Sound
Highlights
*Tis itinerary is an expedition in the truest sense. Our route will be determined by ice conditions and is subject to change at the Captains discretion.
Michelle Valberg
Andrew Stewart
Our Intended Itinerary
Out of the Northwest Passage: Resource Staf
Matthew Swan, Pierre Richard, George Sirk, Dennis Minty and Stefan Kindberg will also be on this voyage. Please fnd their biographies online.
As a writer, Davids work
has been largely based on
Inuit traditional knowledge
he collected over the
past 30 years. He has
published eight books and
countless articles about
the North, the land, its
history and its people. His
recent book, Sacred Hunt,
is about the profound
relationship between
Inuit and seals. He has
worked with biologists
and archaeologists,
developed and written
documentary flms, served
as co-curator of Inuit art
exhibitions, and assisted
with numerous community
cultural projects across
Nunavut. An adventurer in
his own right, he has also
led several dozen northern
expeditions, travelling by
canoe and by dog-team for
thousands of miles in the
Arctic wilderness.
Te last Scottish recruit for
the Hudsons Bay Company -
David moved from Glasgow
to Canadian Arctic in 1989
and made the move to
Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) in
North Bafn Island in 1991.
For the past ffteen years,
he has been involved in the
adventure travel business
and has since led, organized
or participated in more than
260 Arctic and Antarctic
expeditions. Experienced and
comfortable exploring the
polar regions, Davids passion
and enthusiasm for sharing
everything to do with ice and
snow with passengers helps
people understand just how
unique and precious our polar
regions are. A member of Te
International Explorers Club,
David travels extensively in the
of-season, working on various
projects as well as promoting
and marketing the Bafn
region, Nunavut and Arctic
Canada.
Latonia has a PhD in
circumpolar archaeology
from the University of
Calgary. Her exploration of
this topic has taken her to the
Canadian Arctic, Greenland
and Scandinavia. For the past
decade she has conducted
excavations on Paleoeskimo
sites in Bird Cove-Pond
Cove, Newfoundland. At
this location she integrates
research, tourism and public
education. She is also the
president of AARA, a non-
proft organization dedicated
to Arctic and sub-Arctic
studies. As a flmmaker, she
has worked on independent
documentaries and other
flms for a wide range of
broadcasters including
APTN and the CBC. For
her community eforts, and
for preserving and promoting
Arctic and sub-Arctic culture,
she was recently given JCI
Canadas Outstanding Young
Person Award.
Ian frst began writing
at the age of seventeen.
Since the he has recorded
twenty- nine albums and
over 1500 songs; many
recorded by other artists.
Ian most recently won
the English Songwriter of
the Year for his CD Gyre
by the Canadian Folk
Music Awards in 2010 as
well as being honoured
with the Distinguished
Alumni Award from
Trent University in 2007.
Ian has over twenty years
experience in expedition
travel, as lecturer , Zodiac
driver and musician.
Currently Ian is at work
on CD three of the Four
Coast Project - Walking the
Bones of the Past - Arctic
Coast. It is due for release
in late June. He will also
be producing an album for
Peter Hodgson- aka Sneezy
Waters in May of this year.
Ian Tamblyn
Musician
Tomas has lived in the
Bafn region of Nunavut
his whole life including the
communities of Mittimatalik
(Pond Inlet), Kinngait
(Cape Dorset) and his
hometown Iglulik. He began
performing Inuit Games
and Drum Dancing during
school days at the Nunavut
Sivuniksavut program at
small venues to fundraise
for the program. Since then
he has moved on to bigger
things such as performing
at the 2010 Vancouver
Winter Olympics and stars
as the host of tv show called
Qanurli? What Now? which
he is also the writer for and
an editor. Te comedy show
airs on APTN (Aboriginal
Peoples Television Network)
and is completely in
Inuktitut. He now lives in
Iqaluit with his 5 and 7 year
old daughters.
Tomas Johnston
Culturalist
David Pelly
Historian
David Reid
Expedition Team
Latonia Hartery
Archaeologist
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Lois was born and raised
in Arviat, the southern-
most community in the
Kivalliq Region, along the
Hudsons Bay coast. Lois
followed the footprints of
her grandparents, learning,
preserving and performing
Inuit traditional songs, and
teaching about the mix of
traditional and modern
day life in the North.
Working with youth and
elders in Arviat, Lois
teaches the diferent types
of Inuit songs, including
throatsinging, and the jaw
harp. She has travelled to
France, Europe, the United
States and throughout
Canada performing and
speaking. She still resides
in Arviat with her husband
and two children.
Lois Suluk-Locke
Culturalist
Cant decide whether it was the
sunrise refecting on the coast of
Ellesmere under a double rainbow, or
the twenty polar bears, or the magical
combinations of light and colour at
Etah, or just feeling very, very small
in an enormous, still and ancient
landscape.
Kate, Out of the Northwest Passage 2011
Michelle Valberg
Andre Gallant Dennis Minty John Sylvester
Andrew Stewart
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Mammals loom large in the Arctic
Pierre is a life-long naturalist and
marine mammal specialist, who
recently retired after 30 years of
Arctic Marine Mammal research
for the Department of Fisheries and
Oceans. His research focused on the
population biology of belugas and
narwhals of the Canadian Arctic,
developing recommendations for
the sustainable use and conservation
of their populations and habitat.
He is known in Nunavut as Pieri,
angutikutaq, qilalugalerei, Pierre
the tall man, the one who knows
about belugas and narwhals, but is
afectionately called Te Big Mammal
by his AC Family. Pierre joined
Adventure Canada as a Marine
Biologist Leader in 2005 and will be
on two adventures this summer. He is
the author of a Nunavut schoolbook
Marine Mammals of Nunavut and
several French language books on
whales and mammals of eastern
Canada and the Arctic. Pierre likes
to spend a lot of time on the ships
decks, out in a Zodiac or on land to
spot and photograph mammals and
birds.
Join Pierre on our Arctic Safari
and Out of the Northwest Passage
expeditions.
Pierre Richard
Marine Biologist
A platoon of long-walkers made their
way up a hill on Devon Island and upon
reaching the top were shushed and told
to pull out their binoculars and cameras
and quietly move to the hilltop. Below
the hill, about 600 metres down the
slope, a dozen round brown shapes with
golden mantles were standing in a sedge
meadow. Big ones, small ones! Muskox
whispered the trekkers excitedly, as they
fumbled for their cameras. Te scene
was amazing. Te muskox were in full
light, between us and the shore, and a
kilometre from shore in the background, the good ship Clipper Adventurer waited at anchor.
Later that week, along the Greenland coast, the sea was perfectly calm and the setting sun bathed everything in a
golden hue. Suddenly, a tall blow rose ahead of the bow, followed by the raspy sound of the whales breath. Soon
another blow followed and another; the ship was surrounded by six large whales, which lingered for an amazing
30 minutes until we lost them with the receding light.
Te Arctics treeless landscape and its waters provide priceless opportunities to admire terrestrial and marine
mammals. While seabirds are the ships constant companion on Adventure Canada expeditions, the sudden
appearance of a group of muskox, a polar bear, a large whale, or a pod of belugas, sends a wave of excitement through
passengers onboard or onshore. Large mammals are plentiful in polar environments, but they tend to be aggregated
and many are shy, so spotting them tends to be feast and famine. We go for days without seeing any and suddenly
the ship is surrounded by them. Here, a herd of harp seals, there three walruses, and fnally a polar bear.
Te Inuit rely heavily on large mammals for subsistence but they also marvel at their majesty and ability. Teir
conversations are rich with stories about these mammals and how they long for their meat, skin and fat. While
stories of the demise of Arctic mammal populations abound in the southern media, they are often exaggerated. Most
Canadian large mammal populations, with few exceptions are plentiful. Tey are nevertheless the subject of much
debate regarding sustainable hunting levels and more recently how climate change will afect their numbers and
condition.
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Southwest Greenland and the wild coast of Labrador.
Our journey begins in the gateway to Greenland - Kangerlussuaq. Here we
board our vessel, the Clipper Adventurer before sailing down the 168km ford to
the coast. Drawing explorers and adventurers for thousands of years, Greenland
is a powerful place of immense beauty - deep fords, immense icebergs and
colourful houses. A highlight will be our visit to Nuuk, Greenlands capital
and home to the 500-year-old Qilakitsoq mummies.
From here we cross Davis Strait into Canada. Entering the Inuit territory of
Nunavik, we are welcomed by our hosts at Kangiqsualujjuaq.
Untamed and gigantic, Labrador is a land of inspiration. Entering Nunatsiavut,
the home of the Labrador Inuit, well spend the next three days sailing south,
the view dominated by the awe-inspiring scenery of the Torngat Mountains
National Park. From the Inuktitut word Torngait, meaning place of spirits,
the Torngat Mountains have been home to Inuit and their predecessors
for thousands of years and is one of Canadas newest National Parks. It is a
coastline of immense beauty and fords surrounded by towering peaks - the
highest mountains in Canada east of the Rockies - and a favourite destination
among the AC staf!
Well visit the abandoned settlements of Hebron, founded by the Moravian
Church in 1776, as well as the communities of Makkovik and Cartwirght.
Our frst stop in Newfoundland is at LAnse aux Meadows, the earliest
known European settlement in the New World, with Viking reminders
everywhere. Our adventure ends in St. Johns, North Americas oldest city, and
an unforgettable end point to a remarkable trip.
Adventure Canadas expeditions have always been a combination of science and
art, which has produced some interesting and rewarding collaborations. On
our Greenland & Wild Labrador expedition we broadened our collaborative
vision of arts and science with an extended troupe of visual artists, musicians
and authors joining forces with our team of biologists, geologists and
archaeologists, to explore the landscape in a multi-disciplinary fashion.
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Dennis Minty
Tere were times where Id be alone on
the deck of the ship staring into the most
beautiful scenery Ive every experienced. I
was in a totally diferent world, if just for
a couple of moments. Remembering those
moments now, in the chaos of a regular
day, helps keep me sane.
Connie, Greenland & Wild Labrador 2011
Visit Greenlands capital city, Nuuk
Purchase some highly prized qiviut (muskox
wool)
A chance to experience the Northern Lights
Spend three memorable days among the
spirits in the Torngat National Park
Visit the culturally signifcant abandoned
site of Hebron
Take part in a traditional Newfoundland
kitchen party
See the French Store Tapestry at Conche
Explore the earliest known European
settlement in the New World at LAnse aux
Meadows
Experience a glimpse into Inuit culture and
heritage in Makkovik
Participate in artistic workshops onboard
Enjoy daily onboard musical entertainment
Day 2: Evighshedford & Kangamiut
Day 3: Nuuk
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: Kangiqsualujjuaq (George River)
Days 6-8: Torngat Mountains National Park
Day 9: Hebron
Day 10: Makkovik
Day 11: Cartwright
Day 12: LAnse aux Meadows & Conche
Day 13: Notre Dame Bay
Day 14: St. Johns
Our charter fight departs from Toronto, cost is $1,036 USD pp. Commercial airfare must be arranged from St. Johns. Please call us for details.
Matthew Swan
Michelle Valberg
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imparting a broader knowledge and deeper appreciation of Canada
its people and places, its natural and cultural heritage and its
environmental, social and economic challenges. Te Society is one
of Canadas largest non-proft educational organizations and is
funded primarily by its members and generous donations. Te Societys Board of Governors and its program
committees are comprised entirely of volunteers.
About the Society
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known to Canadians and to the world. Celebrating its 83
rd
anniversary in 2012, its mandate is fulflled
mainly through the publication of Canadian Geographic in English and Gographica in French, and through
the Societys geographic education program, speaker series, research grants and expeditions programs.
Please visit www.rcgs.org or www.canadiangeographic.ca for more information
About Canadian Geographic
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Society, Canadian Geographic is one of the most
widely read magazines in Canada. Each issue of the magazine allows readers to
explore, discover and learn about their country. Te Canadian Geographic Photo
Club, Canadas largest online photographic community, is the home of the annual
Canadian Geographic Photo Contest and the Wildlife Photography of the Year
Contest.
Tis year, the Society and Canadian Geographic are proud to partner with
Adventure Canada to ofer their Greenland & Wild Labrador expedition.
Tose on the Adventure Canada mailing lists are entitled to a one-year
subscription to Canadian Geographic magazine at the special price of $24.95.
Phone 1-800-267-0824 to subscribe. All 2012 travellers will receive a one-year
subscription to Canadian Geographic, compliments of Adventure Canada.
Mike Beedell, 2009
About Our Partnership with Canadian Geographic
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: Resource Staf
Lena grew up in Makkovik,
NL. She spent her summers
during childhood fshing
in Island Harbour with her
fathers family, the McNeill
clan, who also fshed with
Bob Bartletts family. Lena
is an archaeologist, the frst
Labrador Inuk to obtain this
title. She also held the position
of Chief Archaeologist for
the Nunatsiavut Government.
Trough her knowledge and
experience working in coastal
Labrador, she has strengthened
her interest in her own culture,
which includes preserving her
Inuit language. Lena is also
a descendent of the Hebron
and Nutak relocations that
took place is 1957-59. She
shares her culture through
storytelling, crafts, singing,
Inuit drum dancing and throat
singing. Lena still enjoys
hunting and fshing when she
can and is the mother to two
rambunctious boys and her
little sister.
Leander is a Labrador Inuit
hailing from the beautiful
central Labrador community
of North West River. He
loves to spend a great deal
of time in the outdoors
of Labrador with family
and friends He has spent
many years as a community
volunteer and worked in the
felds resource management,
economic development and
as a musician with traditional
Labrador recording artists,
Te Flummies. He spent
many years as a music festival
organizer of the renowned
North West River Beach
Festival, did a stint in
International marketing of
Labradorite stone found at
Ten Mile Bay, Nunatsiavut.
He is a manager for his own
family business, and is proud
to be one of the few graduates
of the Labrador Institute of
Northern Studies.
Richard (Dick) arrived in
Labrador in 1976 fresh
from a doctorate program in
geology. In the ensuing years
a variety of feld projects
took him to most parts of
Labrador but especially to
the Torngat Mountains,
where he was co-leader of
a mapping project covering
this magnifcent mountain
chain that separates Ungava
Bay from the Labrador Sea.
Tis work contributed to
international collaborations
aimed at deciphering the
geological evolution of the
eastern Canadian Arctic
and Greenland. Dick looks
forward to sharing his
knowledge of Labrador
Greenland geology and
to demonstrating how
geologists have unraveled the
3 billion year history of this
wild and exciting region.
Richard Wardle
Geologist
Fred is a behavioural
ecologist and retired
university professor who
has worked on a variety
of wildlife species and
environmental issues in
Labrador since 1986.
Caribou and the issue of
low-level military jet fghter
training introduced him to
the Land God gave to Cain.
Later, black bears became
the focus of a fve-year study
in Hebron Fiord, just south
of the Torngat Mountains.
In the 90s, he wrote the
wildlife inventories for both
the Torngat Mountains and
Mealy Mountains National
Park feasibility studies for
Parks Canada. Outside of
Labrador, he has chased
wolves from Minnesota to
Ellesmere Island, and coyotes
from Manitoba to Cape
Breton. If youve watched
the movie Never Cry Wolf
youve heard some of his wolf
recordings.
Fred Harrington
Ecologist
Lena Onalik
Archaeologist & Culturalist
Leander Baikie
Culturalist
Pete has been a Fiber Artist
for over 40 years with metal
arts joining her repertoire
in 1995 to create visual
landscapes used in wall art
or jewellery. Her art is often
a combination of fabric,
paint, metals, bone and
clay. Her work has shown
in several Centers for the
Arts in Newfoundland and
Labrador, Quilt Canada
exhibit in Waterloo,
Mealy Mountain Gallery,
Cartwright, and in private
collections internationally.
One of her larger pieces was
purchased for the Winter
Games VIP Lodge in
Whistler, BC. For 23 years
she was the Craft Consultant
with the Government of
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Being nomadic like her Innu
ancestors she roams between
Labrador and Newfoundland
and works from any of the
three studios her husband
George has created for her.
Pete Barrett
Artist & Culturalist
Canadas premier arctic
traveller, Jerry has logged
over 7,000 miles in the Arctic
over the course of some 35
skiing, hiking and kayaking
expeditions. He typically
spends three months a year
in a tent in the North. Both
a photographer and a writer,
Jerrys work appears around
the world in such publications
as Canadian Geographic,
Outside and Cond Nast
Traveler. His literary travel
book, Te Horizontal Everest,
is refreshingly free of
the hubris that marks much
adventure writing, writes
Te New York Times Book
Review. Te reader never
feels assaulted by Kobalenkos
daring, only inspired by
it. His most recent book,
Arctic Eden, combines Jerrys
photography, writing and
travel skills. When he is not
on an extreme journey, Jerry
lives in Canmore, Alberta
with his wife Alexandra.
Jerry Kobalenko
Arctic Explorer
Matthew Swan, Matthew James Swan, Jason Edmunds, Dennis Minty, David Reid, Shoshanah Jacobs, Tom Barlow and Rob Saley will also be on this voyage. Please fnd their biographies online. 36
Tyler is an award winning
piano player, singer, and
composer. He has played
on over 50 cds ranging
from blues and jazz, to
reggae and pop. Te Juno
winner has been in constant
demand for many Festivals,
and theatre concerts nation
wide. Tyler has been the
main attraction every
Tuesday and Saturday at
the world famous Reservoir
Lounge in downtown
Toronto for a decade. His
prowess at the piano, and
crooners voice, and an
absolute drive for people
to have an unforgettable
evening at his concert,
Tyler is an absolute Must
See performer. Tyler
frst ventured north with
Adventure Canada in 2010
and has since been inspired
by the bounty of the north
and a spirit of adventure.
Kevin Major has published
16 books, ranging from
novels to non-fction, from
poetry and plays to works
for young people. He has
won numerous awards,
including a Governor
Generals Award for his frst
book (soon to be a flm),
Hold Fast. Te best-selling
As Near to Heaven by Sea:
A History of Newfoundland
and Labrador traces the
story of his homeland from
continental drift to modern
political upheaval. His novel
(and long-running stage play)
No Mans Land tells a tragic
tale of the Newfoundland
Regiment in WWI. His
most recent novel New
Under the Sun, dealing with
the myriad of cultures to
inhabit southern Labrador
and the northernmost tip of
Newfoundland, promises to
be one of his most acclaimed
works yet. All that and he
writes a wine blog, too.
Margaret is a keen birder,
ardent conservationist,
and one of Canadas
most celebrated authors.
Troughout her thirty years
of writing, she has received
numerous awards and
several honorary degrees,
and she currently serves
as joint president of the
Rare Bird Club. She is the
author of more than ffty
volumes of poetry, fction,
and nonfction and is
perhaps best known for her
novels. Te Blind Assassin
won the 2000 Booker Prize,
and in April 2003 her
eleventh novel, the Man
BookerPrizenominated
Oryx and Crake was
released to great acclaim.
Her most recent novel is
Te Year of the Flood, and
her collection In Other
Worlds: SF and the Human
Imagination was released in
the fall of 2011.
Margaret Atwood
Author
Daniel comes from a long line of
traditional accordion and fddle
players from Cow Head on the
Great Northern Peninsula of
Newfoundland. He is a well-
known singer, actor and multi-
instrumentalist who teaches
at the Vinland Music Camp
in Gros Morne National Park.
Daniel has performed both as a
musician and actor throughout
North America, Australia and
Europe. He is a recipient of the
Newfoundland and Labrador
Arts Councils Emerging Artist
Award and played a leading role
in the Newfoundland-Ireland
production of the TV miniseries,
Random Passage, a portrayal
of life in early Newfoundland.
In 2004 Daniel started DOP
Productions, which has since
released four titles, an album of
accordion music entitled Te
Four Stops, two button accordion
instructional DVDs, and his frst
solo album, released in spring
2008 entitled Chain.
Daniel Payne
Musician
Tyler Yarema
Musician
Kevin Major
Author
Cedar frst began her travels
to Northern Canada in
1994. Since that time she has
travelled extensively through
Nunavut, Nunatsiavut,
Newfoundland & Labrador,
Nunavik, and Greenland.
Inspired by the beauty
and serenity of the north
she signed onto the family
business with the dream of
sharing the polar world with
like-minded individuals
from around the globe.
Cedar adores Labrador and
the Torngat National Park
and through her experiences
there has fne-tuned this
adventure. She looks forward
to sharing some of her
favourite places with you
and to ensuring you have an
outstanding experience on
Adventurer and in the Big
Land.
Cedar Swan
Adventure Canada
Graeme who is the author
of four novels and two
miscelanies, Te Bedside
Book of Birds and Te Bedside
Book of Beasts, is currently
joint Honorary President,
with Margaret Atwood,
of BirdLife Internationals
Rare Bird Club. For almost
ten years (in the guise of
Te Great Auk), Graeme
organized, and frequently
led, birding trips to Cuba
and Ecuador. A long time
conservationist he has been
a council member of WWF-
Canada and is currently
Chairman of the Pelee Island
Bird Observatory. Graeme
was an initial organizer and
a founding member of the
Writers Union of Canada
and has been president of
the Canadian Centre of
International PEN. He was
appointed a Member of the
Order of Canada in 1992. He
lives with writer Margaret
Atwood in Toronto.
Graeme Gibson
Author
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Spending two wonderful weeks enjoying
the beauty of the sea, Zodiacing around
icebergs and glaciers while basking in
the sun, exploring remote Inuit areas and
local villages, visiting Newfoundland, and
making new friends. And for me, getting
to spend two weeks with my very best girl
friend who I normally only see a couple of
weekends per year.
Claire, Greenland & Wild Labrador, 2011
Matthew Swan
Dennis Minty Dennis Minty Michelle Valberg
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The Power of Music
Tom has been a writer and performer
on the Canadian music scene for
20 years. During that time he
has garnered three Juno Award
nominations, a Canadian Radio
Music Award nomination and won
the Canadian Independent Rising
Star Award. Tom has toured across
Canada and around the world in such
disparate places as China, Europe,
Te United States and Nicaragua.
In January 2012 Tom released his
sophomore album Burning Days
(Coalition-Warner). Once again
Tom is singing songs about the
social realities of our planet and our
communities, infusing pop melodies
with keen lyrical observations. Te
debut video from the album, Steal
Like A Billionaire, was partially
shot during Adventure Canadas
2011 Greenland & Wild Labrador
expedition and features several
passengers and AC staf.
Join Tom on our Greenland & Wild
Labrador expedition.
Tom Barlow
Musician
Music plays a major part in all our lives songs infuence
how we feel, what we want to feel and serve as the emotional
markers of our life. Te inclusion of music as a key component
to Adventure Canadas adventures is a unique and, I believe,
integral part of the companys philosophy of opening up our
minds and spirits to the cultures and landscapes we visit.
Every culture in the history of the human species has had music
as a central cultural touchstone. Many academic disciplines
have ignored this remarkable fact for centuries.With modern
developments in fMRI technology we have been able to look
into our brains and see the efects of music on neural activity
and other physiological processes for the frst time.
Te infuence of music on the human brain and on human social
interaction has spawned an exciting new branch of music-based
research.Books such as Tis is Your Brain on Music have become
best sellers examining the power of music to profoundly afect
our minds our bodies and our interactions with each other.
Te inclusion of musicians on Adventure Canada expeditions
not only entertains passengers but also acts as a social
passport in the various isolated communities we visit.Music
allows a conversation to begin where language may leave us
disconnected.Music conveys ancient stories and passes on
traditional learning.
Hearing Aaju Peter sing in Inuktitut as we approach Bafn
Island or Daniel Payne strike up a jig on his fddle as visit a tiny
community in Newfoundland connects us to those places in a
magical and primal way and in turn connects these places to
us.
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Adventure Canadas awarding-winning Newfoundland Circumnavigation
is making a return in 2012. Tis tried and true itinerary has long been an
Adventure Canada favourite! Te rugged beauty, endless coastline, soul
stirring music and endearing hospitality of this Island lures adventurers here
year after year. Our fall itinerary is specifcally designed to showcase the best
of Newfoundland the stunning autumnal scenery, the natural wonder of
Gros Morne National Park, the only authenticated Viking Settlement in
North America, coupled with visits to remote outports is sure to instill the
spirit of Newfoundland within you!
Setting out from historic St. Johns, North Americas oldest port, we sail to Fogo Island -
considered one of the four corners of the Earth. Te next three days will have an emphasis on
archaeology with visits to with LAnse aux Meadows, Red Bay and LAnse Amour.
Located at the tip of Newfoundlands Great Northern Peninsula, LAnse aux Meadows is
the only authenticated Viking site in North America, and is widely regarded as one of the
most important archaeological sites globally. At Red Bay, on the Labrador coast, well explore
the remains of the ancient Basque whaling station, where three 16
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century Basque whaling
galleons and four small chalupas haunt the deep waters, making it an important historical site
and earning it a well-deserved UNESCO nomination. Continuing on to LAnse-Amour, we
visit the oldest burial mound in North America at about 7,500 years old. Tis important site,
located on the Strait of Belle Isle, was occupied between 5500 and 2000 BC by the Maritime
Archaic people who used the area for fshing and for hunting harp seals and walrus.
As for Gros Morne, mid-way down Newfoundlands coast well be treated to spectacular
scenery including Precambrian clifs, deep inland fords and volcanic pillow rocks formed as
lava cooled underwater where the ancient ocean bed lies on top of high hills, establishing
the truth of the Tectonic plate theory.
Spending the next few days along Newfoundlands south coast, well visit the isolated outport
community of Francois and the Mikmaw community of Miawpukek (Conne River).
Before disembarking the Clipper Adventurer at St. Johns well pay a visit to France during
our stop at Miquelon the sole remaining vestige of Frances once vast North American
possessions.
Te warmth, wit and hospitality of her people, the soul stirring music and the rough beauty of
her shores draw us here year after year, each time with new surprises and delights to greet us
along the way. Come, and discover Newfoundland the way it was meant to be seen by sea.
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Robert Poulton
Tis trip for me was the trip of a
lifetime. I have always had a desire to
see more of my own country in-depth.
Newfoundland has a peculiar hold on
me and at times during this cruise feel
I have been there before and am sort
of at home. I plan to go back again -
hopefully soon.
Louise, Newfoundland
Circumnavigation, 2011
Visit the earliest known European settlement in
the New World at LAnse aux Meadows
Investigate the remains of a 16
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century Basque
whaling station at Red Bay
Visit the Galapagos of geology hiking the
tablelands in Gros Morne National Park
Pay a visit to France during our stop at Miquelon
Experience a piece of the Mikmaw culture
during our community visit in Conne River
Take part in a traditional Newfoundland kitchen
party and sample traditional Newfoundland
cuisine
Enjoy the warm weather and rich fall colours as
we sail round the rock
Roam the magical streets of St. Johns, the oldest
city in North America
Visit Coxs Cove, home of your own onboard
guide Tony Oxford!
Day 1: St. Johns
Day 2: Fogo Island
Day 3: LAnse aux Meadows
Day 4: Red Bay & LAnse Amour
Day 5: Gros Morne National Park
Day 6: Coxs Cove
Day 7: Garria Bay
Day 8: Francois
Day 9: Miawpukek (Conne River)
Day 10: Miquelon, France
Day 11: St. Johns
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Newfoundland Circumnavigation: Staf
Latonia Hartery, Cedar Swan and others will also be on this voyage, please fnd their biographies within this brochure or online.
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Paul was born and raised in
As a professional geologist,
he has already had a diverse
career in research, mineral
exploration, public service and
public education. He is the
former Executive Director of
the Johnson GEOCENTRE,
a world-class geological
interpretation centre focusing
on the geological evolution of
In his 25 years of public
service, Paul served as the
Assistant Deputy Minister
of Mines and Deputy
Minister of Environment
and Conservation. Paul
is constantly engaged in
exploring the links between
geology, landscape and
culture. He is also a story
writer, a story teller and
advocate for traditional
music and dance. His stories
have been published in the
Newfoundland Quarterly and
Te March Hare Anthology.
Hollys fascination with birds
began in her teens when she
frst discovered that they could
be identifed by sound. As a
person with strong musical
afnities, she found this
particularly intriguing and
she completed her graduate
degree at the Memorial
University of Newfoundland
on songbird community
ecology. Ultimately drawn
to the marine environment,
she has worked primarily
on seabirds for the last 25
years, and has worked on
seabird colonies including
British Columbia, Alaska,
Holly currently manages
two seabird ecological
reserves for the province of
When the birds leave their
breeding colonies for the
winter, Holly is singing the
blues. Her husband and three
children put up with it most
of the time.
Fraser has spent most of her
adult life at sea or simply
messing about in boats. Her
career on the water was
launched in the early 1980s
with a number of of shore
yacht deliveries leading
to a position working as a
naturalist/crew on board a
sailing yacht operating between
Cape Cod and the South East
Bahamas. Discovering a great
love of all things and places
wild she eventually, along with
her partner, built a steel yacht
and spent 14 years sailing
around the world. Voyaging
into the high latitudes of
Svalbard, Greenland, Labrador,
Iceland, and South Georgia
she developed further her
interests in nature and nature
photography. Sailing to remote
places brought her a variety
of rewards, including the
opportunity to join research
projects in remote areas with a
variety of subjects from rats to
reindeers.
Fraser Carpenter
Marine Biologist
Eugene Flynn has a
Masters of Science/
Education and has spent
the past 20 years teaching
natural history and
outdoor pursuits primarily
to Adventure Tourism
students at a technical
College on Newfoundlands
west coast. Tis position
took him to many of
the natural, cultural and
historic sites around the
province as part of the
interpretative component
of the program. During the
summer months he leads
tourists on ten day guided
adventures to sites such
as Gros Morne National
Park, Red Bay, LAnse Aux
Meadows, Twillingate,
Bonavista and more.
Eugene Flynn
Culturalist
Paul Dean
Geologist
Holly Hogan
Wildlife Biologist
Rebecca started working
for Adventure Canada in
2007 while completing
her Psychology Degree
at York University. When
she graduated from
school a few months later,
she was ofered a new
position in the Marketing
Department one she
eagerly accepted. Born and
raised in Oakville, ON, she
is an active volunteer in
her community and enjoys
meeting and working with
new people. Working for
Adventure Canada has
heightened Rebeccas love
for travel and since gaining
her sea-legs she considers
the Clipper Adventurer her
home away from home!
Whenever she gets the
chance, youll see her out
on deck taking it all in.
Rebecca looks forward to
hosting you onboard!
Rebecca Burgum
Adventure Canada
Born in a tiny rural
Newfoundland fshing village,
Tony has lived and learned
the charm of outport living.
Although at the insistence of
his father he choose a career
path other than fshing, he
has kept a close eye on the
fsherys evolution. In many
of his provincial, regional
and local volunteer roles
he has been a strong and
outspoken advocate for
rural Newfoundland. Since
2005 he has enjoyed the
opportunity to present the
music, language and culture
of his province to the friends
of Adventure Canada who
choose to visit. Delighted
with ACs preference for
visiting tiny and sometimes
remote communities, hes
quite eager to help present
the essence of who we are.
Tony Oxford
Musician & Culturalist
Whats Different about this Sailing
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Te most memorable part of this expedition
was the sense of the people of Newfoundland,
their history and passions. Tis came most
strongly through the resource people just being
themselves; also through Tonys presentations,
the music onboard and ashore, and the
opportunity to meet local people.
Judi, Newfoundland Circumnavigation, 2011
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Robert Poulton
Please extend our sincere thanks to the staf and
resource staf at Adventure Canada on the 2010
Newfoundland Circumnavigation. Te expedition
was truly wonderful: well planned, well organized
and well executed. As we had not previously had
the opportunity for similar travel, we did not
know what to expect, but were surprised and
delighted at every turn. Many many thanks!
- Janet & Roger, Newfoundland Circumnavigation
2010
Dennis Minty
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Robert Poulton
Storytellers...
Michael was born in Buchans, a mining
town in central Newfoundland. He
attended Memorial University in St.
Johns and two years of graduate studies at
Queens University before dropping out
to concentrate on his writing. His frst
book, Arguments with Gravity, appeared
in 1996. Since then he has published half
a dozen others, including Hard Light
and Salvage, Flesh and Blood and three
novels. His frst novel, River Tieves, was
published internationally and appeared on
half a dozen award shortlists, including
the Giller Prize. Te Wreckage, published
in 2005, was a national best-seller, short-
listed for the Rogers Writers Trust Fiction
Prize and long-listed for the Dublin
IMPAC Literary Award. His latest novel,
Galore, won the Commonwealth Writers
Prize, the Canadian Authors Association
Fiction Award, and was shortlisted for
the Governor-Generals Award. His
work has appeared in Te Penguin Book
of Canadian Short Stories and in Te New
Canon: An Anthology of Canadian Poetry.
After fourteen years in Kingston, Ontario
he came home to Newfoundland for good
in 2000. He lives in St. Johns with his wife
and three children.
Join Michael on our Newfoundland
Circumnavigation.
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Michael Crummey
Author & Culturalist
When I travel on the mainland, Im often asked to explain the remarkable national and international success
of Newfoundland writers, musicians and entertainers. It does seem to require some explanation. For a
province representing less than 2% of the population of Canada, the wealth of talent seems bizarrely out of
proportion. Wayne Johnston, Great Big Sea, CodCo and Tis Hour has 22 Minutes, Lisa Moore, Michael
and Kathleen Winter, Hey Rosetta!, Rick Mercer, Bernice Morgan, Ron Hynes, Republic of Doyle, Ameila
Curran, the list seems endless. Maybe theres something in the water. Or it might be a part of our cultural
DNA.
I grew up around storytellers, although I never thought of it that way as a youngster. It was just people
talking or singing or telling a joke or some old foolishness. My father, in particular, had a repertoire of stories
he would dip into on nights hed had a drink or two. Tey were just incidents from his own life, but they
diverting, often hilarious, and occasionally terrifying. Much of what I know about telling a story I learned
from listening to him talk.

Its only as an adult I started to see the
Newfoundlanders gift of the gab as a cultural
trait, something unique to the place and its
circumstances. Storytelling was how people
in isolated communities entertained one
another, how local history was kept alive, how
the long winter nights were passed. It was
a survival strategy as much as anything and
its become a defning characteristic of the
people here over the course of generations.
You still hear it in local kitchens and pubs,
at the corner store, on the wharves. And if
I had to guess, Id say that tradition is also
part of what makes the contemporary novels
and flms and songs of Newfoundland so
compelling and entertaining.
Sit down a spell. Have a listen.
L
iterature, music, visual arts, theatreNewfoundland has it all, and in abundance far beyond anything you might expect of
half a million people. Join celebrated Newfoundland writer Kevin Major for an insiders look at the culture of his Island,
three art-flled days at the edge of the North Atlantic. Let him take you through the multi-hued streets and back lanes of St.
Johns, to his favourite galleries and music haunts. Meet artists and poets and musicians (sometimes all three in one). Spend
time in their studios. Hear them explain their art. Listen as they read from their award-winning books, and relax and chat
with them over wine. From the intimacy of an ornate nineteenth century reading room to the sweeping views of the city from
the ultra-modern galleries of Te Rooms (what Te Globe and Mail has called one of the worlds great small museums),
youll know youre in the midst of a culture like no other in North America. Aesthetically, you might think yourself in Europe.
Whether walking the stage of the LSPU Hall (where Mary Walsh and Rick Mercer honed their skills) or enjoying a pint and
a song at Te Ship or Te Crows Nest, youll know for sure youve fallen into the arms of a spirited arts scene.
Food? Of course. Whether your preference is fne international cuisine or fsh n chips at Chess, St. Johns doesnt
disappoint. Shopping? Tat, too. From books personally autographed, to paintings and prints, to fne and funky crafts.
Youll take a scenic trek south of St. Johns, part way down the Southern Shore, an hour outside the city. In Ferryland
youll explore an on-going archaeological dig the Colony of Avalon, where in 1621 the future Lord and Lady
Baltimore and an intrepid group of colonists established one of the earliest permanent settlements in North America.
Lunch is at Te Captains Table, where fresh Newfoundland seafood flls the menu. All along the route are outport
communities steeped in their Irish ancestry, as interesting as their names suggest Bay Bulls, Witless Bay, Cape Broyle.
And it is in these places that an array of artists and craftspeople have settled. Youll visit them in their homes and studios,
the full Atlantic seascape just outside their doorsteps. You might even be lucky enough to spot a whale or, if your eyesight
is really good, a pufn.
Ten its back to St. Johns for our last evening meal together in one of the citys fner restaurants. Terell be chance to
relive the three delightful days, before ofering a fnal rousing toast to Newfoundlands culture and people.
Cost: $999 USD + HST
Single supplement please add $465 +
HST
Min: 6 Adventurers
Tour cost includes:
Dinner Oct. 11 - Lunch Oct. 14
Tree nights accommodations
All transportation
Your guide, Kevin Major
Special guest appearances
Admission to galleries, museums
and special events
Tour cost does not include:
Transportation to/from St. Johns
Alcoholic beverages
Items of a personal nature
Any expenses incurred due to
itinerary changes beyond our
control
Fitness Level: Easy
Art on the Rock With Kevin Major October 11-14, 2012
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Why Adventure Canada? With Matthew Swan, Founder & President
1. Its A Family Business
Adventure Canada is registered as a Corporation, but it very much
operates like the family business that it is. Te company was started by
brothers Matthew and Bill Swan and their good friend David Freeze
in 1988. Te next generation of Matthews family Cedar, Alana and
Matthew James are actively involved in day to day operations. In Port
Credit our ofce staf of 10 works like a family team that have been
working together for years. A good tip when looking to select a tour
operator go on the trips the owners are on (so all of them!)
2. We Dont Try to Do Everything
By design, Adventure Canada does not try to operate trips everywhere;
we believe that it is extremely challenging to do that and do it well.
We are known for our polar programs, North and South as well as our
expeditions to the Celtic Isles and Galapagos Islands all AC classics. We
are very well known for our programs in Canada, especially the coastlines
Newfoundland and Labrador and Arctic Canada and Greenland. When
we do add a new destination, like our new Torngat Safari, it is thoroughly
researched by a member of our team in order to provide the highest
quality experience possible.
3. We Travel With People From the Area
I have had the pleasure of travelling the world for more than thirty-fve
years. Although knowledgeable, I am still not born and bred and will never
be able to speak with the same frst-hand and life-long experience of those
who call the area home. To experience a special place like the Arctic, you
want to visit in the company of Inuit who are cultural ambassadors with
excellent cross-cultural interpretation skills. We conduct training programs
for both our Inuit and non-Inuit staf to enhance this level of interpretation
and understanding. When we circumnavigate Newfoundland, the majority
of the onboard expedition staf are Newfoundlanders, same in Ecuador,
same in Scotland anywhere we venture.
4. We Look At Every Departure As A Special Event
Many years ago Adventure Canada made the decision not to become an
industrial tour operator. We resisted the temptation to add departure
after departure even when looked like we might be in a position to do so.
Guiding at its best is a very demanding occupation, days are long, the staf
are on the go morning till night. It is a great challenge to sustain the type
of energy required trip after trip. Te industry norm is to hire less than a
dozen expedition staf for a half season, or even an entire season which
could be up to 100 days long! Again by design, Adventure Canada usually
changes the majority of the expedition staf on each sailing, even as we ofer
back to back departures. Tis keeps the staf fresh and makes it possible for
us to maintain the 70 to 80 people we work with in the feld each year. Te
trip becomes a special event for the staf as much as it does for passengers.
Te typical Adventure Canada staf size on a 118-passenger vessel like
Clipper Adventurer would be 15 to 18 resource team members (part of the
extended AC family!).
5. Repeat and Referral is our Single Biggest Source of Business
In the travel industry, good customer loyalty is both a silver lining and a
good test of the quality of the product a tour operator is presenting. To
have repeat levels on departures approaching 10% is considered good in
the travel business. Adventure Canada benefts from a very loyal following
of past travellers. Our usual repeat and referral level averages 35% on
any given departure one past traveller has been on 27 expeditions in
24 years! Often it is well above that, such as our last voyage around the
Scottish Isles where 42% of our travellers were repeat customers, or our
Circumnavigation of New Zealand where a remarkable 90% had travelled
with us before. Now in our 24
th
year, we are seeing second generation
travellers coming from the same family and increasingly grandparents
bring children or grandchildren along with them. We are very appreciative
and fattered to have this level of support. It also means that our
expeditions are highly addictive so watch out!
6. We Are English Majors Who Love Music
Adventure Canada is a travel company whos head ofce is dominated
by History and English majors. We like scientists and we think we travel
with some of the best biologists, naturalists, geologists and ornithologists.
However one of the things that sets Adventure Canada apart would
be our interest in the artistic perspective. We quite regularly travel
with painters, sculptors, folklorists, culturalists, flmmakers, curators,
photographers and we always travel with authors and musicians. We
think the artistic interpretation lends a unique element to our departures.
And we love the cross-over specialists; the archeologists and historians
who can sing and the Zodiac drivers that write poetry! Our recent
Greenland and Wild Labrador expedition was a case in point; we had
fve professional musicians, two authors, a painter and two culturalists
who moonlighted as singers, and a photographer who plays the fute, and
a passenger who brought her fddle! Needless to say we have some fne
evenings on board around the piano and some great community visits
where we have music and dancing from both the hosts and the visitors.
Matthews parents emigrated from
Scotland to Canada in 1959 and,
has recognized opportunities that
present themselves ever since that
big move. He graduated with a
BA in English from the University
of St. Andrews. Encountering the
outdoor training and adventure
feld while undertaking an
outdoor instructors apprenticeship
program at Strathcona Park
Lodge on Vancouver Island
Matthew shifted focus and
worked in the emerging white
water rafting industry on the
Ottawa River. Strathcona and
Ottawa were the catalysts for
Adventure Canada, created in
1988 with his brother Bill and
friend David Freeze. Researching
and delivering travel programs has
taken him to some of the most
beautiful parts of the country, an
experience he describes as having
an elemental efect on his view
of Canada. He developed many
programs in the Arctic that
continue to be the companys
most successful destination.
Matthew and his three children,
Cedar, Alana and Matthew James
and grand-daughter Leah, live
in a remote, wilderness part of
Mississauga, but very near the
airport.
Matthew Swan
Adventure Canada
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Technical Specifcations:
Registry Bahamas
Gross Tonnage 4,376
Built 1975 - Russia
Refurbished 2010 - Scandinavia
Ice Class A-1
Length 101m
Beam 16.5m
Draft 4.72m
Capacity 118 passengers
Electricity 220 V.
Te 118-passenger Clipper Adventurer, is among the very few vessels in the world specifcally constructed
for expedition voyages to the far reaches of remote lands. She has advanced communications and navigation
equipment, and newly installed, state-of-the-art Sperry Gyrofn stabilizers.
With extensive renovations, the Clipper Adventurer is a handsome expedition vessel, done in the style of great
ocean liners. With lots of varnished wood, brass, and wooden decks, the ship has all new outside cabins, with
private showers & facilities. You will enjoy relaxing in the Main Lounge, Clipper Club, library/card room,
sauna or beauty salon, keeping trim in the gymnasium, or picking up souvenirs in the gift shop. Meals include
International and Continental cuisine. Te ship has a feet of 10 Zodiacs and a special loading platform. An ice
class rating of A-1 allows the Clipper Adventurer to go to places that larger cruise ships can only dream of, and
she does it in comfort and style unsurpassed by other vessels her size.
The Clipper Adventurer
Category Amenities
1
Quad Lower Forward, 2 upper 2 lower berths, porthole window.
2
Triple Lower Deck, 1 upper 2 lower berths, porthole window.
3
Junior Double, two lower berths, porthole window
4
Double, two lower berths, midship, porthole window.
5
Main Double, two lower berths, porthole window.
6
Deluxe Double, two lower berths, midship, porthole or picture window.
7
Superior Double, two lower berths, picture window.
8
Junior Suite, two lower berths, sitting area, picture window.
9
Suite, two lower berths, sitting area, picture window.
10
Owners Suite, two lower berths, shower & bathtub, picture window.
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More than A Ship
Small-ship travel is more than a foating hotel and the Clipper Adventurer is more than just a vessel. Adventure
Canada has been sailing aboard the Clipper Adventurer for three seasons now, and each summer when we frst
step on the gangway, it is like coming home. Year after year we are welcomed by the friendly and familiar faces
of the ships crew from the seaman helping us into and out of the Zodiacs, the friendly hotel staf who greet
us each morning to our wonderful Captain. Tis feeling is not isolated to the staf (or the AC junkies who
travel with us each year) with a ship that carries a maximum of 200 crew and passengers, it is only a matter
of days before a tightknit shipboard community is formed. Te relaxed, casual feeling onboard, coupled with
open seating plans, ample deck space and open bridge policy breeds a strong onboard camaraderie not only
between the passengers and staf, but with the ships crew as well. Its a form of travel that will change your
perspective and many long-lasting friendships are formed.
Kenth Grankvist
Captain
Captain Grankvist signed on his frst ship
when he was only 16 years old, already
then convinced that the big blue was his
future. Sailing the Seven Seas for years,
he was working his way from Deckhand
to Chief Ofcer. At the age of 32, he
became Master with licence for unlimited
trade, and was happy to command his
frst ship. A few years later, he started
his work onboard expedition cruise
ships worldwide. He is very devoted to
wildlife and loves to explore remote and
unique areas in both arctic and tropical
waters. Among all the exciting places he
has visited around the globe, he fancies
the frosty Polar regions the most. Ice
navigation is one of his specialities, and
he has captained several expedition ships
safely on fantastic voyages in Arctic and
Antarctic waters over the course of thirty
years. His experience from places like
Svalbard, Canadian Arctic, Greenland and
Antarctica, has made him to one of a few,
highly skilled Ice Masters in the world.
In 2003 he bought his own expedition
ship together with a colleague and started
the ship management company Master
Mariner AB. He is a well respected and
competent Senior Captain/Operations
Manager and is seen as a mentor and a
treasured friend among past and present
fellow ofcers. Kenth has been working
with Adventure Canada since 2005.
It was a small close group, we felt like family, very special to me Sarah, Arctic 2011
I really appreciated the care of the crew. Felt cherished! Francine, Arctic 2009
Safety was top priority for crew and it showed; next to that was knowledge and enthusiasm exhibited
by all was impressive Sue, Greenland & Wild Labrador 2009
It is very hard to say that anything was less than excellent, the Clipper Adventurer and her crew, the
Adventure Canada staf, the resource staf, food, adventures, guests were all second to none. We had
the best vacation ever! Randolph, Arctic Quest 2010
Scotland to Greenland
June 12 - 24, 2013
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oin us for a new adventure as we journey from the rolling hills of Scotland, to the remote
island shores of the Faroe Islands, the geothermal wonders of Iceland and the dynamic
glaciers of Greenland. Our journey takes us from the North Sea, though the North Atlantic,
touching into the Norwegian Sea and on to the Arctic Ocean. Tis is a voyage of variety and
contrasts, with Celtic, Norse and Inuit cultures represented as we explore their language,
culture, bird life and history.
Beginning in Aberdeen, Scotland well call in at beautiful Fair Isle. A key destination in
Viking times, it now hosts a hospitable population of some 70 people who happily combine
a respect for tradition with a modern outlook. Great skuas greet visitors seeking pufns,
while a charming museum is devoted to island heritage. Well call into Lerwick, capital of
the Shetland Isles, for our last taste of Scotland before heading out to the remote Faroe
Islands.
Te Faroes have ancient ties to Irish, Scottish and Viking cultures, but today are a self-
governing dependency of Denmark. As early as the fourth century, Saint Brendan, an Irish
monastic saint, named one of the islands the Paradise Island of Birds, a moniker that
remains true to this day. On our visit to the Mykines, well fnd Faroese subspecies of the
Common Eider, European Starling, Winter Wren, Pufn, Gannet and Black Guillemot.
BirdLife International has identifed this area as an Important Bird area, because of the
almost 2,000,000 birds that come here to breed. Well also start to see the transition towards
Arctic-alpine fora as we set sail for our next great island - Iceland.
Iceland will bring us a new language, culture and landscape as we sample some of the
natural wonders that have made this island famous. Volcanoes, bird and marine life will give
way to the lively city of Reykjavik - and well cap it all of with a relaxing visit to the famous
Blue Lagoon. Twenty-four hours of daylight will let you enjoy each day to the fullest.
From Iceland we sail onto the remote eastern side of Greenland, sparsely populated, but
rich in glaciers, looming mountain ranges and marine life. Here, well pick up the East
Greenland Current and follow the icebergs down the coast of Greenland into the sheltered
waters of beautiful Prince Christian Sound. Emerging on the west side of Greenland, well
make our way North, with visits to the small, colourful Greenland village of Ivigtut and
then the worlds smallest capital city - Nuuk. Here well visit the fnal resting place of the
Greenlandic mummies, before heading North, into the Arctic Circle and one of Greenlands
longest and most picturesque fords.
Tis voyage promises to be one of great variety, with diverse cultures, dramatic landscapes
and natural wonders as we head into the land of the midnight sun.
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Andrew Stewart
Every day held a special appeal - it is
really hard to pick just one! I am still
trying to process all we saw and did
and I want (need!) to go back and do
it again!
Patricia, Celtic Quest 2011
Day 1: Aberdeen, Scotland
Day 2: Fair Isle & Lerwick
Day 3 /4: Torshaven & Mykines, Faroes
Day 5: At Sea
Day 6: Reykjavik
Day 7: Westmann Islands, Iceland
Day 8: At Sea
Day 9 / 10: Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
Day 11: Ivigut
Day 12: Nuuk
Experience the Summer Solstice in
Greenland
Enjoy and explore several distinct cultures
and regions
Visit lovely Fair Isle and known for their
famous woolen jumpers
Visit the bird clifs at Mykines Island in the
Faroes
Bathe in the healing waters of Icelands Blue
Lagoon
Travel through the natural beauty of Prince
Christian Sound
See the famous Greenlandic mummies in
Nuuk
Sail the rich waters of Denmark strait,
looking for marine mammals
Follow in the historic footsteps of the Vikings
Dennis Minty
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Beyond the excellence of the visits ashore,
there is the entire Adventure Canada
atmosphere. Opportunities to learn and
to have fun at the same time. Te resource
people were top-notch.
- Teresa, Celtic Quest 2011
Michelle Valberg
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Andrew Stewart Andrew Stewart
Andrew Stewart Andrew Stewart
Heart of the Arctic
June 24 - July 6, 2013
Michelle Valberg
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J
oin us in the land of the Midnight sun! Well be arriving in Greenland just
after the Summer solstice, providing 24 hours of daylight as we explore some
of the richest areas of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Here, as Spring
turns to Summer, we have excellent chances of viewing wildlife as the ice is
breaking up and the birds are in the height of their breeding season. Tis diverse
itinerary will allow us to explore three separate regions of the north: Greenland,
Nunavut and Nunavik.
Well begin our Arctic experience with a cruise down one of Greenlands most
picturesque fords. Turning north and crossing back into the Arctic circle, we
will enjoy a hike on the tundra before spending two glorious days in the iceberg
capital of the North Atlantic - Ilulissat. Well sail among the icebergs and hike
out to one of the worlds most spectacular views as we watch as the Sermeq
Kujaleq Glacier produce city-block sized chunks of ice.
Crossing the Davis strait well sail up Frobisher Bay into Nunavuts capital
city. Here well have a chance to visit the recently-rebuilt St. Judes Anglican
cathedral, built to resemble a traditional igloo, and have a chance to explore
Nunavuts only city. Continuing south, we call in at the Savage Islands, where
there are good opportunities for polar bear, whales and bird life.
No Heart of the Arctic voyage would be complete without visiting an artistic
community, and the beautiful town of Kimmirut will not disappoint. Here,
well fnd a variety of carvings, tapestries and prints that the community has
worked the long winter months to prepare for us, the frst ship of the season.
Well also be treated to Inuit games, fresh bannock and local music.
Crossing Hudson Strait, well enter into Nunavik and stop at the small hamlet
of Kangiqsujuaq, also known as Wakeham Bay. With a population of just over
500, the arrival of a ship is a major event and well be entertained by local throat
singers and drum dancers. Moving onto Diana Island, well have a chance to
hike on the tundra in an excellent area to spot muskox.
Heading south into Ungava Bay, well stop by Akpatok island, which has
historically been a great place for us to fnd polar bear, and its crowded bird
clifs are sure to provide for excellent Zodiac cruising.
Join us on the Heart of the Arctic and enjoy the communities, landscapes and
wildlife of the Arctic.
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Michelle Valberg
We had a great time - it was a trip
of a lifetime and we hope to do
another one sometime soon.
Stuart, Arctic 2011
Highlights
Day 2: Kangerlussuaq Fjord
Day 3: Sisimiut Coast
Day 4 & 5 :Ilulissat
Day 6 & 7: Crossing Davis Strait
Day 8: Iqaluit
Day 9: Savage Islands
Day 10: Kimmirut
Day 11: Kangiqsujuaq
Day 12: Diana & Akpatok Islands
Day 13: Kuujjuaq
Cross the Arctic circle while sailing in the shadow of the second-longest ford in
Greenland
Seek out muskox in Kangerlussuaq Fjord and Diana Island
Spend 2 days exploring the town of Ilulissat, home to the Sermeq Kujaleq Glacier
Enjoy a cultural presentation and town tour of Nunavuts capital - Iqaluit
Seek out polar bear during our Zodiac cruise of the Savage Islands
Visit with world-renowned Inuit carvers in Kimmirut
Enjoy the sounds of talented throat-singers
Seek out birds, walrus, whale and polar bear at Akpatok Island
Dennis Minty
Michelle Valberg
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Te Zodiac cruises and wilderness hikes
were an integral part of the trip. Tey gave
the trip meaning, value and were a chance
to see sights that few people are lucky
enough to see
- Noreen, Arctic 2011
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Michelle Valberg
Michelle Valberg
Larry Frank
John Sylvester
Andrew Stewart
Arctic Explorer
July 27 - August 6, 2013
Dennis Minty
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A
n amazing voyage of discovery awaits you on our Arctic Explorer Expedition.
Well seek out rugged mountains, sweeping tundra, icecaps and glaciers, and
be greeted by the warmhearted people who call the Arctic home.
After setting sail from Resolute, we begin our journey remembering the Arctic
explorers who came before us during our stop at Beechey Island home to the
graves from the ill-fated Franklin expeditions.
Te Summer months are peak birding season and well get our frst glimpse of the
overwhelming amount of bird life found here during our cruise at Prince Leopold
Island a Migratory Bird Sanctuary and home to tens of thousands of Tick-
Billed Murres, Northern Fulmars and Black-legged Kittiwakes.
Arriving in the community of Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), we will be awestruck by the
immense beauty of nearby Bylot Island. Our Inuit hosts will showcase their town
and well be treated to Inuit games and throat singing at their Community Centre.
Heading south well venture deep into the fords of Bafn Island, surrounded
by immense mountainous peaks indicative of Bafn Island and an ideal place
to seek out whales and other marine mammals. Perched above a foodplain and
surrounded by soaring mountains, we fnd the community of Kanngiqtugaapik
(Clyde River). Well enjoy some country food with our friends in the community
before taking a tour of the town.
A highlight of our expedition will be our time spent in Isabella Bay. Isabella Bay
(or Nigingnaniq) was designated a National Wildlife Area in 2008 and is a pristine
late summer feeding ground for a large proportion of the threatened Davis Strait-
Bafn Bay bowhead whale population. We hope to catch a glimpse of these 18m
whales as we cruise through the bay.

Arriving in Greenland we are welcomed to the land of colourful houses and giant
icebergs in the community Uummannaq, dominated by the 1175 m high mountain
Hjertefeldet, which means Heart-shaped Mountain, after which the city is
named. We continue our route south, visiting the Ilulissat Iceford and the small
fshing town of Itilleq. Our journey comes to an end as we sail 168 km down the
spectacular Kangerlussuaq Fjord.
Our Arctic Explorer Expedition provides an ideal balance between expedition and
community visits, allowing for wide breadth of Arctic experiences. Our adventure
is spent entirely north of the Arctic Circle and the endless summer days provide
ample time to explore on foot and in Zodiacs. Join us as we experience life North
of 60!
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Michelle Valberg
I loved it all. I guess the thing that
stood out in my mind were the zodiac
trips. I loved going on shore. I liked
the instruction we had because it
made what we were seeing come alive
with history and details. I enjoyed all
talks on board and I learned a lot from
them... all of them. Te friendliness of
the staf was great
Dianne, Arctic 2011
Day 1: Resolute
Day 2: Prince Leopold & Beechey Island
Day 4: Northeast Bafn Island
Day 5: Kanngiqtugaapik (Clyde River)
Day 6: Isabella Bay
Day 7: Karrat Fjord
Day 8: Uummannaq
Day 9: Ilulissat
Day 10: Itilleq
Experience the midnight sun
Seek out the thousands of birds that call the
Arctic home during the peak Summer season
Search for whale as we explore Northeast Bafn
Enjoy a cultural presentation and country food
at Kanngiqtugaapik
Keep watch for bowhead whale as we cruise
Isabella Bay
Enjoy the breath-taking scenery as we cruise
Karrat Fjord - one of Greenlands most
beautiful
Visit Greenlands heart as we explore the
colourful town of Uummannaq
Visit the site of the famous Greenlandic
Mummies
Participate in or cheer during our annual
sporting match in Itilleq
Michelle Valberg
Andrew Stewart
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We would like to repeat that this was a great
adventure! Tis has given us a completely
diferent perspective of our Canadian North
its people, climate, the mammals, polar bears,
geography, geology and archaeology of the
Arctic. We are now very concerned with the
climate and its changes all over the world.
-Brian & Mabel, Arctic 2011
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Robert Poulton
Daniel J. Catt Michelle Valberg
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any of us feel that the best way to really see a place is through the lens of a camera.
Whether we aim to capture expansive vistas or focus on the petal of a fower, a camera
invites us to experience our world close-up with uncompromised intimacy. What better place
to indulge your passion for photography than the magnifcent island of Newfoundland. From
the raw and primal landscape of Gros Mornes Tablelands and the Northern Peninsula, to the
charming historic villages of the Avalon and Eastern shores, Newfoundland presents outstanding
photographic opportunities at every bend. Rich in colour and texture, wildlife and natural beauty,
it broadens the travellers horizons and inspires creativity. Tose who have discovered it are
inevitably drawn to return.
Join us for one of three unforgettable land-based photographic adventures:
Gros Morne and the Northern Peninsula
Eastern Newfoundland
Western Newfoundlands Fall Colours
Under the expert guidance of photographer, naturalist and author, Dennis Minty, you will have
an opportunity to develop your photography skills. On these trips we dont take photographs, we
make them. We take our time, linger in places that inspire, spend time in the company of those
who have chosen to make this place their home. Accommodations feature comfortable, cozy
B&Bs and inns with congenial local hosts in wonderfully picturesque communities. Enjoy choice
cuisine including traditional cooking with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients (your chance
to try toutons and cod tongues!). Limited to only six participants, there is ample opportunity for
one-on-one coaching and room to explore your particular interests. Our passion is sharing this
magnifcent part of the world with fellow adventurers. Come join us for a look at Newfoundland
Close Up.
Newfoundland Close-Up: Photographic Adventures
Your Guides:
Dennis Minty & Antje Springmann
Dennis winding path, from his small island
roots in Twillingate, Newfoundland, to his
current career as a photographer and eco-
tour leader has included: graduation as a
wildlife biologist; designing and managing a
nature education and wildlife rehabilitation
centre; 30 years as an environmental educator
in Newfoundland/Labrador, Africa, the
Seychelles, and the Caribbean;. authoring
seven educational and photographic books; a stint at dairy farming;
and even serving as a polar bear guide in Churchill, Manitoba.
Antje Springmann has called Newfoundland home since coming
there from Germany when she was twelve. She guided her frst
cultural tours of St. Johns twenty years ago. She has a varied
background in educational design, arts and culture, tourism,
marketing, event organization and partnership development. After
spending six years with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
she joined her husband, Dennis Minty, in developing tours and
workshops designed to bring people closer to the natural world.
Newfoundland is close to my heart. It is uncompromising and yet
will draw you in on its own terms. I have seen it transform people. It
is my joy to help others discover this astonishingly beautiful place.
All photos Dennis Minty, 2008
With Dennis Minty And
Antje Springmann
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I have only high praise for the quality of
instruction, the hands-on assistance and
the amazing itinerary (you) created for
not only making pictures, but for enjoying
some totally unique, thrilling and fun
outings. And if you have never been to
Newfoundland, the main character in this
experience, just be prepared to be wowed.
-Rick, Newfoundland Close-Up 2011
All photos Dennis Minty
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oin us on a photographic adventure featuring two magnifcent UNESCO World Heritage sites and
many delightful gems along the path that connects them. Tis is a tour for photographers ready to move
beyond the basics and immerse themselves in an inspiring, rugged landscape as they hone their skills. We
mix group instruction, experiential learning and professional one-on-one coaching for a custom tailored
experience in the midst of cultural and ecological wonders.
Gros Morne National Park is a spectacular natural phenomenon flled with sparkling bays, ancient fords,
and the awe-inspiring Tablelands. Rich in wildlife and magnifcent vistas, it is also the place where geology
commands centre stage. Our home base is the luxurious Neddies Harbour Inn, nestled in serene Bonne Bay
where the North Atlantic laps at the shore outside our window. From here we explore the heart of Gros
Morne with plenty of time to capture the landscape with our cameras.
From Gros Morne we travel north, traversing primal, barren landscapes dotted with tiny, isolated
communities where local Newfoundlanders still follow the traditional way of life. Tere are many hidden
treasures along our way, from graveyards with stories to tell, to lighthouses and dune-strewn sandy beaches,
even a glimpse of Labrador across the straight. Our destination is the very tip of Newfoundlands Northern
Peninsula, a fnger that reaches high into the North Atlantic. Here we walk in the footsteps of the Vikings
who wintered in this place over a thousand years ago in defance of the barren land. On our return to Gros
Morne we keep a look-out for icebergs that are often plentiful here.
So pack your camera and join celebrated nature photographer, Dennis Minty, and his partner Antje
Springmann, in this ancient, rugged place. Your guides are Newfoundlanders who will open doors to places
and experiences undiscovered by the casual tourist. Dont miss this extra-ordinary photographic journey
that will leave you inspired and refreshed, and your photography portfolio brimming.
Cost: $3,495 USD + HST
Single supplement please add
$595 + HST
Max: 6
Tour cost includes:
All accommodations
All meals
Ground transportation
Your instructor/guide(s)
All park/tour fees
Insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Flights to/from Deer Lake
control
Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate
Gros Morne and the Northern Peninsula June 30 - July 7, 2012
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Eastern Newfoundland: Avalon and Bonavista Peninsulas
July 22- 28, 2012
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isten to the explosive spout of a humpback whale as it breaks the surface of a clear blue ocean. See the
comical fight of a full-bellied pufn as it attempts to get airborne. Smell the salty landwash where the
sea touches North Americas eastern-most land and where First Light really is frst.
With camera in hand we will take you to the heart of the most easterly corner of North America, still
largely undiscovered by the vast majority of travellers. Tis is a tour for photographers of all levels, their
companions and the artistically-minded. Your particular needs and interests are addressed in a multi-
dimensional tour that mixes group instruction, experiential learning and one-on-one coaching in the
midst of cultural and ecological wonders. Presentations are interactive, inspiring and informative; the hikes
are flled with vistas and natural beauty that invite hours of artistic contemplation; the traditional home-
cooked meals and accommodations celebrate the best of Newfoundland hospitality. We will amble through
charming historic communities like Brigus, Cupids and Trinity; experience gannets, pufns and whales
closer than most anywhere on earth, hike trails that take us along towering clifs, through gentle meadows
and explore Newfoundlands famous rocky beaches.
Your guides have deep roots here and will open doors to places and experiences undiscovered by the casual
tourist. So pack your camera and join celebrated nature photographer, Dennis Minty, and his partner
Antje Springmann, for Eastern Newfoundland Close Up, an unforgettable experience that will leave you
inspired and more adept at capturing the natural world with your camera.
$595 + HST
Max: 6
Tour cost includes:
All accommodations
All meals
All park/tour fees
Insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Flights to/from St. Johns
control
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ros Morne National Park is spectacular at any time of the year but it is in the fall that it shows its true
colours. Vibrant oranges, reds and yellows of birch, larch and maple, are splashed among evergreens
on rolling hillside. Te majestic, primal Tablelands provide a stunning backdrop. Barrens along the coast
sheltered only by ancient, stunted tuckamore explode with the vivid crimson, purple and magenta of wild
blueberry shrubs cast among brightly coloured lichen. Based at the celebrated Neddies Harbour Inn,
we spend four full days exploring the best Gros Morne has to ofer in the fall, including the Tablelands,
walks along the coast, hidden vistas and a boat trip on the sheltered waters of Bonne Bay. Te fnal two
days of our adventure takes us to the Bay of Islands hugging the mighty Humber Arm, which Captain
Cook explored in the mid 1700s. Charming outport communities along the way ofer abundant photo
opportunities and a view into traditional Newfoundland life punctuated by the bright orange dories unique
to this area. Our tour ends in Corner Brook at the Glynnmill Inn, one of Newfoundlands most historic
hotels. It hugs the river that gives the town its name and on a fne evening invites a stroll along the Corner
Brook Stream Trail.
Te best thing about the tour is that the photos I made will always conjure up so many great memories for me - the
places I stayed - the great friends I made - the wonderful food - the unexpected and treasured moments with local
people - the quiet periods of refection and introspection as I wandered of to shoot. You have exceeded any, and all,
expectations - Marcia
$495 + HST
Max: 6
Tour cost includes:
All accommodations
All meals
All park/tour fees
Insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Flights to/from Deer Lake
control
Western Newfoundlands Fall Colours October 7 - 12, 2012
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estled between the majestic mountains of north Bafn
Island and Bylot Island Sirmilik National Park,
experience abundant wildlife that congregates along the ice
foe edge that only a few have seen. Te spring foe edge is
a fascinating eco-system where wildlife thrives. During this
time in spring, wildlife gathers at the foe-edge and there
exists the chance to see pods of narwhal resting only meters
from the edge their misty breathe sparkling in the 24 hour
sun. In addition youll have a good chance of seeing polar
bears, a variety of species of seals, an incredible variety of sea
birds including thick billed Murre, Kittiwake, Guillemot,
Ivory Gull, along with many other species of gull. Bowhead
and Beluga also frequent this area.
A senior Inuit guide will explain the traditional ways of Inuit
life over fve days as you embark on a journey of discovery of
the arctic, the abundant wildlife and its beauty. Hiking on the
land, breaking icicles of of glaciers, gazing up at thousands of
birds at the nearby bird clifs, and drinking glacier melt-water
on day excursion are just a few of the activities that you can
participate in.
Highlights
Observe the tusked narwhal resting and
feeding metres from the foe edge
Polar bear, harp seal, bearded seal, ring
seal, and possibly walrus
Journey by snowmobile to traditional
Inuit hunting grounds
Enjoy tea made of melt-water from
centuries old icebergs along the route
Settle into a high-end tented base camp
on the 2m sea ice at the foe edge.
Hike on Bylot island and see an old
whaling station, remains of a shipwreck,
Inuit tent rings, and fowering spring
fora
Gaze up at 100m stepped waterfall of
glacier melt-water that has carved its
way through sea ice
Visit the Bylot Island bird clifs with
20,000+ birds
June 10 - 17, 2012 Narwhal and Polar Bear Safari
Price: $9,700 USD + HST
Airfare: $3,256 (Ottawa to Pond Inlet)
Max: 10 adventurers
Fitness Level: Moderate
Tour Price Includes:
Your guide
Accommodation
All meals during the tour
Transportation during the tour
Tour Price Does Not include:
Flights from your home to Ottawa /
Pond Inlet
Personal expenses
Mandatory Medical Insurance
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he waters of the Foxe Basin are some of the richest in the
Arctic and have attracted Inuit hunters for more than four
thousand years. Our daily sorties will take us across to the ice
foe edge via snowmobiles and qamutiks. From there, we take
boats out into the open waters. Whether sitting quietly on the
foe edge waiting for a passing bowhead or having lunch on the
foating pack ice amongst the walrus, we will constantly be aware
of the efect of the ices movements as we travel over, between
and past almost every kind of ice.
Tis a journey of amazing panoramas. Whether youre facing a
hundred walrus, refecting on the beauty of an absolutely mirror-
calm ocean, staring up mountains of ice, or watching for animals
along the tundra, there are countless unforgettable scenes. Some
are so lucky as to connect with the animals and peer into the
eye of a passing bowhead or directly into the eyes of a polar bear
swimming by our boat.
Watching the animals under the midnight sun is simply magical.
Dusk moves directly into dawn, with each sunset followed by an
immediate sunrise, creating a dramatic play of light and shadow
across the ice and the open sea. Te shallow depths are ideal for
divers, who can easily reach the bottom while ice diving and can
explore walls covered in life. Open water diving from the foe
edge along walls of ice is an unforgettable experience, especially
for snorkellers and divers wishing to experience the sights and
experiences underwater without venturing below the ice.
Airfare: $2,899 USD (Ottawa to
Igloolik)
Max: 12 adventurers
Your guide
Accommodation
Flights from your home to Ottawa
/ Igloolik
Personal expenses
Andrew Stewart
Highlights
See the northward migrating bowhead
whales breach playfully, fn sideways and
slap their immense fuke on the mirror
smooth water amongst the foating ice
Large herds of walrus sunning
themselves on foating ice islands
Snorkel or dive along the ice foe edge,
and exhilarate in the moment when a
bowhead whale swims by
Listen to the chirps and whistles of
the whale songs while underwater, or
through a hydrophone on the surface
Experience all aspects of the high Arctic
from Inuit culture to spectacular wide
open landscapes, to ancient Inuit sod
house settlements
A good chance of seeing polar bear
hunting for seals among the foating
pans of ice
Bask in the warm glow of the midnight
sun
July 8 - 15, 2012
Walrus and Bowhead Safari
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his tour combines great bird and mammal watching
amidst spectacular mountain scenery. We visit the famed
Mountain National Parks of the Canadian Rockies Banf,
Jasper, Yoho, and Kootenay as well as Kananaskis Country
and a few lesser known but equally charming areas. We
explore both sides of the continental divide including the
headwaters of the Columbia River and the very productive
Columbia River wetlands the longest wetlands in North
America.
We visit a wide range of habitats from alpine tundra to prairie
grasslands. We amble through magnifcent Rocky Mountain
forests looking for warblers and other passerines, scan clear
mountain streams for American Dippers, and search the
prairies and astonishingly productive potholes for grassland
birds, raptors, ducks and shorebirds. We take the longest tram
ride in Canada to the Whistlers and look for high elevation
species such as White-tailed Ptarmigan. Finally we should
see lots of mammals - elk, moose, bear, deer, coyote, beaver,
porcupine, mountain goat, bighorn sheep and more.
Highlights
Spectacular mountain scenery in the
heart of Canadas Mountain National
Parks
Excellent bird and mammal watching
across a range of elevations and habitats
White-tailed Ptarmigan
American Dipper
Black Swift
Lewiss Woodpecker
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Ferruginous Hawk
Varied Trush
Moose
Mountain Goat
Bighorn Sheep
Pronghorn
June 8 - 18, 2012 Birding the Canadian Rockies
Price: $3,925 USD + HST based on
double occupancy; single supplement
please add $695 USD + GST
Max: 12 adventurers
Your guide
Accommodation
Flights from your home to Edmonton
and home from Calgary
Personal expenses
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Both photos Eagle-Eye Tours
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his very special tour takes in three diferent areas; exquisite
high Arctic tundra above the Arctic Circle and far north of
the treeline on the south shore of Victoria Island at Cambridge
Bay (Ikaluktutiak), where the sun never actually sets; boreal
forest and lakes around Yellowknife, NWT, on the north arm of
Great Slave Lake; and aspen parkland and potholes of Central
Alberta where Beaverhill Lake and Elk Island National Park
lie, and where we may fnd northern owls such as Northern
Hawk-Owl and Great Gray Owl. We encounter a diverse array
of birds and other wildlife on our tour; nesting King Eiders,
Sabines Gulls, Greater White-fronted Geese, Pacifc and
Yellow-billed Loons and Long-tailed Ducks in arctic pools,
breeding shorebirds such as Red and Red-necked Phalaropes,
Semipalmated, Bairds and Stilt Sandpipers, Ruddy Turnstones,
and American Golden-Plovers on the tundra, and Long-tailed
and Pomarine Jaegers and Snowy Owls may be nesting, provided
that lemmings are in good numbers. Te sight of several herds of
Muskox out on the open tundra will not be long forgotten! Te
area is steeped in history and culture, from explorers searching
for the Northwest Passage and Amundsens Maud, to the Inuit
of the western Arctic. Te high quality, cultural experience and
exciting wildlife viewing make for a long-remembered tour!
Price: $5,450 USD + HST based
on double occupancy, single
supplement please add $725 USD +
GST
Max: 12 adventurers
Your guide
Accommodation
Return fights from your home to
Edmonton
Personal expenses
Highlights
Amazing wildlife, from Muskox to
jaegers and King Eiders to Yellow-
billed Loons, amidst fascinating
tundra and taiga habitats
Great breeding bird and fower
photography opportunities
Yellow-billed Loon
King Eider
Sabines Gull
Red Phalarope
Long-tailed Jaeger
Snowy Owl
Tayers Gull
Great Gray Owl
Arctic Fox
June 27 - July 7, 2012
Birding the High Arctic & Northwest Territories
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ood birding and whale-watching at a fne time of the year, the
fall, when autumnal colours cover the countryside, in la Belle
Province, Quebec! Starting in historic Quebec City, we frst explore
the Leon-Provancher marsh and woodland trails for waterfowl,
marsh birds, song birds and shorebirds along with Ospreys and
Peregrine Falcons, then to the Cap Rouge area with its beach and
parkland trails for aquatic and shore birds. Next we head down
along the mighty St Lawrence River frst to Cap-Tourmente
where thousands of Greater Snow Geese and other waterfowl
have gathered at the national wildlife area, next to the remarkable
Grands-Jardins park for boreal and tundra species, followed by a
day along the spectacular Charlevoix landscape on to Tadoussac
and the mouth of the Saguenay River for shorebirds and whale-
watching. Whale-watching boat rides should put us close to many
whales of several diferent species - Fin Whale, Minke Whale,
possibly even Blue Whale, and especially Belugas. We take the
ferry across the St. Lawrence, looking for pelagics such as Razorbill,
shearwaters, Common Eiders, jaegers and kittiwakes to Rivire-
du-Loup, where we make an efort to fnd Nelsons Sharp-tailed
Sparrow. We make our way back along the St Lawrence, taking in
several choice spots, and end in Quebec City.
Highlights
Several splendid wildlife spectacles
- from thousands of Snow Geese
to impressive encounters with big
whales
Charm of Quebec City
Spectacular autumnal colours
Greater Snow Goose
Razorbill
Boreal Chickadee
Common Eider
Nelsons Sharp-tailed Sparrow
Beluga Whale
Fin Whale
Other baleen whales possibly
including Blue Whale
September 28 - October 7, 2012 Quebec Birds & Whales
Price: $3,075 USD + GST based on
double occupancy, single supplement
please add $595 USD + GST
Max: 12 adventurers
Your guide
Accommodation
Return airfare from your home to
Quebec City
Personal expenses
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he city diferent as it is called refects a certain something that is hard
to fnd anywhere in North America. UNESCO defnes it as part of the
creative cities network worldwide but those of us who live here simply rest easy
in its ancient roots. It is a melting pot of ancient cultures, European conquerors,
restless Anglos, artists, musicians and new age seekers. It is at once a spiritual
landscape nestled in the shadow of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and a
heady oasis for the postmodern traveller. Its population rises and falls with the
cultural seasons yet its very fabric is enduring, constantly being reinvented by
its ever-changing fow of admirers.
If you come, be prepared for eye-opening extremes. From ancient Native
Culture to sacred sites of the Spanish Colonial era the palette is endless.
Well meet contemporary artists and writers but catch up with mythic fgures
like Georgia OKeefe and Willa Cather who changed the perceptions of this
once sleepy town. Remember the Old Santa Fe Trail? Once traversed by wagon
trains and restless adventurers, this historic path still winds its way to the heart
of the city - the famous plaza alive with shops, museums and restaurants. And
speaking of food, our choices are limitless and we might indulge in a little
experiential foodery at the world famous Santa Fe Cooking School.
I invite you to come explore Santa Fe Style!
-Carol Heppenstall
September 17 24, 2012
With Carol Heppenstall
Santa Fe Style
Price: $2,995USDbasedondouble
occupancy;singlesupplement
pleaseadd$950
Inclusions:

SevennightsinaFour-Star
Hotel,includingbreakfasts
4lunchesand1dinner
Dailycocktailwineandcheese
GeorgiaOKeeffehomein
Abiquiu
MuseumpassesforGeorgia
OKeeffe,Historyand
InternationalFolkArt
Museums
SactuarioatChimayo
Privatecollections
SantaFeCookingSchool,class
andlunch
FinalDinner
Your Guide:
Carol Heppenstall
Carol has been
leading tours for
Adventure Canada
for nineteen
years. Her love
of Inuit Art that she showcased in her
Philadelphia gallery frst led her north
in 1992. Her continuing passion for
Inuit Art and her belief in the power of
communication through the arts, has
drawn her back repeatedly to the Arctic.
Designing smaller tours with an art/
culture focus and working as a Resource
Guide on the Arctic expeditions has
allowed her to keep in touch with artists
and community leaders in an ever-
changing artistic and cultural landscape
that is the Canadian north. She
graduated Cum Laude in Art History
from the University of Pennsylvania and
earned a Masters in Museum Education
while running her gallery, ArtSpace.
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dventure Canada is thrilled to present two intimate experiences on Labradors wild and
stunningly beautiful Northern coast. Tis Inuit homeland is also Canadas newest National
Park, the Torngat Mountains. Inuit legend holds that in these mountains everything the rock,
the soil, the air - has a spirit - and we say, its where you can fnd yours.
Te Torngat Mountains have been home to Inuit and their predecessors for thousands of years.
Te spectacular wilderness of this National Park comprises 9,700 km
2
of the Northern Labrador
Mountains natural region. Te park extends from Saglek Fjord in the south, including all islands
and islets, to the very northern tip of Labrador; and from the provincial boundary with Quebec
in the west, to the iceberg-choked waters of the Labrador Sea in the east. Te mountain peaks
along the border with Quebec are the highest in mainland Canada east of the Rockies, and
are dotted with remnant glaciers. Polar bears hunt seals along the coast, and both the Torngat
Mountains and George River caribou herds cross paths as they migrate to and from their calving
grounds.
Hosted by Adventure Canada guide extraordinaire, Mike Beedell, and a team of Inuit expedition
professionals and scientists from Nunatsiavut and Parks Canada, our two excursions ofer exciting
opportunities for both the advanced and moderate adventurer and are designed to give you an
up-close look into the life, culture and wilderness of this Northern world.
Both photos Robert Poulton
Torngat Safari
Your Guide:
Mike Beedell
Mikes frst journey to Newfoundland and
Labrador began 30 years ago on an assignment
for Parks Canada in Gros Morne National park.
Since his initial explorations of the rugged and
geologically outstanding coast Mike has returned
to lead expeditions and photograph this inspiring
landscape time and again . He has been inspired by
living amongst its inhabitants who are sculpted by the sea and land and who
create unique art ,music, literature & lifestyles. Mike began exploring the
Torngat Mountains twenty years ago long before it evolved as a National
Park. He has logged thousands of kilometres by ski, kayak, trekking and
yacht over the years. He looks forward to sharing his passion for this place
with the most impressive mountainscapes in eastern North America.
Mike has had 30 years experience as a wilderness tour leader,
photographer and guide. He is the director of O Canada Expeditions
which specializes in small group travel to spectacular places less traveled.
He has been a resource person for Adventure Canada since 1988.
Mikes love for wilderness travel and other cultures is infectious. His
marvelous sense of humour and natural gift of music contribute to a most
memorable experience.
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Min: 6 adventurers
Fitness Level: Advanced
Your guide
Trained bear guard
Charter fight
Accommodations
Breakfast July 21 - breakfast
July 28
Transportation during the
tour
Helicopter drop-of
Stewardship levy
Return airfare from your home
to Goose Bay
Personal expenses
Meals July 20
July 27 - AUG 4, 2012
Min: 8 adventurers
Your guide
Accommodation
Trained bear guard
Charter fight
Dinner July 27 -
breakfast Aug. 4
Transportation during
the tour
Stewardship levy
Tour Price Does Not
include:
Return airfare from your
home to Goose Bay
Personal expenses
Mandatory Medical
Insurance
Get out and experience the true
wilderness on this active hiking
adventure. Kick of your week by
experiencing the full grandeur of
the Torngat National Park as you
travel by helicopter over towering
mountains and winding rivers
from basecamp to our drop of
point. Over the next fve days
we will cover 60km on foot in a
stunning and exhilarating landscape.
Accompanying Mike will be an
experienced local bear guide who
will share with you the many legends
and recent experiences of the Inuit
of the region.
July 20 - 28, 2012
Helihiking Base Camp
Enjoy the wonders of the Big
Land from our base, a safari-style
standing tent camp complete with
all the creature comforts. Designed
after traditional Inuit camps, our
tents are insulated and have raised
beds for ultimate warmth. We will
strike out from camp each day by
longliner, speedboat, helicopter and
foot to explore the majesty of Saglek
Bay. Troughout our week we will
experience wildlife viewing of polar
bear, foxes and whales, archaeological
site visits, fshing and cultural
activities including soapstone carving,
storytelling and sampling traditional
foods. Troughout the week your
guide, Mike Beedell will ofer a series
of workshops on photography tips.
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oin Adventure Canada for one of the coolest events at the top of the world! In 2012
AC heads to Iqaluit for the 8
th
annual Alianait Arts Festival. Bringing together
music, theatre, flm, storytelling, circus, dance and visual artists from across Nunavut
and Canada, the Alianait festival is truly one of a kind. Your guide, Aaju Peter, is a
resident of Iqaluit and is thrilled to share the ins and outs of her hometown.
Troughout our week, you will have the opportunity to tour the many important
historic and political sites, get out on the land, meet with local elders, artists,
performers, youth and decision makers and participate in private behind the scene
workshops at both the Alianait Arts Festival and the Nunavut Arts and Crafts
Festival.
Te vibrant capital of Nunavut, Iqaluit is a bustling community. With a population
of just under 7,000, Iqaluit is undergoing a period of great economic and social
invigoration. As the gateway to Canadas Great North, Iqalungmiut are joined
by folks from around Nunavut and Canada, working together to build a fantastic
community of creative, adventurous residents. We look forward to taking you behind
the scenes and sharing Iqaluits dynamic culture and enthusiasm.
Adventure Canada is excited to celebrate Canada Day with the Circumpolar Worlds
fnest musicians and artists. We are proud to support the Alianait Arts Festival and
the Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association.
June 28 - July 5, 2012
Alianait Arts Festival
Alianait is a non-proft charitable
organization whose mission is to
help build a healthier Nunavut
through the arts. It works
proactively with local schools
and community organizations
to present family-friendly, alcohol-free events, and to facilitate
outreach opportunities between artists and students.
Te Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association
(NACA) promotes the growth and
appreciation of Nunavut artists, and the
production of their arts and crafts. Created as
a non-proft incorporated society in October
1998, NACA currently works on behalf of
Nunavuts visual artists - carvers, printmakers,
ceramic pottery makers, painters, photographers, jewellers,
tapestry artists and seamstresses. Trough activities such as
conferences, workshops, the yearly Nunavut Arts Festival and
other events, NACA strives to create a better business and
working environment for artists.
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Highlights
Behind the scenes involvement and
workshops at the Alianait festival
Private workshop by master Nunavut
artist
Opportunity to meet with artists
and purchase art, clothing and crafts
direct from artists
Organized meetings with notable
Nunavut personalities
Personalized town tour
Spend time at Unikkaarvik Visitor
Centre
Tour Nunavuts Legislative
Assembly building
Visit Nunatta Sunakkutaangit
Museum
Visit Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park
Spend time with locals at an evening
bonfre
Price: $4,295 USD + HST based on double
occupancy. Single supplement please add $995
USD
Minimum: 6 adventurers
7 nights accommodation at the Frobisher Inn
Dinner day 1 through breakfast day 8
Alianait Festival Pass
2 private workshops with Alianait artists
1 private workshop with NACA
Local transportation
Home visits
Guiding services
Local food sampling
Return airfare from your home to Iqaluit
(Group airfare is available from Ottawa the cost
is $1,295 USD)
Personal expenses
Travel Insurance
Your Guide:
Aaju Peter
Born in Arkisserniaq, a northern
Greenland community in
1960, Aaju has lived up and
down the west coast of her
native country as a result of her
fathers teaching and preaching
career. In 1981, Aaju moved to
Iqaluit, in Nunavut, Canada where she has taken
up residence. Here, Aaju worked as an interpreter,
and she has done volunteer work with various
womens and interpretation organizations. Aaju has
a homebased sealskin garment business, translates,
volunteers for the music society, collects traditional
law from Nunavuts elders, raises her fve children,
and is currently involved in promoting the Inuit right
to make a living on hunting seal. Aaju has over a
decade of guiding experience and looks forward to
showcasing her hometown with you.
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Mike Beedell
September 20 - 29, 2013
Great Bear Rainforest
C
ome along with us as we explore the magnifcent fords and
spectacular islands of the Great Bear Rainforest on the British
Columbian coast. We travel aboard the 68 ft sailboat Island Odyssey
enjoying birds as well as both grizzly and black bears, whales, and
possibly wolves among pristine watersheds of towering forests.
From Bella Bella, we cruise through the Queen Charlotte Strait
to a backdrop of mountains and seascapes, and there is a good
chance of Humpback and Killer Whales, Dalls Porpoise and
Pacifc White-sided Dolphin. On our crossing to the Great Bear
Rainforest area, birding can be very rewarding; possibilities include
pelagic birds such as Cassins Auklet, Black-footed Albatross,
jaegers, Sooty Shearwater, Leachs and Fork-tailed Storm-Petrels.
Te Hakai Conservation Area, renowned for its tiny islets and
white sand beaches is an excellent spot to search for Sea Otters,
Brandts Cormorants nest on rocky shores, Harlequin Ducks bob
in the sheltered coves, and Stellers Sea Lions lounge on rocks. We
have opportunities to walk through rainforest among giant trees,
for songbirds and woodpeckers. Finally, we marvel at the west coast
fordland, for stunning scenery and lovely rivers and estuaries. Our
voyage along the worlds largest intact temperate rainforest ends in
the coastal town of Bella Bella. Tis will be an unforgettable voyage
to a wildlife rich region like no other!
Max: 13 adventurers
Tour cost includes:
Most meals
Hotel night in Vancouver and
Bella Bella
Return airfare from Vancouver to
Bella Bella
Tips to ships crew
Admission fees
Passage onboard Island Odyssey
Guiding services of Mike Beedell
Roundtrip airfare from your home
to Vancouver
Mandatory emergency medical and
evacuation insurance
Please call us to receive additional
information on this departure.
Highlights
Magnificent fjords
Extensive forests of
towering trees
Spectacular islands
Sailing along marvelous
and inaccessible
coastlines
Shore excursions to
coastal forest
Seeing some of the
wildest areas of
remaining coastal
temperate rainforest
Viewing of Grizzly and
Kermodie bears
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oin Carol Heppenstall on a journey to Haida Gwaii: the Queen
Charlotte Islands and home of the Haida - one of the most culturally
rich and developed groups of people to inhabit early North America.
Among the southern islands are many ancient villages - Kuuna (Skedans),
Cumshewa, Tannu and SGaang Gwaii (Ninstints). Tese sites contain
the remains of the great longhouses and the best remaining examples of
original totem poles in the world. Now is a particularly good time to visit
these islands, since every year nature ages the magnifcent totem poles
which are slowly deteriorating. SGaang Gwaii is recognized as a World
Heritage Site, and though the old villages are now uninhabited, the Haida
have watchmen to protect their heritage and to greet visitors appropriately.
Te chance to listen to a Haida story, to learn about the traditional and
modern Haida life, is for many people a highlight of the trip. a unique
opportunity found almost nowhere else on the coast. We fnd that our
encounters with the Haida teach us about their art, legends, customs and
food gathering methods. As a result, we gain an understanding of how the
Haida related intimately to their environment to produce a unique and
highly evolved art form.
With over one hundred islands, forested creek walks, rugged headlands
and towering mountains, our excursions will provide ample scenery
Bird watching is excellent, with pufns, auklets and eagles; hundreds of
thousands of seabirds nest on the islands. We hope to see Stellar Sea Lions
and spot a variety of whales from our vessel, the Island Roamer. Bring your
camera, journals and sketchpads and be seduced by one of Canadas most
noble destinations.
Max: 14 adventurers
Tour cost includes:
Most meals
Hotel night in Vancouver
Accommodations
Museum and park fees
Passage onboard Island Roamer
All ground transportation
Tips to the ships crew
Flights: your home to
Vancouver and Vancouver to
Sandspit return
Mandatory emergency medical
and evacuation insurance
changes beyond our control
Please call us to receive additional
information on this departure.
Highlights
Visit to the Haida Gwaii Museum
and new Qayllnagaay Heritage
Centre
A fabulous traditional Haida meal
hosted at the home of a Haida
elder
Village stops in old growth forests
Visit to Nan Sdins (Ninstints),
the oldest recorded village on the
island
Refreshing outdoor pools of
healing waters
A chance to chat with Haida elders
and watch age-old cedar bark craft
demonstrations
Quiet moorings aford the luxuries
to sketch or photograph.
July 6 - 15, 2012
Haida Gwaii: The Queen Charlotte Islands
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L
ocated on the western shore of Hudson Bay and not accessible by road lies the small northern
seaport of Churchill, Manitoba. In the fall, before Hudson Bay freezes over, the great white polar
bears make their way to this tiny town.
Explore the world-famous northern town of Churchill where there are just as many polar bears
as there are people. On this tour youll experience the arctic wildlife out on the tundra including
ptarmigan, arctic fox and of course the mighty polar bear. We will also have the opportunity to learn
about the culture of the people who call the North home. Led by an expert interpretive guide this
adventure includes a dog sledding program, a town and area tour as well as visits to the Eskimo
Museum, which is home to the largest collection of Inuit artifacts in the North. Our dog sledding
program will showcase the role and importance of dog sledding in northern culture as well as take us
on our own dog sledding experience through the beautiful boreal forest.
Well spend two days on the open deck of a Tundra Buggy, along the shores of the Hudson Bay, safely
getting up close to polar bears in the wild bringing us face to face with these magnifcent animals -
truly a photographers delight!

October and November 2012
Bears of Churchill
Price: $5,399USD+HST,SingleSupp.
$725USD
Highlights:

Enjoy a guided tour of the area
surrounding Churchill
Enjoy an exhilarating ride behind a
strong team of huskies on a custom-
made sled
Visit the Eskimo Museum, one of
Canadas fnest collections of Inuit
carvings, kayaks and artifacts dating
from pre-Dorset, Dorset, Tule, and
modern Inuit times
An up-close encounter with the majestic
polar bear (from the comfort of your
tundra buggy!)
Picnic style lunches and refreshments
while you are bear watching
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W
itness both from the air and up-close, one of
Canadas greatest unknown natural spectacles
the great spring migration of hundreds of thousands of
caribou.
Every spring, in early May, the Qamanirjuaq caribou
herd begins to gather together and the call to reach their
calving grounds drives them northward 300miles/480km.
Te Qamanirjuaq caribou number in the hundreds of
thousands and are one of the healthiest herds in Canada.
Te nature of the northern topography where the caribou
roam, from treeless taiga and tundra, to river valleys, to
large lakes, form natural corridors that the caribou follow
on predictable routes that to reach their calving grounds.
It is in these corridors that we will establish a tented base
camp to fy you into and allow for unprecedented access
to this natural spectacle.
May 6 - 11, 2013
May 12-17, 2013
Caribou Migration: Photo Safari
Highlights:

Aerial view of the Qamanirjuaq
caribou stretching horizon to
horizon
Listen to the rumble of
thousands of caribou passing by
within arms length
Smell, hear, and observe caribou
on their annual spring migration
Northern Lights
Wildlife photography
Short hikes
Snowmobiling
Max: 8 adventurers
Tour cost includes:
Staf escort and local Inuit guides
All transportation to/from and the
tundra base camp including private plane
from Arviat
All day trips including snowmobiles
All accommodations from Arviat 2
nights Arviat and 4 nights arctic safari-
style base camp
All meals from Arviat
Hotel transfers in Arviat
Flights
Mandatory emergency medical and
evacuation insurance
Any expenses incurred due to changes
beyond our control
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S
cotlands western and northern isles ofer a rich supply of culture, heritage and natural history. 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 welded into a formidable Scandinavian earldom. Both island groups preserve some of the
oldest monuments in Europe, dating back to the Stone Age, while today both exploit the latest computer
technologies to place them at the forefront of modern developments. Kinship and community are two of
the constants in this story; Gaelic-speaking clans retained their independence despite acknowledging the
Lords of the Isles, while free Norse landholders battled the forces of feudalism in the Northern Isles. As
our ship, Clipper Adventurer, winds its way through the western isles and the Pentland Firth to Orkney
and Shetland, history will illuminate the present while tradition will enhance our understanding of the
past. Te abundant bird and mammal population of the area will be observed, studied and surely enjoyed.
June is an ideal month to visit Scotland in search of birds, with breeding well underway, watchers will be
rewarded with excellent opportunities. Photographers will have time to focus their attentions on improving
technique and getting small group tutorials. Island folk have always been extremely conscious of the natural
environment, as the riches thereof have sustained them. Well experience a bit of island life too with music
and laughter in community halls and local pubs. With modern touches in many homes, the people who
live here still remain close to their roots with nuances and traditions imbedded by the original settlers who
frst made their homes here hundreds of years ago.
June 2-12, 2013
Scotland Slowly
Day1:Glasgow&Oban
Day2:Islay&Jura
Day3:IsleofSkye
Day4:Staffa&Iona
Day5:Mingulay&Barra
Day6:St.Kilda
Day7:IsleofLewis
Day8:OrkneyIslands
Day9&10:ShetlandIslands
Day11:Aberdeen
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April 2013
Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands
J
oinusonceagainforourvoyagetotherealMiddleEarthasweexperienceEcuadorandthe
GalpagosIslands.StartinginthehighlandsofEcuador,wellhaveachancetoexplorethe
UNESCOworldheritagesiteofcolonialQuito,shopintheshadowofavolcanoattheOtavalo
Market,andstandontheequatorbeforeheadingtotheGalpagosIslands.
WellexploretheislandssynonymouswithCharlesDarwinandthetheoryofevolution.Each
daywillbringusavarietyofactivitiesbothaboveandbelowthewaterwithdailychancesto
snorkelandhike.Ourfeetofseakayaksarealsoavailableatmanystopsinthearchipelago.
Theislandspromiseanunforgettableexperiencewherethewater,landandairarealivewith
birds,plantsandanimals,manyofwhicharefoundnoplaceelseonEarth.Thisisoneofthe
mostcomprehensivevoyagesintheregion,providingaccesstothebestvarietyofwildlife.
Eachdaybringsnewspeciesandnewexperiences.Snorkelwithsealionpups,marineiguanas,
penguinsandseaturtles.Explorethevolcanicislandsalongsidegianttortoiseandthefightless
cormorant.Ourlocalresourcestaffaresecondtonone,andwillintroduceustothehistory,
foraandfaunaoftheseuniqueislandsthroughguidedwalkingtours,Zodiaccruisesand
onboardlectures.
VisithistoricQuitoandthebeautiful
highlandsofEcuador
Dailyopportunitiestosnorkelandmany
chancestokayak
Joinexpert-guidededucationalwalksamong
thewildlifeontheislands
Viewtortoisesinthewildinthehighlandsof
theGalpagosIslands
Haveampletimetorelaxandenjoythe
tropicalweather
Observewildlifeclose-upwithplentyoftime
tophotograph
Findnewspecieseachdayaswevisita
fantasticassortmentofislandecosystems
Swimwithpenguinsandsealions
Birderswilllovethevarietyandvolumeof
birdlife
Highlights
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2012 Rates
All rates are in USD. Prices are cash/cheque discounted; please fnd credit card prices on the back cover.
Voyage Arctic Safari Epic High Arctic
Into the
Northwest Passage
Out of the
Northwest Passage
Greenland & Wild
Labrador
Newfoundland
Circumnavigation
Dates July 30 - Aug. 9, 2012 Aug. 9 - 19, 2012 Aug. 19 - Sept. 2, 2012 Sept. 2 -18, 2012 Sept. 18 - Oct. 1, 2012 Oct. 1 - 11, 2012
Vessel Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer
Category 1 $3,600 $4,045 $6,995 $7,195 $3,995 $3,595
2 $4,645 $5,145 $8,395 $8,995 $5,095 $4,395
3 $5,845 $6,245 $9,495 $9,995 $6,195 $4,995
4 $6,345 $6,895 $10,495 $11,295 $6,795 $5,495
5 $7,845 $8,545 $12,195 $12,595 $8,495 $6,395
6 $8,645 $9,045 $13,195 $14,095 $8,995 $6,995
7 $8,945 $9,345 $14,195 $15,095 $9,295 $7,895
8 $9,345 $9,945 $14,795 $15,695 $9,895 $8,495
9 $9,745 $10,545 $15,595 $16,295 $10,495 $8,895
10 $10,545 $11,445 $16,195 $16,995 $11,395 $9,295
Discovery Fund $250
Your Voyage Includes:
All entry & park fees
Your complete itinerary
Team of resource specialists
Educational program and pre-departure
materials
All shipboard meals
All Zodiac excursions
Service charges and port fees
Your Voyage Does Not Include:
Commercial & charter fights
Mandatory medical / evacuation insurance
Personal expenses
Additional expenses in the event of delays
or itinerary changes
Discretionary gratuities to ships crew
(approx. $12 - 14 per passenger per day)
Visas, or inoculations, if required
Physicians fees confrming you are ft to
travel
Possible fuel surcharges
Pre & Post Hotel Nights
Optional excursions
Pay in Full Bonus!
Book and pay in full on any 2013 shipboard
departure and guarantee no fuel surcharges.
We Love Bagpipers!
If you can play the bagpipes,
bring them along and ask about
our bagpipers rebate!
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Family is important! In order to promote
multi-generational travel, we are ofering a
30% discount to travellers under 30 years of age.
Please call us for details!
30 UNDER 30 SPECIAL!
Clothing packages are available
Please call us for details!
2013 Rates
All rates are in USD. Prices are cash/cheque discounted; please fnd credit card prices on the back cover.
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30 UNDER 30 SPECIAL!
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
Already booked a trip
with someone else?
No problem! Well cover your cancellation
fees with a credit of up to $500 if you chose
to travel with us instead. Call us for details!
Voyage Scotland Slowly Scotland to Greenland Heart of the Arctic Arctic Safari Arctic Explorer
Into the
Northwest Passage
Dates June 2 - 12, 2013 June 12 - 24, 2013 June 24 - July 6, 2013 July 17 -27, 2013 July 27 - Aug. 6, 2013 Aug. 6 - 20, 2013
Vessel Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer
Category 1 $3,995 $2,995 $3,895 $3,995 $3,995 $7,195
2 $4,995 $3,995 $4,995 $5,395 $5,395 $8,795
3 $5,995 $4,595 $5,995 $6,495 $6,495 $9,895
4 $6,595 $5,495 $6,795 $7,395 $7,395 $10,795
5 $7,995 $6,695 $7,995 $8,595 $8,595 $12,595
6 $8,995 $7,495 $8,995 $8,995 $8,995 $13,595
7 $9,595 $7,995 $9,695 $9,995 $9,995 $14,595
8 $9,995 $8,495 $9,995 $10,595 $10,595 $15,195
9 $10,495 $8,895 $10,495 $10,995 $10,995 $15,995
10 $11,395 $9,995 $10,995 $11,795 $11,795 $16,595
Discovery Fund $250
Voyage
Out of the
Northwest Passage
Greenland &
Wild Labrador
Newfoundland
Circumnavigation
Dates Aug. 20 - Sept. 5, 2013 Sept. 5- 18, 2013 Sept. 18 - 27, 2013
Vessel Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer
Category 1 $7,595 $3,995 $3,695
2 $9,395 $5,595 $4,495
3 $10,295 $6,695 $5,095
4 $11,695 $7,495 $5,695
5 $12,995 $8,995 $6,595
6 $14,395 $9,895 $7,095
7 $15,495 $10,495 $7,995
8 $15,995 $10,995 $8,595
9 $16,695 $11,495 $8,995
10 $17,595 $11,995 $9,395
Discovery Fund $250
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Passenger 1 Passenger 2
Full Name:
(as on passport)
Title: First: Last: Title: First: Last:
Address: Street:
City: Prov/St:
Country: Postcode:
Street:
City: Prov/St:
Country: Postcode:
E-mail:
Telephone: Home: ( ) Work: ( ) Home: ( ) Work: ( )
Emergency Medical & Evacuation
Insurance is mandatory for this
program.
I require emergency medical insurance I require Cancellation and Interruption insurance, please get me a quote
Date of Birth: Passenger 1 DD/MMM/YY Date of Birth: Passenger 2 DD/MMM/YY ie. 01/JAN/45
No, I do not require insurance, I will provide you with my policy information.
Participant(s) Signatures:
(indicates agreement to Release
and Terms and Conditions )
Passenger 1
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Passenger 2
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Where did you frst hear
of this trip?
Method of Payment for
$1,000 USD deposit per
person to hold space
VISA
MASTERCARD
Cheque Enclosed
Card Number: Exp:
Signature:
Each area we visit has rich cultural experiences and wild treasures to ofer. 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 represents a portion of the money we donate to ensure the longevity and success of educational, environmental and cultural
initiatives in these regions.

In 2011 the following programs were supported: Amina Anthropological Resources Association, Amos Comenius Memorial School, Atlantic Whales.com, Avanersuaq
Cultural Qaannaaq, Greenland, Blueprint for Life, Hobbema RCMP Cadet Program, Killinik School Foundation, Kugluktuk Association, MLC making life count,
National Inuit Youth Council, Northern Youth Abroad Living Works, Pulaarvik Kablu Spousal Abuse Counselling, Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Skills Canada, Te
Walrus Foundation, Woody Point Historical Teatre,Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention, Ottawa Childrens Centre, Project North, Torngat National Parks Clean-Up Project,
Nova Scotia Archaeological Society, Students on Ice, Options Mississauga, Unikkausivut, ImagiNative, Riverside Public School, ITK.
About our Discovery Fund
A
dventure Canada is proud to announce
our four-year partnership on an exciting
project with the National Film Board of
Canada (NFB) and the Inuit Relations
Secretariat (IRS) of Aboriginal Afairs and
Northern Development Canada (AANDC).
Te Inuit have a long and vibrant tradition of passing tales and legends down
from one generation to the next using visual arts and storytelling. For over 70
years, the National Film Board of Canada has been documenting life in the
Arctic, producing an impressive collection of more than 110 flms by and about
the Inuita unique and powerful portrait of Inuit life, past and present.
Te goal is to provide this unique collection for free, to Inuit as well as to all
Canadians in Inuktitut, French and English. Tis past fall, the project reached
the 53 Inuit communities of Canada and the Inuit in the urban centres with
the launch of a DVD box set of 24 flms. Tis historic NFB undertaking will
ensure this collection is available online by 2015, making Unikkausivut a bold
heritage initiative of unprecedented scope.
With your support the Unikkausivut: Sharing Our Stories will provide all
Canadians with the opportunity to discover the traditions, culture and values
of the Inuit, who have shaped a part of Canadas history and continue to shape
contemporary Canadian society.
Please contact us to learn how you can support this important initiative.
P
roject North consists of a group of
Canadians committed to enhancing and
improving the lives of children in Canadas
North. Project Norths goal is to galvanize
Canadians from coast to coast to coast to
look North, become more aware, and lend
a hand to support children - our countrys
greatest resources.
Both literacy and ftness are signifcant
contributors to health, well-being, success
and positive personal development in later
life. As Arctic children and youth are the
future stewards of their land, Project North
aims to contribute to enhancing their
educational opportunities and physical well-being in order to better equip them
to meet the challenges facing them as adults.
Adventure Canada is thrilled to be involved with Project North and has assisted
in bringing the donated hockey equipment to these Arctic communities on our
sailings each year.
Please visit http://www.projectnorth.ca/gear-up/ to donate today!
Aboriginal Aairs and
Northern Development Canada
Inuit Relations Secretariat
Aaires autochtones et
Dveloppement du Nord Canada
Secrtariat des relations avec les
Inuit
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Passenger 1 Passenger 2
Full Name:
(as on passport)
Title: First: Last: Title: First: Last:
Address: Street:
City: Prov/St:
Country: Postcode:
Street:
City: Prov/St:
Country: Postcode:
E-mail:
Telephone: Home: ( ) Work: ( ) Home: ( ) Work: ( )
Emergency Medical & Evacuation
Insurance is mandatory for this
program.
I require emergency medical insurance I require Cancellation and Interruption insurance, please get me a quote
Date of Birth: Passenger 1 DD/MMM/YY Date of Birth: Passenger 2 DD/MMM/YY ie. 01/JAN/45
No, I do not require insurance, I will provide you with my policy information.
Participant(s) Signatures:
(indicates agreement to Release
and Terms and Conditions )
Passenger 1
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Passenger 2
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Where did you frst hear
of this trip?
Method of Payment for
$1,000 USD deposit per
person to hold space
VISA
MASTERCARD
Cheque Enclosed
Card Number: Exp:
Signature:
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Adventure Canada 14 Front St. S., Mississauga, ON, L5H 2C4 or by fax: (905) 271-5595.
Please make cheques payable to Adventure Canada.
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dependents, heirs, executors and assigns, do re-
lease and hold harmless Adventure Canada and its
employees, offcers, directors, trustees and representa-
tives from any and all claims, including claims of negli-
gence, illness, personal injury, death or property dam-
age or loss, however caused, arising from or related to
this tour. The undersigned has read carefully this agree-
ment, and will abide by the conditions set by AC/EE and
in the terms and conditions hereof or elsewhere pub-
lished. The undersigned affrms that he/she has not re-
ceived or relied on any oral or written representation of
Adventure Canada as a basis for executing this Release.
I/We understand that

pricing is cheque/cash
discounted and in
USD funds
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 shall constitute the passengers consent and agreement to all of the provisions contained herein. Please note that fuel surcharges may be levied
to offset rising oil prices.
Payment Schedule and Rates
A deposit of $1,000 USD per passenger is required to reserve a position for a tour. The balance of payment for the tour must be received by Adventure
Canada at least 120 days prior to the scheduled departure date. Adventure Canada will only issue pre-departure boarding documents to a passenger
once it has received full payment together with all required documents duly completed by the passenger. Tour fees quoted are based on (i) prices in
effect at the time of printing (March 2012) and as such are subject to change without notice prior to departure and (ii) group participation. Prices are
cash/cheque discounted, and in US dollars. Credit Card pricing is as follows: 2012 Arctic Safari: C1 $3,744, C2 $4,831, C3 $6,079, C4 $6,599, C5
$8,159, C6 $8,991, C7 $9,303, C8 $9,719, C9 $10,135, C10 $10,967 2012 Epic High Arctic: C1 $4,207, C2 $5,350, C3 $6,495, C4 $7,171, C5
$8,887, C6 $9,407, C7 $9,719, C8 $10,343, C9 $10,967, C10 $11,903 2012 Into the Northwest Passage: C1 $7,275, C2 $8,731, C3 $9,875,
C4 $10,915, C5 $12,683, C6 $13,723, C7 $14,763, C8 $15,387, C9 $16,219, C10 $16,843 2012 Out of the Northwest Passage: C1 $7,483,
C2 $9,355, C3 $10,395, C4 $11,747, C5 $13,099, C6 $14,659, C7 $15,699, C8 $16,323, C9 $16,947, C10 $17,675 2012 Greenland & Wild
Labrador: C1 $4,155, C2 $5,299, C3 $6,443, C4 $7,067, C5 $8,835, C6 $9,355, C7 $9,667, C8 $10,291, C9 10,915, C10 $11,851 2012
Newfoundland Circumnavigation: C1 $3,739, C2 $4,571, C3 $5,195, C4 $5,715, C5 $6,651, C6 $7,275, C7 $8,211, C8 $8,835, C9 $9,251, C10
$9,667 -2013 Scotland Slowly: C1 $4,115, C2 $5,195, C3 $6,235, C4 $6,859, C5 $8,315, C6 $9,355, C7 $9,979, C8 $10,395, C9 $10,915, C10
$11,851 2013 Scotland to Greenland: C1 $3,115, C2 $4,155, C3 $4,779, C4 $5,715, C5 $6,963, C6 $7,795, C7 $8,315, C8 $8,835, C9 $9,251,
C10 $10,395 2013 Heart of the Arctic: C1 $4,051, C2 $5,195, C3 $6,235, C4 $7,067, C5 $8,315, C6 $9,335, C7 $10,083, C8 $10,395, C9
$10,915, C10 $11,435 2013 Arctic Safari: C1 $4,155, C2 $5,611, C3 $6,755, C4 $7,691, C5 $8,939, C6 $9,355, C7 $10,395, C8 $11,019, C9
$11,435, C10 $12,267 2013 Arctic Explorer C1 $4,155, C2 $5,611, C3 $6,755, C4 $7,691, C5 $8,939, C6 $9,355, C7 $10,395, C8 $11,019, C9
$11,435, C10 $12,267 2013 Into the Northwest Passage: C1 $7,843, C2 $9,147, C3 $10,291, C4 $11,227, C5 $13,099, C6 $14,139, C7 $15,179,
C8 $15,803, C9 $16,635, C10 $17,259 2013 Out of the Northwest Passage: C1 $7,899, C2 $9,771, C3 $10,707, C4 $12,163, C5 $13,515, C6
$14,971, C7 $16,115, C8 $16,635, C9 $17,363, C10 $18,299 2013 Greenland & Wild Labrador: C1 $4,155, C2 $5,819, C3 $6,963, C4 $7,795,
C5 $9,355, C6 $10,291, C7 $10,915, C8 $11,435, C9 11,955, C10 $12,475 2013 Newfoundland Circumnavigation: C1 $3,843, C2 $4,675, C3
$5,299, C4 $5,923, C5 $6,859, C6 $7,379, C7 $8,315, C8 $8,939, C9 $9,355, C10 $9,771. For wire transfers, passengers should note that the
transferring fnancial institution may charge a service fee, which shall be at the passengers expense. Returned cheques, credit card changes and refunds
are subject to a $25 USD fee. Adventure Canada is a member in good standing of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) which administers
the Ontario Travel Compensation Fund, a fund established by registered travel agents and travel wholesalers in Ontario to insure payments such as those
made to Adventure Canada in connection herewith. For more information on TICO, visit www.tico.on.ca

Cancellations and Refunds
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. 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 purchase refundable air tickets.
Baggage
Baggage is solely at the passengers risk and expense. Baggage is limited to a maximum weight of 20 KG in most cases. Also, 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.
Excess baggage is not permitted on charter fights. Any excess baggage charges for commercial fights are the responsibility of the passenger.
Land-Based Group Size and Trip Costs
In keeping with our philosophy of small group travel, most of our land based programs operate with 10 - 30 participants. If we do not get the
required number of people and cancel a tour, you will be notifed as soon as possible. In the event of a cancellation, all deposits and tariffs paid will
be returned to the passenger in full with no further obligation on the part of Adventure Canada (AC), Eagle-Eye Tours (EE), and The Human Nature
Company (HNC). Single rooms, if available, will be provided on request for an additional fee as outlined in program literature. For participants
travelling alone, but wishing to share, AC will arrange for a room if possible. If a roommate is not available, a single supplement will be charged.
Insurance
Due to the nature of the tour in which the passenger will be participating, passengers must have in place prior to departure comprehensive insurance
coverage including without limitation medical, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation and interruption, accident and baggage insurance. Emergency
medical and evacuation coverage is mandatory for trip participation and policy documentation will be required. Any losses sustained by the undersigned
passenger as a result of its failing to obtain proper insurance coverage shall be the sole responsibility of the passenger. For full coverage passengers are
recommended to obtain insurance at the time of deposit.
Images and Privacy
On these trips we take many photos, some of which we use for promotional purposes. If you would not like photos which include you to be used, please
let us know in advance. We may also celebrate your birthday onboard, let us know if you would like to abstain.
Itinerary
The itineraries/programs described are subject to change at the discretion of the ships master. These are expeditions to remote parts of the world. AC,
reserves the exclusive right, in its sole discretion, to alter or omit any part of the itinerary or change any reservation, staff member, feature and/or means
of conveyance without notice and for any reason whatsoever including but not limited to weather conditions, availability of anchorages, force majeure,
political conditions and other factors beyond our control and without allowance or refund and with any and all extra costs resulting there from paid by
the passengers. AC, expressly reserves the right to cancel, without prior notice to the passengers, any tour prior to departure, in which case tour fees
will be refunded without further obligation on the part of AC, including, but not limited to the payment of interest accrued thereon. Decisions to alter the
itinerary/program as aforesaid shall be made in the best interest of all passengers aboard the vessel. AC, expressly reserves the right in its sole discretion
to cancel the reservation of, or remove from the tour, any passenger at any time.
Additional Documentation
Adventure Canada is a sub-charterer of the Clipper Adventure. Adventure Canadas registration servers as the Passage Contract Ticket, which is the
standard passenger contract and liability waiver of the vessels mentioned herein. Passengers are encouraged to read this document upon receipt. In
accepting this Passage Contract Ticket, passengers agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.
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Tel:905-271-4000
1-800-363-7566
www.adventurecanada.com
info@adventurecanada.com
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