Canada & The North 2009

Featuring the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Labrador & Newfoundland

Adventure Canada
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Dear Adventurers,

Adventure Canada’s Canadian itineraries continue to draw enthusiastic praise from audiences from around the world and the
proposed schedule for 2009 will be no exception. Our voyages explore the northern and eastern most reaches of our country
dropping into friendly communities and witnessing vast space and grandeur. Five voyages explore six unique and vibrant re-
gions, Greenland, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador. Throughout the course of our programming
we will examine the people, the geography and the cultural richness of each different region.

2009 is a year of note and of special significance for Arctic travellers. It marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of Nunavut –
the newest Canadian territory. Woven into the fabric of our programming will be an examination of the Territory, its objectives
& achievements thus far. A key element will be the increased visibility of Inuit stewardship of the land including issues of global
warming, hunting and wildlife conservation. We are fortunate to have a number of Inuit resource staff who have experienced
this transition period and who can share their insights as we make our way through the famed Northwest Passage.

Along the coast of Labrador next year, Adventure Canada is thrilled to present a new concept in expeditionary cruising. Our
Atlantic Arts Float will, in addition to our usual resource staff compliment, have additional writers, photographers, artists and
musicians. Inspired by the landscape, and through a set of workshops, collaborative projects, concerts and exhibitions we hope
to stoke the creative spirit. And as indicated below, we are honoured to be winning awards for tour program innovations.

Two historical figures will be commemorated in 2009. We will celebrate the life of Newfoundland’s own Captain Bob Bartlett,
the world-renowned Arctic explorer and historical icon. It was Captain Bartlett that commanded Sir Robert Peary’s famed 1909
North Pole expedition. The focus on the pole and the issues of the opening of the Northwest Passage are never far from the
headlines these days and our high Arctic itineraries provide a firsthand look at the changes and possible commerce in the north
and the impact this might have this fragile ecosystem.

While each of our itineraries offers a general focus – wildlife, photography, art, historical exploration or Inuit culture - past and
present, our programming remains multidisciplinary, with a team of expert resource staff on each sailing. We celebrated the
founding of Nunavut in 1999 and we are delighted to offer our clients a 10th anniversary program in 2009.

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 High Arctic Adventure

© Michelle Valberg, 2008

 August 9 – 21, 2009 aboard the clipper adventurer

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xperience the magic and mystery of the far north as we combine of hearty explorers’ remarkable assertion, that after twenty-three years
its landscapes, people and communities into our first high Arctic and eight attempts, they finally reached the geographic North Pole. On
adventure of the season. We begin in Kalaallit Nunaat (From the our journey we will head north in the footsteps of Rasmussen and Peary
Kalaallisut: Home of the Greenlanders), a land of awe-inspiring beauty. while learning exciting tales of hardship, determination and
Greenland is a place where the ice comes alive in iridescent blues, jag- competition that drove Peary and other explorers like him to pursue the
ged peaks reach for the heavens, delicate tundra flowers nestle in tiny vast unknown, facing countless trials along the way.
crevasses, towns are a brilliant montage of colour and much of the land-
scape seems untouched by human hands. This self-governing province We will venture along the majority of the west coast, exploring the small
of Denmark is the largest island in the world, covering nearly 3.5 mil- communities, walking alongside glaciers and cruising among the
lion km2, more than 80 percent icebergs. From Thule,
is covered either by the ice cap or we will travel as far
small glaciers. north as ice and time
allows into Smith
Greenland has long been an Sound, before crossing
important destination as a stag- over to Ellesmere Island
ing point for Arctic exploration. and into the mouth of
From the most early the famed Northwest
inhabitants, to the Vikings, Passage.
through the age of
exploration, and now with Throughout the
modern-day travellers, the island voyage we have ample
has been a base, a stepping stone opportunities to view
and a final target. Greenland’s and photograph the
most famous son is explorer unique wildlife that
Knud Rasmussen. A champion calls the Arctic home.
of the Inuit people (his mother Narwhal, beluga, polar
was of Inuit descent), Rasmussen established an Inuit settlement at bears, and the rare and immaculately white Ivory Gull are all found
Thule, northeast Greenland in 1910, with the aid of the Danish here. Nesting colonies on Coburg and Prince Leopold Islands host tens
Missionary Society; he set up a code of laws for local government, and of thousands of Thick-billed Murres and Black-legged
instituted social services. “Thule” is from the Latin word with the same Kittiwakes. We are also likely to encounter shorebirds, Dovekie,
spelling meaning “northernmost part of the inhabitable world.” Northern Fulmar, and, with luck, Gyrfalcon. At each stop, we board
zodiacs to go ashore, or position ourselves for the best views or
2009 marks the centennial anniversary of Sir Robert Peary and his team photographs of the wildlife, flowers, icebergs and landscapes.
 © Clayton Anderson, 2008
Kangerlussuaq (Søndre Strømfjord)
Arriving from Ottawa, we will board the Clipper Adventurer via Zodiac
and prepare to steam out of one of the longest fjords in the world with
168km of superb scenery! Although the fjord crosses the Arctic Circle,
the waters here do not freeze, making this part of Greenland a year-round
centre for fishing and hunting.
Sisimuit Coast
Between Kangerlussuaq and Illulissat, the west Greenland coastline is a
rich tapestry of fishing communities, myriad islands and complex coastal
waterways. The human history in this area dates back 4,500 years.
Ilulissat
250 km north of the Arctic Circle we find the astounding coastal
community of Ilulissat. Ilulissat translates literally into “iceberg”, and
there couldn’t be a more fitting name. Our visit will include time in the
colourful town and a chance to hike out to an elevated viewpoint where
we can observe the great fields of ice. We will also cruise in our fleet of
zodiacs in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ilulissat Icefjord. The
Icefjord is where we find the Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier, one of the most
active and fastest moving in the world at 19 meters per day and calving
© Clayton Anderson, 2008
more than 35km3 of ice annually. The glacier has been the object of
scientific attention for 250 years and, because of its relative ease of
accessibility, has significantly added to the understanding of ice-cap
glaciology, climate change and related geomorphic processes.
Qimusseriarsuaq (Melville Bay)
In Qimusseriarsuaq, formally known as Melville Bay, the Greenland Ice
Cap reaches for the sea. Large icebergs, calved from Sermeq Kujalleq Gla-
cier, are carried north here by the West Greenland Current before heading
west to Baffin Bay. In the days of wooden ships, the bay was dubbed “the
wrecking yard” by British, Dutch and American whaling fleets due to the
damages caused to many a vessel’s hull. Today Qimusseriarsuaq is still
strewn with icebergs, but global warming is taking its toll. The
Greenlandic government has created a shoreline reserve to protect
summer beluga and narwhal populations as well as breeding polar bears.
Kap York
The rugged coastal environment at Kap York is rich in wildlife and is part
of an extensive network of traditional hunting grounds. During the spring
and summer months the skies and cliffs are dotted with millions of birds,
primarily auks and murres. This district boasts the largest seabird
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population in northwest Greenland. Whalers and explorers often entered
these waters and later Admiral Robert Peary’s family raised a monument
in honour of his achievements on the cape. Sailors’ and ships’ logs
record multiple climbs of the cape in order to survey the ice conditions in
Qimusseriarsuaq. We will hike the tundra landscape and enjoy our own
magnificent vistas.
Qaanaaq
It is in Qaanaaq, the world’s most northerly municipality, that you can get
closest to what many people think of as the original Greenlandic hunting
culture. Originally located 100km to the south, the present day community
of Qaanaaq was relocated to accommodate the American Air Force base
extension at Thule in 1952. The region, however, has a much more lengthy
history, with archaeological evidence suggesting habitation over the past
4,000 years. It was from Qaanaaq that seven of Knud Rasmussen’s
expeditions set out, and it was also from here that the American explorer
Robert Peary embarked on his journey to reach the North Pole in 1909.
The inhabitants, Inughuit, are fine artisans and beautiful small carvings
and jewellery can be purchased.
© Mike Beedell, 2008
Karey Islands
The Karey Islands straddle the border between Greenland and Ellesmere
Island and support Dovekie colonies that breed in this area.
Smith Sound (2 days)
We will spend a couple of days exploring north into this fabled body of
water that served as the main route for explorers and adventurers
searching for the North Pole. Adolphus Greely, Sir George Nares and
Elisha Kent Kane all travelled these waters with varying degrees of
success. The Sound was named by William Baffin after Sir Thomas Smythe,
promoter of voyages to find a Northwest Passage. Only 48-72km wide and
88km long, it is often packed with ice and provides favourable conditions
for wildlife viewing.
Cape Norton, Ellesmere & Philpots, Devon Island
The area comprising Devon and South Ellesmere is one of few known
breeding sites of the elusive Ivory Gull. They inhabit the rock outcrops
sticking through ice sheets, known as nunatacs. We’ll be on the lookout for
these beautiful gulls as we pick our way through the ice into Jones Sound.
Cobourg Island
Cobourg Island is 65% covered with ice, but the remaining ragged land
is a haven for wildlife. Cliff ledges are filled to capacity with 30,000
pairs of Black-Legged Kittiwakes and 160,000 pairs of Brunnich’s
Guillemot (Thick-Billed Murres) among other seabirds. As we tour the
area, we will keep our eyes peeled for the rare Ivory Gull and Northern
Fulmars also known to breed in the area.
Aujuittuq (Grise Fjord)
Aujuittuq means “place that never thaws,” and at 1,150km above the
Arctic Circle, it is Canada’s northernmost civilian community. With
a population of 165, we will be welcomed into this peaceful and warm
hamlet. Our activities will center around the school where we will
have a chance to meet members of the community and learn about
their way of life.
Beechey Island
Of particular interest to history buffs, Beechey Island is a “must visit”
for any Arctic traveller. A site of tremendous significance in Arctic
exploration, it was the protected harbour of Beechey Island that
inclined Sir John Franklin to over winter here at the onset of his search
for the Northwest Passage. Over a century and a half later the remains
of Franklin’s camp, including three graves, were discovered by search
parties looking for the lost men. The island served as a search and
rescue base in the years to come. Today four headstones and cairns are
found from the Franklin era.
Qausuittuq (Resolute Bay)
Arriving in Resolute in early morning, we disembark Clipper
Adventurer today. We will say our farewells to captain and crew before
boarding our charter flight south to Ottawa.

Devon Island
The largest uninhabited island in the world supports significant con-
centrations of wildlife, including 26 species of seabirds and 11 species
of marine mammals. At Dundas Harbour we find the lonely remains
of an RCMP station dating from the 1920s. We have also spotted
walrus, polar bear, muskox and caribou here. At nearby Croker Bay,
we have a chance to Zodiac cruise through this scenic bay and marvel
at icebergs, freshly calved from the glacier at the head of the bay.

Prince Leopold, Somerset Island

The dramatic 244m limestone and sandstone cliffs of Prince Leopold is
home to close to 375,000 migratory birds. Seabirds nest on the ledges
from May to late September. The entire island is a haven for birds and
is included in the 311 km2 Prince Leopold Bird Sanctuary.
Species found here include: Thick-billed Murre, Northern Fulmars,
Black-legged Kittiwakes, Black Guillemots, Atlantic Brant, Parasitic

© Michelle Valberg, 2008

Jaegers, Common Eider, Common Raven, Glacous Gull and Snow
Bunting. Weather permitting we will cruise under the cliffs in our
zodiacs for a better view.
Captain Bob Bartlett
Intrepid Arctic explorer. World-renowned mariner. Icon of North American history.

From his success with the famed 1909 Peary Polar Expedition to his countless A Year to Celebrate
Far North adventures and voyages, Bartlett is one of the true heroes of Celebrating Bartlett 2009 is
exploration in the 20th century. an opportunity to embrace
Celebrating Bartlett 2009 is a program of events and projects to bring Bartlett’s that great era of Arctic
story to new generations. It will shine light on the legacy of the man whose exploration.
perseverance and strength symbolize the spirit of Newfoundland and Labrador. Experience the world
A Life to Explore through Bartlett’s eyes when
one of the last of the Arctic
Born in the fishing village of Brigus, Newfoundland in 1875, ‘Captain Bob’ expeditionary schooners,
lived on the doorstep of the North Atlantic. Embracing the traditions of his the Bowdoin, travels to
mariner ancestors, Bartlett devoted his life to revealing the Arctic’s hidden ports around Newfoundland
riches. For 50 years he fought the Arctic’s tense grip becoming the greatest and Labrador to tell the
Ice Captain of the 20th century and one of North America’s last heroes of story of Far North explora-
exploration. tion through interpretation,
He earned his place in history when he brought Admiral Robert Peary to the top drama, exhibition, and enter-
of the world in the renowned North Pole trek of 1909. From this famous tainment.
adventure and beyond, Bartlett continued to claim the Arctic - navigating During this year-long
more than 640,000km over 40 journeys. celebration, engage in
On the 1914 Karluk expedition, he trekked 1,100km across the Arctic in 37 days travelling exhibits,
to rescue the survivors of this doomed journey. His bravery was recently de- educational programs, arts
scribed as “the finest feat of leadership in Canadian marine history.” Armed with programs, historical reenactments, ceremonial activities, and
expertise and determination, Bartlett symbolized the Newfoundland and Labra- public boarding and sailing opportunities. On the centennial
dor spirit of adventure and became a household name across North America as a of his great voyage to the Pole, we’ll celebrate all of Bartlett
leading Arctic explorer. - from stories of adversity and determination to adventures of
glory and achievement.
In addition to his exploration work, Bartlett dedicated the last 20 years of his life
to scientific research. His contribution to our understanding of the North is still Step into an era of discovery - a time when the Arctic
recognized by many North American institutions. Celebrated as a Canadian captured the imagination of the entire world. Join us for
Person of National Historic Significance and honoured with a special US Celebrating Bartlett 2009 and travel back to a time of firsts, a
Congressional Medal and the National Geographic Society’s Hubbard Medal time of discovery - the time of Captain Bob Bartlett.
(awarded to notaries such as Neil Armstrong and Ernest Shackleton), Bartlett
stands with our time’s great discoverers.

For more information on Celebrating Bartlett 2009, visit www.bartlett2009.com

Into the Northwest Passage

© Keith Nicol
 August 21 – September 1, 2009 aboard the Clipper Adventurer

T
he quest for the Northwest Passage has occupied some of the
best minds of Western civilization for half a millennium. The
English called the hypothetical route the Northwest Passage,
while the Spanish called it the Strait of Anián. The desire to establish
such a route motivated much of the European exploration of both
coasts of North America. In 2009, Adventure Canada will celebrate
its 21st anniversary with the most coveted of Arctic itineraries, two
journeys through the Northwest Passage. Beginning in Resolute,
Cornwallis Island, we venture through the heart of the passage as we
follow the Canadian mainland out toward the edge of the Beaufort

© Michelle Valberg, 2008

Sea. Throughout the Canadian Arctic waterways, history manifests
itself as we pass straits, islands and peninsulas bearing the names of
the men who charted this forbidden coastline.

During the first journey, we sail through Rae Strait, the final link in
the Passage as discovered by John Rae in 1854. We stop at
Uqsuqtuuq (Gjøa Haven), an Inuit settlement named after the Gjøa,
in which Roald Amundsen became the first to navigate the Passage
in 1904-06. We also pass Point Turnagain, where in 1821, during
his first overland expedition, John Franklin began a desperate (and
tragic) overland flight for survival. During the second journey,
historical highlights include a visit to Kugluktuk (Coppermine),
where in 1771, after trying and failing to prevent a massacre at
nearby Bloody Falls, Samuel Hearne became the first European to
reach the Arctic coast of the continent. And conditions permitting,
we sail through Prince of Wales Strait, where in 1850, while trapped
in what was then impassable ice, Robert McClure went sledging and
claimed that he had discovered the Northwest Passage. Join us in
tracing the “fatal passage” that conjures a history at once tragic and
inspiring, a history encompassing hardship and death, but also cour-
age, determination, and superhuman endurance.
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© Dennis Minty

Qausuittuq (Resolute Bay) Bellot Strait

Arriving in Resolute early afternoon, we embark the Clipper Adventurer. Bellot Strait separates Somerset Island from the Boothia Peninsula,
marking the northernmost point on the mainland of North America. The
Beechey Island current in the strait can run at up to 8 knots and often changes its
In 1845 Sir John Franklin took his expedition of 129 men in two ships into direction. The 2km-wide passage was discovered in 1852 by Captain
the Wellington Channel. Not a soul returned from the doomed expedition. William Kennedy, then commanding an expedition in search of Sir John
It was two years before search parties were launched. Aside from the bodies Franklin. The passage was named for Joseph René Bellot, a French naval
of three souls buried here, only relics were found as clues to the officer and arctic explorer who was Kennedy’s second-in-command who
disappearance. Until recently, the three graves had left no clues as to the died in the Arctic a year later, aged 26.
fate of the rest of the men on board.
Fort Ross
Prince Leopold, Somerset Island In 1937, the Fort Ross trading post was established by the Hudson’s Bay
Sir James Clark Ross, perhaps the greatest polar explorer of the 19th Company at the southeastern end of the Somerset Island, shortly after
century, was based at Prince Leopold in 1848-49. Ross’ expedition in Scotty Gall became the first captain to cross Bellot Strait in the HBC Ship,
search of the Franklin party was overwhelmed by weather conditions and Aklavik. Only eleven years later, however, it was closed, as the severe ice
suffered much greater losses than Franklin’s during their first winter. It was conditions rendered it uneconomical and difficult to access. This left the
also here that Sir John Ross (James’ uncle) escaped in 1833 after island uninhabited. The former store and manager’s house are still used as
abandoning his vessel Victory following four harrowing winters stuck fast shelters by Inuit caribou hunters from Taloyoak.
in the ice at Somerset Island. The tall cliffs of Prince Leopold Island are
one of the top birding sites in the high Arctic both during the breeding and Victory Point, King William Island
summering seasons. Long occupied by Inuit, this island (long thought a peninsula by John

Ross) was originally named ‘King William Land’ for the reigning British
King, William IV. A number of other polar explorers, while searching for
the Northwest Passage, spent their winters at King William Island. John
Franklin’s expedition was stranded in the sea ice northwest of the island and
two of his crew are buried at Hall Point on the island’s south coast. The
island is known for the large populations of caribou that summer there
before walking south over the sea ice in the autumn.
Uqsuqtuuq (Gjøa Haven)
In 1903, explorer Roald Amundsen, while looking for the Northwest
Passage, sailed through the James Ross Strait and stopped at a natural
harbour on the island’s south coast. Unable to proceed due to sea ice, he
spent the winters of 1903-04 and 1904-05. There he learned Arctic living
skills from the local Netsilik Inuit, skills that would later prove invaluable in
his Antarctic explorations. He used his ship Gjøa as a base for explorations
in the summer of 1904, sledding the Boothia Peninsula and travelling to the
magnetic North Pole. Amundsen finally left, after 22 months on the island,
in August 1905. The harbour where he lived is now the island’s only
settlement, Gjøa Haven, which he called “the finest little harbour in the
world.” Today the population has blossomed from 110 in 1961 to 1,064 in
2006.
Both Photos © Daniel J. Catt
Queen Maud Gulf
The Queen Maud Gulf Migratory Bird Sanctuary contains the largest variety
of geese of any nesting area in North America. The Sanctuary is one of the
few nesting areas for both the Atlantic Brant (Brant bernicla hrota) and
Pacific Brant (Branta bernicla nigricans). Almost the entire population of
Ross’ Goose (Chen rossii) nests here. It was named by Norwegian explorer
Roald Amundsen in 1905 for Maud of Wales, the Queen of Norway. The
Ahiak Caribou calve along the Queen Maud Gulf coast in Nunavut and
spend the summers here.
Inuinnaqtun (Bathurst Inlet)
The first Europeans known to have visited the area arrived as part of the first
expedition of John Franklin in 1821. There was little outside contact until
1936 when both the Roman Catholic Church and the Hudson’s Bay
Company (HBC) arrived. Although the Hudson’s Bay Company abandoned
the site in 1964, Inuit remain in the area and continue a traditional lifestyle.
Coronation Gulf
The Coronation Gulf is host to several hundred islands and small islets.
Major groupings include the Duke of York Archipelago, the Jameson Islands
and the numerous small islands found in the southwest. The mainland south
of the gulf may have substantial diamond and uranium deposits. Early explorers
referred to the people of this area as the “Copper” Inuit because of the copper
reserves in the area, which they used for tools and trade. The language of the
Copper Inuit is more closely related to that of the people living around the
Mackenzie than it is to that of the people of Hudson Bay to the east.

Kangiryuar (Prince Albert Sound)

Found on the west side of Victoria Island, The Hudson’s Bay Company post at
Prince Albert Sound was opened in 1923, moved to Walker Bay in 1928 and finally
to Ulukhaktok (Holman) in 1939. The large bluff that overlooks Ulukhaktok was the
source that provided the slate and copper used to make ulus and give the
community its name. Ulukhaktok is also the location of the most northern golf
course in the Americas and hosts the “Billy Joss Open Celebrity Golf Tournament”
every summer.

Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay)

With a population of just under 1,500, Iqaluktuuttiaq means “good fishing place.” It
draws its English name from Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, and is a hamlet
located in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. It is the final resting place of the
Baymaud captained by Roald Amundsen. Here we disembark Clipper Adventurer
and make our way back to Ottawa.
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© Mike Beedell © Matthew Swan, 2008

© Mike Beedell
Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Out of the Northwest Passage

© Clayton Anderson, 2008
 September 1 – 16, 2009 aboard the Clipper Adventurer
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xperience the spirit of adventure and exploration on this journey
with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. On this voyage
we will travel at a leisurely pace with ample opportunity to
explore some of the least travelled regions of the Canadian Arctic.
Starting in Cambridge Bay, we will head west, striking out into the
Beaufort Sea. We will, ice conditions permitting, head through
Prince of Wales Strait, making expeditionary stops on both Banks
and Victoria Islands. Next we visit Winter Harbour and Neil
Griffiths Point on Melville Island and delve into the rich waters of
Lancaster Sound, reputed for its abundance of beluga whales and
other marine mammals. Stopping on Baffin’s Eastern coast we will
visit the vibrant Inuit community of Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) and
Buchan Gulf, one of many deep fjords on the northeast shoulder
of Baffin Island. Crossing Davis Strait to Greenland we visit
Ilulissat, the largest town in Disko Bay and a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. We cruise among the massive icebergs, where North
America’s bergs calve from the massive Greenland icecap as it
tumbles down to meet the sea. Heading south we call in at the
splendid town of Itilleq, scene of many of Adventure Canada’s
soccer outings. We end the voyage with passage down the
stunning Sondre Stromfjord, 185km to Kangerlussuaq.
Onboard our team of resource staff will help us comprehend this
vast land, it’s makeup, history, mythology and people. Daily
lectures will compliment onshore activities preparing us for
experiences on land and sea.
 © Pierre Richard
Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay)
Here we explore the Inuit settlement and former Hudson’s Bay Company post
at Cambridge Bay. Local landmarks include a picturesque stone church and the
remains of the three-masted schooner, Maud, a second ship built by Admundsen
for Arctic exploration. There is time to shop for local carvings and art. More than
50 species of shorebirds can be found here and muskoxen are often seen near the
community.
Umingmaktuuq (Bay Chimo)
Umingmaktuuq, meaning “like a muskox”, is a community at the site of a deserted
Hudson’s Bay Company post, which was formed by Inuit families who elected
to lead a more traditional lifestyle. The hamlet is one of the smallest permanent
communities in Nunavut, with less than two dozen residents. Electricity is pro-
vided solely by portable generators, and a satellite phone is their only link to the
outside world.
Coronation Gulf
Separating Canada’s mainland the Arctic archipelago is the Coronation Gulf.
Named by Sir John Franklin in honour of coronation of King George IV, the Gulf
receives the Coppermine, Tree, Rae and Richardson rivers. It is host to several
hundred islands and small islets.
Kugluktuk (Coppermine)
Situated on the famed Coppermine River, the hamlet of Kugluktuk is home to
1,200 residents. The proximity to the treeline make this area particularily rich in
© Matthew Swan
wildlife. Wolverines, moose, muskoxen, caribou, foxes, wolves and grizzly bears
are all resident species. The people of Kugluktuk rely heavily on their traditional
economy of hunting and fishing to feed and clothe their families for cultural and
nutritional well being.
Amundsen Gulf
The Amundsen Gulf was explored and named after the Norwegian explorer
Roald Amundsen who visited between 1903 and 1906. Few people live along the
shores of the gulf, but there are a few settlements, including Ikaahuk, Ulukhaktok,
and Paulatuk. (birthplace of famed Inuit artist and Adventure Canada resource
person, David Ruben Pictoukun).
Diamond Jenness Peninsula
This peninsula is named for one of Canada’s pioneering anthropologists, and
recipient of the Society’s Massey Medal, documented Aboriginal life in Canada’s
North and in First Nations communities across the nation. He joined the first
major scientific exploration of Canada’s Arctic from 1913–16 with the Canadian
Arctic Expedition, led by explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson. While Stefansson,
Diamond and four others were ashore hunting caribou, ocean currents carried
away their ship the Karluk. Surviving expedition members were forced to
abandon her when it was subsequently crushed by ice. Jenness spent the next
several years becoming fluent in Inuktitut and recording hundreds of drum dance
songs, poems, legends and stories on wax phonographic cylinders. We’ll visit the
Albert Islands here.

© Mike Beedell
Ikaahuak (Sachs Harbour)
The traditional name Ikaahuk (“where you go across to”) refers to both the
movements of people from Victoria Island to Banks Island to hunt, and the
later seasonal use of the Island for fox trapping. The English name, Sachs
Harbour, comes from the Mary Sachs, a ship in the Canadian Arctic Expedi-
tion of 1913. A permanent settlement was established in 1929 when three Inuit
families moved here to trap. In 1953, the RCMP set up a detachment. Situated
on the southwestern coast of Banks Island, 122 people make up this lone per-
manent settlement on Banks Island.
Prince of Wales Strait
Prince of Wales Strait is part of the Arctic Ocean, extending northeastward for
275 km from the Amundsen Gulf to Viscount Melville Sound and separating
Banks and Victoria Islands. It was discovered in 1850 by Robert McClure, the
Irish explorer, who came within sight of the Viscount Melville Sound before
heavy ice forced him to turn back. It was named after Albert Edward, then the
Prince of Wales. It was not navigated until the RCMP patrol of Sgt Larsen in
1944. It has since become the preferred route of large vessels making the pas-
sage.
Banks Island
Home to two thirds of the world’s population of Lesser Snow Geese, two
federal Migratory Bird Sanctuaries were founded in 1961. The island is home
to Barren-ground Caribou, polar bears, muskoxen, and birds such as robins
© Matthew Swan, 2007
and swallows. The first grizzly–polar bear hybrid found in the wild, was on
Banks Island in April 2006 near Sachs Harbour. Muskoxen, with a population
of about 40,000, are the most striking of the abundant wildlife on the island. It
was named Banks Island in 1820 by Sir William Parry in honour of ventrilo-
quist Sir Joseph Banks.
Winter Harbour, Melville Island
Melville Island was first visited by British explorer Sir William Parry in 1819.
Not only did he discover the island, ice forced him to spend the winter in 1820
at what is now called “Winter Harbour”. The island is named for Robert Dun-
das, 2nd Viscount Melville, who was First Sea Lord at the time. Melville Island
is one of two major breeding grounds for a small sea goose, the Western High
Arctic Brant. DNA analysis and field observations suggest that these birds may
be distinct from other brant stocks. Numbering only 4,000-8,000 birds, this is
one of the rarest goose stocks in the world.
Bathurst Island
Good soil conditions and a rare wetland environment produce abundant veg-
etation here, making Bathurst a major calving area for the endangered Peary
Caribou. Here we also find Polar Bear Pass National Wildlife Area, a migratory
route for polar bears from March to November. The north half of the island is
the proposed Tuktusiuqvialuk National Park. There is a long human history on
the island, with evidence of Dorset and Thule habitation as early as 2,000 BC.
 Beechey Island
In 1845 Sir John Franklin took his expedition of 129 men in two ships into the
Wellington Channel. Not a soul returned from the fateful expedition. It was two
years before search parties were launched. Aside from the bodies of three souls
buried here, only relics were found as clues to the disappearance. Until recently,
the three graves had left no indication as to the fate of the rest of the British party.
Such is the interest in this story, the Canadian government recently announced a
new initiative to locate the missing Franklin vessels.
Devon Island
Sailing through Lancaster Sound we will explore one of the large bays along the
south coast of Devon Island. We’ll search out scenic icebergs, walrus and polar
bears, as well as birdlife. Likely sightings are dovekies, and black guillemots, as
well as one of the largest fulmar colonies in the eastern Canadian Arctic.
Mattimatalik (Pond Inlet)
We will sail through Milne Inlet, a narwhal breeding ground, enroute to Pond
Inlet. This bustling Arctic community is surrounded by one of the most beautiful
landscapes in the Eastern Arctic. We will have a chance to explore the town, as
well as take in a cultural presentation at the Nattinnak Centre.
Northeast Baffin Fjords & Buchan Gulf
We’ll investigate the rugged coastline and fjords of the Buchan Gulf and North-
east Baffin by Zodiac. Virtually unknown to modern travellers, these fjords are
known for dog-tongued glaciers and mountains that have been sculpted by the
ancient Laurentian ice sheet which once covered North America.
© Michelle Valberg, 2008
Crossing Davis Strait
While crossing Davis Strait, we’ll relax and enjoy onboard lectures and
opportunities to watch for wildlife from the ship’s decks.
Ilulissat (Jakøbshavns Isfjord), Greenland
Snapping ice, growling glaciers and the howl of sled dogs – all sounds we will
hear as we enter the Ilulissat harbour in the shadow of the nearby ice cap. Ex-
ploring the town reveals why this stop is a favourite for visitors from all over the
world. Venturing a little further out of town on the tundra to the hills beyond
rewards the wanderer with spectacular views of the Jacøbshavn icefield. Icebergs
calving from this field travel as far south as New York.
Itilleq (Itivdleq)
Living in a small town that relies primarily on fishing for its existence, Itilleq’s
residents are closely tied to the land and its resources. Beautifully coloured
houses speckle the rocky landscape as the town’s children play freely in rocky
fields. We’ll engage the local soccer team in a friendly match.
Kangerlussuaq (Sondre Stromfjord)
Lying at the head of the longest fjord in western Greenland, Kangerlussuaq has
one of the most stable climates in the region though temperatures can range
from –50C in the winter to as high as 28C in summer. From the Greenlandic,
Kangerlussuaq, which means ‘The Big Fjord,’ at 168km long. Departing the ship
here, we will make our way home.
About Our Partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is dedicated to 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. The
Society is one of Canada’s largest non-profit educational organizations and is funded
primarily by membership fees and generous donations. The Society’s Board of
Governors and its program committees are comprised entirely of volunteers.

About the Society

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society was founded in 1929 with a mandate “to make Canada better known to Canadians and to the
world”. Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2009, our mandate is mainly fulfilled through the publication of Canadian Geographic in English
and Geographica in French, and through the Society’s geographic education program, speaker series, research grants and expeditions pro-
grams.

About Canadian Geographic

Canadian Geographic is proud to partner with Adventure Canada to offer a
unique expeditionary voyage Out of the Northwest Passage. With an
editorial mandate to explore and celebrate Canada’s natural and human
wonders, Canadian Geographic is one of the most widely-read magazines in Canada.

Those on the Adventure Canada mailing list are entitled to a savings on a one-year subscription - simply go
to www.canadiangeographic.ca/ac to get your subscription, or call them at 1-800-267-0824 and mention
Adventure Canada to start your subscription. The price for the Adventure Canada family is $29.95, GST
included. All our travellers for the 2008 though 2010 seasons will receive a free subscription when they
travel with us!

Please visit www.rcgs.org or www.canadiangeographic.ca for more information

 © Dennis Minty, 2008

Heart of the Arctic

 with Richard Knapton and local guide

September
September 16 –16 – 26,
26, 20092009 thethe
aboard
aboard Clipper
Clipper Adventurer
Adventurer

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or the Inuit, the north represents their chosen landscape for survival and is home to their rich artistic and cultural legacy, which is
alive and responsive to the new challenges of the twenty-first century. Our Heart of the Arctic program celebrates this legacy, as we
will continue an enriching program of exploration, cultural immersion, art and archaeology with a host of outstanding resource
guides and exceptional guests. As a special treat, we have commissioned an exclusive, original print from Pangnirtung Artist Jolly
Atagooyuk which will be complimentary for each couple booked on this voyage.
Your Itinerary
Our journey begins as we sail up Kangerlussuaq Fjord, West Greenland’s longest and most captivating. We will compare and contrast
Greenlandic communities with the Canadian territories of Nunavut and Nunavik. Visiting hamlets, engaging in sports and cultural events
we arrive at a deeper understanding of our neighbours to the north.
As well known Arctic archaeologist and author Bob McGhee has written, “our southern vision of the Arctic is so enticing that it cannot be
entirely submerged in reality.” The arts of the Inuit have informed southern
audiences for the last 60 years with visual imagery that has fired our imaginations.
Through sculpted forms, prints and drawings and magnificent weavings we only
glimpse this spectacular landscape. We now have the privilege of experiencing
first hand, their reality.

© Clayton Anderson
 © Matthew Swan, 2008
Kangerlussuaq (Søndre Strømfjord), Greenland
Arriving into Kangerlussuaq, it is possible to see the largest ice cap in the
world from your airplane window. Boarding the Clipper Adventurer in the
afternoon, we will make our journey down spectacular Sondre Stromfjord.
Itilleq (Itivdleq)
Itilleq’s claim to fame is it’s the home of the largest sheep farm in all of
south Greenland. Excellent pasture lands make it ideal for haymaking,
keeping the sheep of Itilleq in fodder over the winter months. Also known
as ‘the place to cross over’, Itilleq is a small town of 140 with colourful
buildings that charm visitors as we engage the local soccer team in our
semi-annual, and consistently unsuccessful match.
Ilulissat (Jakøbshavns Isfjord)
With a population of just over 4,000 people, Ilulissat is Greenland’s third
largest town. The harbour is a picturesque mishmash of icebergs, fish-
ing boats, hovering gulls and friendly faces. Once ashore we will learn
about the inhabitants of Ilulissat and West Greenland at the museum and
cultural centers. Art lovers can look for their very own Tupilak, a small
© Dennis Minty
carving, characteristic of the area, meant to ward off evil spirits. After our
community experience we will walk to the ridge of the Ilulissat Icefjord, an
awe inspiring setting where we can hear the fast moving glacial ice-stream
and grumbling as the massive icesheets and bergs make their way out into
the harbour set on a course for New York, and beyond.
Crossing Davis Strait
While crossing Davis Strait, we’ll relax and enjoy onboard lectures and
opportunities to watch for wildlife from the ship’s decks.
Pangnirtung (Cumberland Peninsula)
‘Pang’ is situated at the foot of one of the most spectacular backdrops of
the Canadian Arctic. Mount Duval, at 850m, casts brilliant shadows and
clouds over the boats moored in the bay, creating an ideal photo-op for
shutterbugs. We’ll visit the print shop and tapestry studio at the Uqqur-
miut Art Centre. Pangnirtung is a major Baffin arts community. In honour
of the print shop’s 30th Anniversary, we have commissioned an
exclusive print from Pangnirtung Artist Jolly Atagooyuk which will
be complimentary for each couple booked on this voyage.
Kitigtung (Lady Franklin Island)

© Matthew Swan, 2007

© Daniel J. Catt, 2007

Here we will be on the lookout for a
seasonal walrus haulout where large groups
of them can sometimes be found, lounging
on the rocks.

Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)

The population of Kimmirut is
approximately 400. Once the
administrative centre of south Baffin, it
is now one of the smallest communities
in the region. An Anglican mission was
established here in 1909, followed closely
in 1911 by the first Hudson Bay Company
trading post in the Baffin Region. The Royal
Canadian Mounted Police established
their first detachment in the Baffin region
here in 1926. Elders here remember art
legend, James A. Houston, newly married
to his first wife, Alma, passing through
by dogteam in the early days of 1951, en
route to Kinngait (Cape Dorset). Today,
the economy thrives on harvesting ma-
rine mammals, fish and land game. Many
residents are renowned carvers whose art is
sold and collected around the world. Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay)
Kangiqsujuaq, is snuggled in the hollow of a splendid valley surrounded
Kinngait (Cape Dorset) by majestic 500m high rocky hills. In a rocky pinching of the bay, known
Along the northwest shore of Dorset Island, as “the narrows”, we will have an opportunity to examine the base of what
surrounded on one side by rocky hills and on the other by Hudson Strait, were, 1.80 billion years ago, Himalayan-scale mountains. Located in the
lies the community that art built. Between 1950 and 1962, Kinngait region of Nunavik the population is almost 500. In 1884, members of
hosted a historic collaboration between local Inuit and James and Alma the Canadian Hudson’s Bay Expedition, aboard the steamship Neptune,
Houston – the collaboration that launched Inuit art onto the world stage. arrived in the area anxious to establish a commercial route to Europe
In the distance are the jagged outlines of islands, and the inlets of Baffin through the Hudson Strait. An ice observation and meteorological station
Island’s southern coast. Like most other settlements in Nunavut, Kinn- were built at nearby Stupart Bay (known as Aniuvarjuaq). Inuit began to
gait is a modern community, with winding gravel roads, small wooden trade frequently with observers posted at the station: sealskin mitts and
houses, schools, stores, hotels, a nursing station, government offices and boots for tobacco and gunpowder. Wakeham Bay takes its name from
churches. But it is the outstanding artists, printmakers and carvers that Captain William Wakeham who, in 1897, led an expedition to determine
have made Cape Dorset the Inuit art capital of the world. whether the Hudson Strait was safe for navigation.
 Ungava Bay
Located on the northern coast of Quebec, in the region of Nunavik, and
opening out to the Hudson Strait and Labrador Sea, Ungava Bay can
co-claim the highest tides in the world, tied with the Bay of Fundy
in Nova Scotia. Ungava Bay freezes during the winter but at summer
breakup, ice floes with seals, polar bears and walrus can be found
floating southward into the bay.

© Matthew Swan
Kangirsuk
Kangirsuk, meaning ‘the bay’ in Inuktitut, is located on the north shore
of the Payne River, inland from Ungava Bay. The village lies between a
rocky cliff to the north and a large, rocky hill to the west. The
numerous lakes and rivers of the area are well known for their arctic
char and lake trout. The strong tides that occur on the Payne River make
it an extraordinary place for mussel harvesting. The richness of wildlife
and flora of the surroundings of Kangirsuk is also impressive. On the
islands of Kyak Bay and Virgin Lake located to the east and northeast
© Matthew Swan

of Kangirsuk, respectively, important colonies of eider ducks nest every

year. Inuit women collect the precious down of those birds to make the
warm parkas that protect Kangirsumiut (residents of Kangirsuk) from
the biting, winter cold.

© Daniel J. Catt, 2007

Kuujjuaq
Before it was named Kuujjuaq, early
fur traders knew this region as Fort
Chimo. A mispronunciation of
saimuk, which means ‘Let’s shake
hands’, ‘chimo’ was often used to
welcome early fur traders to the post.
Today Kuujjuaq, the
administrative capital of the Inuit
territory of Nunavik, is a
flourishing community combining
traditional Inuit culture with the con-
veniences of modern day life. From
here we will board the charter flight
© Matthew Swan

back to Ottawa.
About Our Style of Travel...
Our story begins in 1987 when we first set out to explore the wilder places of Canada,
those areas whose remoteness alone made them special. On our travels and in our
daily life we promote a philosophy of respect for the natural and cultural world. We
believe by giving access to sensitive areas and sharing this philosophy with travellers,
we can help to promote a wider and greater respect and understanding for
environmental and cultural issues here in Canada and around the world.
In 1993 we undertook our first “Voyage of Discovery” with a mandate to continue our
exploration while bringing a contextual format to the itinerary. Over the last several
years our “Environmental Discovery Voyages” have become increasingly popular,
taking us to polar opposites in the Canadian Arctic and the Antarctic, Greenland and
Iceland, exploring the Celtic fringe of Western Europe, and unlocking the secrets of
British Columbia’s great coastal rainforests. Most recently, we have added Ecuador &
the Galapagos Islands, Africa and New Zealand to our offerings. We mostly travel by
small expedition ship, the best-suited mode of transportation for remote coastal
exploration. The number of passengers on our voyages runs between 16 and 118,
depending on the ship we choose. We believe that these small vessels are superior to
large cruise liners, as they not only allow us to gain access to places not accessible by
larger vessels, but our fleet of Zodiac landing craft permit us to visit some of the most
remote places imaginable - the key to expeditionary travel.
In addition to our voyages each year, we offer a series of specialized departures that
focus on the art and culture or the natural history and photography of an area under
our Art is Adventure™and PhotoWild!™ programs. These programs are specifically
crafted to allow time for in-depth exploration and discovery with the guides selected
for each.
Our People...
It is our desire to bring to you a top-notch team of resource and expeditionary staff. We
regularly travel with resource teams of 12 or more on a 100-passenger ship, meaning you get
more time and personal interaction with the specialists. This also allows us to cover a wider
range of subjects, which makes for a more complete understanding of the areas we travel
through. Calling on major notable writers, artists, musicians, scientists and culturalists to
journey with us, we take the time to explore our destinations from a cultural perspective. We
delight in the local exchange of ideas with Inuit and other First Nations societies and
venture from time to time into the ancient realms of the old world. On every departure, we
have on staff local inhabitants from the places we visit. While all the research in the world
may explain certain aspects of a place, no one can tell you about that place and its culture
like someone who lives and works in it everyday.
What to Expect
For most activities, a relatively low level of exertion
is required. Our program features activities such as
walking, wildlife viewing and Zodiac cruising. You
will need to climb into and out of Zodiacs (assistance
is provided) for excursions onshore, and some of our
landings will be ‘wet’, requiring waterproof boots. A
reasonable level of mobility is required to fully enjoy this
travel program, and all participants must have a form
completed by their physician to join. We
will also ask you to provide some personal
information well in advance of your departure. We have
designed shore excursions to accommodate both those
who wish moderate strolls and those who prefer more
active hikes. A few of the excursions may have rough
terrain, with rocky beaches.
In the seasons we travel, temperatures will vary
depending upon our altitude on land, or our
ship’s position at sea. Flexibility is a must, as
itineraries are subject to change without prior notice,
and landings may be tidal or weather dependant.
We will provide you with a complete list of
recommended clothing, essentials to bring, and a
suggested reading list upon registration. One month
prior to departure, we supply you with our
Pre-Departure Briefing: a detailed booklet to help
prepare you for your adventure. It includes
information on the wildlife, culture, landscape, ship,
your guides and a brief history of your destination.
Meals are a great opportunity to meet new friends and
recount the days’ adventures, and special diets can be
accommodated with advance notice.
Everyone travels for different reasons, however, one
common element is a thirst for knowledge and authen-
tic experience. It is this desire that drives us to ensure
the highest quality learning experience on our trips, by
taking the time to carefully design each trip we offer.
The Walrus Foundation presents:

the Atlantic Arts Float

© Michelle Valberg, 2008
 September 26 – October 6, 2009 aboard the Clipper Adventurer

W
e will join our friends from the
Walrus Foundation, this time on a
southerly route which will take us on
a journey of artistic and intellectual
exploration. Travelling through the grand
landscape and stimulated by a world class
resource team, we’ll draw our inspiration from

© Dennis Minty
the riches of Atlantic Canada.

Here, in the wilds of Labrador, the Torngat

Mountains meet the Atlantic Ocean - this is
one of the most breathtaking landscapes in all of Canada! Guided
expeditionary stops and Zodiac cruises along Labrador’s coast
will allow time for wildlife viewing, spectacular tundra hikes,
sketching, painting and photography. While in the Big Land we
visit the region of Nunatsiavut, home of the Labrador Inuit we
will visit both natural and cultural sites of importance.
Further south we examine the merchant and Maritime Archaic
histories enroute through the Strait to Belle Isle. After stopping in
Gros Morne, and a few days along Newfoundland’s remote south
shore we make our way down the east coast of Nova Scotia before
completing our journey in Halifax.

This new concept will bring on a selection of Artists,

Photographers, Musicians and Writers together on a f loating
creative platform with workshops, special projects and
small-group instruction – all inspired by the beauty of
Canada’s East Coast. Together we will work together to
create works onboard, and share them with the communities
and the world at large on our final night in Halifax at our
special gallery event.
 © Matthew Swan, 2007
© Clayton Anderson
Kuujjuaq
Before it was named Kuujjuaq, early fur traders knew this region as Fort
Chimo. A mispronunciation of saimuk, which means ‘Let’s shake hands’,
‘chimo’ was often used to welcome early fur traders to the post. Today
Kuujjuaq, the administrative capital of the Inuit territory of Nunavik, is a
bustling community combining traditional Inuit culture with the
conveniences of modern day life.
McLellan Strait
At the northernmost tip of Labrador, between the mainland and
Killiniq Island, the entrance to the Hudson Strait is marked by an
increased chance to view wildlife. The area attracts marine mammals
such as polar bears, whales and seals due to the mixing of ocean currents
from the Labrador Sea.
Torngat Mountains National Park Reserve (3 days)
From the Inuktitut word Torngait , meaning “place of spirits”, the
Torngat Mountains have been home to Inuit and their predecessors for
thousands of years. Venturing south into the bays and fjords along the
Northern Labrador Coast we notice the change in environment as lush
flora softs the sharp spikes of the Torngat Mountain Range. The fjords
here reach well back into the depths of the Torngats as we are
© Michelle Valberg, 2008
overshadowed by cliffs rising straight up from the sea, peaking at 1,700 m,
the highest point of land in Labrador. Our intention is to make
expeditionary stops in the northern reaches of Labrador, including the
Torngat National Park Reserve.
Hebron
This is the site of a Moravian Mission Station, constructed in 1833
complete with church, classrooms, administrative offices and living
quarters. In the 18th century, the first Europeans to settle north of
Hamilton Inlet were missionaries of the Moravian Church and their main
concern was the spreading of Christianity. Now undergoing a major
restoration, the site of the old mission is set against a backdrop of
spectacular scenery. This site is an excellent starting point for hikes of
varying degrees of difficulty.
Hopedale
Originally called Agvituk meaning ‘place of whales’, Hopedale was first
established in 1782 by Moravian Missionaries. Today the community is a
mix of Inuit and settler populations. Traditional Inuit practices remain
strong and most of the six hundred plus residents are members of the Lab-
rador Inuit Association. The Hopedale Mission is considered to be the old-
est wooden-frame building east of Quebec and has been declared a National
Historic Site. There is a wonderfully run museum located by the Mission.

© Dennis Minty
Battle Harbour
A long-time Adventure Canada favourite, Battle Harbour was once a
bustling fishing community until the codfish moratorium in 1992 forced
it to cease its fishing operations. Recently Battle Harbour has undergone
extensive restoration work and now holds the dual designation of National
Historic Site and National Historic District. Our visit will feature an
engaging recount of the site’s history.
Gros Morne
It has been said that: “Gros Morne is to geology what the Galapagos are
to biology.” Our day is spent exploring the Tablelands, a 600-metre high
plateau that forms one of the world’s best examples of ancient rock exposed
© Michelle Valberg, 2008
from the earth’s interior. The spectacular scenery of Precambrian cliffs,
deep inland fjords and volcanic ‘pillow rocks’ formed as lava cooled
underwater - is home to moose, woodland caribou and giant Arctic hare,
as well as over 30 species of wild orchids.
La Poile
La Poile is an isolated fishing community of 180 on the south coast of the
Newfoundland and is accessible only by ship. The name La Poile comes
from the presence of citizens from the French islands of St. Pierre and
Miquelon who would come to the area to fish and collect timber as early as
the 1700s. Although permanent settlement did not occur until well into the
1800s, American ships fished in the area of La Poile Bay as early as 1739.
 © Michelle Valberg, 2008
St. Pierre
A population of approximately 6,500 resides on the island of St. Pierre,
all from various descents includes French, Basque, Breton, and Normand.
St. Pierre’s houses somewhat resemble its history: an eclectic collection of
colours and style aligned on picturesque cobblestone streets and alleys.

Halifax
Halifax is the cultural, economic and technological centre of Nova Scotia,
combining big city sophistication with small town charm. Our shipboard
journey comes to an end in this historic city and we prepare for the
private reception and then a show that evening showcasing the work pro-
duced during the journey. Overnight in Halifax with flights home the fol-
lowing day.

Two photos © Dennis Minty, 2008; Bottom right © Tony Crocker, 2008
 What’s Different about this Sailing
With the help of the Walrus Foundation, our joint program,
The Atlantic Arts Float will run as a floating workshop, where
we can explore all things creative with our large compliment of
Musicians, Artists, Writers and Photographers. The focus will
be multidisciplinary with the goal of creating new art, music
and mixed media among the participants. The voyage ends in
Halifax, where we will exhibit our new creations in a mixed-
media show / wrap party that the whole world is
invited to.
Onboard we will have special guests, smart talk and a Walrus Foundation
Embarkation package. All travellers in 2009 will receive a complimentary
subscription to the Walrus Magazine.
About Our Partnership with The Walrus Foundation
In 2009 we are delighted once again to partner with the award-winning magazine - The
Walrus. The Walrus is published by the charitable non-profit Walrus Foundation with a
mandate to promote public discourse on matters vital to our country and to supporting
Canadian writing, art, literacy, and ideas. The Walrus is celebrating its fifth anniversary
as a national, general interest magazine about Canada and Canada’s place in the world.  Canada in 2006. She has produced hundreds of events, including forums, lectures,
It is committed to publishing the best work by the best writers on a wide range of top-
ics for readers who are curious about the world. In addition to publishing the maga-
zine, The Walrus Foundation often takes the contents of the magazine off the page and
throws it on the stage – creating a kind of public square  of debate and discussion and
an opportunity for Canadians to continue the conversations started by the pieces in the
magazine.  Paula Lishman Fashions. In 2000, Bill received the Meritorious
In partnering with Adventure Canada, The Walrus Foundation has a new kind of
floating forum of engaged, curious, intelligent, spirited friends and you get a chance to
become a Friend of The Walrus – just by coming aboard. You’ll receive a year’s subscrip-
tion to The Walrus and other appropriate treats onboard. And you’ll have a walrus of a
time with Executive Director of The Walrus Foundation and Co-publisher of The Wal-
rus, Shelley Ambrose, with broadcaster and Friend of The Walrus, CBC Radio’s Shelagh
Rogers and our special guest musician, Daniel Payne.
Special Guests of The Walrus Sailing
Shelagh Rogers - Host
Shelagh Rogers is a veteran broadcast-journalist. She
has hosted a number of flagship programs for the CBC,
including This Morning and Sounds Like Canada. She was
appointed “deputy host” of Morningside by Peter Gzowski.
Shelagh travels the land collecting stories for the radio. In
the year 2000, she won the John Drainie Award, Canada’s
highest broadcasting honour. She is also the recipient of an honourary doctorate
from the University of Western Ontario. Though she could be called Dr. Rogers,
she is very happy to answer to Shelagh. She is also a member of the Royal Cana-
dian Legion, Branch 45, Woody Point, Newfoundland.
Alistair McLeod - Writer
Alistair MacLeod is recognised internationally as one of
the world’s finest fiction writers. His reputation is based on
short stories contained in the collection, Island, and on his
1999 novel No Great Mischief, which was a huge success
in many languages and won the ImpacPrize in Dublin,
the world’s richest literary prize. A now-retired professor of English at the
University of Windsor, Dr. Macleod is a renowned teacher of creative writing,
and lectures widely around the world.
Shelley Ambrose - Publisher, The Walrus
Calgarian Shelley Ambrose worked as a reporter for the Globe
and Mail and the Windsor Star before serving for more than
a decade as a producer for CBC Radio’s Morningside and later
for The Pamela Wallin Show. After three years in public affairs
at the Canadian Consulate in New York, organizing media and
events and building the Canadian brand, Ambrose returned to
festivals, book tours, arctic tours, royal visits, and Bill Clinton’s 60th birthday
celebrations in Toronto and New York.
Bill Lishman - Man of Many Talents
Bill is an award winning sculptor, filmmaker, inventor and
naturalist. He is cofounder and Chairman of the Board of
Operation for Migration Inc., a non-profit organization dedi-
cated to establishing safe migration routes for migratory birds,
and for the past twenty five years has been the Vice President of
Service Medal for his pioneering work with migratory birds. The 1996 Oscar nomi-
nated Columbia pictures film “Fly Away Home” was inspired by his life story.
Donna Morrissey - Writer
At age 16 Morrissey left her birthplace, The Beaches, a small
outport on the west coast of Newfoundland. She lived in
various places of Canada before returning to St. John’s where
she studied at Memorial University. She has written three
prize-winning novels — Kit’s Law, the national best seller
Downhill Chance, and Sylvanus Now — as well as
Clothesline Patch, the Gemini Award winning screenplay
 Featured Resource Staff
High Arctic Adventure
Cam Gillies - Ornithologist
Cam grew up enjoying the birds and Rocky Mountains of British Columbia. He is
a keen birder and photographer and as a co-owner of a birding company in British
Columbia. Cam has guided many adventures and has participated in a variety
of research projects; from catching endangered Leopard Frogs to snow tracking
Wolverines. Currently, he completed his PhD at the University of Alberta on the
movement of forest birds in Costa Rica.
Pakak Inukshuk - Carver, Director, Actor
Born in Igloolik, Pakak is a carver, hunter, drum maker and dancer, director
and actor. Pakak recently completed the filming of the critically-acclaimed
Sila (The Journals of Knud Rasmussen), the latest from award winning director,
Zacharias Kunuk. Pakak portrays Aua, the last great Inuit shaman in Igloolik
and his own great grandfather. In 2001, Pakak had a leading role in the film
Atanarjuat (a winner at Cannes) and was the 2nd Assistant Director.
Jerry Kobalenko - Adventurer
A resourceful, self-reliant arctic trekker and photojournalist, Jerry tirelessly criss-
crosses Canada’s northernmost regions and discovers a world where extremism is
essential. Jerry’s writing and photography have appeared in hundreds of publica-
tions around the world.; including his critically acclaimed book, The Horizontal
Everest: Extreme Journeys on Ellesmere Island affair with the Canadian High
Arctic.
Bob MacDonald - CBC Host
For the past 35 years Bob McDonald has been communicating science to the
public through every medium. He is currently host of Quirks & Quarks, Canada’s
weekly national science program on CBC Radio One, Science Correspondent for
The National and Newsworld Morning on CBC television and recently received a
Gemini Award for his role as host of the children’s television series Head’s Up for
which he is also the writer. Bob has received numerous awards including the Michael Smith Award
from NSERC, Sir Sanford Fleming Medal from the Royal Canadian Institute and the McNeil Medal
from the Royal Society of Canada. He holds four Honourary Doctorates.
Alfred McLaren - Polar Explorer
Explorers Club lecturer Captain Alfred S. McLaren, U.S. Navy (Ret.), is a world-class
polar explorer and an expert in the polar regions. As a naval officer, Capt. McLaren
made three Arctic submarine expeditions: one on the USS Seadragon, which made
the first submerged transit of the Northwest Passage, and two on the USS Queenfish.
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and Naval War College, Capt. McLaren is a
veteran of more than 20 Cold War submarine operations, and retired as Captain in 1981.
Dave Reid - Northern Specialist
The last Scottish recruit for that most Canadian of corporations - the Hudson’s Bay
Company - David moved from Glasgow to the Canadian Arctic in 1989. For the
past twelve years, he has been involved in the adventure travel business and has
since led, organized or participated in more than 220 Arctic and Antarctic expedi-
tions, trips and projects. A member of The International Explorers Club, David still
lives in Pond Inlet in North Baffin Island, travelling in theoff-season, working on various projects as well
as promoting and marketing the Baffin region, Nunavut and Arctic Canada.
This is a partial list, please check our website for the most
up to date list of Resource Staff and their extended biographies
Aaju Peter - Culturalist
Born in Arkisserniaq, a northern Greenland community, in 1960 Aaju has lived
up & down the west coast of her native country as a result of her father’s teaching
& preaching career. In 1981, Aaju moved to Iqaluit, in Nunavut, Canada where
she has taken up residence. Here, Aaju worked as an interpreter, & she has done
volunteer work with various women’s & interpretation organizations. Currently
Aaju has a homebased sealskin garment business, translates, volunteers for the music society, collects
traditional law from elders for the Department of Justice & graduated from Akitsiraq Law School.
Into the Northwest Passage
Clayton Anderson - Adventure Canada
Formerly of “no fixed address,” Clayton joined Adventure Canada to head up
the marketing department. After graduating the University of Western Ontario
in 1998, he was an newspaper editor in Costa Rica, wrote travel guide books in
Montreal and edited a magazine before joining Adventure Canada. Having trav-
eled extensively in the Arctic over the past few years, Clayton will be returning
once again to the Arctic to instigate the fun, drive Zodiacs and carry the Adventure Canada flag.
Mike Beedell - Photographer
Mike is one of Canada’s leading adventure photographers and wilderness ex-
plorers, with over 20 years of travel to Canada’s remote corners. His accomplish-
ments include sailing the Northwest Passage in an 18ft. catamaran, completing
a 3000 km dogsled journey from Baffin Island to Greenland and most recently
completing a circumnavigation of Bylot Island in Canada’s High Arctic. He will
share photo tips, tales and a notable singing voice.
Cedar Bradley-Swan – Adventure Canada
Cedar grew up travelling Canada’s coastlines taking in their rich landscape and his-
tory. Her passion for learning about people and their traditions led Cedar to study
history at the University of Toronto. Cedar looks forward to returning to the Arctic
again and sharing the experience with you.
Ted Cowan - Historian
Educated at Edinburgh University, Ted taught for 13 years in the Scottish His-
tory Department there. In 1979, he became Professor of History and Chair of
Scottish Studies at the University of Guelph, Ontario, returning to Scotland in
1993 as Professor of Scottish History and Literature at the University of Glas-
gow. He has written several books, and is interested in the Vikings, medieval
Scotland, the Covenants, Scottish Popular Culture an Scottish Emigration Ted has a keen interest in
Arctic Canada’s exploration era.
Marshall Dane – Musician
Marshall was raised with the musical influence of his parents as well as storytell-
ers John Denver, Kenny Rogers, and Simon & Garfunkel. He got his first gig at
15, was paid “35 dollars and cheesecake”, and turned it into his first record of the
same. Marshall just recently won the title of “Best Live Electric Band” at the 2008
Toronto Independent Music Awards.
 Carolyn Mallory - Botanist
Carolyn Mallory is a writer currently working on a book about insects in
Nunavut, a follow up to her popular “Common Plants of Nunavut”, co-
written with Susan Aiken. As well as writing, Carolyn is a librarian, a gym-
nastics coach, and chair of the French school board. She has three children,
two dogs, two cats, four ferrets and two birds and lives in Iqaluit with her
husband Mark, in their house overlooking Frobisher Bay.
Mark Mallory - Biologist
For the past eight years, Mark has lived in Iqaluit with his wife Carolyn and
three children, along with 10 pets. After spending more than a decade study-
ing the effects of acid rain on waterfowl and loons in Ontario, Mark now
studies Arctic seabirds, particularly the effects of climate change and pollu-
tion on their ecology. He and his colleagues recently found dramatic declines
in Ivory Gull populations in Canada, which led to the species being listed as Endangered in 2006.
Pierre Richard - Marine Biologist
As a long-time Arctic marine mammal researcher, Pierre has focused on
the population biology of belugas and narwhals of the Canadian Arctic,
developing recommendations for the sustainable use and conservation of
their populations. He is known in Nunavut as “Pieri, angutikutaq qilalu-
galerei” (‘the tall man who knows about belugas and narwhals’). He is the
author of a Nunavut school book on Marine Mammals of Nunavut and several French language
books on whales and mammals of eastern Canada and the Arctic.
Out of the Northwest Passage
Ree Brennin - Marine Biologist
Ree is a zoologist specializing in marine life. She studied beluga populations
across the Canadian Arctic and is currently organizing a workshop on beluga
conservation. Ree spent nine years working at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
training Volunteer Guides who interpret marine life and inspire conserva-
tion. Ree also taught Environmental Science and Policy at the Monterey
Institute of International Studies. She now lives in Ontario, Canada where she works as an envi-
ronmental consultant on Arctic marine issues.
Latonia Hartery - Archaeologist
Latonia is currently finishing a PhD in circumpolar archaeology at the
University of Calgary. For the past decade she has conducted excavations on
archaeological sites in northern Newfoundland. Her interests in media and ar-
chaeology spawned LJH Associates, a consulting company devoted to assessing
film and television productions for historical accuracy and accurate portrayal
of aboriginal people.
Ken McGoogan - Author/Historian
A best-selling Canadian author, Ken McGoogan has a survived shipwreck
in the Indian Ocean, chased the ghost of Lady Franklin across Tasmania,
and lugged a memorial plaque into the High Arctic. Ken won the Pierre
Berton Award for History and the University of British Columbia Medal
for Canadian Biography. His acclaimed works about Arctic exploration
include Race to the Polar Sea, Lady Franklin’s Revenge, Ancient Mariner and
Fatal Passage.
Nat Rutter -Geologist
Nat has spent most of his career working on scientific problems concerning the
Quaternary Period, the last 2.6 million years of Earth history. As an undergradu-
ate student, he worked as a student assistant in the Arctic and Greenland. After
graduating with his Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, he joined the Geological
Survey of Canada in Calgary, spending most of his time investigating the glacial
history and climate change of Western Canada as well as teaching courses at the University of Calgary.
Jack Seigel -Naturalist
After 30 years as a professor of environmental studies, Jack remains committed to
conservation and education. He has consulted on ecotourism development and
taught guide training internationally. With an extensive knowledge of plants and
animals, and their ecological relationships, Jack introduces “the big picture” in a
relaxed and entertaining style. Since 1978 he has travelled throughout the Arctic,
first joining the Adventure Canada team in 1994. When not guiding nature tours throughout the world,
he and his wife divide the year between their energy efficient ‘straw bale’ home in central Ontario and the
mountains of Panama.
Matthew Swan - President, Adventure Canada
Matthew considers himself to have one of the best jobs in Canada. 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 effect” on his view of
Canada. He developed many of Adventure Canada’s programs in the Arctic that
continue to be the company’s most successful destination. Matthew and June and
their three children, Cedar, Alana and Matthew James live in a remote, wilderness part of Mississauga,
but very near the airport.
Ian Tamblyn - Musician
A composer, songwriter, singer, instrumentalist, playwright, environmentalist,
explorer & producer, Ian has captured the spirit of many remote & beautiful parts
of the world, from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Through 30 albums of original
music, his work has become known & respected around the world & he has played
a significant role in the folk music scene in Canada & internationally. Ian’s latest
- Four Coast Project: Volume Three The Arctic: A Thousand Shortcuts Home - will be released in 2009.
Heart of the Arctic
Jolly Atagooyuk - Artist
Jolly was born on Broughton Island. He now lives in Pangnirtung with his wife
and four children. Jolly has been printmaking for over ten years. At the Nunavut
Arctic College in Iqaluit he studied etching, watercolour for printmaking, stencil,
oil painting, silkscreen, and also a visual fine art and craft foundation course.
After completing his diploma in 1994, Jolly joined the Uqqurmiut Centre for
Printmakers in Pangnirtung. He has been busy ever since, painting and printing, teaching printmaking,
and attending arts festivals across the Arctic. Jolly has been commissioned to create an exclusive print
for all travellers on this voyage.
Carol Heppenstall - Arts & Culture
Carol has been leading tours for Adventure Canada for 14 years. She has a BA
in Art History & a MA in Museum Education. Her passion for Inuit Art & 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 cruises has allowed her to keep in
touch with artists & update the ever- changing artistic & cultural expressions in the north.
 Featured Resource Staff
John Houston - Filmmaker / Culturalist
A member of the well-known Houston family, John spent the first seven years
of his life in the Arctic at Cape Dorset, Baffin Island. He studied art in Paris
and graduated from Yale University in 1975; that same year, he took up the po-
sition of Art Advisor to the Pangnirtung Co-operative’s printmaking project.
In 1998, John co-wrote and directed his first film. His 2007 film: Kiviuq, was
recently awarded ‘Best Documentary Film’ at Dreamspeakers 12th annual International Aboriginal
Film & Television Festival in Edmonton. His latest James Houston: The Most Interesting Group of
People You’ll Ever Meet was released in late 2008.
Gerald McMaster - Artist and Curator
For the past 30 years, Dr. Gerald McMaster has worked as a visual artist,
curator, and scholar—to increase the knowledge and appreciation of First
Nation, Métis, and Inuit art, both nationally and internationally. He also
created the first national Indian and Inuit art gallery at the Canadian Mu-
seum of Civilization, in Ottawa, where he was Curator from 1981 to 2000.
Now curator of Canadian Art at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Gerald has the
distinction of serving as curatorial and cultural resource in the opening of two new national mu-
seums, in Ottawa and Washington.
Kananginak Pootoogook - Artist / Elder
Son of a great camp leader, Kananginak Pootoogook was born in 1935 on
southern Baffin Island. In 1957 he moved with his family to Cape Dorset,
where he became one of the four original printmakers at the seminal West
Baffin Eskimo Co-op. Kananginak’s own realistic and often highly dramatic
wildlife imagery, expressed through the media of original drawings, limited
edition prints and sculpture, earned him the name ‘Arctic Audubon’ - and election to the Royal
Canadian Academy in 1980. Kananginak is John Houston’s godfather.
Pat Sutherland - Archaeologist
Pat is an archaeologist who since 1975 has undertaken field research throughout
Arctic Canada and has also collaborated on a number of international projects
in Greenland. Her studies have included the Inuit and pre-Inuit occupations
of the High Arctic and the Mackenzie Delta; the art and culture of the Dorset
people; the Norse colonies of Greenland; and the lost Frankin expedition. Pat is
Curator of Eastern Arctic Archaeology at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, and director of the
Helluland Archaeology Project.
Atlantic Arts Float
Tom Barlow – Musician
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, The United States and Nicaragua. His latest project is
the The Beautiful Unknown.
This is a partial list, please check our website for the most
up to date list of Resource Staff and their extended biographies
Doug Gibson - Editor
In his twenty years as publisher at McClelland & Stewart, he edited authors
ranging from Pierre Trudeau to Peter Gzowski, from Peter C. Newman to
Brian Mulroney, and from Robertson Davies to Alice Munro. A Scot, educated
at St. Andrews University and at Yale, he lives in Toronto with his wife, Jane,
and continues to publish Douglas Gibson Books at McClelland & Stewart.
Eli Mekuratsuk - Culturalist
Eli was born in Okak Bay, Nunatsiavut, Labrador. He grew up travelling by
dog team, living a traditional lifestyle on the land with his extended family -
much of this time spent in the Torngat Mountains which is his real homeland.
He is a gifted carver and appreciates music - has been known to bring out the
guitar and treat the crowd to a song or two. Eli is a true ambassador for his
homeland and looks forward to sharing his life experiences with you. On top of that Eli will keep
us safe from polar bears as we travel in the land of the Labrador Inuit.
Dennis Minty - Photographer
Born in Twillingate, Newfoundland, Dennis has followed a varied path to ar-
rive at his current profession as a photographer. Through 30 years of both local
and international work, Dennis has served as an award winning wildlife
biologist and environmental educator; designer and manager of a nature
education centre; author; multimedia developer and adventure tour guide. One
of his environmental education projects, Finding the Balance, Environmental Issues on a Global Scale
was officially endorsed by the United Nations. Dennis has also received the Canadian
Governor General’s Medal for his work in environmental education.
Daniel Payne - Musician
Daniel comes from a long line of traditional accordion and fiddle players from
Cow Head on the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland. He is a well-
known singer, actor and multi-instrumentalist who has performed both as a
musician and actor throughout North America, Australia and Europe. He is a
recipient of the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council’s Emerging Artist
Award and played a leading role in the Newfoundland-Ireland production of the TV miniseries,
Random Passage, a portrayal of Bernice Morgan’s life in early Newfoundland. His first solo album,
released in spring 2008 is entitled Chain.
Members of Drawnonward – Artists
Over ten years ago the artists of DRAWNONWARD began to travel through-
out Canada in order to document its unique and varied regions. Today, after
over 100 000 kilometers travelling by bus, boat, canoe, train, milk van, skis,
feet and last year aboard Adventure Canada’s expedition vessel to the Arctic,
the artists have painted together from coast to coast. They are excited to be
returning to such a friendly and picturesque part of the country with the Adventure Canada
family. The Artists will be available to provide formal lectures, organized workshops and personal
instruction throughout the journey.
 Art on the Rock With Kevin Major and Anne CrAwford July 6 – 12, 2009

Literature, music, visual art, theatre—Newfoundland has it all, and in abundance far beyond anything you Cost: $3,295 CDN+ GST;
might expect of half a million people. Join celebrated Newfoundland writer Kevin Major for an insider’s look based on double occupancy
at the culture of his Island, seven art-filled days at the edge of the North Atlantic. Let him take you through
the multi-hued streets and back lanes of St. John’s, to his favourite galleries and music haunts. Meet artists Max: 18 adventurers
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 chat with them leisurely over wine. Tour Includes
• All meals, breakfast Day 1 to breakfast
From the intimacy of an ornate nineteenth century reading room to the sweeping views of the city from the Day 7
ultra-modern galleries of The Rooms (what The Globe and Mail has called ‘one of the world’s great small • Six nights accommodation
museums’), you’ll know you’re in the midst of a culture like no other in North America. Aesthetically, you • All transportation
might think yourself in Europe. Whether browsing the galleries or enjoying a pint and a song at The Ship, • Guiding services of Kevin Major and
Anne Crawford
you’ll know for sure you’ve fallen into the arms of a spirited arts scene.
• Special guest appearances
Food? Of course. Whether your preference is fine international cuisine or fish ‘n chips at Ches’s, St. John’s • Evening of theatre at Rising Tide in
doesn’t disappoint. Shopping? That, too. From books personally autographed, to paintings and prints, to fine Trinity and exclusive backstage pass
and funky crafts. • Admissions to galleries, museums &
special events
Kevin will also travel with you to Trinity, one of the most beautiful of Newfoundland’s outport communities,
and home to Rising Tide Theatre, the company that has produced several of his plays. There you will have Tour Cost Does Not include:
chance to explore the place that has become a haven for artists of all kinds. Take in the site of the TV • Transportation to/from St. John’s and
your home
mini-series Random Passage. Attend Rising Tide’s evening performance, then meet the cast and their • Travel/medical insurance
dynamic artistic director. Retire to the charms of Fisher’s Loft (where Kevin Spacey and Judy Dench stayed • Alcoholic beverages with meals
while filming The Shipping News), before returning to St. John’s • Any expenses incurred due to weather,
delays etc.
Seven delightful days steeped in Newfoundland’s culture – what a way to get to know this most distinctive of
islands!
Newfoundland Close-Up: A Photographic Adventure July 18 –25, 2009

Listen to the explosive spout of a humpback whale as it breaks Your Guides:

July 18 – July 25, 2009
the surface of a clear blue ocean. See the comical flight of a 8 days, 7 nights Dennis Minty &
full-bellied puffin as it attempts to get airborne. Smell the salty Antje Springmann
landwash where the sea touches North America’s eastern-most $3,295 CDN + GST
Dennis has a five year
land and where First Light really is first. Maximum participants: 12 history with Adventure
With camera in hand we will take you to the heart of the most Prices include: Canada as naturalist and
easterly corner of North America, still largely undiscovered by • All accommodations photographer. He is an
the vast majority of travellers. This is a tour for photographers, • All meals award winning
their companions and the artistically-minded. Your particular • Ground transportation environmental educator,
needs and interests are addressed in a multi-dimensional tour wildlife biologist, park
• Your instructor/guide(s)
that mixes group instruction, experiential learning and one-on- manager and author of several books. Antje
• All park/tour fees
one coaching in the midst of cultural and ecological wonders. Springmann has called Newfoundland home
since coming there from Germany when she
Presentations are interactive, inspiring and informative; the Prices do not include: was twelve. She guided her first cultural tours
hikes are filled with vistas and natural beauty that invite hours • Flights to and from St. John’s of St.John’s 20 years ago. She has a varied
of artistic contemplation; the traditional home-cooked meals • Laundry, phone calls, GST, background in educational design, arts and
and accommodations celebrate the best of Newfoundland personal items culture, tourism, marketing, event organiza-
hospitality. We will amble through charming historic • Alcoholic beverages tion and partnership development. A budding
communities like Brigus, Trinity and St. John’s; experience • Travel/medical insurance photographer in her own right, she recently
gannets, puffins and whales closer than most anywhere on joined her husband, Dennis Minty, in
earth, hike trails that take us along tall cliffs, through gentle Fitness level: Easy to moderate developing workshops that bring people closer
meadows and explore Newfoundland’s famous rocky beaches. to the natural world.
 All Photos © Dennis Minty and Antje Springmann
Day 1
We begin in St. John’s, Newfoundland’s vibrant, historic capital. From here a one hour
drive brings us to Conception Bay. Cupids, our home base for the first part of our adven-
ture, is a picturesque and welcoming town. Settled in 1610, it is Canada’s oldest English
colony. Here we are hosted by charming B&B’s brimming with Newfoundland hospitality.
After an introduction to nature photography we head outdoors as the shadows lengthen,
to hike the Burnt Head Trail while indulging in the splendour of this undiscovered gem.
Day 2
We set off near dawn to explore the Greenland trail to capture the early morning light.
We walk among the former settlement of Deep Gulch, and take in a spectacular cliff view
of “The Arch”, a natural rock formation. We make frequent stops for tips and exercises
that help us see creatively. In the afternoon we explore the neighbouring town of Brigus.
This picturesque community, once home to famous arctic explorer Captain Bob Bartlett.
We take time to wander among the laneways and unique stone canals that lace this idyllic
community rich in traditional architecture.
Day 3
Bay Roberts’ East Shoreline Heritage Walk is one of Newfoundland’s most scenic hikes.
Our path takes us through meadows where we pass stone walls, root cellars and other
evidence of early settlements. We stop and explore tiny pebble beaches before making our
way along towering cliff-tops that offer an expansive view of Port-aux-Graves Peninsula,
Bell Island, and Conception Bay beyond. Port Rexton, home of “The Shipping News” is
our next base.
Day 4
Our morning’s highlights are the puffin colony at Elliston and some small natural
treasures along the way. In the afternoon we hike the Skerwink Trail, rated among the
world’s best by Travel & Leisure Magazine. We trek through stunning landscapes of for-
est, meadow and rocky coastline. Ancient sea stacks, 540 million years old, rise from the
ocean floor. Bald Eagles are likely companions along the way.
Day 5
We explore Trinity and hike Gun Hill for its breathtaking views. This stately and vibrant
community is steeped in history and has the sense of grandeur due to its fish merchant
history. A photographic discovery awaits around every corner. In the afternoon we take
a step back in time on the film set of “Random Passage” which documented the life of
Newfoundland’s first European settlers. Then it’s on to Kearley’s Harbour, a small coastal
community abandoned in the 1960’s. The evening is spent on Trinity Bay exploring the
coastline’s charming coves by boat.
Day 6
In store for us today is one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife experiences – Cape St.
Mary’s Seabird Sanctuary, North America’s second largest gannet colony. Nowhere else
on earth are you able to get closer to these majestic birds. Thousands of these magnificent
birds sail above and below us. The air is filled with the drone of their chatter.
Day 7
We take a quiet walk through Salmonier Nature Park, a marvellous environmental
education and wildlife rehabilitation centre where we are able to closely observe many of
Newfoundland’s native wildlife species. In the afternoon we take to the water in search of
whales in Bay Bulls and Witless Bay. Here lies one of the world’s greatest gathering places
of whales and seabirds drawn yearly by the abundant food supply. The air is filled with
thousands of puffins, kittiwakes and murres as they tend their young. We are looking for
the giants of the sea: minke and humpback whales. Our small boat allows us to get close
enough to hear the mighty blow as they break the surface, smell their pungent breath, and
see the water pearl off their flukes as they rise from the ocean.
Day 8
Memorial University’s Botanical Gardens, a 110 acre nature reserve dedicated to the
display and study of Newfoundland’s native flora and its habitats. We spend our morn-
ing here exploring and practicing our new photo skills before lunch at the Gardens’ fine
café. Our afternoon takes us to Cape Spear National Park, North America’s most easterly
point and home to the province’s oldest surviving lighthouse. We explore this rugged area
of craggy cliffs and windswept barrens, then head on to the pretty fishing village of Petty
Harbour/Maddox Cove before ending our tour in St. John’s.

Technical Specifications:
Registry Bahamas
Gross Tonnage 4,364
Built 1975 - Russia
Refurbished 1999 - Scandinavia
Ice Class A-1
Length 101 m (330 ft)
The Clipper Adventurer
The 118-passenger Clipper Adventurer, among the very few vessels in the world specifically con-
structed for expedition voyages to the far reaches of this remote land. She has advanced communi-
cations and navigation equipment, and newly installed, state-of-the-art Sperry Gyrofin stabilizers.
With $13 million in renovations, the Clipper Adventurer is a handsome expedition vessel, done
in the style of great ocean liners when ships were ships. With lots of varnished wood, brass, and
wooden decks, the ship has all new outside cabins, and private facilities. There is a Main Lounge,
bar, Clipper Club, library/card room, gymnasium, sauna, gift shop, and beauty salon. Meals include
International and Continental cuisine. The ship has a fleet of 10 Zodiacs and a special loading plat-
form. An ice class rating of A-1 allows the Clipper Adventurer to go to places larger cruise ships can
only dream of, and she does it in comfort and style unsurpassed by other vessels her size.
Category Amenities
1 Quad Lower Forward, 2 upper 2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole window.
2 Triple Lower Deck, 1 upper 2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole window.
3 Junior Double, two lower berths, shower, porthole window
4 Double, two lower berths, shower, porthole window.
5 Main Double, two lower berths, shower, porthole window.
Beam 16.5m (54 ft) 6 Deluxe Double, shower, midship, two lower berths, porthole window.
Draft 4.72m (15.5 ft)
7 Superior Double, two lower berths, shower, picture window.
Cruising Speed 12 knots
Capacity 118 passengers 8 Junior Suite, two lower berths, bath or shower, sitting area.
Electricity 220 V. 9 Suite, two lower beds, bath with shower, window,sitting area.
Stabilizers Sperry Gyrofin 10 Owner’s Suite, two lower berths, shower, porthole window.
 2009 Rates Due to the recent and significant fluctuations of the Canadian dollar, and the fact that most of our
expenses are in US dollars, we have been compelled to price our itineraries in US dollars for the 2009 season.

Voyage High Arctic Into the Northwest Passage Out of the Northwest Heart of the Arctic Atlantic Arts Float
Adventure Passage
Dates Aug. 9-21, 2009 Aug. 21 - Sep. 1, 2009 Sep. 1 - 16, 2009 Sep. 16 - 26, 2009 Sep. 26 - Oct. 6, 2009
Category 1 $4,395.00 $4,395.00 $5,795.00 $3,695.00 $2,595.00
2 $5,195.00 $5,295.00 $6,995.00 $4,295.00 $3,695.00
3 $6,195.00 $6,495.00 $7,995.00 $5,395.00 $4,795.00
4 $7,195.00 $7,495.00 $9,095.00 $6,395.00 $5,495.00
5 $8,295.00 $8,695.00 $10,395.00 $7,495.00 $6,295.00
6 $9,250.00 $9,695.00 $11,595.00 $8,395.00 $6,995.00

7 $9,595.00 $9,895.00 $12,095.00 $8,895.00 $7,995.00

8 $9,995.00 $10,395.00 $12,795.00 $9,395.00 $8,795.00
9 $10,395.00 $10,995.00 $13,195.00 $9,895.00 $9,195.00
10 $10,995.00 $11,495.00 $13,995.00 $10,195.00 $9,695.00

Discovery Fund $250 $200

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Making a Difference: Each area we visit has rich • Your complete itinerary • Flights, Charters
cultural and wild treasures to offer. As guests, we • Team of resource specialists • GST on Into the Northwest Passage
have made a point to source and support local projects • Educational program and • Mandatory medical / evacuation insurance
pre-departure materials • Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic bever-
in the areas through which we travel. A contribution
• All meals, except occasional ages, phone calls, onboard medical fees)
from each passenger represents a portion of the optional meal ashore • Additional expenses in the event of delays or
money we donate to ensure the longevity and success • All Zodiac excursions itinerary changes
of educational, environmental and cultural initiatives • Service charges and port fees • Discretionary gratuities to ship’s crew
in these regions. • Hotel night October 5th on the Atlantic (approximately $10 - 14 per passenger per day)
Arts Float • Visas, if required
Sailing Solo? Single travellers not requiring private • Fees for physician’s notes confirming you are fit
accommodation on shipboard programs can be matched Like the Photos in this brochure? to travel
with another single traveller at no extra charge. Most of these photos are available as prints • Possible fuel surcharges
from the respective photographers in a
Join us on more than one voyage variety of sizes. Please give us a call and we’ll We love Bagpipers!
and get a special discount! direct you to the photographer so If you can play,
bring your pipes
you can get one for your wall. along and ask
about our
Rates are per person, per voyage based on double occupancy unless specified. Private singles available on our vessels in certain categories at 1.6 times the double bagpiper’s
occupancy rate. All prices cash/cheque discounted; rates based on US funds. See Terms & Conditions for rates when paying final balance with a credit card.
rebate.
Coming Attractions
We offer a diverse array of tour programs, including small group art and wildlife tours, and both Canadian and International expeditionary voyages. We invite you to
peruse the tour details and choose one or more of our upcoming programs. We are constantly fine tuning our favorites and expanding our subject matter to reflect the
interests of our clients and the compelling issues in the world today. As always, we have a stellar lineup of resource guides to enhance your experience.

Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

Join us once again for our voyage to the real Middle Earth as we experience Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
We’ll have a chance to explore the UNESCO world heritage site of colonial Quito, shop in the shadow of a volcano
at the Otavalo Market, and stand on the equator before heading to the Galapagos Islands. This year we will be us-
ing the luxurious, 16-passenger Queen of the Galapagos, and offering a choice of two different departures to the
Galapagos Islands, where some of the world’s most interesting and unique wildlife is found.

• Jan. 23 - Feb. 2 & Jan 30 - Feb 9, 2009 • Berths from $5,595 CDN

Celtic Quest : From Spain to Scotland

In 2009 we will explore the Celtic edges of western Europe: beginning in Galicia, Spain we will travel north
through Brittany, France England, Ireland and finish in the land of the Scots. We’ll visit huge bird colonies,
early monasteries in dramatic settings, megalithic stones, medieval castles, characters, Ceilidh bands and
villages - both ancient and modern. Onboard the 96-passenger M/S Andrea, the program is, as always, rich in
culture, art & music.

• May 11 – 23, 2009 • Berths from $6,395 CDN

Queen Charlotte Islands

Join Carol Heppenstall on a sailing 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. These sites contain
the remains of the great longhouses and the best remaining examples of original totem poles in the world. SGaang
Gwaii is recognized as a World Heritage Site. The old villages are now uninhabited, but each summer the Haida
have watchmen at several of the old villages to protect their heritage and greet visitors. We hope to see Stellar sea
lions and spot a variety of whales from our vessel, the Island Roamer.
© Mike Beedell

• July 9 - 18, 2009 • $4,355 CDN + GST

South America Traverse © Jack Siegal

Our southbound exploration of South America’s spectacular west coast takes us from colonial Quito, Ecuador’s
capital city, to Puerto Montt, Chile. Visit superb archaeological sites in Peru, cruise through the Humboldt Current
witness with its prolific marine life and seabirds enroute to Chile’s Atacama Desert. With visits to four World Heri-
tage Sites and to Lauca National Park, a World Biosphere Reserve, we have the rare opportunity for an in-depth
look into the ancient cultures and stunning biodiversity of this fascinating coast.
© Jack Siegal

• October 14 - November 2, 2009 • Berths from $9,980 USD

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on the US dollar. Credit Card pricing is as follows: High Arctic Adventure: C1 $4,571, C2 $5,403, C3 $6, 443, C4
$7,483, C5 $8,627, C6 $9,620, C7 $9, 979, C8 $10,395, C9 10,811, C10 $11,435 – Into the Northwest Passage: C1
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Delays
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Baggage
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participants. If we do not get the required number of people and cancel a tour, you will be notified 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. 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.
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to departure comprehensive insurance coverage including without limitation medical, emergency evacuation, trip
cancellation, 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.
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to remote parts of the world. Adventure Canada 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
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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. Adventure Canada expressly reserves the right to cancel, without
prior notice to the passengers, any tour prior to departure, in which case tour fees will be refunded without further
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Adventure Canada expressly reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel the reservation of, or remove from the
tour, any passenger at any time.
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boarding the vessels, passengers will receive a 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. Passage Contract
Tickets may be obtained from Adventure Canada on written request.

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