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                 MV OCEAN ENDEAVOUR

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Voyages
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Arctic and Atlantic Canada

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©Dennis Minty

Your
Adventure Canada
Experience
Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and culture. Travel
alongside scientists, historians, naturalists, cultural ambassadors,
and artists, who share their passion and experience with you.

A    dventure Canada’s expeditions are more
     than phenomenal expeditions of a life-
time, they are lifelong learning journeys for the
                                                    in their fields—are approachable, available on
                                                    deck and at meals, and always on shore during
                                                    excursions. Our unique mix of entertainment
heart and mind. Your expedition is an immersive     and camaraderie is integral to our evening
cultural experience both on and off the ship.       concerts, daily gatherings, and learning
                                                    opportunities.
Our shipboard program is educational and
fun. You can join daily presentations, debates,     Each day, your onboard and onshore
and workshops that provide perspective and          programming is thoughtfully planned to make
understanding. Our expedition staff—experts         the most of the local environment. Hiking,
                                                    wildlife viewing, historic sites, community visits,
OUR EXPEDITION STAFF—EXPERTS IN                     and Zodiac cruising are regular activities. You can
THEIR FIELDS—ARE APPROACHABLE,                      spot wildlife from the deck, take a polar plunge,

AVAILABLE ON DECK AND AT MEALS,                     relax in the hot tub, take care of yourself at a
                                                    stretch class, or unwind with a great book from
AND ALWAYS ON SHORE DURING
                                                    our onboard library. You choose the activities
EXCURSIONS                                          that are best suited to your abilities and interests.

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Jason Edmunds             Dr. Dawn Bazely            Dr. Mark Mallory         Susie Evyagotailak
  Expedition Leader              Botanist               Arctic Ecologist,           Culturalist
                                                     Canada Research Chair

   Dr. Lisa Rankin           John Houston              Victoria Buschman         Dr. Marc St-Onge
Archaeologist, Canada     Inuit Art Specialist and    Conservation Biologist         Geologist
   Research Chair                Filmmaker

Learn from the locals                                Safety first. Experience, foremost
Adventure Canada has a myriad of connections         You’re in good hands: our expedition staff are
in the regions we visit; nothing beats being         experienced, knowledgeable, and attentive.
welcomed as an honoured guest. Esteemed              They’ll ensure your comfort and safety—then
local guides connect you to our destinations,        enlighten, inspire, and entertain you!
their people, and culture—personally!

Our expedition team is at the heart of our programming—and there’s something for everyone!
Join our staff in presentations, workshops, discussion panels, Q & A sessions, and more.

                                                      ©D. Minty                 ©A. Gallant

 ©Jessie Brinkman Evans                               ©K. Bogner                ©K. Bogner

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Enriching Expeditions
in Spectacular Locations

©Jen Derbach

Your personal voyage of discovery
Explore and learn about new lands and people as you experience the rich culture and fascinating
landscapes we sail to. Take the road less travelled and enrich your perspective during visits to
communities, natural habitats, and historic sites that can be otherwise difficult to reach.

Our expeditions are designed to be flexible and allow us to make the best of Mother Nature’s
conditions. We often make landfall at new places and are able to share new discoveries and
local knowledge with you. Your voyage will be marked with thoughtful discussions, expert
interpretation, and the spirit of discovery.

                                             Get off the ship, get into a Zodiac!
                                             Cruise among icebergs; search for marine
                                             mammals; visit an Inuit hamlet; wander remote
                                             coastline… simply enjoy the freedom of being out
                                             on the water daily! Our goal is to get you off the
                                             ship, as often as possible.

                                             Zodiacs free us from the dependency on ports,
                                             piers, and other man-made infrastructure. These
                                             safe, stable, versatile boats that take you where
©Dennis Minty
                                             the action is.

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Learn from passionate experts
                                           Why would an esteemed Canada Research Chair, for
                                           example, travel with us on a working vacation? It’s
                                           simple: they can’t resist the opportunity to engage,
                                           excite, educate, and enlighten you! Make the most
                                           of every learning opportunity, aboard and ashore,
                                           in geology, botany, marine biology, archeology,
                                           photography, cultural history, and more!

                                           Our hand-picked experts are as excited as you are to
                                           be on board. Join them on deck searching for wildlife,
                                           share daily meals for personal indepth conversations,
                                           participate in workshops, attend presentations, and
                                           learn on the land. The Adventure Canada team has
                                           a deep love for discovery, learning, exploration, and
©Antje Springman
                                           growth, and are at your service.

                                           Experience local culture and traditions
                                           From Arctic communities to the fishing villages of
                                           old New France, to the outports of Newfoundland
                                           and Labrador, we embrace local music, dance, food,
                                           language, and traditions, everywhere we go!

                                           Expedition travel isn’t just about what you see, or where
©Michelle Valberg
                                           you go. It’s who you meet and get to know.

©Dennis Minty

Wildlife encounters
Daily excursions with expert guides put you where you are most likely to see wildlife: whales and
seabirds in Atlantic Canada; muskox, seals, and polar bears in the high Arctic. Whether viewing
on deck, in the Zodiac, or learning during our presentation series, you’ll come away with an
appreciation for the fine creatures that inhabit our world. Our best practices ensure the safety and
integrity of the wildlife we have the privilege to view.

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EXPEDITION CRUISE

Iceland to Greenland: in the Wake
of the Vikings
JULY 13–24, 2021                               Starts: Reykjavík, Iceland       From $3,495 to $14,795 USD
                                               Ends: Toronto, ON, Canada        per person (details p.36)

                                               Aboard the Ocean Endeavour       Solo cabins based on availability

                                                                                Charter Flights (details p.36)

                                                               ITINERARY

                                                               Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland
                       GREENLAND                               Day 2: At Sea
                                                               Day 3–4: East Greenland
                                                               Day 5: Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound)
          Kangerlussuaq                                        Day 6: South Greenland
      Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord                                  Day 7: Hvalsey
      (Evighedsfjorden)
       Nuuk                                       ICELAND
                                                               Day 8: Brattahlið
       SERMERSOOQ
                                                   Reykjavík   Day 9: Sermersooq
      Hvalsø Ruins
       Brattahlið      East Greenland                          Day 10: Nuuk
                                                               Day 11: Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord
                    Ikerasassuaq
                    (Prince Christian Sound)                   (Evighedsfjorden)
                                                               Day 12: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

HIGHLIGHTS

• Search for whales while following the Viking                 • Visit Erik the Red’s former estate at Brattahlið
  route across the Denmark Strait to Greenland                 • Explore Greenland's newest UNESCO World
• Experience east Greenland’s pristine,                          Heritage Site, the fertile farmlands of Kujataa
  stunning fjords                                              • Wander the streets of Nuuk, Greenland’s
• Get close to glaciers and calving icebergs                     dynamic capital
• Experience village life in Greenlandic fishing               • Zodiac along the face of a Greenlandic glacier
  hamlets
• Visit the Norse ruins at Hvalsey, abandoned
  in the 1400s

                        Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather,
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                       ice, and sea conditions.
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©Jessie Brinkman Evans

©Jessie Brinkman Evans   ©Jessie Brinkman Evans   ©Jessie Brinkman Evans

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DAY 3–4: EAST GREENLAND
                                                   Our first view of Greenland’s east coast will re-
                                                   veal a coastline traced with innumerable fjords
                                                   and potentially dotted with pack ice. Our
                                                   spotters will be watching for bears, seals, and
                                                   humpback whales. We’ll explore the remote
                                                   reaches of glaciated fjords by Zodiac.

©Jen Derbach                                       DAY 5: IKERASASSUAQ
                                                   (PRINCE CHRISTIAN SOUND)
DAY 1: REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND                          Joining the Irminger and Labrador Seas through
Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital, Reykjavík was      the islands of the Cape Farewell Archipelago,
established in 874 AD. Powered by geothermal       Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound) is among
energy, Reykjavík is widely considered one of      the world’s most majestic waterways. Craggy
the cleanest, greenest cities on Earth. Food,      mountain peaks tower over still waters fed by
culture, and nightlife abound. The National        calving glaciers. We’ll make the most of our
Culture House preserves treasures like the         deck time, scouting for landing opportunities on
Poetic Edda and the Norse Sagas in their orig-     the skirts of the mountains.
inal manuscripts. We depart Reykjavík in the
evening aboard the Ocean Endeavour after an        DAY 6: SOUTH GREENLAND
organized tour.                                    South Greenland lives up to its namesake;
                                                   here, the land is fertile and agriculture thrives.
DAY 2: AT SEA                                      Farms and vegetable husbandry contrast with
Sailing west from Iceland, we are truly in the     the ice that covers so much of the country.
wake of the Vikings. We’ll be watching for         Jagged mountains rise from beyond green
whales and seabirds as we sail the Denmark         pastures, with sheep farms directly bordering
Strait. Our onboard program will prepare you       ice fjords. Here, Norse settlement history
for the archaeology, history, culture, and wild-   intersects with contemporary Greenland life.
life that awaits us in Greenland!

©Jessie Brinkman Evans

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©Jessie Brinkman Evans

DAY 7: HVALSEY                                      DAY 10: NUUK
The Norse settlement at Hvalsey was a major         Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, bridges old
centre in South Greenland in the early centu-       and new. The old harbour region of town
ries of the last millenium. Hvalsey Church is the   includes many buildings dating from the
best-preserved Norse ruin in Greenland. The last    Danish colonial days. Nuuk is known for art,
known record from the original Norse colony is      shopping, and cafes.
of a wedding held here in September 1408!
                                                    The Greenland National Museum is one of
DAY 8: BRATTAHLIÐ                                   Nuuk’s many outstanding features: the world-
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brattahlið is in      famous Qilakitsoq mummies are housed here.
the most fertile part of Greenland and was the
home of Viking explorer Erik the Red and his        DAY 11: KANGERLUSSUATSIAQ FJORD
descendants until the 1400s. A reconstructed        (EVIGHEDSFJORDEN)
Norse church and Viking longhouse are featured      Defined by jagged mountain peaks, sheer
here. Greenlandic Inuit now run the sheep farms     bird cliffs, cascading streams, and calving
originally worked by Norse settlers.                glaciers, Kangerlussuatsiaq lives up to its
                                                    Danish name, Erighedsfjorden, meaning Fjord
DAY 9: SERMERSOOQ                                   of Eternity. Whether by ship, Zodiac cruise, or
The Sermersooq region of Greenland has a            kayak, a visit to the face of the glacier is truly
stunning myriad of mountain peaks, glaciers,        a sublime experience.
and deep fjords. Our time will be spent on the
western coast of the region, where records          DAY 12: KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND
of human habitation stretch back over 1,500         Søndre Strømfjord offers 168 kilometres of
years. We’ll explore by Zodiac or by foot, as       superb scenery. Kangerlussuaq, the settlement
landing conditions permit. We’ll keep a look out    at the head of the fjord, is a former US Air Force
for Nattoralik (white-tailed eagles), seabirds,     base and Greenland’s main flight hub. Here we
marine mammals, and enjoy the lush vegeta-          will disembark the Ocean Endeavour and transfer
tion of southwest Greenland.                        to the airport for our charter flight to Toronto.

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EXPEDITION CRUISE                                                                       FORMERLY ARCTIC
                                                                                            SAFARI, AS SEEN ON

High Arctic Explorer
AUG. 5–16, 2021                                   Starts: Ottawa, ON, Canada                From $7,595 to $19,295 USD
                                                  Ends: Toronto, ON, Canada                 per person (details p.36)

                                                  Aboard the Ocean Endeavour                Solo cabins based on availability

                                                                                            Charter Flights (details p.36)

                                                                            ITINERARY
                                                                            Day 1: Qausuittuq (Resolute), NU, Canada
                                                                            Day 2: Beechey Island
 Qausuittuq
 (Resolute)   BEECHEY                                   GREENLAND           Day 3–6: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound)
               ISLAND DEVON
                      ISLAND                                                & Devon Island
 SOMERSET
  ISLAND
                            LANCASTER
                              SOUND
                                                 MELVILLE
                                                   BAY                      Day 7: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)
 PRINCE
 REGENT
  INLET
                         BYLOT
                        ISLAND                                              Day 8: At Sea—Davis Strait
                         Mittimatalik                                       Day 9: Western Greenland
                         (Pond Inlet)
                                                                            Day 10: Ilulissat
                                                                            Day 11: Sisimiut Coast
                                                                            Day 12: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
                          BAFFIN
                          ISLAND                                Ilulissat
            FOXE                          Sisimiut
            BASIN                            Coast

                                        DAVIS               Kangerlussuaq
                                        STRAIT

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the Franklin Expedition graves at                                   • Enjoy an Inuit cultural welcome at
  Beechey Island                                                              Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)
• Watch for marine mammals and wildlife                                     • Take advantage of prime viewing
  in Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound)                                     opportunities for the rare ivory gull,
  National Marine Conservation Area                                           considered a species "at risk"
• Hike on Devon Island, the largest                                         • Cruise among icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord,
  uninhabited island on Earth                                                 a UNESCO World Heritage Site

                         Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather,
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                        ice, and sea conditions.
©Andrew Stewart

©Michelle Valberg   ©Dennis Minty   ©Martin Lipman

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DAY 1: QAUSUITTUQ (RESOLUTE), NU,                    DAY 3–6: TALLURUTIUP IMANGA
CANADA                                               (LANCASTER SOUND) & DEVON ISLAND
Qausuittuq, or “place with no dawn”, is named        We will spend four days exploring Tallurutiup
for its dark winters. During our time in the         Imanga (Lancaster Sound), one of Canada's
summer months we will experience the midnight        newest National Marine Conservation Areas.
sun, a time of no darkness.                          Narwhal, beluga, and bowhead whales transit
                                                     and feed in this area. We’ll cruise by ship and
The beginning of our journey is characterized        Zodiac in search of wildlife.
by shoreline gravel flats, rocky coastal
bluffs, and deposits of glacial moraine.             On the northern border of Tallurutiup Imanga
More significant is the origin of the hamlet.        lies Devon Island, the largest uninhabited island
In 1953, Inuit from from Inukjuak, Québec,           on Earth at over 50,000 square kilometres. The
and Mittimatalik were relocated, under false         island’s geology is stunning. Flat topped moun-
pretenses, by the Canadian government with           tains, glacial valleys, and a substantial ice cap
the aim of asserting Canadian sovereignty.           give Devon Island its unique character.

Today the community is home to just under 250        We’ll visit a number of the bays—hiking the
people and is an important staging point for High    tundra, discovering the botany, cruising a glacier
Arctic research, tourism, and military activities.   face, and wildlife-spotting from ship and from
                                                     shore. Once home to Inuit and their ancestors,
DAY 2: BEECHEY ISLAND                                we will visit archaeological sites with expert
In 1845, Sir John Franklin set out from England      interpretation to learn about the human history
with HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, attempting           of this now-abandoned island. We’ll also catch a
to sail through the Northwest Passage. Frank-        glimpse of recent human history as we visit the
lin’s crew overwintered at Beechey Island            remains of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police and
where three of his men died.                         Hudson's Bay Company site at Dundas Harbour.

Numerous search parties later used Beechey as        DAY 7: MITTIMATALIK (POND INLET)
a depot and rendezvous. Amundsen, Bernier,           Mittimatalik is a busy Arctic community in a
and Larsen all visited Beechey. Thomas Morgan        beautiful setting. The views of nearby Bylot
of the HMS Investigator was buried there in 1854     Island are stunning. We will have a chance to
alongside Franklin’s men. The graves, and the        explore the town. The cultural presentation at
ruins of nearby Northumberland House, are a          the Community Hall is not to be missed—hand-
haunting memorial.                                   crafted goods may be available here, too.

©Michelle Valberg              ©Dennis Minty                             ©Dennis Minty

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©Dennis Minty

DAY 8: AT SEA—DAVIS STRAIT
                                                     towering mountain backdrop. The waters are
Our onboard presentation series will continue
                                                     relatively warm here, due to the West Greenland
as we steam across Davis Strait towards Canada.
                                                     Current and the sub-Arctic location.
This is an excellent time to enjoy workshops,
watch a documentary, and get out on deck
                                                     People have lived in the Sisimiut area for 4,500
looking for whales, seabirds, and marine wildlife.
                                                     years. For the first 2,000 years, the people of the
                                                     Saqqaq culture occupied the area. 2,500 years
DAY 9: WESTERN GREENLAND
                                                     ago, new people brought the Dorset culture
Greenland’s west coast is simply stunning.
                                                     to the Sisimiut area. They lived here for 1,500
From mighty mountains to the tiniest tundra
                                                     years and were followed by the people of the
flowers, our stop in this area will offer many
                                                     Thule culture—the ancestors of the current
outstanding features of interest. Hikers, walk-
                                                     population. The people primarily lived on fish,
ers, photographers, and contemplators will all
                                                     birds, whales, and seals.
be equally delighted.

                                                     DAY 12: KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND
DAY 10: ILULISSAT
                                                     Søndre Strømfjord is one of the longest fjords
Ilulissat translates literally into “iceberg”, an
                                                     in the world and boasts 168 kilometres of
apt name for this site at the mouth of the Ilu-
                                                     superb scenery. We end our adventure by
lissat Icefjord—a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
                                                     sailing up this dramatic fjord.
The icefjord is the outlet of the Sermeq Kujal-
leq glacier, a source of many of the icebergs in
                                                     Kangerlussuaq, the town at its eastern head,
the North Atlantic.
                                                     is a former US Air Force base and Greenland’s
Here, we will cruise in our fleet of Zodiacs to      primary flight hub.
appreciate the icebergs. We will also visit the
town of Ilulissat, with its museums, cafes, craft    Here we will disembark the Ocean Endeavour,
shops, and busy fishing harbour.                     and take a charter flight to Toronto, ON.

DAY 11: SISIMIUT COAST
                                                             Extend your voyage—join us on board Into the
West Greenland’s complex coastal waterways                   Northwest Passage and save with our multi-trip
include glaciers, islands, and fjords against a              promotion. Call for details.

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EXPEDITION CRUISE

Into the Northwest Passage
AUG.16–SEPT. 1, 2021                                                                 Starts: Toronto, ON, Canada                      From $10,995 to $25,395 USD
                                                                                     Ends: Yellowknife, NT, Canada                    per person (details p.36)

                                                                                     Aboard the Ocean Endeavour                       Solo cabins based on availability

                                                                                                                                      Charter Flights (details p.36)

                                                                                                                     ITINERARY

                                                                                                                     Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
                                                                                                                     Day 2: Sisimiut Coast
                                                                                                                     Day 3: Ilulissat
                                                           BEECHEY
                                                            ISLAND          DEVON              GREENLAND
                                                                                                                     Day 4–5: Western Greenland
                                                                            ISLAND

                VICTORIA
                                  PRINCE OF
                                    WALES
                                                                TAL

                                                                 N
                                                                      LUR
                                                                          U
                                                                   T IMAN TIUP     LANCASTER
                                                                                                                     Day 6: At Sea—Davis Strait
                                   ISLAND                                 GA
                                                              GE                     SOUND

                                                                                                                     Day 7: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), NU, Canada
                 ISLAND                                     RE T
                                                        C E   E
                                                       N INL
                                                  RI
      CORONATION
                 IQALUKTUUTTIAQ               P
                                                               Mittimatalik
                                                                                                                     Day 8–10: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster
                 (CAMBRIDGE BAY)
         GULF
                          QUEEN MAUD                           (Pond Inlet)
                              GULF
 Kugluktuk
 (Coppermine)                Uqsuqtuuq
                                                                                 BAFFIN
                                                                                 ISLAND
                                                                                                         Ilulissat
                                                                                                                     Sound) & Devon Island
            NUNAVUT         (Gjoa Haven)
Yellowknife                                                                                Sisimiut                  Day 11: Beechey Island
                                                                                           Coast
                                                                                                                     Day 12–13: Prince Regent Inlet
                                                                                               Kangerlussuaq
        CANADA
                                                                                                                     Day 14–16: Kitikmeot Region
                                                                                                DAVIS

                                                                                                                     Day 17: Kugluktuk, NU, Canada
                                                                                                STRAIT

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cross the Arctic Circle as you sail the length                                                                     • Seek polar bears, seabirds, and other Arctic
  of Søndre Strømfjord—168 kilometres!                                                                                 wildlife in pristine natural environments
• Cruise among icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord,                                                                       • Retrace the historic route of European
  a UNESCO World Heritage Site                                                                                         Explorers, who for centuries picked their way
• Spend three days in Canada’s second                                                                                  through ice in hopes of finding a sailing route
  largest National Marine Conservation Area,                                                                           through the passage
  Tallurutiup Imanga, searching for marine life                                                                      • Transit Ikirasak (Bellot Strait), the narrow and
• Visit Queen Maud Gulf, home to the wrecks of                                                                         dramatic waterway at the very northern tip of
  the Franklin ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror                                                                        continental North America

                                Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather,
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                               ice, and sea conditions.
©Dennis Minty

©Scott Forsyth   ©Dennis Minty   ©Victoria Polsoni

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DAY 1: KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND                        DAY 4–5: WESTERN GREENLAND
Kangerlussuaq is a former US Air Force base and        Exploring by ship and Zodiac along the west
Greenland’s primary flight hub. After our charter      coast of Greenland, we have numerous options
flight from Toronto, we will transfer to Ocean         for expedition stops, to make the
Endeavour by Zodiac.                                   most of weather and wildlife conditions.
                                                       Departing Greenland, we cross Baffin Bay
Søndre Strømfjord is one of the longest fjords         toward Nunavut.
in the world: 168 kilometres of superb scenery.
Steaming down this dramatic fjord we’ll cross the      DAY 6: AT SEA—DAVIS STRAIT
Arctic Circle—from the north!                          As we steam toward Nunavut, our resource staff
                                                       will deepen your understanding of the Arctic.
DAY 2: SISIMIUT COAST                                  This is an excellent time to enjoy workshops,
West Greenland’s complex coastal waterways,            watch a documentary, or get out on deck. Keep
which include glaciers, islands, and fjords against    your binoculars ready for minke and humpback
a towering mountain backdrop. The waters are           whales, as well as the seabirds that are sure to
relatively warm here, due to the West Greenland        mark our passage.
Current and the sub-Arctic location. Abundant
fauna and marine life have supported human             DAY 7: MITTIMATALIK (POND INLET), NU,
habitation here as far back as 4,500 years.            CANADA
                                                       Mittimatalik is a busy Arctic community in a
DAY 3: ILULISSAT                                       beautiful setting, a fascinating place to wander.
Ilulissat means “iceberg”, an apt name for this site   The cultural presentation at the Community Hall
at the outlet of the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier—a         is not to be missed—handcrafted goods may be
UNESCO World Heritage Site and the source of           available here too.
many of the icebergs in the North Atlantic.
                                                       DAY 8–10: TALLURUTIUP IMANGA
We will cruise in our fleet of Zodiacs to              (LANCASTER SOUND) & DEVON ISLAND
appreciate the icebergs, and visit the town of         We will spend three days exploring Tallurutiup
Ilulissat, with its museums, cafes, craft shops,       Imanga (Lancaster Sound), one of the newest
and busy fishing harbour.                              National Marine Conservation Areas in
                                                        Nunavut. Narwhal, beluga, and bowhead
©Dennis Minty                                           whales transit and feed in this area. We’ll cruise
                                                        by ship and Zodiac in search of wildlife.

                                                       On the northern border of Tallurutiup
                                                       Imanga lies Devon Island, the largest
                                                       uninhabited island on Earth at over 50,000
                                                       square kilometres. Flat-topped mountains,
                                                       glacial valleys, and a substantial ice cap give
                                                       Devon Island its unique character. We will
                                                       hike the tundra, cruise a glacier face, and seek
                                                       wildlife from ship and by shore. Archaeological

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©Michelle Valberg

sites with expert interpretation allow us to learn      Island. Recently, the Kitikmeot Region has been
about the Inuit history of this now-abandoned           in the news since the finding of the lost ships
island. We’ll visit the remains of an RCMP and          of the Franklin Expedition in its waters. It is
Hudson's Bay Company site at Dundas Harbour.            Nunavut’s least-populated region, though wildlife
                                                        abounds here both in the sea and on land. We
DAY 11: BEECHEY ISLAND                                  will spend our time navigating the
In 1845, Sir John Franklin set out from England         ice-strewn waters in search of wildlife.
with HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, attempting to
sail through the Northwest Passage. His crew            We’ll also call in at Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven)
overwintered at Beechey Island—where three              home of the Guardians of Terror Bay. The
of his men died.                                        European name, Gjoa Haven, honours Roald
                                                        Amundsen who overwintered in the bay for two
Numerous search parties later used Beechey              years while searching for the Northwest Passage.
as a depot and rendezvous. Amundsen,                    Amundsen became the first European to cross
Bernier, and Larsen visited Beechey. Thomas             the Northwest Passage, thanks to the knowledge
Morgan of the HMS Investigator was buried               and largesse of Inuit. The community has an
there in 1854 alongside Franklin’s men. The             excellent cultural centre and is well known for
graves and ruins of Northumberland House                carvings and wall hangings.
are a haunting memorial.
                                                        DAY 17: KUGLUKTUK, NU, CANADA
DAY 12-13: PRINCE REGENT INLET                          Located at the mouth of the Coppermine
This passage marks an area rich in marine and           River, Kugluktuk is the westernmost community
avian life. Thick-billed murres, ivory gulls, beluga,   in Nunavut.
narwhal, and bowhead whales reside in the ice-
strewn waters. In addition to abundant wildlife,        Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay), NU, is an
we’ll delve deeper into the exploration of the          alternate disembarkation point, and may be
Northwest Passage and mercantile efforts of the         used based on sea, ice, and weather conditions.
Hudson's Bay Company.
                                                        Today we will disembark the Ocean Endeavour
DAY 14–16: KITIKMEOT REGION                             and make our way to the airport to meet our
The traditional territory of the Netsilik Inuit, the    charter flights to Yellowknife, NT.
Kitikmeot Region consists of parts of Victoria
Island, the adjacent part of the mainland as far
                                                               Extend your voyage—join us on board Out of
as the Boothia Peninsula, King William Island,                 the Northwest Passage and save with our
and the southern portion of Prince of Wales                    multi-trip promotion. Call for details.

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EXPEDITION CRUISE

Out of the Northwest Passage
SEPT. 1–17, 2021                                                                         Starts: Yellowknife, NT, Canada           From $10,995 to $25,395 USD
                                                                                         Ends: Toronto, ON, Canada                 per person (details p.36)

                                                                                         Aboard the Ocean Endeavour                Solo cabins based on availability

                                                                                                                                   Charter Flights (details p.36)

                                                                                                                    ITINERARY

                                                                                                                    Day 1: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU, Canada
                                                                                                     SMITH
                                                                                                                    Day 2–4: Kitikmeot Region
                                                                                                                    Day 5: Prince Regent Inlet
                                                                                                     SOUND
                   McCLURE                                                  Aujuittuq
                    STRAIT
                                                                            (Grise Fiord)
                        PARRY CHANNEL
                                                         BEECHEY
                                                          ISLAND
                                                                                                    GREENLAND       Day 6: Beechey Island
                                     PRINCE OF
                                       WALES
                                                                      TAL
                                                                         LUR
                                                                             UT
                                                                      T IMANG IUP   LANCASTER            MELVILLE   Day 7–8: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound)
                                                                  N           A       SOUND                BAY
                                                             GE
                                                                                                                    Day 9: Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord)
                                      ISLAND
                                                           RE T
                                                         CE E                                   BAFFIN
                                                        N INL
                   IQALUKTUUTTIAQ
                                                 P   RI                                          BAY
                   (CAMBRIDGE BAY)

                                                                                                                    Day 10–11: Smith Sound
      CORONATION
         GULF                                                               BAFFIN
                             QUEEN MAUD
                                GULF                                        ISLAND
     Kugluktuk
     (Coppermine)                  Uqsuqtuuq                                                                        Day 12: At Sea
                                  (Gjoa Haven)                                                       Ilulissat
                     NUNAVUT
                                                                                                                    Day 13–14: Northwest Greenland
Yellowknife
                                                                                         Itilleq Fjord
                                                                                                                    Day 15: Ilulissat
                                                                                                   Kangerlussuaq

                                                                                                 DAVIS
                                                                                                                    Day 16: Itilleq Fjord
       CANADA                                                                                                       Day 17: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
                                                                                                 STRAIT

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail the fabled Northwest Passage                                                                                 • Visit Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord), Canada’s
• Seek polar bears, walrus, seabirds, and other                                                                       northernmost community
  Arctic wildlife in pristine natural environments                                                                  • Seek your ‘furthest north’ in Smith Sound
• Experience the majesty of the Northern Lights                                                                     • Zodiac cruise among icebergs at Ilulissat
• See the Franklin Expedition graves at                                                                               Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  Beechey Island                                                                                                    • Voyage the length of Søndre Strømfjord—168
• Watch for marine mammals and wildlife                                                                               kilometres long!
  in Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound)
  National Marine Conservation Area

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DAY 1: KUGLUKTUK (COPPERMINE),                          DAY 6: BEECHEY ISLAND
NU, CANADA                                              In 1845, Sir John Franklin set out from England
Located at the mouth of the Coppermine River,           with HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, attempting
Kugluktuk is the westernmost community                  to sail through the Northwest Passage. His
in Nunavut. Known for many years as                     crew overwintered at Beechey Island where
Coppermine, the community reverted to its               three of his men died.
original Inuinnaqtun name—meaning “place
of moving waters”—on January 1st, 1996. Our             Numerous search parties later used Beechey
charter flight will land in Kugluktuk and we will       as a depot and rendezvous. Amundsen,
embark the Ocean Endeavour by Zodiac.                   Bernier, and Larsen visited Beechey. Thomas
                                                        Morgan of HMS Investigator was buried there
Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay), NU, is an               in 1854 alongside Franklin’s men. The graves
alternate embarkation point, and may be used            and the ruins of Northumberland House are a
based on sea, ice, and weather conditions.              haunting memorial.

DAY 2–4: KITIKMEOT REGION                               DAY 7–8: TALLURUTIUP IMANGA
The Kitikmeot Region consists of parts of Victoria      (LANCASTER SOUND)
Island, the adjacent part of the mainland as far        We will spend two days exploring Tallurutiup
as the Boothia Peninsula, King William Island,          Imanga (Lancaster Sound), one of Canada's
and the southern portion of Prince of Wales             newest National Marine Conservation Areas.
Island. Recently, the Kitikmeot Region has been
in the news since the finding of the lost ships         Large populations of marine mammals,
of the Franklin Expedition in its waters. It is         including narwhal, beluga, and bowhead
Nunavut’s least-populated region, though wildlife       whales, transit and feed in this area. There is
abounds here both in the sea and on land. We'll         a great selection of landing sites available to
explore by Zodiac and on foot.                          choose from, depending on weather, wildlife,
                                                        and sea conditions.
DAY 5: PRINCE REGENT INLET
This passage marks an area rich in marine and           DAY 9: AUJUITTUQ (GRISE FIORD)
avian life. Thick-billed murres, ivory gulls, beluga,   Aujuittuq means "place that never thaws".
narwhal, and bowhead whales reside in the ice-          1,150 kilometres above the Arctic Circle,
strewn waters. In addition to abundant wildlife,        Canada’s northernmost “civilian” communi-
we’ll delve deeper into the exploration of the          ty originated in the Cold War; in 1953, Inuit
Northwest Passage and mercantile efforts of the         were relocated to Aujuittuq to boost Canadian
Hudson's Bay Company.                                   sovereignty.

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We’ll be welcomed into the hamlet, where we         The icefjord is the outlet of the Sermeq Kujal-
will have a chance to meet members of the           leq Glacier, source of many of the icebergs in
community, learn about their way of life, and       the North Atlantic.
hear their poignant stories.
                                                    Here, we will cruise in Zodiacs to appreciate
DAY 10–11: SMITH SOUND                              the icebergs. And we’ll visit the bustling town
Smith Sound, an ancient Inuit travel route,         of Ilulissat, with its museums, cafes, craft
divides Ellesmere Island from Greenland, and        shops, and busy fishing harbour.
served as the main route for explorers and
adventurers searching for the North Pole.           DAY 16: ITILLEQ FJORD
Adolphus Greely, Sir George Nares, and Elisha       The west Greenland coastline is a rich mixture
Kent Kane all travelled these waters with           of islands and complex coastal waterways.
varying degrees of success.                         As we enter the Arctic autumn, the tundra
                                                    foliage will be in gorgeous colour. We will be
DAY 12: AT SEA                                      making an expedition stop here to explore the
On this exploration day, we’ll be making the        landscape of wild Greenland.
most of what the wind, weather, and wildlife
have to offer. Our expedition staff will scan       DAY 17: KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND
for polar bears, walrus, whales, seals, and         Søndre Strømfjord is one of the longest fjords
seabirds as we go.                                  in the world and boasts 168 kilometres of su-
                                                    perb scenery. We end our adventure by sailing
DAY 13–14: NORTHWEST GREENLAND                      up this dramatic fjord.
We will explore stunning fjords that line
the coast. Glaciers and icebergs abound             Kangerlussuaq, the town at its eastern head,
here. In true expedition style, we will seek        is a former US Air Force base and Greenland’s
opportunities to hike, explore, and view            primary flight hub. Here we will disembark the
wildlife as conditions allow.                       Ocean Endeavour for our return charter flight
                                                    to Toronto, ON.
DAY 15: ILULISSAT
Ilulissat translates literally into “iceberg”, an
                                                           Extend your voyage—join us on board
apt name for this site at the mouth of the Ilu-            Greenland and Wild Labrador and save with
lissat Icefjord—a UNESCO World Heritage Site.              our multi-trip promotion. Call for details.

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EXPEDITION CRUISE

Greenland & Wild Labrador

SEPT. 17–OCT. 1, 2021                            Starts: Toronto, ON, Canada           From $6,995 to $18,895 USD
                                                 Ends: St. John’s, NL, Canada          per person (details p.36)

                                                 Aboard the Ocean Endeavour            Solo cabins based on availability

                                                                                       Charter Flights (details p.36)

                                                                       ITINERARY
                                                 GREENLAND
                                                   Kangerlussuaq
                                                                       Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
                                                   Kangerlussuatsiaq
                                                   Fjord               Day 2: Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord
                                DAVIS
                                STRAIT
                                                   Nuuk
                                                                       Day 3: Nuuk
             HUDSON
              STRAIT
                                                                       Day 4: At Sea—Davis Strait
                                                                       Day 5–7: Torngat Mountains National Park,
                                                                       NL, Canada
               UNGAVA
                 BAY      Torngat Mountains
                          National Park
                                                                       Day 8: Hebron
                           Hebron
                           Nain            LABRADOR                    Day 9: Nain
                                              SEA

                LABRADOR
                                                                       Day 10–12: The Labrador Coast
                                                                       Day 13: L’Anse aux Meadows
                                    L’Anse aux
                                    Meadows
                                                                       Day 14: Eastern Newfoundland
                                                                       Day 15: St. John’s, NL, Canada
               NEWFOUNDLAND          Eastern Newfoundland
                                      St. John’s

HIGHLIGHTS

• Zodiac along the face of a Greenlandic glacier                       • Enjoy a warm welcome in Nain, the
• Cross the Arctic Circle by ship via glorious                           administrative capital of Nunatsiavut
  Søndre Strømfjord                                                    • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of
• See and learn about the Qilakitsoq mummies                             L’Anse aux Meadows
  at the Greenland National Museum in Nuuk                             • Sail through the Narrows into St. John’s
• Hike and Zodiac among the fall colours of                              historic harbour for a spectacular finale
  Torngat Mountains National Park, a model of
  Inuit leadership

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DAY 3: NUUK
                                                     Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, bridges old
                                                     and new. The old harbour region of town
                                                     includes many buildings dating from the
                                                     Danish colonial days. Nuuk is known for great
                                                     art, shopping, and cafes.

                                                     The Greenland National Museum is one of
                                                     Nuuk’s many outstanding features; the world-
                                                     famous Qilakitsoq mummies are housed here.
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                                                     DAY 4: AT SEA—DAVIS STRAIT
DAY 1: KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND                      Our onboard presentation series will continue
Kangerlussuaq is a former US Air Force base and      as we steam across Davis Strait towards
Greenland’s primary flight hub. Here we will be      Canada. This is an excellent time to enjoy
transferred by Zodiac to the Ocean Endeavour.        workshops, watch a documentary, and get
                                                     out on deck looking for whales, seabirds, and
With 168 kilometres of superb scenery, Søndre        marine wildlife.
Strømfjord is one of the longest fjords in the
world. We begin our adventure by sailing down        DAY 5–7: TORNGAT MOUNTAINS NATIONAL
this dramatic fjord, crossing the Arctic Circle      PARK, NL, CANADA
southbound as we go spending time on deck            Canada’s highest peaks east of the Rockies are
watching for aurora borealis.                        found in Torngat Mountains National Park.
                                                     Here, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut will be our guides
DAY 2: KANGERLUSSUATSIAQ FJORD                       in their spiritual homeland. Polar bears, black
West Greenland’s complex coastal waterways           bears, caribou, falcons, and eagles are among
include glaciers, islands, and fjords against a      the species we hope to spot. We’ll also be on the
towering mountain backdrop. The waters are           lookout for marine mammals. We’ll spend our
relatively warm here, due to the West Greenland      time hiking, searching for wildlife,
Current and the sub-Arctic location. We’ll explore   visiting archaeological sites, and Zodiac cruising.
this sublime landscape by ship and by Zodiac.
                                                     DAY 8: HEBRON
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                                                     This haunting site preserves a Moravian Mission
                                                     station dating from the 1830s. The mission was
                                                     abandoned in 1959, forcing the relocation of the
                                                     Inuit who resided there. In 2005, Newfoundland
                                                     & Labrador issued an apology to people affected
                                                     by the relocations.

                                                     Former Hebron residents and their kin continue
                                                     to visit the site, and to hunt and fish nearby.

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DAY 9: NAIN
The administrative capital of Nunatsiavut, Nain
is the most northerly community in Labrador.
We’ll visit Illusuak, the stunning new cultural
centre, and the beautiful Moravian Church
among other community highlights.

We always enjoy a warm cultural welcome.          ©Dennis Minty
Expect music, food, and handicrafts at this
dynamic visit.                                    these unique communities. We look forward
                                                  to a characteristically warm Newfoundland
DAY 10–12: THE LABRADOR COAST                     welcome upon our arrival. Photographers will
Along the Labrador coast we find coastal          have their work cut out for them capturing the
barrens, high subarctic tundra, high boreal       special charm of classic island communities and
forest, mid-boreal forest, and string bog. The    picturesque coastlines.
area is dotted with islands and we'll select a
landing based on the conditions of the day.       DAY 15: ST. JOHN’S, NL, CANADA
                                                  Sailing into the port of St. John’s has to be
DAY 13: L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS                        experienced to be believed. Watch for locals
L’Anse aux Meadows is the only authenticated      waving from Signal Hill as we take on our pilot
Norse settlement in North America—a UNESCO        and enter the world-famous Narrows to North
World Heritage Site and National Historic site.   America's oldest city. The colourful houses of
The archaeological remains found here in 1960     The Battery are always a hit with shutterbugs!
date to approximately 1,000 AD.
                                                  Today we disembark the Ocean Endeavour. We
Today, a superb interpretive centre and           will say our farewells and the expedition team
several reconstructed Norse-style sod buildings   will be on hand to assist you with luggage and
evoke the spirit of the Viking voyages.           transportation arrangements.

DAY 14: EASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND
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The east coast of Newfoundland is known for               Newfoundland Circumnavigation and save
the dozens of picturesque villages that dot               with our multi-trip promotion. Call for details.
its rocky shores. We’ll find harbour in one of

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EXPEDITION CRUISE

Newfoundland
Circumnavigation
OCT. 1–11, 2021                                   Starts: St. John's, NL, Canada    From $4,595 to $16,095 USD
                                                  Ends: St. John's, NL, Canada      per person (details p.36)

                                                  Aboard the Ocean Endeavour        Solo cabins based on availability

                                                                    ITINERARY

                          Red Bay
     LABRADOR                                                       Day 1: St. John’s, NL, Canada
                                      L’Anse
                                         aux
                                    Meadows                         Day 2–3: The Northeast Coast
                                                                    Day 4: L’Anse aux Meadows
          Gros Morne                                                Day 5: Red Bay
         National Park
                                                                    Day 6: Gros Morne National Park & Woody Point
                                                                    Day 7–8: The Southern Coast
                         NEWFOUNDLAND
                                                                    Day 9: Miawpukek (Conne River)
                              Miawpukek
                            (Conne River)
                                                                    Day 10: Saint-Pierre, France
                                                                    Day 11: St. John’s, NL, Canada
                                               St. John’s

                 Saint-Pierre
               and Miquelon

HIGHLIGHTS

• Revel in Newfoundland’s world-famous                              • Get a taste of Europe on the French island of
  culture and hospitality                                             Saint-Pierre
• Experience life in remote outports and                            • Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites;
  fishing villages                                                    Red Bay, L'Anse aux Meadows, and Gros
• Visit North America's only authenticated                            Morne National Park
  Norse site at L’Anse aux Meadows                                  • Savour local dishes and meet the fishers
• Enjoy a warm Mi’kmaw welcome in                                     and growers who make it happen through
  Miawpukek First Nation                                              Adventure Canada's signature Taste of Place
• Hike the spectacular Tablelands at Gros                             culinary program
  Morne National Park

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in North America. The archaeological remains
                                                     found here in 1960 date to approximately 1,000
                                                     AD. Amazingly, the location was first established
                                                     by a close reading of the Viking sagas.

                                                     Today, a superb interpretive centre and several
                                                     reconstructed Norse-style sod buildings make
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                                                     L’Anse aux Meadows a must-see for any visitor
                                                     to Newfoundland and Labrador.
DAY 1: ST. JOHN’S, NL, CANADA
Welcome to St. John’s—Newfoundland’s                 DAY 5: RED BAY
historic, vibrant capital. Sailing out of the port   The Red Bay Basque Whaling Station became a
of St. John’s, Signal Hill keeps watch as we exit    UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. Basque
the world-famous Narrows. The charming               whalers operated out of the Red Bay harbour in
houses of The Battery are always a hit with          the 1500s: North America’s first export industry.
shutterbugs. Watch for whales, and seabirds
as we sail!                                          The interpretation centre at Red Bay is
                                                     excellent. Here we find tools, personal items,
DAY 2–3: THE NORTHEAST COAST                         and navigational instruments recovered from
The northeast coast of Newfoundland is known         the wreck of the whaling ship San Juan. The
for the dozens of picturesque villages that dot      ship was lost in a storm in 1565 and found
its rocky shores, and we’ll find harbour in one      centuries later submerged in the harbour. We'll
of these unique communities. We look forward         visit nearby Saddle Island to learn the history
to a characteristically warm Newfoundland            of the whaling industry.
welcome upon our arrival. Photographers will
have their work cut out for them capturing all       DAY 6: GROS MORNE AND WOODY POINT
the special charm of classic island communities      Gros Morne’s Tablelands, a 600 metre plateau,
and picturesque coastlines.                          form one of the world’s best examples of
                                                     exposed mantle. Normally found below the
DAY 4: L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS                            Earth’s crust, the mineral-rich rocks support
L’Anse aux Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage          very little life, making the Tablelands an
Site, is the only authenticated Norse settlement     eerie landscape.

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We will offer various walking and hiking
              options here. Views of Bonne Bay are
              spectacular. Gros Morne’s interpretation centre
              is excellent and the town of Woody Point is a
              delight to explore.

              DAY 7–8: THE SOUTHERN COAST
              The wild and windswept coast of southern
              Newfoundland is home to a few remaining
              outport communities. Visits here are often a
              highlight of the trip.                               ©Dennis Minty

              There are many choices of unique bays and           DAY 10: SAINT-PIERRE, FRANCE
              coves to explore via Zodiac or land excursions.     Explore Saint-Pierre, a last bastion of France’s
              Along the coast, the geology is outstanding,        colonial territories in North America. The
              and plant life is gorgeous. We’ll be on the         colourful and charming shops and residences
              watch for wildlife too. We’ll make the most         of the town of Saint-Pierre reveal its unique
              of every chance to explore this beautiful and       historical character.
              remote coast.
                                                                  French food, wine, clothing, and culture are
              DAY 9: MIAWPUKEK (CONNE RIVER)                      all on offer here. The sweets at the local cafes
              The First Nations community of Miawpukek            and bakeries are in high demand. Saint-Pierre
              became a permanent settlement sometime              offers a taste of European living, just a short
              around 1822. Before then, it was one of many        sail from the coast of Newfoundland!
              semi-permanent camping sites used by the
              Mi'kmaw people—who had traditionally                DAY 11: ST. JOHN’S, NL, CANADA
              travelled nomadically throughout the east coast.    On the final day of our expedition, we sail back
                                                                  though the Narrows and into St. John’s har-
              Since its establishment as a reserve in 1987,       bour. We will say our farewells and the expe-
              Miawpukek has successfully bridged traditional      dition team will be on hand to assist you with
              knowledge and contemporary practice. We will        luggage and transportation arrangements.
              receive a formal welcome from local leaders and
              have a chance to explore this special community.

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EXPEDITION CRUISE                                                          Book a 2021 European
                                                                                expedition before June 1,
2021/22 Expeditions                                                             2020, and save 15%

Basque Country                 Aboard the Ocean Endeavour
JUNE 3–12, 2021
From $4,495 to $14,095 USD per person

Along the western coasts of Spain and France, Euskal Herria—the Basque Country—awaits rediscovery. This
diverse countryside with its mountains, estuaries, forests, and winding coastlines is a pleasure that can be
indulged by all five senses.

Yet it is the people of this land that are the most intriguing. Europe’s oldest nation, but never a country. An
ancient language with no relation to any other language on earth. An enduring culture whose impact on the
world stretches far beyond the stunning countryside nestled at the base of the Cantabrian Sea.

Scotland Slowly                                       ©Dennis Minty

Aboard the Ocean Endeavour
JUNE 14–24, 2021
From $5,995 to $15,595 USD per person

In the isles of Scotland, the past is present.
Rugged ruins and ancient villages. Hear mu-
sic and stories, and revel in wildlife. Absorb
the scenery. Immerse yourself in history.

Meet the locals and get a glimpse of island
life. Raise a dram at world-famous distilleries.
Wander among Neolithic ruins. Explore sea
caves and bird cliffs.

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Scotland, the Faroe Islands, &                         Iceland
Iceland: North Atlantic Saga                           Circumnavigation
JUNE 24–JULY 4, 2021                                   JULY 4–13, 2021
From $3,995 to $13,595 USD per person                  From $4,495 to $15,995 USD per person

Sample the unique cultures of Scotland, the Faroe      At the edge of the Arctic Circle, Iceland is unique
Islands, and Iceland with our generous local hosts     in every way. Dominated by geology and the sea, a
on this epic journey. We’ll visit staggering cliffs    unique culture has emerged ancient and contempo-
hosting vast colonies of seabirds, quaint villages     rary all at once. Active volcanoes and glaciers make
clinging to tiny islands, and enjoy the food, music,   every landscape awe-inspiring and hiking, sublime.
and stunning landscapes of the North Atlantic.

 ©Danny Catt                                            ©Dennis Minty

Haida Gwaii                                            Antarctica
Aboard the SV Island Solitude                          Aboard the Ocean Endeavour
Dates for 2021 coming soon.                            Dates for 2022 coming soon.
Call to join the waitlist.                             Call to join the waitlist.

Throughout Haida Gwaii are signs of ancient,           Marvel at the southern ocean's marine and bird
living culture. Longhouses and totem poles tell of     life as you follow in the wake of Shackleton and
rich human history. We’ll visit the UNESCO World       other great Antarctic explorers. Journey among
Heritage Site at SGang Gwaay Llnagaay. Haida           towering ice to the unspoiled realm of Antarctica,
interpreters will be our guides to this incredible     and cross the great southern continent off your
cultural legacy. We’ll travel through old-growth       travel bucket list!
forests and navigate waterways between the com-
munities of the islands as we search for wildlife.

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SHIP

The Ocean Endeavour

                                                     ©Michelle Valberg

Capacity: 198 passengers
Length: 137 metres (450 ft.)
Registry: Bahamas

The Ocean Endeavour is the perfect vessel
for expedition cruising. Outfitted with
twenty Zodiacs, advanced navigation
equipment, multiple lounges, and a top
deck observation room, she is purpose-      DECK 9
built for passenger experiences in remote
environments. The Ocean Endeavour boasts
a 1B ice class, enabling her to explore
throughout the Arctic summer. Launched      DECK 8
in 1982, she has had numerous upgrades,
most recently in 2016.

At 137 metres in length, the Ocean
                                            DECK 7
Endeavour has plenty of interior and
exterior space. Ample deck space offers
comfortable lounge chairs, a swimming
pool, two saunas, and a hot tub. The
                                            DECK 6
spacious interior allows for varied
workshops and presentations to occur
simultaneously. The three lounges aboard
the Ocean Endeavour are optimal locations
                                            DECK 5
for seminars, events, parties, and
conversation.

                                            DECK 4

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Category 9 – Deck 5

  CATEGORY 10 SUITE                      CATEGORY 9 JUNIOR SUITE
Deck seven: forward-facing pic-       Deck five: picture windows, unobstructed view; matrimonial bed, sitting
ture windows, unobstructed view;      area — approx. 270 sq. ft. Deck seven forward: forward-facing picture
matrimonial bed, private bath with    windows, unobstructed; matrimonial bed, sitting area — approx. 290 sq. ft.,
full tub, refrigerator — approx.      private bath with full tub, refrigerator.
310 sq. ft.

  CATEGORY 8 SUPERIOR TWIN
Deck five: two picture windows, unobstructed view; two lower berths, sitting
area — approx. 210 sq. ft. Deck seven forward: forward-facing picture
windows, unobstructed; matrimonial bed — approx. 180 sq. ft., private bath
with full tub. Deck seven midship: picture windows, partial obstruction;
matrimonial bed — approx. 190 sq. ft., private bath, refrigerator.               Category 8 – Deck 5

 Category 7 – Deck 8                             Category 6 – Deck 4

  CATEGORY 7 SELECT TWIN                           CATEGORY 6 COMFORT TWIN
Deck five: picture windows, unobstructed        Deck four: two porthole windows, unobstructed view; two lower
view; two lower berths, approx. 190 sq. ft.     berths — approx. 175 sq. ft. Deck seven: picture window, partial
Deck eight: oversize windows, partial ob-       obstruction; two lower berths — approx. 135 sq. ft. Deck eight:
struction matrimonial bed — approx. 145 sq.     picture windows, obstructed view; matrimonial bed — approx.
ft., private bath, refrigerator.                160 sq. ft., private bath, refrigerator.

  CATEGORY 5 MAIN TWIN                                       CATEGORY 4 EXTERIOR TWIN

Deck five: picture window, unobstructed view; two         Deck four: porthole window, unobstructed view; two
lower berths, private bath — approx. 115 sq. ft.          lower berths, private bath — approx. 100 sq. ft. (twin)
                                                          / 90 sq. ft. (single).

  CATEGORY 3 INTERIOR TWIN               CATEGORY 2 TRIPLE                       CATEGORY 1 QUAD
Deck five: interior cabin, two lower Deck four: interior cabin, three          Deck four: interior cabin, four
berths, private bath — approx. 125 lower berths, two private baths —           lower berths, private bath
sq. ft. (twin) / 110 sq. ft. (single). approx. 200 sq. ft.                     — approx. 240 sq. ft.

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Book a 2021 Arctic or
                                                                                            Atlantic Canada expedition

     2021 Expedition and                                                                    before October 31, 2020,
                                                                                            and save 15%

     Charter Flight Prices
     ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON, IN US DOLLARS

                                                                   CABIN CLASS CATEGORIES
                                                                                                                                CHARTER
EXPEDITIONS                 DAYS
                                                                                                                                FLIGHT
                                     10         9         8        7       6        5        4         3        2        1

ICELAND TO GREENLAND:              $14,795 $13,495 $12,195 $10,895 $9,595        $8,295    $6,995   $5,695   $4,295   $3,495
IN THE WAKE OF THE
                             12
VIKINGS                            Southbound Charter Flight: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to Toronto, ON, Canada. Evening
                                                                                                                                $1,295
JULY 13–24, 2021                   arrival.

HIGH ARCTIC                        $19,295 $17,995 $16,695 $15,395 $14,095 $12,795 $11,495 $10,195 $8,795             $7,595
EXPLORER
AUG. 5–16, 2021              12    Northbound Charter Flight: Ottawa, ON to Resolute, NU. Early-morning departure.              $1,078

                                   Southbound Charter Flight: Kangerlussuaq, GL to Toronto, ON. Evening arrival.                $1,417

INTO THE                           $25,395 $23,895 $22,395 $20,895 $19,395 $17,895 $16,395 $14,895 $12,995 $10,995
NORTHWEST PASSAGE
AUG. 16–SEP. 1, 2021         17    Northbound Charter Flight: Toronto, ON to Kangerlussuaq, GL. Early-morning departure.        $1,550

                                   Southbound Charter Flight: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU to Yellowknife, NT. Evening arrival.   $945

OUT OF THE                         $25,395 $23,895 $22,395 $20,895 $19,395 $17,895 $16,395 $14,895 $12,995 $10,995
NORTHWEST PASSAGE
SEP. 1–17, 2021                    Northbound Charter Flight: Yellowknife, NT to Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU. Early-morning
                             17                                                                                                 $945
                                   departure.

                                   Southbound Charter Flight: Kangerlussuaq, GL to Toronto, ON. Evening arrival.                $1,550

GREENLAND AND WILD                 $18,895 $17,595 $16,295 $14,995 $13,695 $12,395 $11,095 $9,795            $8,395   $6,995
LABRADOR
                             15
SEP. 17–OCT.1, 2021
                                   Northbound Charter Flight: Toronto, ON to Kangerlussuaq, GL. Early-morning departure.        $1,295

NEWFOUNDLAND                       $16,095 $14,795 $13,495 $12,195 $10,895 $9,595          $8,295   $6,995   $5,595   $4,595
CIRCUMNAVIGATION
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OCT. 1–11, 2021
                                   No charter flights available.                                                                   —

     EXPEDITION COSTS INCLUDE:
     *Passage aboard the Ocean Endeavour *Applicable taxes and credit card fees *Complimentary expedition jacket
     *Contribution to Adventure Canada's Discovery Fund *Special access permits, entry and park fees *Team of
     expedition staff *Guided activities *Sightseeing and community visits *All Zodiac excursions *Port fees *Pre-
     departure materials *Educational program *Nikon Camera Trial Program *Interactive workshops *Evening
     entertainment *All shipboard meals

     EXPEDITION COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:
     *Commercial & charter flights *Program enhancements/optional excursions *Gratuities *Personal expenses
     *Mandatory medical evacuation insurance *Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
     *Possible fuel surcharges *Pre- & post-trip hotel accommodation and administrative fee

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Specials & Incentives 2021
                                         Available exclusively aboard Ocean Endeavour expeditions,
                                         excluding Antarctica

                                                    Free Single Supplement
League of Adventurers                               For those who prefer not to share, we have a
LOYALTY REWARDS PROGRAM                             limited quantity of cabins in category 3 through

                                     +
                                                    to category 7 with no single supplement! Once
                                                    these cabins are sold, the single supplement
                                                    fee is 1.5 times the berth cost. Single occupancy
Exploring with Adventure Canada                     in categories 8–10 is available at full double-
just got better with our exclusive                  occupancy rates. Can be combined with Multi-Trip
loyalty program: The League of                      Promotion, League of Adventurers Loyalty Rewards
Adventurers.                                        Program, and 2021 Early Booking Bonus. Subject to
                                                    cabin availability.
The number of people who keep
travelling with us continues to grow                Multi-Trip Promotion
and, in response, we want to thank                  Receive 10% off the berth cost when you book more
our returning clients by offering                   than one 2021 Ocean Endeavour expedition in a
special rewards and benefits. As a                  calendar year. Can be combined with Free Single
past traveller you are automatically                Supplement promotion and League of Adventurers
a valued member of the League and                   Loyalty Rewards Program.
eligible for special rewards.

                                                    Family Friendly
SAVE 5%
                                                    Children four years old and younger pay only for
When booking your second
                                                    charter airfare—and children two years and younger
to fifth shipboard expedition
                                                    travel free! Children must be accompanied by a
operated by Adventure Canada
                                                    full-fare adult. Can be combined with the League of
SAVE 10%                                            Adventurers Loyalty Rewards Program.

When booking your sixth or more
shipboard expedition operated by
Adventure Canada
                                                    Save 30% Under 30
                                                    Save 30% on berth cost for travellers under thirty
PLUS                                                years of age. Can be combined with Free Single
• League of Adventurers welcome                     Supplement promotion and League of Adventurers
  package                                           Loyalty Rewards Program.

• Early notifications of upcoming
  promotions and events
                                                    Price Guarantee
                                                    If Adventure Canada reduces the price of the berth
• Exclusive gifts
                                                    portion of the fare of any expedition more than 120
• Onboard gift shop discounts                       days prior to departure, previously booked clients
                                                    may claim the lower rate. For more information,
Terms and conditions apply.                         please visit adventurecanada.com/price-guarantee.
Program Enhancements
Aboard the Ocean Endeavour
We’re pleased to provide the following optional program enhancements to
help you make the very most of every day—in your own way!

Expedition                 COMPLIMENTARY              Nikon Camera                    COMPLIMENTARY

Jackets                                               Trial Program
©Michelle Valberg

                                                      ©Kristian Bogner

You will receive a complimentary expedition                           Travellers aboard Ocean
jacket to keep you protected from the                                 Endeavour expeditions will
elements. Designed specifically for expedition                        be able to use precision,
travel, your jacket is waterproof and windproof.                      professional-quality photography
This jacket is yours to keep as a coveted and                         equipment courtesy of the
useful memento of your adventure.                     onboard Nikon Camera Trial Program. Together,
                                                      we empower our guests to create truly dynamic
Qajaq/Kayak                   PAID                    images and tell vibrant stories.
Explore at sea level in small groups with our
experienced kayak guides. We offer excursions
on double kayaks, as well as the essential gear for   Scuba Diving                 PAID

safety and comfort.                                   Enrich your experience with a glimpse beneath
                                                      the surface. Let us be your guides to a whole
Biking              PAID                              new world exploring marine life, unspoiled nature
Experience communities and landscapes at              and rarely seen wildlife above and below the
your own pace! For fitness enthusiasts and            surface just waiting for you.
independent explorers, we carry a fleet of
Kona mountain bikes. These multi-geared,              Available on the October 1–11, 2021
all-purpose bikes are available during select         Newfoundland Circumnavigation only.
community excursions.                                 Space is limited.

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