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Voyages of Discovery Arctic and Atlantic Canada
Hello
Travellers!
We all share a longing to grow in life, to experience
something fully unknown and to have surprising
encounters that are truly impactful. We at Eagle-Eye
Tours believe that travelling is the answer to that
calling. We aim to provide those experiences through
our selection of exceptional tours across the globe.
All of our tours are rooted in a deep appreciation for the natural world. Many focus on bird watching,
while others include wildlife like narwhals, bears or whale sharks as their primary targets for the
tour. Some focus on gaining a deeper understanding of the local culture while others invite you to
fully emerse yourself in the unique and foreign landscape of your trip destination.
Many of our trips are based on land, were we stay in hotels and find our way to the forests, the lakes,
the meadows and the mountains by van. For a complete list of our tours please visit our website at
www.eagle-eye.com. In this brochure, however, we focus on the beautiful destinations that you can
only access by ship, particularly those in the far North.
As you read through this brochure, I invite you discover your calling to North America’s wild
coastlines. Let’s discover the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, a paradise for whales and seabirds; the
coves and islands of Atlantic Canada—including Sable Island, where the iconic horses live free; the
charming outports of Newfoundland; the Torngat Mountains of Labrador; the historic sites of the
Canadian Arctic; the majestic coastlines of Greenland.
Like all of our tours, our expedition cruises are animated by fun, and wonder. Where you can
experience the landscapes, view the wildlife, meet the people, taste the food, hear the music and
try the language. Immerse yourself in a sense of place, at your own pace. Learn from scientists and
naturalists; connect with locals; see and hear the world through the eyes and ears of artists. Embrace
the unexpected, and roll with the changes, in the true spirit of expedition travel.
Cam Gillies
President
Eagle-Eye Tours
Rated Excellent
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Contents Expedition Cruising
6 ENRICHING ADVENTURES IN
SPECTACULAR LOCATIONS Our expedition cruises are an opportunity to
explore some of the world’s most intriguing and
EXPEDITION CRUISES beautiful places in the intimate setting of a small
8 Mighty Saint Lawrence and very comfortable ship. We have the ability to
12 Atlantic Canada Explorer land virtually anywhere using zodiacs, providing
16 Newfoundland Circumnavigation excellent opportunities for exploration with the
20 Heart of the Arctic extraordinary resource staff onboard.
24 High Arctic Explorer
28 Into the Northwest Passage On all our tours you will be accompanied by like-
32 Out of the Northwest Passage minded travel companions that are just as keen
36 Greenland & Wild Labrador as you to get outside and go exploring. You never
know how many new friends you will find, and
40 COSTA RICA AND PANAMA you can travel knowing that we share your deep
appreciation for nature. To this end, 1% of our
42 HAIDA GWAII revenues from all of our tours are donated to non-
profits working on environmental conservation.
44 2021 EUROPEAN EXPEDITIONS
Around the world we work with a small group of
46 THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR the most trusted and reliable partners to deliver
exceptional travel experiences. We are proud to
48 LIFE ABOARD THE OCEAN have a long history of working alongside Adventure
ENDEAVOUR Canada and booking your cruise with us means you
get a wealth of first-hand experience with these
50 2020 EXPEDITION PRICES, voyages and the exceptional customer service that
SPECIALS & INCENTIVES we are known for.
52 2020 CHARTER FLIGHTS & Call us to learn more about your trip of a lifetime!
PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS
In the Spirit of Adventure,
54 SPECIALTY TOURS The Eagle-Eye Tours team
55 BOOKING INFORMATION
Photography: Dennis Minty, Michelle Valberg, Antje Springman, Danny
Catt, istock, Shutterstock, Barberstock, Barrett & MacKay, Andrew Stewart,
Stephen Gorman, Mike Beedell, Kristian Bogner, Scott Forsyth, Mark
Edward, Scott Sporleder, David Hunt, Martin Lipman, Lykke Yakaboylu
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MCCLURE
STRAIT
PARRY CHANNEL
PRINCE OF
AMUNDSEN WALES
GULF VICTORIA ISLAND
ISLAND
M'CLINTOCK
CHANNEL
IQALUKTUUTTIAQ
(CAMBRIDGE BAY)
CORONATION
GULF
QUEEN MAUD
Kugluktuk GULF
(Coppermine)
Uqsuqtuuq
(Gjoa Haven)
NORTHWEST
TERRITORIES
NUNAVUT
MIGHTY SAINT LAWRENCE
JUNE 5–15, 2020
HUDSON
ATLANTIC CANADA EXPLORER BAY
JUNE 15–26, 2020
NEWFOUNDLAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION
JUNE 26–JULY 6, 2020
HEART OF THE ARCTIC
JULY 19–31, 2020
CANADA
HIGH ARCTIC EXPLORER
JULY 31–AUGUST 11, 2020
AUGUST 11–22, 2020
INTO THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE
AUGUST 22–SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
OUT OF THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE
SEPTEMBER 7–23, 2020
GREENLAND & WILD LABRADOR
SEPTEMBER 23–OCTOBER 7, 2020
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SMITH
SOUND
ELLESMERE ISLAND
Aujuittuq
(Grise Fiord)
Qausuittuq
(Resolute)
BEECHEY
DEVON
ISLAND
ISLAND
TAL
LUR
UTI
UP
MELVILLE
BAY
GREENLAND
IMA LANCASTER
ET NG
L A SOUND
IN
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GE BYLOT
RE BAFFIN BAY
CE ISLAND
I N
PR
Mittimatalik
(Pond Inlet)
BAFFIN
ISLAND
Ilulissat
Qikiqtarjuaq
ARCTIC (Broughton Island)
CIRCLE
Kangerlussuaq
Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord
Iqaluit DAVIS
STRAIT
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U Kimmirut Nuuk
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Ungava ST
RA
Peninsula IT
Akpatok Island
UNGAVA
BAY
Kangiqsualujjuaq Torngat Mountains
(George River) National Park
NUNATSIAVUT
Hebron LABRADOR
SEA
NUNAVIK
Nain
LABRADOR
QUÉBEC L’Anse aux
Red Bay
Meadows
Gros Morne
Saguenay Fjord National Park
/ Tadoussac Gaspé Northeast Newfoundland
Magdalen
Islands
Québec City St. John’s
NEWFOUNDLAND
CAPE Saint-Pierre
Campobello
BRETON
Island
F
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BA NDY
FU Sable Island
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Enriching Expeditions
In Spectacular Locations
©Danny Catt
Your personal voyage of discovery
Explore and learn about new lands and people as you discover 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 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 an untouched
coastline… or 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
©Michelle Valberg
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 onboard. 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, growth,
©Antje Springman
and are at your service.
Experience local culture and tradition
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
Mighty Saint Lawrence
JUNE 5–15, 2020 Starts: Québec City, QC From $3,595 to $14,895 USD
Ends: St. John’s, NL per person (details pp.50)
Aboard the Ocean Endeavour Charter Flights (details pp.52)
ITINERARY
Day 1: Québec City & Tadoussac, QC
Day 2: Saguenay Fjord
QUEBEC Day 3: Jardins De Métis / Reford Gardens
Reford
Day 4: Forillon National Park / Gaspé
Saguenay Gardens
/ Tadoussac Gaspe NEWFOUNDLAND Day 5: Île Bonaventure National Park / Percé
GULF OF
Bonaventure SAINT LAWRENCE
Day 6–7: Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Quebec City
Magdalen Day 8: Prince Edward Island
Islands
PEI Saint-Pierre Day 9: Magdalen Islands
Day 10: Newfoundland’s South Coast
Day 11: Saint-Pierre, FR
HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore the unique history of New France • Learn about PEI's Mi'kmaw people on a
• See hundreds of thousands of seabirds community-hosted visit to Lennox Island
nesting at Bonaventure Island • Discover the rich cultural heritage and
• Cruise Percé Rock by Zodiac for unbeatable stunning red sandstone cliffs of the
views Magdalen Islands
• Seek the thirteen species of cetaceans found • Immerse yourself in the rich culinary
in the Gulf of Saint Lawerence traditions of French Canadians through
• Visit three provinces; Québec, PEI, Adventure Canada's Taste of Place culinary
Newfoundland and the French island of program
Saint-Pierre
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather,
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ice, and sea conditions.
©Dennis Minty
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©Dennis Minty ©Danny Catt
offering more than 3,000 species and varieties
©Danny Catt
of flowers and plants. The expansive site
includes art installations, sculptures, a
museum and a restaurant.
DAY 4: FORILLON NATIONAL PARK / GASPÉ
The Gaspé Peninsula (Gaspésie) separates the
mouth of the Saint Lawrence estuary from
Baie de Chaleur. Remnants of the Appalachian
Mountain chain form stunning sea cliffs here,
jutting above the tree-line.
Forillon National Park is an important bird and
DAY 1: QUÉBEC CITY & TADOUSSAC, QC marine mammal habitat, with excellent hiking,
Founded in 1608 by Champlain, the beautiful city including a walk to Canada’s tallest lighthouse.
of Québec is the capital of the province of the Grande-Grave National Heritage Site tells the
same name. Predominantly French-speaking, story of the fishing families who once made
Québec retains strong European influences in their homes here.
architecture, cuisine and culture—and is truly a
fascinating city to explore! DAY5: ÎLE BONAVENTURE NATIONAL PARK /
PERCÉ
We meet in Québec City and travel by coach to Today we'll visit Parc National de l’Île-
the charming community of Tadoussac, where Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé, where
we will meet the Ocean Endeavour. we'll enjoy a Zodiac cruise of Percé Rock and
Bonaventure Island.
DAY 2: SAGUENAY FJORD
At the mouth of Saguenay Fjord, along the north Percé Rock is a huge natural arch within a
shore of the Saint Lawrence River estuary, salt mass of reddish limestone and sandstone, with
water meets fresh water. In the morning we will a large sea stack at one end. Thousands of
explore Tadoussac, once an Innu sealing camp, Northern Gannets, and other seabirds nest at
later—in 1599—the site of the first trading post nearby Bonaventure Island.
in what is now Canada.
DAY 6–7: GULF OF SAINT LAWRENCE
In the afternoon we'll cruise Saguenay Fjord The Gulf of Saint Lawrence is a diverse and
National Park, searching for the fin, minke, blue, complex ecosystem, one of the largest of its kind
and beluga whales known to frequent these in the world. Fresh water from the Canadian
nutrient-rich waters. Shield, the Great Lakes basin, and the Saint
Lawrence River combine with the cold Labrador
DAY 3: JARDINS DE MÉTIS / REFORD GARDENS Current from the Arctic and the warm Gulf
Weather permitting, we’ll visit the famed Stream from the tropics. The resulting conditions
Reford Gardens, a National Historic Site. make for an incredible diversity of sea life.
Scenic walks wind among 15 distinct gardens
10Edward Island. Approximately 12,000 residents
live on the archipelago. Dramatic red sandstone
cliffs are among the most striking features of
the Magdalen Islands.
Acadian heritage is abundant in the culture,
cuisine and language of the islands. Look for
handicrafts, seafood, and local wines and beers!
©Dennis Minty
DAY 10: NEWFOUNDLAND'S SOUTH COAST
Fjords, cliffs, and islands offer excellent Zodiac
DAY 8: PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND cruising territory—and hiking may be an
Prince Edward Island is a realm of rolling option as well. We’ll be watching for puffins
hills, wooded glades, ocean coves, and and other seabirds, and of course, keeping a
famously red soil. Canada’s smallest province, close eye out for whales.
often abbreviated to P.E.I. retains a slow-paced
lifestyle in its small, rural settlements. The DAY 11: SAINT-PIERRE, FR
island gained international fame by Lucy Maud Just off the shores of Newfoundland lie the
Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. We'll call islands of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon—an official
in at the province's iconic sites and visit Lennox territory of the French Republic.
Island Mi'kmaw First Nation.
We will have an opportunity to explore the
DAY 9: MAGDALEN ISLANDS charming, colourful town of Saint Pierre.
Though a part of Quebec, the Magdalens French food, wine and shopping await! There
(Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine) in the Gulf of Saint we end our expedition by joining our charter
Lawrence are closer to Nova Scotia and Prince flight to St. John’s, NL.
©Dennis Minty
11EXPEDITION CRUISE
Atlantic Canada Explorer
JUNE 15–26, 2020 Starts: St. John’s, NL From $3,995 to $15,295 USD
Ends: St. John’s, NL per person (details pp.50)
Aboard the Ocean Endeavour Charter Flights (details pp.52)
ITINERARY
Day 1: Saint-Pierre, FR
Day 2: Chéticamp, Cape Breton Island, NS
Day 3: Fortress of Louisbourg
NEWFOUNDLAND
Day 4: South Nova Scotia
NEW BRUNSWICK St. John’s
Saint-Pierre
and Miquelon
Day 5–7: Bay of Fundy, NB
Cheticamp Day 8: Lunenburg, NS
Campobello
Island NOVA SCOTIA Louisbourg Day 9–10: Sable Island
Lunenburg
Day 11: At Sea — The Gully Marine Protected
F
YO
BA NDY
FU Area
Sable Island
Day 12: St. John’s, NL
ATLANTIC OCEAN
HIGHLIGHTS
• Travel with Canadian Icon and special guest, • Step back in time at the Fortress of
Margaret Atwood Louisbourg and discover Cape Breton
• Explore remote areas of Nova Scotia, New Island's fascinating colonial and
Brunswick, Newfoundland and the French entrepreneurial history
island of Saint-Pierre • Discover North America’s oldest city, St. John’s,
• Set foot on mystical Sable Island, home to with its picturesque Battery, forbidding Signal
one of the world’s largest colonies of grey Hill and vibrant culture
seals, legendary wild horses and many a • Sail over the largest underwater canyon in
ghost story! the western North Atlantic and watch for
• Stroll beautiful Lunenburg, a UNESCO the endangered Scotian Shelf population of
World Heritage Site and discover its rich Northern bottlenose whales as we transit the
contributions to maritime history Gully Marine Protected Area
• Experience Acadian culture in Chéticamp
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather,
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ice, and sea conditions.©Michelle Valberg
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©Danny CattDAY 4: SOUTH NOVA SCOTIA
Nova Scotia’s southwestern coast provides
habitat for seabirds and marine mammals
in abundance. We’ll take an opportunity to
observe the wildlife in this region.
DAY 5–7: BAY OF FUNDY, NB
One of the new Seven Wonders of the World,
the rugged coastline of the Bay of Fundy is
DAY 1: SAINT-PIERRE, FR famous for its world-record high tides and
Just off the shores of Newfoundland lie the rich ecosystem.
islands of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon—an
official territory of France. Our time on the bay will be spent on the
lesser-visted Fundy Isles, an archipelago of
The colourful town of Saint-Pierre makes a twenty-five islands at the mouth of the Bay of
charming beginning to our trip. Winding streets Fundy. Many whale species frequenting this
with shops, houses, and cafes bring a taste of area live close to the water’s surface giving it
Europe to the east coast of North America. the reputation of an aquarium without walls.
We hope to spot the rare North Atlantic right
DAY 2: CHÉTICAMP, CAPE BRETON ISLAND,NS whale as well as dolphins, porpoises, and
Today we call in at the fishing village of seals. Above water we will enjoy the abundant
Chéticamp, on the western shore of Cape birdlife with over 240 species of birds making
Breton Island. A busy fishing harbour, the area home.
rug-hooking museum, shops and restaurants
offer a taste of Acadian heritage. We’ll also learn about the shared cross border
history of the Fundy Isles, with Campobello
Nearby Cape Breton Highlands National Park Island being the most notable. It is here we find
is world-renowned for scenery and wildlife. Roosevelt Campobello National Park—jointly
If weather permits, we’ll hike the spectacular run by Canada and the United States.
Skyline Trail.
DAY 8: LUNENBURG, NS
DAY 3: FORTRESS OF LOUISBOURG The port of Lunenburg once harboured a
We'll visit the Fortress of Louisbourg complex on fleet of sailing vessels, including the famous
Cape Breton Island. Built by the French in 1720, Bluenose. Old Town Lunenburg was declared a
the fortifications were captured by the British UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
in 1745, later returned to the French, captured
again in 1758 and then destroyed—a telling tale The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, St. John’s
of early colonial rivalry jousting for power. Anglican Church, the Lunenburg Academy, and
dozens of shops, cafes, and galleries line the
Reconstructed in the 1960s and 1970s, the hilly streets of this splendid harbour town.
Fortress of Louisbourg is a National Historic Site,
offering a glimpse into military colonial Canada.
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©Dennis Minty
A sandbar as long as Manhattan—but only about
a kilometre wide—Sable Island is home to many
varieties of birds, including the Ispwich Sparrow,
a species of special concern, the largest grey seal
colony in the world, and the world-famous Sable
Island horses.
Unique weather conditions prevail at Sable
Island. We'll maximize opportunities to walk
the dunes, cruise the shores and view the
wildlife. We’ll also learn first-hand about Sable
Island’s fascinating human history.
Join on board researchers as we navigate this
DAY 11: AT SEA — THE GULLY MARINE ecologically significant waterway.
PROTECTED AREA
The Gully is a Marine Protected Area DAY 12: ST. JOHN'S, NL
where the sea floor plunges two and a half On the final day of our expedition, we sail back
kilometres into a submarine valley. The though the picturesque Narrows and into St.
Gully is one of the most prominent undersea John’s harbour. We will say our farewells in
features in eastern Canada. This is due to its North America's oldest city.
significant coral communities, its diversity
of both shallow and deep-water fish, and its
many whales and dolphins.
15EXPEDITION CRUISE
Newfoundland
Circumnavigation
JUNE 26–JULY 6, 2020 Starts: St. John's, NL From $4,595 to $16,095 USD
Ends: St. John's, NL per person (details pp.50)
Aboard the Ocean Endeavour No Charter Flights for this
itinerary
ITINERARY
Red Bay
LABRADOR Day 1: St. John’s, NL
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, FR
Day 11: St. John’s, NL
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; Red
fishing villages Bay, L'Anse aux Meadows, and Gros Morne
• Visit North America's only authenticated 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
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather,
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ice, and sea conditions.©Michelle Valberg
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©Dennis Minty ©Barrett & MacKayL’Anse aux Meadows a must-see for any visitor
to Newfoundland and Labrador.
DAY 5: RED BAY
The Red Bay Basque Whaling Station became a
UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. Basque
whalers operated out of the Red Bay harbour in
the 1500s: North America’s first export industry.
The interpretation centre at Red Bay is
©Michelle Valberg
excellent. Here we find tools, personal items,
and navigational instruments recovered from
DAY 1: ST. JOHN’S, NL the wreck of the whaling ship San Juan. The
Welcome to St. John’s—Newfoundland’s ship was lost in a storm in 1565 and found
historic, vibrant capital. Sailing out of the port centuries later submerged in the harbour. We'll
of St. John’s, Signal Hill keeps watch as we visit nearby Saddle Island to learn the history
exit the world-famous Narrows. The charming of the whaling industry.
houses of The Battery are always a hit with
shutterbugs. Watch for icebergs, whales and DAY 6: GROS MORNE AND WOODY POINT
seabirds as we sail! Gros Morne’s Tablelands, a six hundred-metre
plateau, form one of the world’s best examples
DAY 2–3: THE NORTHEAST COAST of exposed mantle. Normally found below the
The northeast coast of Newfoundland is known Earth’s crust, the mineral-rich rocks support
for the dozens of picturesque villages that dot very little life, making the Tablelands an
its rocky shores, and we’ll find harbour in one eerie landscape.
of these unique communities. We look forward
to a characteristically warm Newfoundland We will offer various walking and hiking
welcome upon our arrival. Photographers will options here. Views of Bonne Bay are
have their work cut out for them capturing all spectacular. Gros Morne’s interpretation
the special charm of classic island communities centre is excellent and the town of Woody
and picturesque coastlines. Point is a delight to explore.
DAY 4: L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS DAY 7–8: THE SOUTHERN COAST
L’Anse aux Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage The wild and windswept coast of southern
Site, is the only authenticated Norse settlement Newfoundland is home to a few remaining
in North America. The archaeological remains outport communities. Visits here are often a
found here in 1960 date to approximately 1000 highlight of our trips.
AD. Amazingly, the location was first established
by a close reading of the Viking sagas. There are many choices of unique bays and
coves to explore via Zodiac or land excursions.
Today, a superb interpretive centre and several Along the coast, the geology is outstanding,
reconstructed Norse-style sod buildings make and plant life is gorgeous. We’ll be on the
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watch for wildlife too. We’ll make the most offers a taste of European living, just a short
of every chance to explore this beautiful and sail from the coast of Newfoundland!
remote coast.
DAY 11: ST. JOHN’S, NL
DAY 9: MIAWPUKEK (CONNE RIVER) On the final day of our expedition, we sail back
The First Nations community of Miawpukek though the Narrows and into St. John’s harbour.
became a permanent settlement sometime We will say our farewells and the expedition
around 1822. Before then, it was one of many team will be on hand to assist you with luggage
semi-permanent camping sites used by the and transportation arrangements.
Mi'kmaw people—who had traditionally
travelled nomadically throughout the East Coast.
Since its establishment as a reserve in
1987, Miawpukek has successfully bridged
traditional knowledge and contemporary
practice. We will receive a formal welcome NEW CULINARY PROGRAM
from local leaders and have a chance to Adventure Canada is teaming up with leading
explore this special community. food organizations and champions to deliver our
Taste of Place program.
DAY 10: SAINT-PIERRE, FR
Explore Saint-Pierre, a last bastion of France’s Taste of Place will heighten travellers’ culinary
colonial territories in North America. The experience with onshore and onboard events,
colourful and charming shops and residences presentations, meals, and celebrations that
of the town of Saint-Pierre reveal its unique showcase unique regional flavours and the
historical character. people that supply and create them.
French food, wine, clothing, and culture are ©Dennis Minty
all on offer here. The sweets at the local cafes
and bakeries are in high demand. Saint-Pierre
19EXPEDITION CRUISE
Heart of the Arctic
JULY 19–31, 2020 Starts: Ottawa, ON From $4,995 to $16,495 USD
Ends: Toronto, ON per person (details pp.50)
Aboard the Ocean Endeavour Charter Flights (details pp.52)
ITINERARY
Day 1: Iqaluit, NU
BAFFIN Day 2: Frobisher Bay
ISLAND
GREENLAND Day 3: Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)
Kangerlussuaq Day 4: Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
Kinngait
Kangerlussuatsiaq Day 5: Hudson Strait
Kimmirut Fjord
Day 6–7: Ungava Peninsula, QC
DAVIS
STRAIT
H Iqaluit
U
D Nuuk
Day 8–9: Ungava Bay
SO
N
Ungava ST
RA
Peninsula IT
Day 10: At Sea – Davis Strait
Akpatok
Island UNGAVA
BAY
Day 11: Nuuk, GL
Day 12: Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord
NUNAVIK
LABRADOR
SEA
Day 13: Kangerlussuaq, GL
CANADA
HIGHLIGHTS
• Cross the Arctic Circle by ship via glorious • Discover Akpatok Island, a designated
Sondre Stromfjord important bird area, and home to up to
• See and learn about the Qilakitsoq mummies 4.5% of the global North Atlantic Thick-billed
at the Greenland National Museum in Nuuk Murre population
• Seek polar bears, marine mammals, and • Zodiac along the face of a Greenlandic glacier
seabirds in the rich waters of Hudson Strait • Bask in the glowing Arctic light with 18-20
• Visit Nunavut’s great art communities, learn hours of daylight – a photographers dream
about Inuit art and culture from artists • Marvel at the tundra in summer bloom
and experts
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather,
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ice, and sea conditions.©Stephen Goreman
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©Dennis Minty ©Michelle Valberg ©Mike BeedellDAY 4: KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Kinngait was ground zero for the Inuit art
market. In 1959, the West Baffin Eskimo
Co-operative was established the oldest
professional Inuit printmaking studio
in Canada.
Old and new generations of outstanding
artists, carvers, and printmakers continue to
make Kinngait a proud centre for Inuit art.
We’ll visit studios and meet the artists here—
©Dennis Minty an opportunity to purchase outstanding works.
DAY 1: IQALUIT, NU DAY 5: HUDSON STRAIT
Iqaluit, at the head of Frobisher Bay, is Today we'll navigate the icy, fast-moving
Nunavut’s capital. A population of nearly 8,000 waters of Hudson Strait. Join our expedition
call Iqaluit home. Local attractions include the staff on deck, scanning for polar bears, walrus,
territorial Legislature, igloo-inspired St. Jude’s whales, seals, and seabirds.
Cathedral, art shops, and more.
DAY 6–7: UNGAVA PENINSULA, QC
We will transfer by Zodiac to Ocean Endeavour Along the Ungava Peninsula, we explore an
through Iqaluit harbour. area of treeless tundra rich in geology and
flora. We’ll enjoy hiking and a Zodiac cruise.
DAY 2: FROBISHER BAY
We’ll be on the lookout for wildlife, of course, DAY 8–9: UNGAVA BAY
and our geologists will have you raving about Large and shallow, Ungava Bay is a rich
rocks. Expect compelling scenery, and soak up ecosystem and home to a variety of wildlife,
the Arctic splendour as we go! including an endangered Beluga population and
Canada’s largest number of breeding Thick-billed
DAY 3: KIMMIRUT (LAKE HARBOUR) Murres. Here we’ll use our Zodiacs to scout the
Kimmirut means “the heel” in Inuktitut, shorelines and any outlying ice with hopes of
referring to an outcrop of marble across seeing polar bears, walrus, and other marine life.
the bay from the community. We’ll pay a visit to uninhabited Akpatok Island,
the biggest island in Ungava Bay, at over nine
Art aficionados may know the hamlet as Lake hundred square kilometres. It’s named for the
Harbour, home to one of the first Hudson's akpat—the Thick-billed Murres—that nest on
Bay Company outposts on Baffin Island. Art ledges of Aktpatok’s lofty cliffs.
has played a major role in putting Kimmirut
on the map. The hamlet of approximately four DAY 10: AT SEA — DAVIS STRAIT
hundred is known for its ivory scrimshaw and Our resource staff will deepen your
jewellery making. The blooming tundra offers understanding of the Arctic as we steam across
easy walking. the Davis Strait towards Greenland. Enjoy
22The Greenland National Museum is one of
Nuuk’s many outstanding features; the
world-famous Qilakitsoq mummies are
housed here.
DAY 12: KANGERLUSSUATSIAQ FJORD
West Greenland’s complex coastal waterways
include glaciers, islands and fjords against a
towering mountain backdrop. The waters are
relatively warm here, due to the West Greenland
Current and the sub-Arctic location. We’ll explore
this sublime landscape by ship, and by Zodiac.
DAY 13: KANGERLUSSUAQ, GL
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In the early morning we’ll complete our
overnight journey up Sondre Stromfjord—a
workshops, watch a documentary—and get out 168-kilometre-long fjord surrounded by
on deck! Keep your binoculars ready for minke mountains and glaciers, bisected by the
and humpback whales, as well as the seabirds Arctic Circle.
that are sure to accompany our ship.
Kangerlussuaq, the settlement at its head is
DAY 11: NUUK, GL a former US Air Force base and Greenland’s
Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, bridges old primary flight hub. We’ll transfer to shore by
and new. The old harbour includes many Zodiac, then bus to the airport for our charter
buildings dating from Danish colonial days, flight to Toronto, ON.
while contemporary Nuuk is known for art,
shopping, pubs and cafes.
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23EXPEDITION CRUISE FORMERLY ARCTIC
SAFARI, AS SEEN ON
High Arctic Explorer
JULY 31–AUG. 11, 2020 Starts: Toronto, ON From $7,595 to $19,295 USD
Ends: Ottawa, ON per person (details pp.50)
AUG. 11–22, 2020 Starts: Ottawa, ON From $7,595 to $19,295 USD
Ends: Toronto, ON per person (details pp.50)
Aboard the Ocean Endeavour Charter Flights (details pp.52)
ITINERARY
August 11-22, 2020 trip itinerary is reversed.
Day 1 starting in Qausuittuq (Resolute), NU
Qausuittuq
(Resolute) Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, GL
BEECHEY GREENLAND
ISLAND DEVON
ISLAND Day 2: Sisimiut Coast
SOMERSET
ISLAND
LANCASTER MELVILLE
BAY
Day 3: Ilulissat
SOUND
PRINCE
REGENT
BYLOT
ISLAND
Day 4: Western Greenland
INLET
Mittimatalik
Day 5: At Sea — Davis Strait
(Pond Inlet)
Day 6: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)
Day 7–10: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster
Sound) & Devon Island
BAFFIN
ISLAND Ilulissat Day 11: Beechey Island
FOXE
BASIN
Sisimiut Day 12: Qausuittuq (Resolute), NU
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 in • Take advantage of prime viewing
Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) Marine opportunities for the rare Ivory Gull, a
Protected Area Species at Risk
• Hike on Devon Island, the largest • Cruise among icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord,
uninhabited island on Earth a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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ice, and sea conditions.©Dennis Minty
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©Dennis Minty ©Danny Cattapt name for this site at the mouth of the
Ilulissat Icefjord—a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. The icefjord is the outlet of the Sermeq
Kujalleq Glacier, source of many of the
icebergs in the North Atlantic.
Here, we will cruise in our fleet of Zodiacs to
appreciate the icebergs. We will also visit the
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town of Ilulissat, with its museums, cafes, craft
shops, and busy fishing harbour.
DAY 1: KANGERLUSSUAQ, GL DAY 4: WESTERN GREENLAND
Kangerlussuaq is a former US Air Force base and Greenland’s west coast is simply stunning.
Greenland’s primary flight hub. Here we will be From mighty mountains to the tiniest tundra
transferred by Zodiac to the Ocean Endeavour. flowers, our stop in this area will offer many
outstanding features of interest. Hikers,
With 168 kilometres of superb scenery, Sondre walkers, photographers, and contemplators
Stromfjord is one of the longest fjords in the will all be equally delighted.
world. We begin our adventure by sailing down
this dramatic fjord, crossing the Arctic Circle, DAY 5: AT SEA — DAVIS STRAIT
southbound as we go. Our onboard presentation series will continue
as we steam across Davis Strait towards Canada.
DAY 2: SISIMIUT COAST This is an excellent time to enjoy workshops,
West Greenland’s complex coastal waterways watch a documentary, and get out on deck
include glaciers, islands and fjords against a looking for whales, seabirds and marine wildlife.
towering mountain backdrop. The waters are
relatively warm here, due to the West Greenland DAY 6: MITTIMATALIK (POND INLET)
Current and the sub-Arctic location. Mittimatalik is a busy Arctic community in a
beautiful setting. The views of nearby Bylot
People have lived in the Sisimiut area for 4,500 Island are stunning. We will have a chance to
years. For the first 2,000 years, the people of the explore the town. The cultural presentation at
Saqqaq culture occupied the area. 2,500 years the Community Hall is not to be missed—arts
ago, new people brought the Dorset culture and crafts may be available here, too.
to the Sisimiut area. They lived here for 1,500
years and were followed by the people of the DAY 7–10: TALLURUTIUP IMANGA
Thule culture—the ancestors of the current (LANCASTER SOUND) & DEVON ISLAND
population. All these cultures came from We will spend four days exploring Tallurutiup
Canada. The people primarily lived on fish, birds Imanga (Lancaster Sound), one of Canada's
and mammals such as whales and seals. newest National Marine Conservation Areas.
Narwhal, beluga, and bowhead whales transit
DAY 3: ILULISSAT and feed in this area. We’ll cruise by ship and
Ilulissat translates literally into “iceberg”, an Zodiac in search of wildlife.
26On the northern border of Tallurutiup Imanga
lies Devon Island, the largest uninhabited island
on Earth at over fifty thousand square kilome-
tres. The island’s geology is stunning. Flat topped
mountains, glacial valleys, and a substantial ice
cap give Devon Island its unique character.
We’ll visit a number of the bays – hiking the
©Martin Lipman
tundra, discovering the botany, cruising a glacier
face, and wildlife spotting from ship and from
shore. Once home to Inuit and their ancestors, DAY 12: QAUSUITTUQ (RESOLUTE), NU
we will visit archaeological sites with expert Qausuittuq, or “place with no dawn,” is named
interpretation to learn about the human history for its dark winters. During our time in the
of this now abandoned island. We’ll also catch a summer months we will experience the midnight
glimpse of recent human history as we visit the sun, a time of no darkness.
remains of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police and
Hudson's Bay Company site at Dundas Harbour. The end of our journey is characterized by
shoreline gravel flats, rocky coastal bluffs and
DAY 11: BEECHEY ISLAND deposits of glacial moraine. More significant
In 1845, Sir John Franklin set out from England is the origin of the hamlet. In 1953, Inuit from
with HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, attempting to from Inukjuak, Québec, and Mittimatalik
sail through the Northwest Passage. Franklin’s were relocated, under false pretenses, by the
crew overwintered at Beechey Island where Canadian government with the aim of asserting
three of his men died. Canadian sovereignty.
Numerous search parties later used Beechey as Today the community is home to just under 250
a depot and rendezvous. Amundsen, Bernier, people and is an important staging point for High
and Larsen all visited Beechey. Thomas Morgan Arctic research, tourism, and military activities.
of HMS Investigator was buried there in 1854
alongside Franklin’s men. The graves, and the Here we will disembark the Ocean Endeavour,
ruins of nearby Northumberland House, are a and take the charter flight to Ottawa, ON.
haunting memorial.
©Dennis Minty
27EXPEDITION CRUISE
Into the Northwest Passage
AUG.22–SEPT. 7, 2020 Starts: Toronto, ON From $10,995 to $25,095 USD
Ends: Calgary, AB per person (details pp.50)
Aboard the Ocean Endeavour Charter Flights (details pp.52)
ITINERARY
Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, GL
Day 2: Sisimiut Coast
BEECHEY Day 3: Ilulissat
ISLAND DEVON
GREENLAND
VICTORIA PRINCE OF
TAL
LUR
ISLAND
Day 4–5: Western Greenland
IMA UTIUP LANCASTER
Day 6: At Sea — Davis Strait
WALES
ISLAND T NGA
SOUND
ISLAND
GEN
RE T
CE LE
IN IN
IQALUKTUUTTIAQ
CORONATION (CAMBRIDGE BAY)
GULF
PR
Mittimatalik
Day 7: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), NU
QUEEN MAUD
(Pond Inlet)
Day 8–10: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster
GULF
Kugluktuk
Uqsuqtuuq
(Coppermine)
(Gjoa Haven)
BAFFIN
ISLAND
Ilulissat
Sound) & Devon Island
NUNAVUT
Sisimiut
Coast Day 11: Beechey Island
Kangerlussuaq Day 12–13: Prince Regent Inlet
CANADA
DAVIS
STRAIT
Day 14–16: Kitikmeot Region
Day 17: Kugluktuk, NU
HIGHLIGHTS
• Cross the Arctic Circle as you sail the length • Watch for marine mammals and wildlife in
of Sondre Stromfjord—168 kilometres! Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) Marine
• Cruise among icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord, Protected Area
a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Seek polar bears, seabirds, and other Arctic
• Visit Queen Maud Gulf, home to the wrecks of wildlife in pristine natural environments
the Franklin ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror
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28
ice, and sea conditions.©Dennis Minty
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©Martin Lipman ©David Hunt ©Martin Lipmanoptions for expedition stops, to make the
most of weather and wildlife conditions.
Departing Greenland, we cross Baffin Bay
toward Nunavut.
DAY 6: AT SEA — DAVIS STRAIT
©Martin Lipman
As we steam toward Nunavut, our resource
staff will deepen your understanding of
DAY 1: KANGERLUSSUAQ, GL the Arctic. This is an excellent time to enjoy
Kangerlussuaq is a former US Air Force base workshops, watch a documentary, or get out
and Greenland’s primary flight hub. After our on deck. Keep your binoculars ready for minke
charter flight from Toronto, we will transfer to and humpback whales, as well as the seabirds
Ocean Endeavour by Zodiac. that are sure to mark our passage.
Sondre Stromfjord is one of the longest fjords DAY 7: MITTIMATALIK (POND INLET), NU
in the world: 168 kilometres of superb scenery. Mittimatalik is a busy Arctic community in a
Steaming down this dramatic fjord we’ll cross beautiful setting, a fascinating place to wander.
the Arctic Circle—from the north! The cultural presentation at the Community
Hall is not to be missed—arts and crafts may be
DAY 2: SISIMIUT COAST available here too.
West Greenland’s complex coastal waterways
include glaciers, islands and fjords against a DAY 8–10: TALLURUTIUP IMANGA
towering mountain backdrop. The waters are (LANCASTER SOUND) & DEVON ISLAND
relatively warm here, due to the West Greenland We will spend three days exploring Tallurutiup
Current and the sub-Arctic Location. Abundant Imanga (Lancaster Sound), one of the newest
fauna and marine life have supported human National Marine Conservation Areas in
habitation here as far back as 4,500 years. Nunavut. Narwhal, beluga, and bowhead
whales transit and feed in this area. We’ll
DAY 3: ILULISSAT cruise by ship and Zodiac in search of wildlife.
Ilulissat means “iceberg”, an apt name for this site
at the outlet of the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier—a On the northern border of Tallurutiup
UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the source of Imanga lies Devon Island, the largest uninhabited
many of the icebergs in the North Atlantic. island on Earth at over fifty thousand square
kilometres. Flat topped mountains, glacial
We will cruise in our fleet of Zodiacs to valleys, and a substantial ice cap give Devon
appreciate the icebergs, and visit the town of Island its unique character. We hike the tundra,
Ilulissat, with its museums, cafes, craft shops, cruise a glacier face, and seek wildlife from
and busy fishing harbour. ship and by shore. Archaeological sites with
expert interpretation allow us to learn about
DAY 4–5: WESTERN GREENLAND the Inuit history of this now-abandoned island.
Exploring by ship and Zodiac along the west We’ll visit the remains of a RCMP and Hudson's
coast of Greenland, we have numerous Bay Company site at Dundas Harbour.
30DAY 11: BEECHEY ISLAND
In 1845, Sir John Franklin set out from England
with HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, attempting to
sail through the Northwest Passage. His crew
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overwintered at Beechey Island—where three
of his men died.
wildlife abounds here both in the sea and on
Numerous search parties later used Beechey land. We will spend our time navigating the
as a depot and rendezvous. Amundsen, ice-strewn waters in search of wildlife.
Bernier, and Larsen visited Beechey. Thomas
Morgan of the HMS Investigator was buried We’ll also call in at Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven)
there in 1854 alongside Franklin’s men. The home of the Guardians of Terror Bay. The
graves and the ruins of Northumberland European name, Gjoa Haven, honours Roald
House are a haunting memorial. Amundsen who overwintered in the bay for
two years while searching for the Northwest
DAY 12-13: PRINCE REGENT INLET Passage. Amundsen became the first European
This passage marks an area rich in marine to cross the Northwest Passage, thanks to
and avian life. Thick-billed Murres, Ivory Gulls, the knowledge and largesse of Inuit. The
beluga, narwhal and bowhead whales reside in community has an excellent cultural centre and
the ice-strewn waters. In addition to abundant is well known for carvings and wall hangings.
wildlife, we’ll delve deeper into the exploration
of the Northwest Passage and mercantile DAY 17: KUGLUKTUK, NU
efforts of the Hudson's Bay Company. Located at the mouth of the Coppermine River,
Kugluktuk is the westernmost community
DAY 14–16: KITIKMEOT REGION in Nunavut.
The traditional territory of the Netsilik Inuit, the
Kitikmeot Region consists of parts of Victoria Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay), NU is an
Island, the adjacent part of the mainland as far alternate disembarkation point, and may be
as the Boothia Peninsula, King William Island, used based on sea, ice and weather conditions.
and the southern portion of Prince of Wales
Island. Recently, the Kitikmeot Region has Today we will disembark the Ocean Endeavour
been in the news since the finding of the lost and make our way to the airport to meet our
ships of the Franklin Expedition in its waters. charter flights to Calgary, AB.
It is Nunavut’s least-populated region, though
©Michelle Valberg
31EXPEDITION CRUISE
Out of the Northwest Passage
SEPT. 7–23, 2020 Starts: Calgary, AB From $10,995 to $25,095 USD
Ends: Toronto, ON per person (details pp.50)
Aboard the Ocean Endeavour Charter Flights (details pp.52)
ITINERARY
Day 1: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU
Day 2–4: Kitikmeot Region
SMITH
Aujuittuq
SOUND
McCLURE
(Grise Fiord)
Day 5–7: Prince Regent Inlet
STRAIT
PARRY CHANNEL
BEECHEY GREENLAND
ISLAND
PRINCE OF
TAL
LUR
Day 8: Beechey Island
UT MELVILLE
Day 9: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound)
WALES T IMANG IUP LANCASTER
BAY
N A SOUND
ISLAND GE
RE T
CE LE
IN IN BAFFIN
Day 10: Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord)
IQALUKTUUTTIAQ PR BAY
CORONATION (CAMBRIDGE BAY)
GULF QUEEN MAUD BAFFIN
Kugluktuk
GULF ISLAND
Day 11: Smith Sound
Uqsuqtuuq
(Coppermine)
(Gjoa Haven) Ilulissat Day 12: At Sea
NUNAVUT
Itilleq Fjord
Day 13–14: Northwest Greenland
Kangerlussuaq Day 15: Ilulissat
CANADA DAVIS
STRAIT
Day 16: Itilleq Fjord
Day 17: Kangerlussuaq, GL
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 Sondre Stromfjord—168
• Watch for marine mammals and wildlife in kilometres long!
Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) Marine
Protected Area
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ice, and sea conditions.©Dennis Minty
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©Mark Edward ©Scott Forsyth ©Andrew StewartDAY 8: BEECHEY ISLAND
In 1845, Sir John Franklin set out from England
with HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, attempting to
sail through the Northwest Passage. His crew
overwintered at Beechey Island where three of
his men died.
©Dennis Minty
Numerous search parties later used Beechey
DAY 1: KUGLUKTUK (COPPERMINE), NU as a depot and rendezvous. Amundsen,
Located at the mouth of the Coppermine River, Bernier, and Larsen visited Beechey. Thomas
Kugluktuk is the westernmost community Morgan of HMS Investigator was buried there
in Nunavut. Known for many years as in 1854 alongside Franklin’s men. The graves
Coppermine, the community reverted to its and the ruins of Northumberland House are a
original Inuinnaqtun name—meaning “place haunting memorial.
of moving waters”—on January 1st, 1996. Our
charter flight will land in Kugluktuk and we will DAY 9: TALLURUTIUP IMANGA
embark Ocean Endeavour by Zodiac. (LANCASTER SOUND)
We will spend the day exploring Tallurutiup
Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay), NU is an Imanga (Lancaster Sound), one of Canada's
alternate embarkation point, and may be used newest National Marine Conservation Areas.
based on sea, ice and weather conditions.
Large populations of marine mammals, including
DAY 2–4: KITIKMEOT REGION narwhal, beluga, and bowhead whales transit
The Kitikmeot Region consists of parts of Victoria and feed in this area. There is a great selection of
Island, the adjacent part of the mainland as far landing sites available to choose from, depending
as the Boothia Peninsula, King William Island, on weather, wildlife, and sea conditions.
and the southern portion of Prince of Wales
Island. Recently, the Kitikmeot Region has been DAY 10: AUJUITTUQ (GRISE FIORD)
in the news since the finding of the lost ships Aujuittuq means ‘place that never thaws. 1,150
of the Franklin Expedition in its waters. It is kilometres above the Arctic Circle, Canada’s
Nunavut’s least-populated region, though wildlife northernmost “civilian” community originated
abounds here both in the sea and on land. We'll in the Cold War; in 1953, Inuit were relocated
explore by Zodiac and on foot. to Aujuittuq to boost Canadian sovereignty.
DAY 5–7: PRINCE REGENT INLET We’ll be welcomed into the hamlet, where we
This passage marks an area rich in marine will have a chance to meet members of the
and avian life. Thick-billed Murres, Ivory Gulls, community, learn about their way of life, and
beluga, narwhal and bowhead whales reside in hear their poignant stories.
the ice-strewn waters. In addition to abundant
wildlife, we’ll delve deeper into the exploration DAY 11: SMITH SOUND
of the Northwest Passage and mercantile Smith Sound, an ancient Inuit travel route,
efforts of the Hudson's Bay Company. divides Ellesmere Island from Greenland, and
34Icefjord—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The
icefjord is the outlet of the Sermeq Kujalleq
Glacier, source of many of the icebergs in the
North Atlantic.
Here, we will cruise in Zodiacs to appreciate
©Scott Forsyth
the icebergs. And we’ll visit the bustling town of
Ilulissat, with its museums, cafes, craft shops,
served as the main route for explorers and and busy fishing harbour.
adventurers searching for the North Pole.
Adolphus Greely, Sir George Nares and Elisha DAY 16: ITILLEQ FJORD
Kent Kane all travelled these waters with The west Greenland coastline is a rich mixture
varying degrees of success. of islands and complex coastal waterways.
As we enter the Arctic autumn, the tundra
DAY 12: AT SEA foliage will be in gorgeous colour. We will be
On this exploration day, we’ll be making the making an expedition stop here to explore the
most of what the wind, weather and wildlife landscape of wild Greenland.
have to offer. Our expedition staff will scan
for polar bears, walrus, whales, seals, and DAY 17: KANGERLUSSUAQ, GL
seabirds as we go. Sondre Stromfjord is one of the longest fjords in
the world and boasts 168 kilometres of superb
DAY 13–14: NORTHWEST GREENLAND scenery. We end our adventure by sailing up this
We will explore stunning fjords that line dramatic fjord.
the coast. Glaciers and icebergs abound
here. In true expedition style, we will seek Kangerlussuaq, the town at its eastern head,
opportunities to hike, explore, and view is a former US Air Force base and Greenland’s
wildlife as conditions allow. primary flight hub. Here we will disembark
Ocean Endeavour for our return charter flight
DAY 15: ILULISSAT to Toronto, ON.
Ilulissat translates literally into “iceberg”, an apt
name for this site at the mouth of the Ilulissat
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35EXPEDITION CRUISE
Greenland & Wild Labrador
SEPT. 23–OCT. 7, 2020 Starts: Toronto, ON From $6,595 to $18,495 USD
Ends: St. John’s, NL per person (details pp.50)
Aboard the Ocean Endeavour Charter Flights (details pp.52)
ITINERARY
GREENLAND
Kangerlussuaq
Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, GL
Kangerlussuatsiaq
Fjord Day 2: Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord
DAVIS
STRAIT
Nuuk
Day 3: Nuuk
HUDSON
STRAIT
Day 4: At Sea – Davis Strait
Day 5: Kangiqsualujjuaq (George River), QC
Day 6–8: Torngat Mountains National Park, NL
UNGAVA
BAY Torngat Mountains
National Park
Kangiqsualujjuaq
(George River)
Day 9: Hebron
Hebron
Nain LABRADOR Day 10: Nain
SEA
LABRADOR
Day 11–12: The Labrador Coast
Day 13: L’Anse aux Meadows
L’Anse aux
Meadows
Day 14: Northeast Newfoundland
Day 15: St. John’s, NL
NEWFOUNDLAND Northeast 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
Sondre Stromfjord • 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 into St. John’s historic harbour for a
• Meet elders and share in a community event spectacular finale
in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik
• Hike and Zodiac among the fall colours of
Torngat Mountains National Park, a model of
Inuit leadership
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ice, and sea conditions.©Scott Forsyth
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©Michelle Valberg ©Dennis Minty ©Dennis Minty©Scott Sporleder
DAY 1: KANGERLUSSUAQ, GL as we steam across Davis Strait towards
Kangerlussuaq is a former US Air Force base and Canada. This is an excellent time to enjoy
Greenland’s primary flight hub. Here we will be workshops, watch a documentary, and get
transferred by Zodiac to the Ocean Endeavour. out on deck looking for whales, seabirds and
marine wildlife.
With 168 kilometres of superb scenery, Sondre
Stromfjord is one of the longest fjords in the DAY 5: KANGIQSUALUJJUAQ (GEORGE RIVER)
world. We begin our adventure by sailing down On the eastern shores of Ungava Bay lies the
this dramatic fjord, crossing the Arctic Circle Inuit community of Kangiqsualujjuaq. The
southbound as we go. tides here are nearly a match for those of
the Bay of Fundy.
DAY 2: KANGERLUSSUATSIAQ FJORD
West Greenland’s complex coastal waterways The George River caribou herd, which is in
include glaciers, islands and fjords against a critical decline, has its calving grounds nearby. A
towering mountain backdrop. The waters are community welcome here offers us a chance to
relatively warm here, due to the West Greenland mingle with local folks and explore the hamlet.
Current and the sub-Arctic location. We’ll explore
this sublime landscape by ship and by Zodiac. DAY 6–8: TORNGAT MOUNTAINS NATIONAL
PARK
DAY 3: NUUK Canada’s highest peaks east of the Rockies are
Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, bridges old found in Torngat Mountains National Park.
and new. The old harbour region of town Here, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut will be our guides
includes many buildings dating from the in their spiritual homeland. Polar bears, black
Danish colonial days. Nuuk is known for great bears, caribou, falcons, and eagles are among
art, shopping and cafes. the species we hope to spot on land. We’ll also
be on the lookout for marine mammals. We’ll
The Greenland National Museum is one of spend our time hiking, searching for wildlife,
Nuuk’s many outstanding features; the world- visiting archaeological sites, and Zodiac cruising.
famous Qilakitsoq mummies are housed here.
DAY 9: HEBRON
DAY 4: AT SEA — DAVIS STRAIT This haunting site preserves a Moravian Mission
Our onboard presentation series will continue station dating from the 1830s. The mission was
38abandoned 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
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to visit the site, and to hunt and fish nearby.
DAY 10: NAIN Today, a superb interpretive centre and
The administrative capital of Nunatsiavut, Nain several reconstructed Norse-style sod buildings
is the most northerly community in Labrador. evoke the spirit of the Viking voyages.
We’ll visit Illusuak, the stunning new cultural
centre, and the beautiful Moravian Church DAY 14: NORTHEAST NEWFOUNDLAND
among other community highlights. The northeast coast of Newfoundland is known
for the dozens of picturesque villages that dot
We always enjoy a warm cultural welcome. its rocky shores. We’ll find harbour in one of
Expect music, food, and handicrafts at this these unique communities. We look forward
dynamic visit. to a characteristically warm Newfoundland
welcome upon our arrival. Photographers will
DAY 11–12: THE LABRADOR COAST have their work cut out for them capturing all
Along the Labrador coast we find coastal the special charm of classic island communities
barrens, high subarctic tundra, high boreal and picturesque coastlines.
forest, mid-boreal forest, and string bog. The
area is dotted with islands and we'll select a DAY 15: ST. JOHN’S, NL
landing based on the conditions of the day. Sailing into the port of St. John’s has to be
experienced to be believed. Watch for locals
DAY 13: L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS waving from Signal Hill as we take on our pilot
L’Anse aux Meadows is the only authenticated and enter the world-famous Narrows to North
Norse settlement in North America—a UNESCO America's oldest city. The colourful houses of
World Heritage Site and National Historic site. The Battery are always a hit with shutterbugs!
The archaeological remains found here in 1960
date to approximately 1000 AD. Today we disembark Ocean Endeavour and make
our way home.
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