Baffin Island

Floe Edge:
Narwhals & Polar Bears

JUNE 17 24, 2016

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Rugged mountains, stunning glaciers, flocks of northern

seabirds, the wonderful narwhal, and traditional Inuit
culturethis is what awaits us on a truly amazing tour to
the wilderness of northern Baffin Island. We experience this
dramatic Arctic landscape at a time of year when the sun
never sets and wildlife is returning. There are northern birds
in abundance, including thick-billed murres, black-legged
kittiwakes, and king and common eiders. Other highlights
include Sabines and Thayers gulls, red-throated loons
andwith much luckwe may see the all-white ivory gull!
In addition, the mixing of ocean currents from Baffin Bay

and Lancaster Sound makes the marine life very rich. At this
time of year, the sea ice is melting and marine mammals
are traveling north along the ice floe edge where food is
concentrated. We hope to see several species of seals and
the amazing spiral-tusked narwhal. With luck, we will also
see polar bear or the endangered bowhead whale. Remote
wilderness, striking Arctic landscapes, rich northern wildlife,
and fascinating culturethis promises to be the adventure of
a lifetime!

Trip Details

Whats Included

Whats Not Included

Date: June 17 24, 2016

Duration: 8 days
Price: US$4,895 + HST (based on
double occupancy)
Credit Card Price: US$5,091 + HST
(based on double occupancy)
Limit: 511 adventurers
Tour Starts & End: Pond Inlet, Nunavut
Fitness level: Easy to moderate walking
Guide: Cam Gillies

Your guides
Accommodation: 2 nights in hotels, 5 nights
camping (equipment provided)
All meals during the tour
Transportation during the tour

Price does not include

round-trip airfare from Ottawa to
Pond Inlet (approx. US$2,400)
Personal expenses
Mandatory medical insurance

*Single rooms cannot be guaranteed in the

Pond Inlet hotel. Single tents are available.

HIGHLIGHTS
Travel by komatik (sled) on the sea ice with Inuit guides
Unique arctic birds and mammals
Spectacular scenery
Comfortable camping near the floe edge

YOUR ITINERARY
Day 0 Arrival in Ottawa
Participants will need to be in Ottawa the night prior to our
flight to Pond Inlet. We are happy to help arrange this night
in Ottawa; if schedules allow, we can meet for an evening
meal. Those arriving early may enjoy a visit the Canadian
Museum of Nature before dinner. Night in Ottawa.
Day 1 Travel to Pond Inlet
We leave Ottawa in the morning for our flights to Pond Inlet
at the northern tip of Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic.
After a plane change in Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, we
should arrive in Pond Inlet in the afternoon. After dinner
we will have plenty of time for a short walk around town
because the sun does not set at this time of year. Hotel night
in Pond Inlet.

Close views of narwhal

Polar bear sightings
Cultural experience of traveling with and learning from local
Inuit guides

Day 2 Travel to the floe edge

In the morning we will explore the shoreline, tundra, and
ponds close to Pond Inlet. We will encounter some of the
more common species such as the Lapland longspur,
horned lark, and snow bunting, with possible American
pipit and northern wheatear. We will be looking for common
ringed plover here and elsewhere. This mostly Palearctic
species has a very small breeding range in North America,
restricted to the eastern Arctic of Canada. After lunch,
we will depart for the floe edge. We travel by komatik,
a wooden sled lashed together and pulled behind a
snowmobile; this replaces the traditional means of travel
for the Inuit, with motors filling the role of dog teams.
En route we may have the opportunity to get up close and
personal with several icebergs that have spent the winter
frozen in place. These can be both beautiful and enormous
as they await break up of the ice before they continue to

drift southward. The floe edge is where the winter ice

meets the open waters of Baffin Bay and it is where the
wildlife is concentrated on their northward migration. We
should have wonderful opportunities to photograph and
enjoy the wildlife. The birding at the floe edge should
be superbhundreds of northern fulmars, common
and king eiders, and all three species of jaegers will
be a treat. We will see hundreds or even thousands
of thick-billed murres, many black guillemots, and
with luck, several dovekie in their very sharp breeding
plumage! We will also see a collection of northern gulls:
glaucous, Thayers, Sabines, black-legged kittiwake,
and, with much luck, ivory gulls and even Rosss gulls
are possible. You have to travel very far north to find
this beautiful all-white Arctic gull, but here we will be in
the heart of its range. Unfortunately, they have become
quite scarce in the last several years and are now an
endangered species. We will have the opportunity
to watch as these and possibly other species move
northward along the floe edge.
Days 36 Floe edge and Bylot Island
Our daily activities will depend on the location of the floe
edge and weather conditions, but will likely include these
highlights. We will use a camp near the floe edge for
these nights.
Bylot Island
Bylot Island is part of the recently declared Sirmilik
National Park and is one of the largest bird refuges
in the world. We plan to go for a walk near our camp
to see the remains of several traditional sod and
whalebone houses, used until recently by the Inuit.
On the tundra, we look for many of
the common northern

species that are returning from the south at this time

of year. Shorebirds are sparsely distributed, but we
hope to find several species nesting including American
golden-plover, Bairds sandpiper, white-rumped
sandpiper and red phalarope. On the cliffs, we will look
closely for gyrfalcon, including white-morph individuals,
and peregrine falcon. In the ponds on Bylot Island
and around Pond Inlet, we will search for red-throated
loon, cackling goose, greater snow goose, and longtailed duck. It should be a spectacular setting being
on the tundra surrounded by the rugged snow-covered
mountains that rim the eastern Arctic.
Visit to Seabird Colony
From our camp, if ice conditions permit, we will travel
to the seabird colony on Bylot Island. North of Cape
Graham Moore, these cliffs rise thousands of feet and
host over 40,000 thick-billed murres and 6,500 blacklegged kittiwakes. Hundreds of them will be coming and
going from their precarious ledges as they head east to
feed at the floe edge.
At the Floe Edge
We will likely spend most of our time at the floe edge
with the hope of seeing some of the more elusive
species that will be moving by, including
marine mammals. Waiting patiently at
the floe edge should improve our
chances of seeing that
amazing northern
whale,

the narwhal. We will be watching for groups of these

bizarre creatures, with their long spiraled tusksthe
males tusks can be up to seven feet long! This will surely
be a highlight! It is also possible to see bowhead whales,
walrus, and legendary Nanook, the polar bearbut we will
need some luck for these. The floe edge will also give us
the chance to see ringed, and possibly bearded and
harp seals.
Day 7 Return to Pond Inlet
After a final morning at the floe edge, we leave our camp
for our return to Pond Inlet. On our journey we may view
the towering cliffs of Bylot Island plus the spectacular
landscape of mountains and massive glaciers. Hotel night
in Pond Inlet.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Early June is still cold in the Arctic. Temperatures may
not be much above freezing and it could snow, but warm
layered clothing along with the waterproof boots should
keep you warm. It is usually sunny though and the sun is
up twenty-four hours, so bring sunscreen. We will provide
all of the necessary outdoor equipment including a warm
sleeping bag for the nights camping.

Day 8 - Travel to Ottawa and onward

We reluctantly leave this magical northern hamlet and fly
south to Iqaluit and on to Ottawa, arriving in the afternoon,
usually with time to catch connecting flights home. We will
head home with many fond memories from this amazing
adventure in the land of the midnight sun.

PLEASE NOTE: This is our intended

itinerary. Wildlife sightings and some activities
depend on favourable conditions. As with all
of our adventures, weather, sea, and road
conditions are a determining factor and will
dictate our itinerary.

Our daily activities will be focused on looking for and

watching birds and other wildlife at the floe edge or on the
tundra, but we wont hesitate to enjoy other aspects of the
natural and cultural history of this area.
While we have outlined the detailed itinerary, this schedule
and our daily activities will be very dependent on the daily
weather and ice conditions as well as possible schedule
changes from the airline. In addition, we cannot guarantee
single occupancy in our hotel in Pond Inlet.

Birding
the High Arctic &
Northwest Territories
June 28 July 8, 2016
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This very special tour takes in three different areasexquisite

high Arctic tundra above the Arctic Circle and far north of the
treeline on the south shore of Victoria Island at Cambridge
Bay (Ikaluktutiak), where the sun never actually sets; boreal
forest and lakes around Yellowknife, NT, on the north arm
of Great Slave Lake; and aspen parkland and potholes of
Central Alberta where Beaverhill Lake and Elk Island National
Park lie, and where we may find northern owls such as
northern hawk-owl and great gray owl.
We encounter a diverse array of birds and other wildlife on
our tour; nesting king eiders, Sabines gulls, greater whitefronted geese, Pacific and yellow-billed loons and long-tailed

ducks in arctic pools, breeding shorebirds such as red and

red-necked phalaropes, semipalmated, Bairds and stilt
sandpipers, ruddy turnstones, and American golden-plovers
on the tundra, and long-tailed and pomarine jaegers and
snowy owls may be nesting, provided that lemmings are in
good numbers. The sight of several herds of musk oxen out
on the open tundra will not be soon forgotten! The area is
steeped in history and culture, from explorers searching for
the Northwest Passage, Amundsens Maud, to the Inuit of the
western Arctic. The high quality and exciting wildlife viewing
make for a long-remembered tour!

Trip Details

Whats Included

Whats Not Included

Date: June 28 July 8, 2016

Duration: 11 days
Price: US$5,330 + HST,
single supplement US$635 + HST
Credit Card Price: US$5,543 + HST,
single supplement US$660 + HST
Limit: 12 adventurers
Tour Starts & End: Edmonton, Alberta
Guide: Richard Knapton

Return flights from your home

to Edmonton
Personal expenses
Evening meals
Mandatory medical insurance

Your guide
Accommodation
Breakfast and lunches during the tour
Transportation during the tour
Flights from Edmonton to Yellowknife and
to Victoria Island plus return
A two hour boat trip in Yellowknife Bay

HIGHLIGHTS
Amazing wildlife amid fascinating tundra and taiga habitats
Great breeding bird and flower photography opportunities
FEATURED BIRDS & MAMMALS:
yellow-billed loon king eider Sabines gull red phalarope long-tailed jaeger snowy owl
great gray owl Thayers gull Pacific loon musk ox Arctic fox

YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival and Orientation
The tour begins in the evening in Leduc, just south of
Edmonton, Alberta, and close to the airport. We meet
for dinner at 6:30PM for a meet-and-greet and for a brief
introduction and orientation. We will spend the night in Leduc.
Day 2 Elk Island National Park
We leave early and head towards Tofield in the aspen
parkland. Small wetlands in this area are very productive and
hold breeding populations of red-necked, eared and pied-billed
grebes, black terns, ruddy ducks and several other species
of waterfowl, American avocets, Wilsons phalaropes and
Franklins gulls. Swainsons and red-tailed hawks hunt over
pastures that are occupied by Richardsons ground-squirrels.
We then head to Elk Island National Park; over two hundred
species of birds have been identified within its boundaries.

Year-round residents include hairy and pileated Woodpeckers

and boreal chickadees. Migrant and nesting passerines include
gray catbird, red-eyed and blue-headed vireos, Le Contes,
Nelsons (sharp-tailed) and clay-colored sparrows, northern
waterthrushes and mourning warblers. Marshes and ponds
support a diverse array of waterbirds including white pelicans,
trumpeter swans and ring-necked duck. The park is also home
to forty-four different species of mammals, including wapiti
(elk), moose, white-tailed deer, coyote, muskrat and porcupine.
The most noticeable of the parks mammalsand we are likely
to see themare the two different sub-species of bison. North
of the park we are likely to find mountain bluebirds and vesper
sparrows. In mid-afternoon, we head north of Edmonton to
the edge of the boreal forest. Our target species are boreal
forest owls such as great gray, northern saw-whet and northern
hawk-owl. We have the possibility of northern goshawk. We

could also add to our tally of mammals with beaver and red
fox. We will spend the night in Leduc.
Days 3, 4 and 5 Yellowknife
Today we leave Leduc, head to the airport and board
our plane to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. In the
Yellowknife region we explore boreal habitats in the Great
Slave Lake area, looking for specialties such as rednecked grebe, mew and Bonapartes gulls, rusty blackbird,
sandhill crane, northern shrike and bohemian waxwing.
We should encounter several boreal forest species such
as Tennessee, Wilsons, blackpoll and orange-crowned
warblers, alder and olive-sided flycatchers, gray jay,
Lincolns and white-crowned sparrows, and possibly whitewinged crossbills. Lesser yellowlegs and Bonapartes gulls
perch on the tops of trees, and northern goshawks are
possible. A highlight will be a boat ride in Yellowknife Bay,
an arm of Great Slave Lake, the second largest in Canada;
weather permitting, well take a boat tour among the house
boats and islands of the bay and up the Yellowknife River,
searching for lake species such as surf scoters, Pacific
and common Loons, and common, Caspian and Arctic
terns. Our nights will be spent in Yellowknife.
Day 6 Flight to Cambridge Bay
We spend the morning birding around the Yellowknife
area before taking an afternoon flight to Cambridge Bay.
We spend the rest of the day getting our bearings about
town, noticing that the common town birds are snow
buntings and Lapland longspursquite a change from
house sparrows and starlings! We will spend the night in
Cambridge Bay.
Days 7-10 Cambridge Bay
From Cambridge Bay we make daily excursions to various
birding locations around town. One day we travel by vehicle
on one of the few roads in the areaprovided the road is
passableto the base of Mount Pelly, where we should
see common bird species such as American golden plover,
semipalmated, Bairds and stilt sandpipers, red-necked
phalarope, long-tailed jaeger, Arctic tern, horned lark,

Lapland longspurs and snow buntings. American pipits

breed on the slopes of the mountain. The impressive yellowbilled loon breeds in this area, so we will look for nesting
pairs. We should also find several groups of musk ox and
see Arctic foxes and Arctic hares.
On another day, we travel along the West Arm to Dease and
Simpson Straits, which overlook the Northwest Passage.
Throughout the trip we hike out onto the tundra looking
for signs of those famous arctic rodents: lemmings. If their
numbers are high, we should see many of the predators that
depend on lemming populations, such as all three species
of jaegers, snowy owl and rough-legged hawk. As well, we
will enjoy the abundant waterfowl, loons and shorebirds,
perhaps with their broods. Greater white-fronted geese,
king and common eiders and long-tailed ducks might have
flotillas of young, Pacific loons will be on just about every
medium-sized pond, and many shorebirds (that may include
ruddy turnstone, pectoral and buff-breasted sandpipers) will
be scattered over the tundra. Our eyes will be constantly
searching the frozen waters of the Northwest Passage for
ringed seals hauled up on the ice.
We drive along an inlet of Dease Strait to view the remains
of Roald Amundsens ship, the Maud. We also visit an
ancient traditional Inuit hunting site marked by stone tent
rings and seal caches on the tundra. Nearby is an area
with nesting birds such as Sabines gull and tundra swans.
We will experience the beautiful flora and butterflies of
the tundra and revisit areas for a second try as well.
Some species, such as white-rumped sandpiper and rock
ptarmigan, will require persistence, luck, and patience. We
also visit the town dump, where glaucous and Thayers gulls
gather and in the past we have found slaty-backed and
glaucous-winged gulls. We will have the opportunity to get
in some souvenir shopping in town, and spend our nights
in Cambridge Bay. On Day 10, we board our plane for
Yellowknife and on to Edmonton. Last night in Leduc.
Day 11 Departure
The tour concludes after breakfast.

PLEASE NOTE: This is our intended itinerary. Wildlife sightings and some activities
depend on favourable conditions. As with all of our adventures, weather, sea, and road
conditions are a determining factor and will dictate our itinerary.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Warm and possibly cold weather
Wonderful mammals including musk oxen right outside of town
Flights from Edmonton to Yellowknife and to Victoria Island plus return included
Easy to moderate walking, short drives, comfortable vehicles
4 to 8 participants with one leader; 9 to 12 with two leaders
A two hour boat trip in Yellowknife Bay
Because Victoria Island has a relatively small road network, meals will be slotted in around bird activity and weather patterns.
We are never more than an hours drive from the Hotel. There will be no need for early morning risings as we will witness
twenty-four hours of daylight! Bird activity often peaks at mid-day! Polar Bears are unlikely to be encountered; however we
should see musk ox, Arctic fox, ringed seal, Arctic hare and lemmings. We can expect a high diversity of land and water birds
during our visit to central Alberta and the Yellowknife area.
Our daily itinerary will be responsive to weather conditions. Driving will be limited to either small or moderate stretches. Lunch
will be variable in time and location depending on the day and the level of birding. The weather can vary from a sweltering
25C to around freezing in the day, with frequent night-time frosts. It may snow, and participants should layer their clothing as
conditions can change quickly while we are in the field. Participants should include bug repellent and perhaps a head net in
their luggage, as there will be some mosquitoes, especially in Yellowknife. Sturdy footwear that will keep your feet dry is
recommended, as we will be doing some tundra hiking. Each evening a recap follows the evening meal. We review
the days events, birds, mammals, and other observations and look forward to the next days activity.

Birding Point Pelee

& Algonquin Park
May 9 20, 2016
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Join us for an exciting birding tour of Point Pelee and other

spring migration hot spots of southern Ontario!
On this incredible tour of Ontario, we start on the Carden
Plain which supports Upland Sandpiper, Bobolink,
Golden-winged Warbler and Loggerhead Shrike. Then it is
on to marvelous Algonquin Park, where we look for boreal
chickadee, spruce grouse, black-backed woodpecker and

other northern specialties while keeping an eye out for

moose, otter, maybe even wolf! At the Big 3 migration
hotspots on Lake Erie, Point Pelee, Rondeau, and Long
Point, we search for species such as red-bellied woodpecker,
white-eyed vireo, and Kentucky, cerulean, hooded and
Prothonotary warblers; during some spring migrations, up to
thirty-five species of warblers may be observed at Point
Pelee alone!

Trip Details

Whats Included

Whats Not Included

Date: May 9 - 20, 2016

Duration: 12 days
Price: US$2,740 + HST,
single supplement US$540 + HST
Credit Card Price: US$2,850 + HST,
single supplement US$562 + HST
Limit: 12 adventurers
Tour Starts & End: Toronto, Ontario
Guides: Kyle Horner & Steve Ogle

A
 ll accommodation (Lakeside cottages;
modern motel accommodation)
Ground transportation (15-passenger vans)
Includes all breakfasts and lunches
Guides
All park, conservation, entrance fees
Gratuities

Flights to and from Toronto

Evening meals
Travel Insurance
Items of a personal nature

HIGHLIGHTS
The songbird migration spectacle at Point Pelee
The Boreal Forest specialties of Algonquin Park
Lots of mammals, from otters to moose
Relatively easy and productive birding in scenically
impressive and diverse areas

FEATURED BIRDS & MAMMALS:

loggerhead shrike prothonotary warbler black-backed woodpecker spruce grouse upland sandpiper
little gull American woodcock

YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival and Orientation
The tour begins with arrival in Toronto. Night in Toronto.
Day 2: Carden Plain
We depart early in the morning for Algonquin Park. During the
day we stop at Carden Plain, which is an open area of thin
soils on limestone bedrock and poor agricultural potential,
called an alvar. Because of this neglect, much of the area
is old field, supporting an abundance of birds like upland
sandpiper, eastern bluebird, golden-winged warbler, bobolink,
eastern meadowlark, grasshopper, vesper, field, savannah and
possibly clay-coloured sparrows, as well as eastern kingbird,
and loggerhead shrike. The shrike is the Carden Plains
most famous inhabitant, as there are only a handful of sites
in northeastern North America that support this endangered
subspecies. We also visit wetlands of the area to see black

tern, American bittern, marsh and sedge wren, osprey and

northern harrier. Following this visit, we continue on our way to
the Algonquin area to spend the night. Night at Oxtongue Lake.
Days 35: Algonquin Park
Algonquin Park is one of Canadas best regions to view
wildlife. Its rugged topography lends itself to vast areas
of broad-leafed forests, typical of more southern areas,
as well as cold, mossy bogs and coniferous forests found
throughout most of Canadas north. This mix of habitats
creates a fantastic diversity of birds that use the park to
breed. By visiting in early May, we will be present when
returning migrants are at full song. We can expect to see
more than fifteen species including wood warbler, hermit
thrush (one of North Americas best singers), blue-headed
vireo, yellow-bellied sapsucker, winter wren, ruby-crowned
and golden-crowned kinglets, white-throated sparrow, rusty
blackbird, purple finch plus many more. American woodcock

will be in display flights over open areas. In addition, well

pursue species typical of the boreal forests of Canada like
the common loon, spruce grouse, gray jay, black-backed
woodpecker, boreal chickadee and the wanderers of the
north, red- and white-winged Crossbills. The extensive
forests of the park are good habitat for residents like the
pileated woodpecker, barred owl, and ruffed grouse. Of
course, we are always on the lookout for the many species
of mammals commonly found in the park such as marten,
black bear, red fox, eastern wolf and river otterbut these
species are shy and not often seen. We should, however,
encounter Algonquins largest inhabitant on a daily basis:
the moose. In the spring, moose visit roadside ditches
and wetlands in search of salty water, created by runoff
of winter salting of the highways. At this time of the year,
Algonquin will truly be an amazing place you wont soon
forget. Nights at Oxtongue Lake.

Day 7: Long Point and transfer to Rondeau

We spend the morning birding around Long Point, looking
for specialties not already found. After lunch, we head
southwest to Rondeau National Park, arriving in time to
take in some of the birding areas. Night near Rondeau.

In the afternoon of day 5 of our trip we will travel southwest

to Long Point, stopping along the way to check out
interesting bird habitats. Night in Simcoe.

Days 9-10: Point Pelee

Point Pelee is a world-renowned birding location which can
host thousands of migrating birds given the proper weather
conditions. When warm air flows up from the south and
meets a sudden cold front during the night, the resulting
rain can force hundreds of passerines to descend on
Pelee during their nocturnal procession northwardswhich
is what Point Pelee is partially famous for. We will bird the
park in the mornings and visit surrounding sewage lagoons
and wetlands in the afternoons for migrant shorebirds,
such as Wilsons phalarope, short-billed dowitcher, stilt
sandpiper and dunlin, plus ruddy duck. Anything can turn
up at Peleeand usually does!

Day 6: Long Point

We spend the morning birding around the Yellowknife
area before taking an afternoon flight to Cambridge Bay.
We spend the rest of the day getting our bearings about
town, noticing that the common town birds are snow
buntings and Lapland longspursquite a change from
house sparrows and starlings! We will spend the night in
Cambridge Bay.
Days 7-10 Cambridge Bay
One of the Big Three migration hotspots of the northern
shore of Lake Erie, Long Point is home to North Americas
oldest bird observatory. We visit one of the field stations
early in the morning to see what migrants have arrived
overnight. Later, we move inland to the some spectacular
forest tracts to see southern species on their breeding
grounds such as hooded, cerulean, and blue-winged
Warbler as well as the Louisiana waterthrush, yellowthroated vireo and blue-gray gnatcatcher. Night in Simcoe.

Day 8. Rondeau Provincial Park

Considered by many to be as fantastic a birding location
as the famous Point Pelee, Rondeau is a beautiful
Carolinian forest, which receives fewer visitors, and hence
gives a more personal birding experience. We walk some
of the many kilometers of trails in the Park, looking for
resident red-bellied woodpecker, red-headed woodpecker,
prothonotary warbler, yellow-billed cuckoo and sort through
the flocks of returning migrants. Later in the afternoon we
continue our westward journey to the town of Leamington
where we spend our next few nights.

To give you a taste of what the birding is like at Pelee,

consider the following: a day when a hundred species are
not seen is considered a poor showing, and on a good
day you may see between twenty-five and thirty species of
warblers aloneall at the height of their colourful breeding
plumages. There is also variety; you may see birds like
little gull, worm-eating warbler, bald eagle, white-rumped
sandpiper, orchard oriole, and Philadelphia vireo all on the
same day! Nights in Leamington.

PLEASE NOTE: This is our intended itinerary. Wildlife sightings and some activities
depend on favourable conditions. As with all of our adventures, weather, sea, and road
conditions are a determining factor and will dictate our itinerary.

Day 11: Point Pelee and transfer to Toronto

We spend the morning birding Point Pelee. After lunch, we head back to Toronto. Night in Toronto.
Day 12: Departure from Toronto
The trip concludes in Toronto, after breakfast.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Our daily travel schedule will vary to account for weather, bird species and habitat. You can expect some early morning,
before-breakfast walks as we search out migrating passerines, as well as late evening viewing, including one or two owling
expeditions for those interested. Our tour involves generally easy walking and some hill climbing, sometimes for periods up to
four hours. During these walks we stop frequently. We follow woodland trails and venture forth into low brush and occasional
swampy and uneven terrain. When we have two leaders, we sometimes split into faster and slower groups.
Around noon time we stop for a sit-down meal at a restaurant or to have a picnic lunch. If it is hot, as it can be in southern
Ontario, we may rest for an hour or so during the middle to late afternoon. In the evening, we usually arrange to go to a local
restaurant. During this time we discuss the days activities and review the list of birds seen and heard, and plan for the next
day.
Spring weather in southern Ontario can be extremely variable and you should be prepared for anything from cold rain to
muggy heat, however, the snow will have gone by then. While Ontario is widely known to be infested with mosquitoes
and other biting insects in late spring and summer, feel secure in the fact that our trip will occur before the insect
season begins. For the most part, May is very comfortable and a lovely time to visit the province.

 N. Bowes

Gwaay Randy

July 312, 2016

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Haida Gwaii: The Queen Charlotte Islands

Our Adventure Canada guide will lead this
incredible expedition to Haida Gwaii, focusing
on Canadas Haida Nation, one of North
Americas most culturally rich and developed
groups of indigenous people. Signs of the
ancient and living culture remain throughout the
islandslonghouses and intricately designed
totem poles tell a story of rich human history.
We are privileged to be able to visit these
ancient sites with Haida interpreters, sharing
stories, history, and archaeological marvels of
Canadas heritage.
Well travel creeks threading through oldgrowth forests and navigate the rugged
headlands and waterways between the many
communities of the islands. Well take in views
of incredible landscapes and search for the
elusive wildlifepuffins, auklets, and eagles
as well as stellar sea lions, and a variety of
whales. Indeed, the plethora of species that call
Haida Gwaii home have led to the affectionate
nickname Galapagos of the North.
The richness of the landscape and the
sophistication of Haida society allowed for the
development of a strong artistic outpouring
in visual arts and ceremonial life. We will
encounter both on our journey, for Haida
culture remains alive and vital. Guests will
have the opportunity to learn about the
customs and traditions of this great
peoplea people whose bond to the natural
world is enduring and reciprocal. This bond is
reflected in their unique art and reverent way
of life.
This reverence means that the cultural
landmarks are slowly returning to the land
from whence they cameancient totems and
dwellings are slowly slipping back to the earth

and before long will disappear entirely. See

these living, ever-changing markers of a cultural
epoch before they are gone forever.
Join us aboard the Island Roamer and take
a step through the living history of one of
Canadas true cultural treasures. Bring your
camera, journal, and sketchpadfor Haida
Gwaii is one of the worlds most inspiring
places.
MARINE WILDLIFE
Because the islands lie on the edge of the
continental shelf, a particularly robust plankton
base bolsters the food chain. This plankton
forms a rich feeding area for all manner of
wildlifeparticularly whales. Historically, blue,
sperm, minke, fin, humpback, and orca whales
have all called Haida Gwaii home. Though
whaling in the early twentieth century devastated
their populations, humpback and fin whales are
now on the rebound and are regularly spotted
by visitors. Harbour seals and Stellar sea lions
congregate in large communities on shore and
ply the waters for fish.
LAND ANIMALS
The Queen Charlotte Islands black bear is
the largest in the world. In isolation from their
mainland brethren these bears developed a
larger lower jaw to aid in shoreline foraging.
Both black-tailed deer and raccoons have
flourished on the islandproblematically.
Both species were introduced to the region,
and without natural predators their ecological
impact is becoming more pronounced
each year. Bird colonies are at risk from
the racoons and the local cedar forests
foundation of Haida cultureare suffering
from the over-browsing of the deer.

HAIDA CULTURE
The Haida name for the southern islands
is Gwaii Haanas, which aptly translates to
islands of beauty or place of wonder.
As a nation, the Haida were divided into two
social groups, or moieties, called Raven and
Eagle. Their mythology, like that of many other
coastal tribes, was based on the epic cycle
of Raven and his exploits. A trickster to the
core, Raven will set the universe in order at
one moment only to throw it into chaos at the
next. A greedy, mischievous lecher, Raven
nevertheless unintentionally teaches mankind
how to live well. He disguised himself to enter
the home of the Sky Chief, from whom he stole
the sun, moon, and stars to give to humankind.
Most Haida objects are decorated with
creststhe figures of animals, birds, sea
creatures, and mythic beings. These crests
are used to identify the moiety and often
the lineage of their owners. The precise
arrangement and interaction of various crests
and recurring motifs act as a personal signifier,
and much can be gleaned from an individuals
totem. The true text of a single totem pole
is impossible to read without a thorough
knowledge of the mythology involved.

Although the Haida have almost seventy crest

figures, less than twenty are in general use. The
orca whale in particular endures as a symbol of
power, intelligence, cunning, and skill.
Permanent Haida villages consisted of one
(or more) rows of houses along a beach.
Generally, the house belonging to the town
chief was larger and located near the centre
of the settlement. According to myth, the
house was one of the main contributions that
Raven made to Haida life (after stealing the
idea from Beaver). These houses formed the
centre of Haida social, political, and economic
life. They were build out of western red cedar
with a framework of corner posts and massive
structural beams.
Like their houses, the Haidas canoes were
hewn from red cedarthey were exquisite
craft and widely praised by the chiefs of other
nations along the coast. Like their totems,
houses, and tools, these craft were intricately
adorned with crests, symbols, and motifs to
identify their owners and their stories.

Your Guide: Heather Beecroft

Heather has worked to promote Indigenous artists and their work
during a lengthy teaching career and within the cooperative system.
For the past fifteen years she has marketed directly to her clients via
lectures and art shows. Travel is her passion, which she shares with
fun and vigorous enthusiasm in her connections with all adventurers. A
champion of culture, Heather works with Adventure Canada to develop
innovative programming and partnerships.

Highlights

Explore the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and the National Marine Conservation area
Enjoy a traditional Haida meal hosted at the home of a tribe elder
Visit Haida Gwaii Museum and the Qayllnagaay Heritage Centre
Explore villages in old-growth forests and destinations inaccessible by land
Tour SGang Gwaay Linagaay, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Embrace quiet moorings and free time to sketch, photograph, and explore
Seek out multitudes of seabirds and marine mammals in their coastal habitats

Details
Guide: Heather M. Beecroft
Cost: $5,595 usd + hst or by credit card $5,818
Max: 14 adventurers
Fitness Level: moderate
Date: July 312, 2016

usd

Included:

All meals from lunch July 3 to breakfast July 12

Hotel night in Vancouver at Skwachys Lodge
Hotel night in Sandspit
All museum and park fees
Passage aboard the Island Roamer
All ground transportation

hst

Not included:

Flights from home to Vancouver and

Vancouver to Sandspit
Mandatory emergency medical
and evacuation insurance
Personal items
Any expenses incurred due to
changes beyond our control
Gratuities to Island Roamers crew

Itinerary
Day 1: Vancouver
Arrive in your own time in the morning to
begin our program in the afternoon. Guests
arriving the day prior to departure will have
the opportunity to tour the University of British
Colombias Anthropology Museum with Heather
Beecroft. In the evening we will gather at
Skwachys Lodge for a welcome dinner as well
as an opportunity to meet an artist in residence.
Day 2: Sandspit
We fly to Sandspit today to begin the Haida

Gwaii expedition. Upon arrival, we have a short

walk to accommodation in Sandspit, where we
will spend the night. Our guide will point out
highlights of the area and you will have the
evening to relax and get to know your fellow
travellers. Sandspit is home to a wide array
of activities, including beach combing , sports
fishing, crabbing, bird watching, rock hounding,
wilderness camping, boating, photography,
sight-seeing, hiking, sea kayaking, canoeing
and golfing, but we suggest having a quiet
dinner and resting up for the adventure ahead.

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Day 3: Graham Island
Begin your day with a hot breakfast
prior to your departure for the
Island Roamer. Our guide will keep
you up to date on all departure and
check-out times. Please be sure to
keep luggage on hand as you leave
the hotel.
We will be enjoying a shuttle
land tour of the area before being
transported to the ferry landing
at Alliford Bay. There, we will
be ferried across to Skidegate
Landing on Graham Island, a trip of
approximately twenty-five minutes.
Our first stop is the Haida Heritage
Centre, Kaay Llnagaay, for a guided
tour; afterward, we will enjoy a traditional Haida
lunch and then return to the ferry. We will move
onward to Moresby Island and head to Moresby
Camp to rendezvous with the Island Roamer and
her crew.
After boarding, introductions will be made; a
safety orientation and cabin assignments will
take place shortly thereafter. Dinner will be
served, and we will spend our first evening at
anchor, departing early the following morning
into the waters of Southern Moresby Island to
explore the Gwaii Haanas Park Reserve.
Day 4-9: Moresby Island
We will spend these days exploring the eastern
and southern shores of Moresby Island. Daily
activities include wildlife watching and shore
excursions to a wide variety of sites including
ancient villages, old growth forests, beautiful
creeks and shoreline intertidal zones. We hope
to spot humpback whales, porpoises, dolphins,
sea lions, and orca whales. A plethora of
seabirds including puffins, auklets, and eagles
call this area home.
We also hope to catch sight of the mighty Gwaii
Haanas black bear foraging along the shoreline

and can expect to be amazed by the myriad

intertidal creatures found in these nutrient-rich
areas.
We visit the ancient Haida village of SGgan
Gwaay, a unesco World Heritage Site. There,
we will see the totem poles in their solemn
watch along the shoreline.
Each evening we will anchor in a different
secluded bay, with time for relaxing and
reflection as well as enjoying the food aboard
the Island Roamer. While at anchor, there are
ample opportunities to explore the shoreline by
kayak.
Day 10: Sandspit
The voyage will finish mid-morning with
disembarkation at Moresby Camp and a
transfer via charter bus to Sandspit airport. This
trip takes approximately one hour and you may
expect arrival at midday. Prior to your return to
Vancouver, you will have the opportunity to do
any last-minute shopping at the park office and
souvenir vendors within the airport. Lunches
may be purchased from local restaurants or at
the airport.

The Island Roamer

Originally built as a luxurious private yacht in
1984, the Island Roamer completed a major
renovation in 2003 to update the cabins and
all safety systems. She features eight private
cabins (double occupancy), three heads with
hot showers, and a comfortable salon with
a natural history library. On deck, the large
deckhouse provides a comfortable spot to
watch for wildlife.

the safety equipment, electronic navigation aids,

and features you would expect from a vessel
of her standard. All cabins have adequate
storage space for your bags, personal items,
and jackets. Coat hangers and life jackets are
stowed in every cabin for your convenience.
There is electricity in each room, so you can
charge your camera batteries and enjoy a
reading light in the evening.

A certified Canadian Ministry of Transport

passenger vessel, the Island Roamer has all of

Island Roamer Particulars

Designed by Stan Huntingford
Built by Cooper Yachts in 1983
Canadian Ministry of Transport certified
for 18 passengers
Length 68
Beam 17 10
Displacement 45,300 kg
Draft 2m
Sails: - 1,682 square metres of sail
area - Cruising Spinnaker 181
square metres

Fuel 3,785 litres

Water 3,785 litres
Engines twin Perkins turbo-charged diesels
Generator Onan 7.5 KW 120 V
Cruising speed 8 knots
Two double and three single sea kayaks
4.5-metre Polaris inflatable tender

Skwachys Lodge Vancouver

A unique Aboriginal art experience, this stunning boutique hotel in the heart of Vancouver is the
result of a partnership between six of the citys best hotel designers and six Aboriginal artists.
Together, they produced eighteen installation piecesone for each room. The hotel also
features a traditional sweat lodge and smudge room, as well as all the comforts of high-scale
lodging.

Photography by Craig Minielly at Aura Photographics

Bears of
Churchill
To visit Churchill is to see not only the magnificent King of the
Arctic, Manitobas polar bears, but also to experience the history
and culture of the region. Led by very knowledgeable guides, this
program includes activities other than bear watching, such as a
town and area tour, entrance to the Eskimo Museum and Parks
Canada facility and a private slide presentation. Dog sledding or a
cultural-arts program is included.

5 Night Departures
From October 11 to November 19, 2016
Photographers will delight in the two days spent viewing the polar
bears up close from the amazing Tundra Buggy platform.
A variety of departures are available, please call us for specific
availability.

Call Sheryl at 905-271-4000 or 1-800-363-7566 Ext 224 or email sheryl@adventurecanada.com

Visit www.adventurecanada.com for full prices and itinerary details.
ADVENTURE CANADA 14 Front St. S. Mississauga, ON L5H 2C4

Trip Details

Whats Included:

Whats Not Included:

Price:
$5,599 USD + HST per person
based on double occupancy

2 hotel nights in Winnipeg

3 hotel nights in Churchill
Return air from Winnipeg to Churchill
All meals in Churchill
Ground transportation
Professional Interpretive Guide
2 full days aboard a Tundra Buggy
Churchill and area tour
Entrance to the Eskimo Museum and the
Parks Canada Interpretive Center
Evening slide show presentation
Dog sledding excursion

Insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Flights to/from Winnipeg
Items of a personal nature
Any expenses incurred due to
itinerary changes beyond our
control

Highlights
Excellent photographic opportunities
Dog-sledding experience
View Polar Bears up close form the comfort of the Tundra Buggy

Your Itinerary
DAY 1 Winnipeg, MB

Arrive at leisure to Winnipeg.

and artifacts dating from pre- Dorset, Dorset, Thule, and

modern Inuit times.
Overnight: Churchill Hotel.

Overnight at the Four Points Sheraton at the Winnipeg

airport. Downtown Winnipeg is only about 15 minutes away
by taxi for those interested.

DAY 3 Tundra Buggy

21:00 - Orientation at the hotel

All day spent in a Tundra Buggy with knowledgeable guide,

viewing polar bears and other Arctic wildlife.

DAY 2 Winnipeg to Churchill

Coffee and snacks at hotel and repeat of orientation for

those arriving late the night before
07:00 - Charter flight departure for Churchill (2 - 2.5hrs)
breakfast on plane.
09:30 - Arrive in Churchill - join our town tour
A guided bus tour of local and historical points of interest
surrounding Churchill, including such attractions as Cape
Merry, Port of Churchill and Manitoba Conservations Polar
Bear Holding Facility (weather permitting).
Mid-day: Lunch
Afternoon: Eskimo Museum followed by free time to
check in and enjoy your hotel This museum contains one
of Canadas finest collections of Inuit carvings, kayaks

The best way to experience an intimate encounter with a

wild polar bear is on an authentic Tundra Buggy. All of our
Tundra Buggies are furnished with dual-pane frost-free
windows and contain propane heating systems that closely
resemble a cozy fireplace, with real flame (behind glass).
Each day, we depart early and board our world famous
Tundra Buggies looking for polar bears and other wildlife
out on the tundra. You will enjoy picnic style lunches and
refreshments while you are bear watching.
Evening Slide Show conducted by seasoned residents.
Relax and soak-up years of northern experience
communicated in enchanting stories and magnificent
photography.
Overnight: Churchill Hotel.

DAY 4 Dog Sledding and Parks Canada

DAY 5 Tundra Buggy and Winnipeg

Morning: Dog Sledding

Hosted by a local resident and dog sledding expert, you
will learn about the history associated with dog sledding in
Northern Canada. Enjoy an exhilarating ride behind a strong
team of huskies on a custom-made sled (or cart, weather
permitting). Join the mushers for hot chocolate and freshly
made bannock after your ride and share their personal
stories of their dog sledding adventures.

Morning: Early Breakfast and Full day Tundra Buggy Tour

with lunch on the Buggy
19:00 - Evening flight back to Winnipeg - arriving
21:00-21:30 - Dinner on Plane
Overnight at Four Points Sheraton
DAY 6 Winnipeg

Afternoon: Visit to Parks Canada Interpretive Center.

Walk back in time viewing detailed and exciting wildlife
dioramas, fur trade exhibits. View a series of videos on the
history, culture and wildlife of the area. You leave chock-full
of natural and historical information from the Churchill region.

Depart Winnipeg at leisure.

Evening: Overnight at Churchill Hotel

PLEASE NOTE: This is our intended itinerary. Wildlife sightings and some activities depend on favourable
conditions. As with all of our adventures, weather, sea and road conditions are a determining factor and will dictate
our itinerary.

Important Information
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must complete the registration form and return along with a
$1000 USD deposit. THE REGISTRATION FORM IS DOUBLE
SIDED AND YOUR SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED ON BOTH
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acknowledging and agreeing to the Terms and Conditions and
release required for participation on any Adventure Canada
excursion. All cheques must be made out to: Adventure Canada.
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ITINERARIES
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to be made to the itineraries and/or the cancellation of certain
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and safety, will be made to adhere to the itineraries described.
There may be a planned alternate for your route, please inquire
at the time of booking. In the event of changes, passengers are
not entitled to any refund or other compensation. Expedition
fees are based on group participation. Should you choose not
to take part in any activity or make use of services provided, no
refund will be given. Vessels and dates are subject to change.
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Prior to your tour we will send you a pre-departure package
including a statement of account, log in details to access your
online profile, a booklet describing life aboard the ship, reading
list, packing suggestions and other useful travel tips.
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Adventure Canada strongly advises all passengers to obtain
travel insurance at the time of deposit. If you have not yet
purchased your commercial airfare you may increase your
insurance coverage afterwards. By not purchasing coverage

at the time of booking you are not fully covered. Adventure

Canadas cancellation terms apply to all passengers. Emergency
Medical and Evacuation Insurance is required for participation in
all Adventure Canada expeditions.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Adventure Canada expeditions are intended for people in
reasonably good health. Zodiac cruises and transfer times can
be lengthy. On the Island Roamer you must be able to climb
stairs between decks. You must also be able to climb the external
ladder in order to transer to the Zodiac landing craft. Our guides
and crew are available to assist you in and out of the Zodiacs.
Adventure Canada expeditions may involve extensive walking in
variable weather over sometimes hilly, uneven terrain.
ZODIAC CRAFT
Zodiacs are the favoured means of transportation for all our
expeditions and, indeed, wherever shallow waters and beaches
ring the shoreline. They are stable, versatile craft which cruise
at an approximate speed of four knots, and in windy weather
can make for rather splashy rides. We therefore recommend
wearing wet weather gear for Zodiac transfers. Life preservers
are absolutely compulsory. Zodiac landings will generally entail
disembarking onto rocky or gravelly beaches. The beach
landings may be wet, meaning that there may be some spray en
route to shore, and that you may have to step into water up to
25 cm/10 inches deep. Rubber boots are highly recommended.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
This expedition is intended for persons in good health.
Passengers who are not fit for long trips for any reason,
including disability, heart or other health conditions, are advised
not to join the tour. Should any such condition become apparent,
we reserve the right to decline embarkation. Our vessel is not
equipped to handle serious medical conditions. Medical and
Emergency Evacuation insurance is mandatory and may be
purchased through Adventure Canada at the time of booking. All
passengers must carry a minimum of $75,000 USD per person
emergency medical and evacuation coverage. This may not
cover the full cost of a medical emergency. Additional expenses
are the full responsibility of the passenger
GRATUITIES
Our crew works hard and tips are heartily appreciated. In fairness
to all of those who work together to make your cruise enjoyable,
tips are collected at the end of the voyage and distributed
equitably among the crew. Although we leave tip amounts to
your discretion, in the past many passengers have asked for a
recommended amount. We suggest a rate of $15USD per day,
per passenger, as a kind and generous offering.

GROUP SIZE AND TRIP COSTS

In keeping with Adventure Canadas philosophy of small group travel, most of land-based programs
operate with 2-30 passengers. If Adventure Canada does not get the required number of passengers
and cancel the tour, you will be notified as soon as possible. In the event of a cancellation, tour fees
will be refunded without further obligation on the part of Adventure Canada, including, but not limited
to the payment of interest accrued thereon. Adventure Canada recommends that the participant
obtain full travel insurance coverage and purchase fully refundable air tickets.

Decisions to alter the itinerary/program as aforesaid shall be made in the best interest of all
passengers. Adventure Canada, expressly reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel the
reservation of, or remove from the tour, any participant at any time.

ITINERARIES
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Adventure Canada. These are tours to remote parts of the world. Adventure Canada, reserves the
exclusive right, in its sole discretion, to alter, omit or cancel any part of the itinerary or change
any reservation, staff member, feature and/or means of conveyance without notice and for any
reason whatsoever including but not limited to weather conditions, availability of transportation,
force majeure, government regulations, political conditions and other factors beyond the control
of Adventure Canada and without allowance or refund and with any and all extra costs resulting
therefrom paid by the passenger. In the event of changes, passengers are not entitled to any refund
or other compensation. Fees are based on group participation. Should the passenger choose not to
take part in any activity or make use of services provided, no refund will be given. Accommodations,
vessels and dates are subject to change. Adventure Canada, expressly reserves the right to cancel,
without prior notice to the passengers, any tour prior to departure, in which case tour fees will be
refunded without further obligation on the part of Adventure Canada, including, but not limited to the
payment of interest accrued thereon. Adventure Canada recommends that the participant obtain full
travel insurance coverage and purchases fully refundable air tickets.

The passenger hereby certifies that he/she does not have a mental, physical or other condition
or disability that would create a hazard for him/her or other passengers. The passenger agrees to
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operating as Adventure Canada (Ontario Registration No. 0400 1400) (Adventure Canada) and the
passenger (as detailed on the Registration Form). Certain itineraries are operated by Tour Providers
(including but not limited to: Eagle Eye Tours, Bluewater Adventures, Frontiers North Adventures,
The Human Nature Company and Wildland Tours) (Tour Provider). Please read the terms and
conditions carefully as they contain, among other things, a release of Adventure Canada and the
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delivery by the participant of the deposit together with a signed copy of these terms and conditions
to Adventure Canada shall constitute the participants consent and agreement to all of the provisions
contained herein. Certain Tour Providers will require passengers to sign the Tour Providers
Passenger Ticket in addition to these terms and conditions

Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance is not mandatory for participation in Adventure
Canadas small group tours. However, the participant recognizes that there are inherent risks
travelling to remote regions, Adventure Canada strongly advises Emergency Medical Evacuation
Insurance for all passengers. Adventure Canada is not responsible for any medical treatment or
repatriation costs.

INSURANCE
Due to the nature of the tour in which the passenger will partake, the passenger should have in
place prior to departure, comprehensive insurance coverage including without limitation medical,
emergency evacuation, trip cancellation and interruption, accident and baggage insurance.
Adventure Canada strongly advises all passengers to obtain travel insurance at the time of deposit. If
the participant has not yet purchased his/her commercial airfare the passenger may increase his/her
insurance coverage afterwards. Adventure Canadas cancellation terms apply to all passengers. Any
losses sustained by the passenger as a result of the passenger failing to obtain proper insurance
coverage shall be the sole responsibility of the passenger. For full coverage, including cancellation
coverage prior to departure, passengers are strongly recommended to obtain insurance at the time
of deposit.

DELAYS
In the event of a delay, passengers will be responsible for all costs and expenses associated
therewith, including, without limitation, any additional food, lodging or transportation costs resulting
from such delay. Adventure Canada recommends that the participant obtain full travel insurance
coverage and purchase fully refundable air tickets.

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All requests for cancellations must be received in writing. Upon Adventure Canada receiving a written
notice of cancellation at least 120 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, the passenger
shall receive a full refund of its tour fees, less an administrative penalty of $500 per person. If a
written notice of cancellation is received by Adventure Canada between 91 and 120 days prior to the
scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall receive a refund of 35% of its tour fees. Please
note that within the 90-day limit, all fees, deposits and tariffs received by Adventure Canada are
forfeited. For these and other reasons mentioned below, passengers are strongly advised to obtain
trip cancellation insurance at the time of deposit. No refunds shall be made to passengers who do
not participate in any part of, or otherwise do not complete, the tour for any reason whatsoever.

SINGLE TRAVELLERS
Single rooms, if available, will be provided on request for an additional fee as outlined in the program
literature. For passengers travelling alone, but wishing to share, Adventure Canada will arrange for a
shared room if possible. If a roommate is not available, a single supplement will be charged.

SIGNATURE REQUIRED

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required documents and inoculations if required at their own expense. Entry to another country may
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typically one piece per passenger and one piece of carry-on luggage, subject to weight restrictions,
but please check with the airline for current standards. Excess baggage is not permitted on charter
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out herein as well as the materials regarding the tour provided by Adventure Canada or the Tour
Provider and is aware that such tour involves the risk of personal injury or death and damage
or loss of property. The passenger acknowledges that tours are conducted in remote areas, not
always on established road/waterways, and that there are significant risks inherent in the tour. The
passenger also acknowledges that risk and dangers may be caused by the negligence of Adventure
Canada and or the Tour Provider, its owners, directors, employees, contractors, officers or agents
or the negligence or participation of other passengers. The passenger acknowledges that risk and
dangers may arise from foreseeable and unforeseeable causes, including weather and other acts
of nature. The passenger acknowledges that the aforementioned risks, dangers and hazards are a
potential in connection with recreational activities which may take place during the passengers tour.
In consideration of the benefits to be derived from participation in the tour, the passenger voluntarily
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legal personal representatives, successors and assigns, do release and hold harmless Adventure
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trustees and representatives from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, illness, personal
injury, death or property damage or loss, however caused, arising from or related to this tour. The
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CONTACT:
Adventure Canada
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Mississauga, ON, L5H 2C4
Phone: 905-271-4000
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