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NORTHWEST PASSAGE In the Footsteps of Franklin EXPEDITION IN BRIEF The Trip Overview Experience highlights of and the Canadian Explore colorful Greenlandic Winding your way through the icy channels of the legendary is villages and shop for traditional handicrafts like one big lesson, as you learn about the geopolitical and environmental View iconic arctic wildlife, such as aspects of the route, retracing the steps of legendary British explorer Sir , and muskoxen and his lost crew. Interact with remote local communities in and Greenland, Hike the colorful reaching waters few have sailed. and Zodiac excursions deliver intimate Cruise in a Zodiac to get up close to wildlife encounters, dramatic , ancient and mesmerizing . glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.493.5045 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. canals. Soaring, snow-capped mountains Itinerary surround the small, rocky town, whose

name means “the uneven place.” Playful Resolute GREENLAND humpback whales spend summer in the Beechey DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN , CANADA waters around here. Dundas Your arctic expedition begins in Ottawa. Fort Ross Harbour The Greenlandic capital of is a Explore Canada’s on your

haven for history and culture lovers. TO own before spending the night at your OTTAWA Ban Bay well-appointed hotel. Stroll down to the waterfront to see the Sam Ford Church and Hans Egede ARCTIC DAY 2 | FLY TO KANGERLUSSUAQ, , named for the who CIRCLE Ban Pangnirtung GREENLAND, AND EMBARK established the settlement in 1728. Marvel Island After breakfast, board your charter at the famous remains of 500-year-old flight to Kangerlussuaq, a small seaside fully dressed mummies, discovered under community that’s your gateway to a rock outcrop in 1972 by two brothers FROM OTTAWA Greenland. Enjoy your first Zodiac out , at the Greenland National ride as you’re transferred from shore Museum. The Nuuk Art Museum and to ship. Out on deck, take in your new NORTHWEST PASSAGE Culture Centre are also worth In the Footsteps of Franklin surroundings before you set sail on your visiting. arctic adventure. Flight to Reykjavik or Ottawa DAY 5 | AT On the Ocean Adventurer DAYS 3 AND 4 | EXPLORING Say goodbye to Greenland’s shores as WEST GREENLAND you traverse the Davis Strait in pursuit Locals call the of the Canadian Arctic. Presentations by of Greenland, as it’s situated in an on-board experts will prepare you for the archipelago intersected by natural adventures that lie ahead.

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.493.5045 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. DAYS 6 TO 15 | EXPLORING At the southern tip of the Cumberland Stacked side by side, the dozens of CANADA’S HIGH ARCTIC Sound, Mercy was named by soaring cliffs of Sam Ford Fjord make Visit towering fjords, historical sites British explorer (yes, he of for a majestic site as you sail by. One of and traditional Inuit communities as the Davis Strait), who sailed through it the most isolated places on the planet, you follow in the footsteps of famous in 1585. The site of an old Distant Early the big-wall playground attracts climbers explorers from long ago in the Canadian Warning Line installation, it’s an ideal eager to scale the sheer rock faces that High Arctic. spot to go ashore for a hike. shoot straight out of the sea. The picturesque Inuit hamlet of As icebergs travel down the Davis Strait, At the northern tip of , near Pangnirtung, nicknamed the Switzerland they’re naturally trapped at Qikiqtarjuak the eastern entrance to the Northwest of the Arctic, is nestled beneath the (formerly known as Broughton Island), Passage, is the picturesque hamlet of jagged peaks of Mount Duval. An the capital of the world. The icy Pond Inlet. Spend some time exploring artist’s hub, Pang is renowned for its waters here are sometimes also home this traditional Inuit community that’s traditional Inuit arts and crafts, especially to , beluga and right whales, surrounded by scenic mountains, fjords, lithographs and intricate tapestries. At and ring and harp seals. A hike up to the glaciers and icebergs. the Uqqurmiut Centre for Arts & Crafts, hilltop inukshuk (a stone figure made by The around affords watch craftspeople in the tapestry studio the Inuit) rewards with spectacular views several hiking opportunities. At Dundas and pick up a limited-edition print. A of the community. must for visitors, a colorful Pang hat will Harbour, on Island, you’ll visit keep you warm during the remainder Cruising farther along the east an abandoned beachside outpost of the of your arctic voyage. You’ll also visit of Baffin Island, we’ll approach Royal Canadian Mounted Police. At nearby Kekerten, an uninhabited island Isabella Bay, an important summer and nearby Croker Bay, cruise in a Zodiac that was a major destination in fall feeding area for a large population of (at a safe distance) along the face of an the 1800s. bowhead whales. actively calving . Your Expedition Team will also keep its eyes peeled

IMPORTANT REMINDER Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote , your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.493.5045 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. for the muskoxen and walrus that are known to visit the bay. A hike to a nearby archaeological site is another possible excursion. Farther west, some of the best ancient remains in the Arctic are at , beside the soaring Caswell Towers, a observation site. Exploring the area, you’ll gain insight into how these pre-Inuit people lived. At the western end of , the windswept might be small, but it’s steeped in history. Named after famed British explorer Frederick William Beechey, it’s a Canadian National Historic Site. You’ll visit the small marked graves of three crew members who died during Sir John Franklin’s tragic 1845–46 expedition. landed here in 1903, during the first successful voyage by ship through the Northwest Passage. Sailing down the east coast of Somerset Island, you may be fortunate to spot beluga whales and narwhals, as they feed on the large numbers of that enter in late summer. An Important Bird Area, the bay also attracts such species as black-bellied plovers, king eiders and white-rumped sandpipers. You’ll also have time to explore Fort Ross, where the Hudson’s Bay Company established a now- abandoned trading post in 1937. At the midpoint of the , a narrow channel that separates Somerset Island from mainland , you’ll reach the northernmost area of the continental landmass, Zenith Point.

DAY 16 | DISEMBARKATION IN RESOLUTE, CANADA After disembarking in Resolute, you’ll be transferred to your charter flight to Ottawa, where you’ll spend the night at your included hotel.

DAY 17 | DEPART OTTAWA Today, make your way to the airport to catch your homeward flights, or spend the day exploring Canada’s capital city.

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Ready for a little adventure beyond your LECTURES ship? Each Quark Expeditions® voyage Daily chats with on-board experts— offers a variety of fun recreational activities our guides, scientists and other special to enhance your polar experience. guests—let passengers rub shoulders with historians, botanists, ornithologists, Included Activities zoologists, geologists and more. HIKING POLAR PLUNGE Led by experienced staff, exploring on foot This rite of passage, experienced just is the best way to appreciate the landscape, once per expedition, sees you safely communities and shorelines. jumping into icy ocean waters under the watchful eye of our staff—and just about every single camera lens on board!

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.493.5045 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. ZODIAC CRUISING Zodiacs are the workhorses of polar expeditions, safely transporting guests to remote shorelines and shallow inlets— places the ships can’t reach. Hopping in and out of them is super-easy.

PHOTOGRAPHY Documenting your voyage so you can take the memories home is both rewarding and constructive. Plus, it is next to impossible to take a bad picture of the Polar Regions.

OTHER EQUIPMENT ON BOARD Walking poles are provided at each landing for your convenience. This equipment is available at no cost. More information about your Included and Paid Activities, including the necessary experience, physical requirements and cost, is available by contacting your Polar Travel Adviser or your travel professional.

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.493.5045 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. Paid Activities SEA KAYAKING Imagine gliding across the surface of a bay in the presence of icebergs and glaciers. Our Sea Kayaking adventures are the best way to feel at one with the sea. A small group of kayakers will plan to go out multiple times per voyage instead of shore landings. The number of opportunities to is weather dependent and will only be conducted during calm conditions. Prior kayaking experience is required for you to feel comfortable on the water, and you must have the capability to do a wet exit to participate. Beginners interested in kayaking should consider participating in the Paddling Excursion described below.

PADDLING EXCURSION If you’re interested in kayaking and would like to try something less in-depth than Sea Kayaking, you can still enjoy the benefits of adding an on-water experience to your expedition with a Paddling Excursion. Sign up for a one-time paddle on our sit-on-top , which are stable and unencumbered: perfect for anyone with little to no experience with kayaking. We take rotating groups of passengers out on calm days to connect with the sea. No experience is necessary.

FROM TOP: Sea Kayaking; Paddling Excursion

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As you prepare for your journey, you On arrival at the hotel, you will receive may be interested to know the details a welcome letter outlining the departure of your arrival and departure. Since air information for the following day’s transportation to and from your voyage flight. An agent representing Quark is not included in the cost of your Expeditions® will be available in the expedition, you have some flexibility lobby of the hotel this evening to answer in planning your flights. Consider any questions about the charter flight(s) extending your adventure beyond your scheduled for the following morning. polar cruise and arranging for a stopover KANGERLUSSUAQ AND in the destination of your choice on EMBARKATION your way to or from the Arctic. Quark Your flight to the Arctic is expected to Expeditions® can help you book your depart from Ottawa to Kangerlussuaq flights, or feel free to contact your on Day 2 of the itinerary, after breakfast. preferred travel agent or airline. Although the scheduled flight time will be communicated in your welcome PLEASE NOTE Please note: There is a strict luggage Arrival Day and letter, there is significant variability limit of 44 lbs (20 kg) checked based on weather conditions. You should Embarkation luggage and 11 lbs (5 kg) cabin be prepared to depart the hotel for the ARRIVING IN OTTAWA baggage on the flights between You may arrive in Ottawa at any time airport on our group transfer at any time. and Reykjavik. during Day 1 of the itinerary and make your own way to the included hotel.

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.493.5045 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. Final Day and Included Hotel Arrival and Departure Departure Accommodations Transfers DISEMBARKATION IN RESOLUTE Your included accommodation begins OTTAWA AIRPORT TRANSFERS Your ship is scheduled to arrive back at on Day 1 of your itinerary, and the Arrival and departure transfers in Ottawa the pier in Resolute between 7am and specific hotel(s) will be indicated on your are not included; however, if you like, 8am local time. After breakfast, and once final voyage confirmation. If you are your Polar Travel Adviser can arrange the ship has docked, you will have time arriving prior to Day 1 of your expedition them for you. to bid farewell to your Expedition Team or are staying after the disembarkation and shipmates before completing your day, please contact your Polar Travel disembarkation. The process takes about Adviser for hotel options. an hour. After disembarkation, you will transfer to the airport for the return charter flight to Ottawa.

DEPARTING FROM OTTAWA Upon arrival in Ottawa, there will be a group transfer to your included post- expedition hotel. After breakfast the following morning, you may make your way to the airport to connect with your homeward flight, or stay longer if you have booked additional accommodation.

PLEASE NOTE Weather conditions can always delay our arrival, and airline schedule changes have also been known to occur. Booking flexible tickets is always encouraged, as we cannot be held responsible for delays due to unforeseen circumstances.

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.493.5045 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. Inclusions • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program • All luggage handling aboard the ship YOUR NORTHWEST PASSAGE • All gratuities EXPEDITION INCLUDES • Emergency evacuation to a • Shipboard accommodation with daily maximum benefit of US$500,000 per housekeeping person • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board THIS EXPEDITION EXCLUDES • Mandatory transfer package* • Beer and wine during dinner • International airfare • All shore landings per the daily program • and visa expenses • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader • Canadian eTA required for non- Canadian or U.S. visa-exempt passengers • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program • Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests • Meals ashore unless otherwise specified *MANDATORY TRANSFER as scheduled • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and PACKAGE INCLUDES medical travel insurance—strongly • One night’s pre- and post-expedition • Photographic journal documenting the hotel accommodation in Ottawa, with expedition recommended breakfast • Waterproof expedition boots on loan for • Excess-baggage fees on international • Charter flight from Ottawa to shore landings flights Kangerlussuaq • Transfers to and from the ship • Official Quark Expeditions® parka to • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not • Charter flight from Resolute to keep Ottawa mentioned • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around • Transfers between the airport and the clock • Laundry, bar, beverage and other hotel in Ottawa personal charges unless specified • Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin • Phone and Internet charges PACKAGE COST: $2,695 • Comprehensive onboard materials, including a map and an informative • Additional overnight accommodation Arctic Reader • Optional kayaking activities

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Lower Main Deck Main Deck Owner’s Dates Days Start/End Triple Deck Porthole Window Superior Deluxe Suite Suite NORTHWEST PASSAGE IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANKLIN | OCEAN ADVENTURER

AUG 27–SEP 12, 2019 17 Ottawa $9,695 $12,595 $13,895 $15,295 $16,795 $18,495 $20,295 $22,295 $695 $225

*Mandatory transfer package available for $2,695. All rates per person in USD.

Sea Kayaking Paddling Excursion

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FUNNEL

OCEAN ADVENTURER OBSERVATION DECK FUNNEL You will be proud to call this ship your home when at sea in

 OBSERVATION DECK the Arctic. Quark Expeditions®’ popular ship  Sea Adventurer has  BRIDGE been relaunched as Ocean Adventurer after a multi-million- 

 renovation. A team of marine architects, engineers, interior BRIDGE DECK   BRIDGE designers and polar expedition specialists worked together to  CLINIC   enhance this nimble and intimate fleet favorite. Improvements  BRIDGE DECK POLAR LIBRARY include a refreshed look and feel throughout, plus the complete    CAPTAIN’S DECK CLINIC   remodeling of the lounge, dining room and bar.   POLAR LIBRARY

PURSER’S     OFFICE  CLIPPER   All cabins received new soft furnishings and bathrooms,CLUB and six

DINING MAIN CAPTAIN’S DECK ROOM WC EL LOUNGE new deluxe cabins as well as three new suites have beenOFFICE added. RECEPTION       PURSER’S Major technical enhancements include two new Rolls-Royce UPPER DECK OFFICE POLAR BOUTIQUE  CLIPPER   CLUB

DINING MAIN engines, which yield increased fuel efficiency and a minimized EL LOUNGE ROOM WC OFFICE           

      RECEPTION           footprint.   ZODIAC BOARDING ROOMS UPPER DECK POLAR BOUTIQUE M      GY       SHIP SPECIFICATIONS:              MAIN DECK            Staff & Crew: 87             ZODIAC BOARDING ROOMS Guests: 132         M         GY

Lifeboats: 4, partially enclosed STERN BOW                    MAIN DECK    

Ice Class: 1A        Visit QuarkExpeditions.com to view deck plan details. LOWER DECK           

STERN BOW

Triple Superior            Lower Deck Twin Deluxe LOWER DECK Main Deck Twin Porthole Suite Main Deck Twin Window Owner’s Suite Triple Superior Lower Deck Twin Deluxe Main Deck Twin Porthole Suite For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.493.5045 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. Main Deck Twin Window Owner’s Suite Your Expedition Team

Behind the scenes and on the front lines, we are nothing without the dedication, knowledge, energy and passion of our staff. By consistently attracting the most talented people in the polar travel industry, we can keep doing what we do, season after season, to the poles and back and back again. This is where we shine. Our Expeditions Leaders and staff bring diverse polar expertise in subjects as varied as polarhistory, marine biology, and photography. Their knowledge will greatly enhance your immersion into the polar environment and further enhance your connection to the Arctic. With over 25 years of experience bringing passengers to remote polar regions, we know how to handle the unexpected to guarantee the safety of all passengers. Ensuring this hard earned experience is not lost, our new expedition staff receive comprehensive training in our newly developed Quark Academy, which provides real-world polar expedition training prior to any staff member’s first voyage.

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West Greenland Canada KANGERLUSSUAQ ARCTIC BAY Kangerlussuaq and the Kangerlussuaq This traditional community has Fjord in West Greenland present colorful periodically been occupied by Inuit buildings and the potential for glimpses hunters during the past 5,000 years. The of arctic wildlife such as muskoxen and protective high hills and sheltered shores caribou. Lush mountainous landscapes of this hamlet make for an ideal nesting provide a great backdrop to this port, and habitat for various arctic birds, including whales may be spotted at sea. thick-billed murres, snow geese, , ivory gulls and Ross’s gulls. NUUK Seals, narwhals and bowhead whales call Home to 15,000 people, Nuuk is the the waters here home. capital of Greenland and is the largest settlement on the island. The Hans Egede BEECHEY ISLAND Church and the statue of Hans Egede Named after Frederick William Beechey, near the waterfront are named after the an explorer with the , this is missionary who founded the settlement. one of Canada’s most important Arctic The Katuaq Culture Centre and Nuuk Art sites and has been deemed a Canadian Museum are also worth exploring. National Historic Site. During the

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.493.5045 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. Franklin expedition of 1845–46, two of CROKER BAY Franklin’s ships, HMS Erebus and HMS A nearby glacier actively calves off chunks Terror, anchored here with perilous of ice, creating a birthing place for icebergs results. Three of Franklin’s crew died at Croker Bay. The bay was a popular here and are buried at a marked gravesite. stop during the 1800s, when a path to the Pacific (the Northwest Passage) was at the BELLOT STRAIT forefront of arctic . The 1.2 mile (2 km) wide Bellot Strait FORT ROSS separates Somerset Island from the In 1937, the Hudson’s Bay Company . During the transit, established a trading post, named Fort you sail past the northernmost point of Ross, on the coast of Somerset Island. mainland North America. Due to the harsh conditions and isolation CAPE MERCY of the post, it was closed in 1948. The In June 1585, British explorer John Davis store and manager’s house still stand. (he of the Davis Strait) embarked on the PANGNIRTUNG first of three voyages to search for the When the Hudson’s Bay Company built legendary Northwest Passage. In August a trading post in Pangnirtung in 1926, 1585, he reached this area at the northern local Inuit families moved to the tiny entrance to the and settlement. A Royal Canadian Mounted named it Cape of God’s Mercy. Now Police detachment was established two known as Cape Mercy, it’s the site of a years later. A hospital opened in 1929, dramatic glacial fjord. Polar bears have but it wasn’t until 1962 that most of the been spotted ashore here. Inuit who lived on Cumberland Sound

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.493.5045 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. relocated to Pang. The community has mountains in North America east of become internationally renowned for the the Rocky Mountains. From the cape, IMPORTANT REMINDER tapestries and prints by local artists. multitudes of icebergs can be seen coming Embracing the unexpected is part POND INLET down the Davis Strait, while whales, seals of the legacy—and excitement— Europeans have been visiting Pond and narwhals cavort off its shores. of expedition travel. When traveling Inlet since the . The first visitors RESOLUTE in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team must allow the arrived seeking the Northwest Passage. One of Canada’s most northern sea, the ice and the weather to In the 1800s, whalers brought wood and settlements, Resolute has everything guide route and itinerary details. barter goods to the community. These from a grocery store and cable TV to a This itinerary is a tentative outline visitors were Johnny-come-latelies, as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police station of what you’ll experience on this had been living in the and a handful of hotels. It also has an voyage; please be aware that no for thousands of years, according airport, which is your gateway back specific itinerary can be guaranteed. A measure of flexibility is something to archeological evidence. home. About 200 people live in Resolute all of us must bring to a polar throughout the year. Hunting is a major expedition. Impressive, near perfectly vertical cliffs source of income, while in the summer surround part of this small island. This months, tourism contributes to the creates an ideal environment for nesting community’s stability. , and they nest here in vast SAM FORD FJORD numbers—more than 500,000 strong! This fjord is a rock climber’s dream. Thick-billed murres, black guillemots and Tempting some of the most famous northern fulmars are most commonly mountaineers and adventurers, its sheer seen here. rock faces form a severe barrier against QIKIQTARJUAQ the sea. The formations and contrasts Known until 1998 as Broughton make for stunning photographs. Island, Qikiqtarjuaq boasts the highest

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Meals on Board Language Capability If there is one constant at sea, it is that The Quark Expedition Team is sourced you’ll enjoy delicious meals on a daily globally and brings a wealth of cultural basis. While meal times may change knowledge and language proficiency. due to landings and wildlife encounters, Although the main language spoken you’ll always be served three meals a day. during the expedition is English, we Almost any dietary restriction can be can accommodate Mandarin speakers accommodated by letting us know prior on any voyage. Please inquire with to your expedition. Quark Expeditions® to learn what other languages might be accommodated on Breakfasts and lunches are normally your voyage. served buffet style, while dinners are served plated. À la carte meals are made at the time of your order, allowing our chefs to prepare each dish to your individual needs, ensuring you receive WEATHER CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES top quality meals during the course of Weather conditions are highly your expedition. variable, with temperatures Soft drinks, juices and water are hovering around the freezing mark. available at all times, and beer and The continuous daylight warms sheltered areas so that you may wine are served with dinner, all find temperatures warm enough included in the cost our your package. for t-shirts. However, you may Spirits, premium wines and champagne encounter snow squalls, fog and are available at an extra cost which can white-outs during an expedition and be billed to your shipboard account. should be ready for any conditions. The well-stocked bar on the ship is open to enjoy with your fellow shipmates in the late morning, afternoon and evening.

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WHAT TO BRING! Packing for the polar regions doesn’t have to be daunting, and to make it easier for you, all Quark voyages include an expedition parka to keep, and a loan of appropriate polar footwear. Additional suggested items include:

FOR SHORE LANDINGS SUGGESTED ITEMS  Base layers (wool, synthetic or a blend)  Waterproof, lightweight backpack  Mid-layer warm/fleece top or dry sack  Mid-layer warm/fleece pant  Swimsuit (for the polar plunge!)  Wool and synthetic socks  Binoculars (3 to 4 pairs)  Camera with extra batteries  Glove liners  Extra memory cards  Neck warmer or balaclava  Earplugs (in case of noisy cabinmates)  Warm hat that covers ears  Eye masks for sleeping  Waterproof pants  Seasickness, indigestion, headache  Waterproof gloves or other medicine  Sunscreen  Voltage adapters  Sunglasses with UV protection FOR ON BOARD  Comfortable casual clothing (pants/jeans, shirts, sweaters)  Lighter shirts (in case the ship gets warm)  Comfortable non-slip close-toed unheeled shoes

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