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NorthwestEPIC Passage West to ,

August 18 – 31, 2019 TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY: Dear travellers, Explore the best of the on this remarkable expedition cruise: sail from the stark, icy landscapes and colourful fishing villages of West Greenland; cross the to the stunning fjords of ; and voyage into the remote .

Follow in the footsteps of the early Arctic explorers such as Franklin, Amundsen, and Larsen, penetrating the archipelago of islands and channels that create ’s High Arctic region. Become immersed in the history of exploration as you visit defining sites, hear stories depicting contemporary life, and learn about the consequences of those adventures.

This region is home to the legendary , , , and , all of we will search for. All the while, you will be surrounded by fascinating geology and glacial history.

Since 2011, close to 500 Canadian university alumni association travellers have explored Canada’s North on this biennial, exclusively chartered voyage. Travelling in the company of some of the very best study leaders from Canadian universities, participants have enjoyed an experience of unprecendented richness. In 2019, we are aboard the RCGS Resolute, a purpose-built polar expedition vessel perfectly equipped to guide you on your quest to explore and discover one of the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring regions, in comfort and safety.

Some say that Canada’s Arctic is our country’s best part. Discover these fantastic landscapes and their many layers of meaning, along with a rare chance to visit Greenland too! Prince Leopold GREENLAND Island Beechey Ba n Bay Island Prince of Wales Sisimiut Island Guy Larocque Kangerlussuaq Executive Director, University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association BAFFIN ISLAND Cambridge Bay If you have questions regarding the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Travel Program or you no longer wish to receive Alumni Travel information, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 1-800-699-1907, local 306-966-5186 or email [email protected]. CANADA OUR TEAM OF STUDY LEADERS INCLUDES: Please be in touch for the full roster of study leaders and experts on board.

John Smol is the Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change and a professor in the Department of Biology at Queen’s University. He studies how ecosystems change over long periods in response to natural and human-induced environmental change with a particular focus on Arctic and alpine ecosystems. For about three decades, he has been leading research in the high Arctic, studying the ecology of polar lakes and ponds and how they have changed.

Christoph Richter is an assistant John England is Professor Emeritus Catherine LaFarge is director Professor Lee Groat has been a professor in the department of Biology of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at and curator of the Cryptogamic faculty member at the University of at University of Toronto Mississauga. the . His research Herbarium at the Department of British Columbia since 1989. His main A graduate of Memorial University of spans 53 field seasons and has Biological Sciences at the University research interests are the geology of and Otago University focused on glacial geology, level of Alberta. Her research in the Arctic gem deposits, pegmatites, the crystal in New Zealand, Dr. Richter’s research change, landscapes and has focused on bryophytes (ecological chemistry of minerals, and economic focuses on the impact of human processes, sea ice, and glaciology. A building blocks like mosses and other geology. Many of his projects have activities - such as fishing, whale passionate advocate for the protection non-vascular plants), which her team entailed fieldwork in remote parts watching and oil exploration - on the of the northern environment and has revived after 400 years in the ice of . In 2003 Dr. behaviour of cetaceans. He has taught for northern science, Dr. England leading to suggestions that they Groat was elected a Fellow of the undergraduate courses on many topics was instrumental in the creation of may be ideal as trial balloons for Mineralogical Society of America, including introductory ecology, animal Canada’s northernmost national park, researchers exploring the prospect and in 2009 the new mineral, behaviour, marine mammalogy, and Quttinirpaaq, on . of survival beyond earth. groatite was named in his honour. biological diversity.

Greenland 3 Expedition Itinerary Wednesday, Aug. 21: Ilulissat and the Saturday, Aug. 24: Pond Inlet Jacobshavn Icefjord Nearing the of Baffin Island we enter Today’s experience will be all about ice. Truly a broad channel - home to the remote Sunday, Aug. 18: Meet in Ottawa one of the wonders of the world, the Jacobshavn community of Pond Inlet. A highlight is a visit to Participants meet at the Fairmont Chateau Icefjord – a UNESCO World Heritage site – spews the Natinnak Centre, where a fascinating cultural Laurier Hotel for a briefing and welcome dinner. gigantic tabular out into Disko Bay. The exhibit showcases aspects of daily life, culture, and glacier that creates these stunning monoliths history of the people of the north. Inuit carvings, Monday, Aug. 19: Fly to Kangerlussuaq advances at over 40 metres per day, creating jewelry, and other traditional crafts are on display Depart Ottawa this morning on our charter something in the order of 50 km3 of ice annually. and purchasing such items from the local artisans flight to Kangerlussuaq on the west coast of Ilulissat was the hometown of , is a great way to support the community. We enjoy Greenland. Enjoy a short tour before boarding one of Greenland’s most famous early explorers. meeting the youth of Pond Inlet and marveling the ship; then settle in to your cabin and explore at their athletic abilities as they demonstrate the the vessel; meet the expedition team and fellow Thursday, Aug. 22 – Friday, Aug. 23: challenges of traditional Inuit games. passengers. Excitement is in the air as we cast off and enjoy a welcome cocktail while cruising Set off across Baffin Bay, forging a path along the Sunday, Aug. 25 – Monday, Aug. 26: along Søndre Strømfjord, bound for the fabled edges of the ice until we reach the coast of Baffin and Devon Island Northwest Passage! Island. Our time at sea will be determined by the Leaving the wild landscapes of Baffin Island, extent of the ice and the wildlife we encounter. we cross Lancaster Sound to Devon Island in the Tuesday, Aug. 20: Sisimiut As we transit Baffin Bay, be on the lookout for fin, High Arctic. We are now at almost 75° degrees Sail into the dramatic fjord behind the town of sperm, sei, and humpback whales as well as the north of . Massive volumes of water from Sisimiut then go ashore to explore this beautiful numerous species of Arctic seal and seabird that the Atlantic to the east and Pacific to the west and location. Characterized by colourful local houses, inhabit these waters. Our university study leaders from the archipelago of islands to the north all mix the town features a towering granite peak as and expedition team will deliver informative here, combining to make a rich source of nutrients backdrop. We hope to see a demonstration of on-board presentations focusing on Arctic wildlife, and food for an abundance of Arctic wildlife, living ‘Eskimo rolling’ by one of the former Greenland history, geology, climate, and culture. both above and below the water’s surface. We plan kayak champions and visit the small museum. to visit the old Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) outpost at Dundas Harbour, situated on the southern shores of Devon Island. Muskoxen and Arctic hare are sometimes sighted in the vicinity and there are some great hiking options in the area.

4 Tuesday, Aug. 27: and Wednesday, Aug. 28: Fort Ross and Friday, Aug. 30: Victory Point, Prince Leopold Island King William Island Beechey Island holds great historic importance Continuing to navigate the ship south into Prince Heading further into the Northwest Passage, the on our journey through the Northwest Passage. Regent Inlet, we visit the historic site of Fort Ross, a mystery of Sir and his ‘lost expedition’ It is here that Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated expedition former Hudson’s Bay Company fur-trading outpost. begins to unravel. On Victory Point, a left spent its last ‘comfortable’ winter in 1845 before Fascinating archaeological sites nearby tell a story abandoned, bits and pieces of copper and iron, disappearing into the icy vastness, sparking an of more than a thousand years of habitation by the cutlery and buttons and a skeleton here and there incredible series of search expeditions that would Inuit and their predecessors. Transit through the all tell a story of a desperate race south in search span almost three decades. We plan a trip ashore narrows of Bellot Strait, aiming to enter at slack tide of a rescue that never came. We hope to visit Victory at Beechey Island to visit the grave markers on a if possible, in order to avoid a current that roars Point and the , travelling very near remote windswept beach, a thrilling opportunity for through the passage at more than seven knots the actual location of the wreck of HMS Erebus, all both the history buffs and the uninitiated. We cross during the peak flow. The mixing of waters in this the while learning about the quest for exploration the Barrow Strait into , stopping Strait provides an abundant food source for marine that eventually opened up the Arctic. On this, our to view the spectacular bird cliffs at Prince Leopold mammals and we keep close watch for harp seals, last night of the expedition, we enjoy a celebratory Island. This is an important migratory bird sanctuary, bearded seals and even polar bears. Farewell Dinner and reflect on our epic voyage. home to several hundred thousand thick-billed murres, black guillemots, northern fulmars, and Thursday, Aug. 29: Coningham Bay Saturday, Aug. 31: Cambridge Bay black-legged kittiwakes. Given the abundance of Emerging from Bellot Strait, we cross the Victoria to Edmonton food in this vicinity we often sight beluga, , Strait and arrive at Coningham Bay on the shore Our journey is all but complete as we approach and bowhead whales here, as well as several seal of Prince of Wales Island. Here, in the heart of the the community of Cambridge Bay. This remote species and polar bears too. Northwest Passage, we hope to encounter one of outpost is a centre for hunting, trapping, and the most remarkable wildlife phenomena in the fishing. The Inuit have had summer camps in the Arctic; this is a known hotspot for polar bears, which vicinity for hundreds of years. Amundsen spent come here to feast on beluga whales often caught two winters in this area, learning how to master in the rocky shallows at the entrance to the bay. dog-sledding from the locals prior to his attempt on the . We say farewell to our crew and make our way ashore by zodiac. A special charter flight returns us to Edmonton.

Please note: We put safety first and that means weather, ice, wildlife, or other conditions may require us to modify the itinerary as we go. We consider this half the intrigue of Polar exploring. Specific sites visited will depend on ice and weather conditions experienced and the itinerary will be updated throughout the voyage in order to take advantage of favourable conditions. Arctic exploring is not predictable which is one of the many reasons we think it is so special. 5 RCGS RESOLUTE VESSEL DIAGRAMS & CABIN OVERVIEW RCGSRCGS RESOLUTERESOLUTE VESSELVESSEL DIAGRAMSDIAGRAMS && CABINCABIN OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

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GYMNASIUM TRIPLE PRIVATE Deck 3, 3 single beds (1 converts to seating), small desk, One Ocean Suite Shackleton Suite Superior Plus Cabin Superior CabinGYMNASIUM Twin Private Cabin Triple Private Cabin One Ocean Suite Shackleton Suite Superior Plus Cabin Superior Cabin GYMNASIUM Twin Private Cabin Triple Private Cabin One Ocean Suite Shackleton SuiteENC LOSED Superior ENCL OSEDPlus Cabin Superior Cabin Twin Private Cabin Triple Private Cabin LIFEBOAT LIFEBOAT ENCLOSEDENC LOSED ENCLOSEDENCL OSED washroom with shower, port holes, 22m² | C$13495 LIFEBOENCALIFEBT LOSEDOAT LIFEBENCOLIFEBATLOSEDOAT ENCLIFEBLOSEDOAT ENCLIFEBLOSEDOAT SAUNA / STEAM ROOM DECK 7 OBSERVATION LOUNGE DECK 8 LIFEBOAT LIFEBOAT SAUNA / STEAM ROOM DECK 7 ENCLOSEDENC LOSED ENCLOSEDENC LOSED OBSERVATION LOUNGE DECKDECK 8 8 SOLARIUM LIFEBOAT LIFEBOAT SAUNA / STEAM ROOM DECK 7 LIFEBOAT LIFEBOAT WELLNESS OBSERVATION LOUNGE OBSERVATION DECK ENCLOSEDENC LOSED ENCLOSEDENCL OSED SOLARIUM CENTRE DECK 6 RESTING OBSERVATION DECK 602 610 612 604 606 ROOM 608 WELLNESS LIFEBOALIFEBT OAT LIFEBWC OLIFEBAT OAT POOL SOLARIUM WC CENTRE LIFT RESTING OBSERVATION DECK DECK 6 ROOM WELLNESS 602 610

POOL 612

DECK 6 604 606 608

WC 602 610 CENTRE 612

604 606 608 WC LIFT RESTING ZODIACS LIFT POOL JACUZZIROOM SHOWERS / Deck 4, 2 single or 1 queen bed, seating area, washroom WC CHANGEWC ROOM LIFT LIFT TWIN PRIVATE ZODIACS LIFT JACUZZI SHOWERS / CHANGE ROOM

ZODIACS BISTRO LIFT JACUZZI SHOWERS / CHANGE ROOM LIFT BRIDGE DINING ROOM LIFT LIFT &BISTRO LOUNGE GYMNASIUM BRIDGE BISTRODINING ROOM LIFT BRIDGE DINING ROOM LIFT GYMNASIUM 601 609 611 with shower, small desk, window, 22m² | C$16868 & LOUNGE 603 605 607 & LOUNGE WC GYMNASIUM CHART ENCLOSED ENCLOSED ROOM 601 609 611 603 605 607 WC CHART 601 609 611 ENCLIFEBLOSEDOAT ENCLIFEBLOSEDOAT 603 605 607 WC ROOMCHART LIFEBOAT LIFEBOAT ROOM ENCLOSEDENC LOSED ENCLOSEDENC LOSED LIFEBOATLIFEBOAT LIFEBOATLIFEBOAT DECK 8 ENCLOSED ENCLOSED DECK 8 ENCLOSEDENCLIFEBL OSEDOAT ENCLENCOSEDLIFEBLOSED OAT DECK 8 SUPERIOR Deck 5 forward, 2 single or 1 queen bed, seating area, DECK 6 LIFEBENCOLIFEBATLOSEDOAT LIFEBENCLIFEBOALTOSEDOAT

GANGWAY 602 610 612 DECK 6 ENCLIFEBLOSEDOAT ENCLIFEBLOSEDOAT 604 606 608 602 610 612 LIFEBOAT LIFEBOAT 604 606 608 GANGWAY 510 512 518 508 504 532 524 514 516 520 522 534 506 DECKDECK 6 5 526 528 530 602 610 612 604 606 608 GANGWAY RECEPTION 510 512 518 508 504 532 524 514 516 520 522

LIFT 534 506 washroom with shower, small desk, window, 22m² | C$18995 DECK 5 526 528 530 WC WC RECEPTION LIFT 510 512 518 508 BISTRO 504 524 532 514 516 520 522 534 506 DECK 5 LIFT 526 528 BRIDGE530 LIFT DININGBISTRO ROOM LIFT WC WC RECEPTION BRIDGE DINING& LOUNGE ROOM LIFT LIFT BARBISTRO / LIFT BRIDGE & LOUNGE WC WC LIFT 601 609

LOUNGE 611 DINING ROOM 603 605 607 BAR / LIFT LIFT & LOUNGE WC CHART 601 609 611 603 605 607 ROOM LOUNGE CHART 517 WC 511 503 531 523 509 515 519 521 513 533 505 507 525 527 529 601 609 611 BAR / LIFT 603 605 607 ROOM WC CHART 517 511 503 531 523 509 515 519 521 513 533 505 507 Deck 5 mid-ship, 2 single or 1 queen bed, seating area, LOUNGE 525 527 529 SUPERIOR PLUS ENCLOSED ENCLOSED ROOM ENCLIFEBLOSEDOAT ENCLIFEBLOSEDOAT 517 511 503 523 531 509 515 519 521 513 533 505 507 525 527 529 ENCLIFEBLOSEDOAT GANGWAY ENCLIFEBLOSEDOAT LIFEBOAT LIFEBOAT GANGWAY washroom with shower, small desk, window, 22m² | C$19345 GANGWAY

GANGWAY GANGWAY 510 512 518 508 504 532 524 514 516 520 522 534 506 526 528 530 402 418 410 412 404 408 424 420 422 414 416

DECK 5 406 DECK 4 GANGWAY 510 512 518

RECEPTION 508 504 532 524 514 516 520 522 534 506 DECK 5 526 528 530 402 418 410 412 404 408 424 420 422 414 416 WC WC 406 RECEPTION 510 512 518 508 504 532 524 514 516 520 522 534 506 DECKDECK 5 4 526 528 530 WC WC LIFT WC WC RECEPTION LIFT WC WC

402 LIFT 418 410 412 404 408 424 420 422 414 416 DECK 4 406 BAR / WC WC LIFT LIFT Deck 6, 2 single or 1 queen bed, upgraded linens, seating area, LIFT SHACKLETON SUITE LIFT DININGLOUNGEBAR / ROOM WC WC LIFT LOUNGE LIFT DININGBAR /ROOM LIFT 517 511 503 531 523 509 515 519 521 513 533 505 507 LIFT 525 527 529 417 409 411 403 407 423 419 421 413 415 LOUNGE 405 401 517 511 503 531 523 509 515 519 521 513 533 505 507 525 527 529 417 409 411 403 407 423 419 421 413 415 LIFT 405 washroom with shower, small desk, window, 22m² | 401 517 511

C$21245 503 531 523 509 515 519 521 513 533 505 507 DINING ROOM GIFT SHOP 525 527 529

GANGWAY GIFT SHOP 417 409 411 403 407 423 419 421 413 415 405 GANGWAY 401

GANGWAY DOCTOR GIFT SHOP DOCTOR GANGWAY 402 418 410 412 404 408 424 420 422 414 416 DECK 4 406 GANGWAY 416 414 408 402 304 418 302 402 412 410 406 404 306 418 Deck 6, 1 queen bed, upgraded linens, large seating area, 410 412

DECK 3 404 408 DECK 2 424 420 422 MUD ROOM 414 416 ONE OCEAN SUITE 406 DECK 4 WC WC 402 418 410 412 404 408 424 420 422 414 416 406 416 414 408 304 418 302 402 412 410 406 404 DECKDECK 4 3 WC WCMUD ROOM 306 DECK 2 DOCTOR LIFT WC WC LIFT GANGWAY LIFT PRESENTATION LIFT LIFT THEATRE large desk, washroom with shower + tub, 44m² | C$23595 DINING ROOM LIFT PRESENTATION LIFTLIFT 416 414 408 304 418 302 402 412 410 406 404 DECK 3 306 DECK 2 DINING ROOM MUD ROOM THEATRE LIFT LIFT 417 409 411 403 407 423 419 421 413 415 DINING ROOM 405 401 415 413 407 301 411 303 417 401 409 405 403 305 417 409 411 403 407 423 419 421 413 415 405 401 LIFT 417 409 411 403 407 423 419 421 413 415 405 PRESENTATION 415 413 407 301 GIFT SHOP 411 303 417 401 401 409 405 403 305 GIFT MUDSHOP ROOM THEATRE LIFT GIFT SHOP MUDGANGWAY ROOM DOCTOR GANGWAY 415 413 407 301 411 303 417 401 409 405 403 DOCTOR 305 Plus roundtrip charter flights: C$2600 per person GANGWAY DOCTOR GANGWAY 416 414 408 304 418 302 402 412 410 406 404 DECK 3 MUD ROOM 306 DECK 2 MUDGANGWAY ROOM 416 414 408 304 418 302 402 412 410 406 404 DECK 3 MUD ROOM 306 DECK 2 416 414 408

GANGWAY 304 418 302 402 412 410 406 404 DECK 3 MUD ROOM 306 DECK 2 HST does not apply as this is an international voyage. LIFT Note: PRESENTATION LIFT PRESENTATIONTHEATRE LIFT LIFT PRESENTATIONTHEATRE LIFT THEATRE LIFT 415 413 407 301 411 303 417 401 409 405 403 305 415 413 407 301 411 303 417 401 409 405 403 305 415 413 407 301 411 303 417 401 409 405 403 MUD ROOM 305 MUD ROOM GANGWAY MUD ROOM Tour Cost Includes: Accommodation for one pre-expedition night in Ottawa, based on double GroupGANGWAY size: Maximum 100 participants GANGWAY occupancy; accommodation in selected cabin, based on double occupancy; all meals; complimentary soft drinks, house wine, house beer, and house spirits; all excursions and landings; all community Payment Details: A non-refundable deposit of C$2500 visits; all on board activities; full program of on-board presentations by our study leaders; port person is required to reserve a space on this tour. A second dues and taxes; transfers from hotel to airport in Ottawa; complimentary use of “All Weather Gear” deposit of C$2500 plus charter airfare is required nine (gumboots, waterproof jacket and pants, dry bag). months prior to departure. Final payment is due four months prior to departure. Not Included: Charter flights: Ottawa to Kangerlussuaq and Cambridge Bay to Edmonton (C$2600); airfare from your Guaranteed Single Accommodation: If you wish home to Ottawa and from Edmonton to your home; items of a personal nature; ship board expenses; to have guaranteed single accommodation, the single gratuities on board (suggested: C$15 – C$20 per person per day); travel ; any item not supplement for this trip is 1.5 times the per person cost of mentioned in “included features”. twin cabins and 2 times the per person cost for suites. If you are travelling alone and you are willing to share, we will try to match you up with an appropriate roommate. If we can’t, the single cost will apply. This will be collected at 90 days prior to departure.

Travel Documents: You will require a valid passport. 6 RCGS Resolute Specifications What To Expect Launched: 1993 Shipyard: Rauma, Finland Level of Activity: Moderate Length: 122.8 metres This voyage is suitable for any person who is in reasonable health and who has the capability of getting in and out Beam: 18 metres of Zodiacs with close assistance from competent sailors and expedition crew members. Speed (Max): 15 knots Zodiac Boats: 14 Weather Electrical Supply: 220 Volts/European Pin Daytime temperatures during our expedition will range from 5° – 8°C with an average of 16 hours of daily. Ice Class: Lloyds 1AS Sea Kayaking If you have had some previous experience, you can sign up for a kayaking experience through some of the world’s Special Features: • Outer decks with 360° viewing most beautiful polar scenery. This great optional activity includes your guide, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, dry suits platforms perfect for wildlife watching, and an accompanying safety kayak and zodiac. Please ask us for details. photography, birding and appreciating the expansive Arctic views Shore Walks • Forward and aft observation lounges Walking the land is the best way to appreciate the immense landscapes of the Middle and High Arctic. In August, and bars the is alive with colourful wildflowers, mosses, and lichen. At each of our landing sites there are options for • Wellness Centre with massage therapy, walks; an invigorating hike across the tundra; a more leisurely exploration with a naturalist or photographer; or a Finnish Sauna, steam room, well- contemplative wander with a historian. Our study leaders are here alongside us to complement our learning. equipped gym • Well-appointed theatre style Zodiac Cruising presentation room During our expedition, we will visit remote sites only accessible by Zodiac. We will also use our 14 person Zodiacs • Six different cabin categories with to cruise narrow fjords and to explore the floe edge on the lookout for wildlife. expansive panoramic windows • All cabins with private bathrooms On Board • Two dining rooms – bistro for light You are welcome to spend time on the bridge – an excellent vantage point for spectacular views and to observe the options and full dining room plus officers navigating the ship. Evening recap sessions review wildlife sightings and let you ask questions of our on board outdoor seating experts. Daily presentations by study leaders from the Canadian university community will address a range of topics including history, the environment, geology, marine biology, ornithology, flora and fauna, and contemporary issues in the Arctic.

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This expedition is offered exclusively to alumni and friends of: Early University of Saskatchewan, Queen’s University, University of Toronto, Booking Bonus University of Alberta, Wilfrid Laurier University, McGill University, Book by October 1, 2018 and University of British Columbia. to earn a C$500 per person charter flight credit! Worldwide Quest and One Ocean Expeditions offer a paid internship position to students in the Environmental Technology Program at Nunavut Arctic College. Past participants have enjoyed learning from Nunavut students who are NLCA Beneficiaries. The photo on this page was taken by Angulalik Pedersen, a past intern.

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