July 30 – August 9, 2012 aboard the Clipper Adventurer

Arctic Safari

© Andrew Stewart, 2009 he timeless lure of the North has drawn many to the upward reaches of our planet. The Aurora borealis, the ice, the marvelous creatures, the midnight Tsun, the endless landscape are all a part of the magneticism that beckon us, call us forward on our quest. Four thousand, five hundred years of human history lies behind us on our journey of exploration. Northern people attune to the harsh realities of their natural environment, cultivated ingenious adaptations to thrive in Arctic. Only a few hundred years ago early European explorers navigated the icy waters of in search of whales, gold, a route to the Orient and in the case of the Vikings, a new home. Our classic Arctic expedition, Arctic Safari, connects areas of great cultural, historical and natural significance.

Beginning in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland we set sail on one of the country’s longest fjords, crossing the Arctic Circle. Striking North past pretty colourful houses that dot the Greenlandic coast, we’ll call in at the splendid town of Ilulissat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Zodiac cruise into the ice-fjord where towering icebergs calve from the massive Greenland icecap as it tumbles down to meet the sea will surely leave you breathless and refreshed.

Crossing , we will encounter the east side of , one of the world’s dramatic coastlines. We will visit the vibrant Inuit communities of Kangiqtugaapik (Clyde River) and Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) making new friends along the way. We’ll meet with local hosts; elders, school kids, community leaders all eager to showcase their home. We’ll learn about centuries old traditions, modern life in the north and how communities are searching for a balance of old and new.

Join us as we have a look at some of the wilder places in this untamed land: the sheer bird cliffs of Bylot and Prince Leopold Islands, the ocean trench paralleling Isabella Bay - home to bowhead whales, and the winding fjords of Northeast Baffin. The remnants of the Laurentide Ice-sheet are the backdrop for this rugged mountainous spine that runs from the Cumberland Peninsula up to Bylot Island and beyond. Deep fjords cut into the range where we find glaciers spilling down to the sea. The landscape is an artist’s paradise, and have served as inspiration for many notable artists. Sketchers, painters, sculptors and photographers get prepared to be invigorated!

Our journey draws to and end where one of the most famous of Arctic expeditions went fatally wrong. On Beechey Island we find three graves, men of the lost Franklin expedition. An errie mecca for history buffs, Beechey Island presents a convergence of the European narrative. A base for many rescue missions, passage seekers and modern explorers, we find countless cairns, monuments and historical remnants, evidence of private and public pursuits. Join us for your own Arctic Safari.

© Andrew Stewart, 2009 “We might have ‘Arcticus Feverus’... the high arctic’s experiences were very deep, powerfully moving, intoxicatingly awesome, and life-changing in a positive and profound way. A warm, heartfelt ‘Thank You’”

Sigmund, Barbara & Ryder - High Arctic 2008

© Andrew Stewart, 2009

OurDay 1:Intended Kangerlussuaq Itinerary Day 7: Bylot Island & Mittimatalik • MarvelHighlights at the Ilulissat icefield, where 90% Day 2: Itilleq (Pond Inlet) of the north Atlantic’s icebergs are born Day 3: Ilulissat Day 8: Bylot Island • Thousands of birds on the cliffs of Prince Day 4: Central Baffin Island Day 9: Devon Island & Beechey Island Leopold Island Day 5: Kanngiqtugaapik (Clyde River) Day 10: Prince Leopold & Prince • Visit the largest uninhabited island on earth during our stop at Devon Island Day 6: Buchan Gulf Regent Inlet • Cross the Arctic circle while sailing in Day 11: Qausuittuq (Resolute) the shadow of the second-longest fjord in Greenland • Visit the historic graves of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition • Enjoy the town of Pond Inlet, with breathtaking peaks of Bylot Island and the hospitality of the townspeople • See the hoodoos of Bylot Island, located just outside Sirmilik National Park • Zodiac cruise through Maxwell Bay as we search for polar bears, seals and walrus

18 Our charter flight departs from Toronto and returns to Ottawa, estimated cost is $1,800 USD pp. Please call us for details. The Clipper Adventurer

The 118-passengerClipper Adventurer, is among the very few vessels in the world specifically constructed for expedition voyages to Voyage Arctic Safari the far reaches of remote lands. She has advanced communications and navigation equipment, and newly installed, state-of-the-art Sperry Gyrofin stabilizers. Dates July 30 - Aug. 9, 2012 With extensive renovations, the Clipper Adventurer is a handsome expedition vessel, done in the style of great ocean liners. With Vessel Clipper Adventurer lots of varnished wood, brass, and wooden decks, the ship has all new outside cabins, with private showers & facilities. You will enjoy relaxing in the Main Lounge, Clipper Club, library/card room, sauna or beauty salon, keeping trim in the gymnasium, or Category 1 $3,600 picking up souvenirs in the gift shop. Meals include International and Continental cuisine. The ship has a fleet of 10 Zodiacs and 2 $4,645 a special loading platform. An ice class rating of A-1 allows the Clipper Adventurer to go to places that larger cruise ships can only dream of, and she does it in comfort and style unsurpassed by other vessels her size. 3 $5,845 4 $6,345 Category Amenities 5 $7,845 1 Quad Lower Forward, 2 upper 2 lower berths, port- hole window. 6 $8,645 2 Triple Lower Deck, 1 upper 2 lower berths, porthole window. 7 $8,945 3 Junior Double, two lower berths, porthole window 8 $9,345 4 Double, two lower berths, midship, porthole window. 9 $9,745 5 Main Double, two lower berths, porthole window. 6 Deluxe Double, two lower berths, midship, porthole 10 $10,545 or picture window. 7 Superior Double, two lower berths, picture window. Discovery Fund $250 8 Junior Suite, two lower berths, sitting area, picture window. Prices are USD, cheque/cash discounted, and 9 Suite, two lower berths, sitting area, picture window. based on double occupancy unless otherwise stated. The berth costs does not include the 10 Owner’s Suite, two lower berths, shower & bathtub, picture window. charter flight.