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Greenock STLAD SLLY JUNE 14–24, 2021 STLAD TH A ISLADS ILAD: TH ATLATI SAGA JUNE 24–JULY 4, 2021 ILAD IAIGATI Brest JULY 4–13, 2021 A Belle-Île ILAD T GLAD: I TH A TH IIGS ATAIA SA JULY 13–24, 2021 Bordeaux Le Teich Ornithological Reserve Bilbao Astigarraga SAI Read our reviews at www.eagle-eye.com/reviews Rated Excellent Cover photo ©Dennis Minty 2 Book a 2021 European Expedition before June 1, 2020, GLAD and save 15% Kangerlussuaq Grímsey Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord (Evighedsfjorden Hsavík Akureyri Nuuk ILAD Seyðisfjörður Reykjavík SERMERSOOQ Hvals Ruins East Greenland Brattahlid ykines Tórshavn SHETLAND Ikerasassuaq ISLANDS (Prince Christian Sound TH AS TY FOULA ORKNEY FAIR ISLE JUNE 3–12, 2021 ISLANDS SITIIG St. Kilda Stornoway SKYE JUNE 12–14, 2021 Aberdeen Relax aboard Ocean Endeavor as we sail from Brest, France, to Greenock, Scotland. STLAD Islay Glasgow Call for details. Greenock STLAD SLLY JUNE 14–24, 2021 STLAD TH A ISLADS ILAD: TH ATLATI SAGA JUNE 24–JULY 4, 2021 ILAD IAIGATI Brest JULY 4–13, 2021 A Belle-Île ILAD T GLAD: I TH A TH IIGS ATAIA SA JULY 13–24, 2021 Bordeaux Le Teich Ornithological Reserve Bilbao Astigarraga SAI 3 ©Dennis Minty Your Adventure Canada Experience Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and culture. Travel alongside scientists, historians, naturalists, researchers, and artists, who share their passion and experience with you. dventure Canada’s expeditions are more in their fields—are approachable, available on A than phenomenal expeditions of a life- deck and at meals, and always on shore during time, they are lifelong learning journeys for the excursions. Our unique mix of entertainment heart and mind. Your expedition is an immersive and camaraderie is integral to our evening cultural experience both on and off the ship. concerts, daily gatherings, and learning opportunities. Our shipboard program is educational and fun. You can join daily presentations, debates, Each day, your onboard and onshore and workshops that provide perspective and programming is thoughtfully planned to make understanding. Our expedition staff—experts the most of the local environment. Hiking, wildlife viewing, historic sites, community visits, OUR EXPEDITION STAFF – EXPERTS IN and Zodiac cruising are regular activities. You can spot wildlife from the deck, take a polar plunge, THEIR FIELDS – ARE APPROACHABLE, relax in the hot tub, take care of yourself at a AVAILABLE ON DECK AND AT MEALS, stretch class, or unwind with a great book from AND ALWAYS ONSHORE DURING our onboard library. You choose the activities EXCURSIONS that are best suited to your abilities and interests. 4 Pal Weihe Klaus Kiesewetter Latonia Hartery Steven Gillespie Professor, University Fisheries Expert Archeologist Environmental of the Faroe Islands Scientist Gunna Palmadottir Trausti Pablo Perez Tom Muir Volcanologist Gunnarsson Naturalist Storyteller Naturalist Learn from the locals Safety first. Experience, foremost Adventure Canada has a myriad of connections You’re in good hands: our expedition staff are in the regions we visit; nothing beats being experienced, knowledgeable, and attentive. welcomed as an honoured guest. Esteemed They’ll ensure your comfort and safety—then local guides connect you to our destinations, enlighten, inspire, and entertain you! their people, and culture—personally! Our expedition team is at the heart of our programming—and there’s something for everyone! Join our staff in presentations, workshops, discussion panels, Q & A sessions, and more. ©D. Minty ©A. Gallant ©Jessie Brinkman Evans ©K. Bogner ©K. Bogner 5 Enriching Expeditions In Spectacular Locations ©Dennis Minty Your personal voyage of discovery Explore and learn about new lands and people as you discover the rich culture and fascinating landscapes of the places we sail to. Take the road less travelled and enrich your perspective during visits to communities, natural habitats, and historic sites that can otherwise be difficult to reach. Our expeditions are designed to be flexible and allow us to make the best of Mother Nature’s conditions. We often make landfall at new places and are able to share new discoveries and local knowledge with you. Your voyage will be marked with thoughtful discussions, expert interpretation, and the spirit of discovery. Get off the ship, get into a Zodiac! Search for marine mammals; explore prehistoric sites; wander a dramatic coastline… or simply enjoy the freedom of being out on the water daily! Our goal is to get you off the ship, as often as possible. Zodiacs free us from the dependency on ports, piers, and other man-made infrastructure. These safe, stable, versatile boats take you where the action is. ©Dennis Minty 6 Learn from passionate experts Our hand-picked experts are as excited as you are to be space on board. Join them on deck searching for wildlife, share daily meals for personal indepth conversations, participate in workshops, attend presentations, and learn on the land. The Adventure Canada team has a deep love for discovery, learning, exploration, and growth, and are always at your service. Make the most of every learning opportunity, aboard and ashore, in geology, botany, marine biology, archeology, photography, cultural history, and more! ©Antje Springman Experience local culture and traditions From generations-old Basque country to the charming pubs of Scotland, to northern fishing villages in Iceland, we embrace local music, dance, food, language, and traditions everywhere we go! Expedition travel isn’t just about what you see, or where you go. It’s who you meet and get to know. ©Dennis Minty Wildlife encounters Daily excursions with expert guides put you where you are most likely to see wildlife such as whales and seabirds. Whether viewing on deck, in the Zodiac, or learning during our presentation series, you’ll come away with an appreciation for the fine creatures that inhabit our world. Our best practices ensure the safety and integrity of the wildlife we have the ©Dennis Minty privilege to view. 7 EXPEDITION CRUISE The Basque Country JUNE 3–12, 2021 Starts: Bilbao, Spain From $4,495 to $14,095 USD Ends: Brest, France per person (details p.32) Aboard the Ocean Endeavour Solo cabins based on availability ITINERARY est A Day 1: Bilbao, Spain eee Day 2: Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve Day 3: Getaria Day 4: San Sebastian Day 5: Astigarraga BAY OF BISCAY Day 6: Iparralde, France Day 7: Bordeaux Day 8: Le Teich Ornithological Reserve CANTABRIAN SEA e e ei Day 9: Belle-Île, Brittany niti esee Day 10: Brest, France RDAIBAI BIOSPHERE RESERE IAALD i n estin SAI eti sti HIGHLIGHTS • Appreciate Basque fishing, whaling, and • Explore Basque language, mythology, music, seafaring traditions sports, dance, and folklore with local guides • Taste regional specialties: Espelete peppers, • Learn about the rich tradition of bertsolaritza, white beans of Tolosa, traditional Beasain Basque competitive poetry blood sausage, Idiazabal cheese, angulas of • Taste unique wines, including sparkling dry Aguinaga white Txakoli and world-famous Rioja • Experience the joy of pintxos, the tapas-like • Hike or bike in the region’s mountain and snack at the heart of Basque cusine valley landscapes, including protected • Visit San Sebastian, a city with more Michelin biospheres stars per person than any other in the world Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather, 8 ice, and sea conditions. 9 DAY 1: BILBAO, SPAIN During a tour of the Parte Vieja (Old Quarter) Enjoy an afternoon guided walking tour of Bil- we'll experience the heart and soul of Basque bao’s Old Quarter, which dates back to the 700s. food culture. We’ll visit the Albaola Sea Factory Since 1979, the Old Quarter has been a pedes- Museum and the replica of the San Juan, a trian precinct, offering 240,000 square metres Basque whaling ship sunk in the harbour of Red of shopping, architecture, and historical sites. Bay, Labrador. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, is DAY 5: ASTIGARRAGA widely considered an architectural masterpiece. Astigarraga is famed for its cider. We’ll visit an established family of cider-makers. The Astarbe In the afternoon, we’ll embark on the Ocean family have a special connection to Adventure Endeavour and begin our journey down the Canada and were once cultural contributors on Nervión River, headed for the Bay of Biscay! a Basque-focused tour of Newfoundland and Labrador. Here we will be greeted like family. DAY 2: URDAIBAI BIOSPHERE RESERVE The Urdaibai Estuary is home to a vast salt DAY 6: IPARRALDE, FRANCE marsh, making it an important stopping place Just across the Bidasoa River from Spain, in for migratory birds. More than 245 bird species Iparralde (Northern Basque Country) we'll have been sighted in the Urdaibai Biosphere find the town of Espelette, famed throughout Reserve, which is also home to hundreds of Europe for its peppers and its picturesque varieties of trees, plants, and land animals. Basque architecture of whitewashed facades and red roofs. Sare, a tiny village at the base of DAY 3: GETARIA the Pyrenees, offers an option to travel by rack Maritime traditions run deep in Getaria, the railway to the summit of La Rhune mountain, hometown of Captain Juan Sebastian de Elcano, a sacred place in Basque mythology standing who completed the first world circumnavigation square on the border of Spain and France.