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Haida Gwaii: The Queen Charlotte IslandsJuly 6 - 15, 2014
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Aboriginal art and culture expert Carol Heppenstall
will lead this incredible experience in Haida Gwaii,
focusing on Canada’s Haida community, one of earlyNorth America’s most culturally rich and developed
groups of indigenous people. Throughout the Islands,
once called the Queen Charlottes, are signs of
this both ancient and living culture. The remains of
longhouses and intricately designed totem poles,
deteriorating from the lush rainforest landscape of
the West Coast, dot the region. We are privileged
to visit these ancient sites with Haida interpreters,
sharing stories, highlighting history and discovering
potential archaeological sites which are shedding
more light on the great heritage of the past. SGang
Gwaay, at the base of the archipelago, is one such
location and is recognized as a World Heritage Site.
We’ll travel through old-growth forested creeks,
rugged headlands and waterways that connected
the many communities of the islands. Bird watching
here is excellent, with puns, auklets and eagles in
the thousands. We hope to see Steller Sea Lions
and a variety of whales from our vessel, the Island
Roamer .
The richness of the landscape and sophisticationof Haida society allowed for the development of
a strong artistic outpouring in both the visual arts
and ceremonial life. We will encounter much of
both traditions on our journey. Bring your camera,
journals and sketchpads and be seduced by oneof Canada’s most culturally and visually rich
destinations.
Yet Haida culture remains alive and vital. Our guests
will have the opportunity to learn from the Haida
about their stories, customs and food gathering
methods. The relationship between the Haida and
their environment is reected in their unique and
highly evolved art forms.
With over one hundred islands, forested creek walks,
rugged headlands and towering mountains our
excursions will provide ample scenery. Numerous
species and sub-species are unique to these islands,
sometimes called ‘The Galapagos of the North.’
Bird watching is excellent, with puns, auklets and
eagles; hundreds of thousands of seabirds nest on
the islands. We hope to see Steller sea lions and
spot a variety of whales from our vessel, the Island
Roamer.
Bring your camera, journals and sketchpads – HaidaGwaii remains one of the world’s most artistically
inspiring places.
Haida Gwaii: The Queen Charlotte Islands
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Highlights
• Explore the Gwaii Haanas National
Park Reserve and the National MarineConservation area
• Travel with renowned art and culture expert
Carol Heppenstall
• Enjoy a traditional Haida meal hosted at the
home of a Haida elder
• Visits Haida Gwaii Museum and the
Qay’llnagaay Heritage Centre
• Visit villages in old growth forests and
places inaccessible by land
• Tour SGang Gwaay Linagaay
UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Relax and enjoy the healing
powers of thermal waters
• Embrace quiet moorings and free
time to sketch, photograph or explore
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Details
Cost: $5,595 USD + HST or by credit card $5,818.80 USD
Max:14 adventurersFitness Level: Easy to Moderate
Date: July 6-15, 2014
Tour cost includes:
• Meals from lunch, July 6 to breakfast July 15
• Hotel night in Vancouver
• Hotel night in Sandspit
• Museum and park fees
• Passage onboard Island Roamer
• All ground transportation
Tour cost does not include:
• Flights: your home to Vancouver and
Vancouver to Sandspit return
• Mandatory emergency medical and
evacuation insurance
• Items of a personal nature
• Any expenses incurred due to changes
beyond our control
• Gratuities to the ship’s crew
Day 1: Vancouver
Your tour starts in Vancouver. You are free to arrive at
anytime; however, we encourage you to arrive early,
or the day before as Carol Heppenstall will be taking
people to the University of BC Anthropology Museum,
followed by an included lunch. Carol has been guiding
tours with us for 20 years and her enthusiasm for First
Nations and Inuit Art is contagious.
Day 2: Sandspit
Today the group ies to Sandspit to begin the Haida
Gwaii journey. Upon arrival, it is a short walk to your
accommodations in Sandspit, where you will stay for
the night. Carol will happily point out a few highlights o
the area and you will have time to explore or relax an
get to know your fellow travellers. We suggest having
a nice dinner and resting up for the adventure ahead
aboard the Island Roamer !
Day 3: Graham Island
Begin your day with a hot breakfast prior to your
journey to the Island Roamer.
Carol will inform you of the time you will be departing
from the hotel this morning. Please be sure to check
out of your hotel room with luggage in hand, prior to
this time. You will be greeted by our shuttle bus driver
Itinerary
Your Guide: Carol Heppenstall
Carol has been leading art themed Arctic tours for 20 years. She has a
BA Honours from the University of PA in Art History and a Masters in
Museum Education from the University of the Arts. Her passion for Inuit
Art and her belief in the power of communication through the arts, hasdrawn her back repeatedly to the Arctic.
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guide for your land tour. You will be transported to the
ferry landing at Alliford Bay to take the ferry across
to Skidegate Landing on Graham Island. The ferry
crossing takes approximately 25 minutes.
Our rst stop will be the beautiful Haida Heritage
Centre, Kaay Llnagaay on Graham Island for a guided
tour followed by a traditional Haida lunch, hosted by a
local Haida elder from Skidegate. Following lunch, we
will catch the ferry back to Moresby Island. Then we
are o to Moresby Camp to meet up with the Island
Roamer and her Crew.
After boarding the vessel, there will be introductions,
a safety orientation and cabin assignments. Dinner
will be served at this time too. We will spend our rstevening anchored nearby and will depart early the
next morning into the waters of Southern Moresby
Island to explore the Gwaii Haanas Park Reserve.
Day 4-9: Moresby Island
We will spend our time exploring the eastern and
southern shores of Moresby Island. Daily activities
include wildlife watching, shore excursions to explore
ancient Haida villages, old growth forests, beautiful
creeks and shoreline, intertidal zones. Be sure to
keep an eye out and your cameras ready, as we willencounter a wealth of marine wildlife on our journey.
We aim to spot humpback whales, porpoise, dolphins,
sea lions and orca. Puns, auklets, eagles and Steller
sea lions all call this area home as well.
We hope to capture the sight of the mighty, GwaiiHaanas black bear foraging along the shoreline
and we will be amazed by the myriad of intertidal
creatures found in these nutrient-rich areas.
We visit the old Haida village of SGang Gwaay
(Ninstints)— a designated UNESCO World Heritage
Site—to see the fabulous totem poles. We will stop
at Hotspring Island for a warm and soothing dip while
gazing at the San Christoval Mountain Range. Each
evening we will anchor in a dierent secluded bay
with time for discussions on the wildlife sightingsencountered during the day. While at anchor, there
will be opportunities to explore the shoreline by kayak.
Day 10: Sandspit
This trip will nish mid morning. Guests will disembark
at Moresby Camp and will be transferred by charter
bus to Sandspit airport. The trip by bus takes one
hour. You can expect to arrive in Sandspit by midday.
This will give you time to have lunch on your own,
and do any last minute shopping at the souvenir shop
or park oce located in the Sandspit Airport, prior toyour afternoon ight to Vancouver.
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HOW TO REGISTER
To register for an Adventure Canada expedition each participant
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 SIDES. By
returning the registration form and deposit you are 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. Full payment by credit card is
subject to credit card pricing.
ITINERARIES
Weather, sea and government regulations may require changes to
be made to the itineraries and/or the cancellation of certain shore
excursions. Every attempt, within the limits of law, time 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.
PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Prior to your tour we will send you a pre-departure package including
a statement of account, log in details to access your online prole,
a booklet describing life aboard the ship, reading list, packing
suggestions and other useful travel tips.
ONLINE PROFILE
Adventure Canada collects personal information from our passengers
via a secure online account. You will be required to provide select
medical and personal information and acknowledgement of select
liabilities. Online accounts are set up by booking reservation. This
means that all passengers on a given reservation will have access
to each others information. You will be asked to acknowledge
this process on our reservation form by checking off the box ‘I/
we agree that all passenger details will be viewable by all persons
on this registration/reservation’. If you prefer to have individual
access to the online account please do not check this box on the
reservation form and advise your Adventure Specialist by calling or
communicating your request by email. If you prefer to provide your
personal information to Adventure Canada by mail or fax please
contact us and we will send you paper copies. We ask that your
personal information be completed at your earliest convenience, but
at least 120 days prior to departure. You will not receive your nal
documents until these forms are completed and submitted.
INSURANCE
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 Canada’s 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 inreasonably good health. Zodiac cruises and transfer times can
be lengthy. There are no elevators on board ship, and you mus
be able to climb stairs between decks. You must also be able to
climb the external gangway stairs to transfer between the ship
and the zodiacs. Our guides and ship crew are available to assis
you in and out of the Zodiacs, both on shore and at the gangway
Adventure Canada expeditions may involve extensive walking in
variable weather over sometimes hilly, uneven terrain. Whereve
possible on shore excursions, we break into smaller, guided groups
according to interest and physical ability. This may mean one smal
group going off on a strenuous, two hour hike on steep terrain, while
another explores the area in and around the landing beach, keeping
to relatively level terrain and short distances. Generally speakingonce a few people are ready to return to the ship, the Zodiacs are
usually available to take you back at the time of your choosing.
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 we
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 mayhave 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 t 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 staff try hard to please 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, pe
passenger, as a kind and generous offering.
Important Information
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CONTACT:
Adventure Canada
14 Front St. S.
Mississauga, ON, L5H 2C4
Phone: 905-271-4000
or 1-800-363-7566
Web: www.AdventureCanada.com