2013 Heart of the ArcticPresented by the Life institute and Adventure Canada

Cover photo © Michelle Valberg

Hi LIFE Travellers,

This brochure tells you about an upcoming LIFE Travels Plus trip that we’re very excited about. As you can see, it is LIFE Travels to the Heart of the Arctic, and we’re doing this in conjunction with Adventure Canada. This trip – from June 24 to July 6, 2013 - will enable you to travel to Canada’s north and other places within the Arctic Circle, an experience enjoyed by comparatively few Canadians. Of course, by its very nature, it is not cheap, but it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

So, please think about it. Read all the details in this brochure. Come to the Information Session. Ask questions. And while you’re thinking, why not also think about making it an inter-generational experience? What about travelling with one or more younger members of your family – your children or grandchildren – who would love to share it with you and to learn alongside you?

LIFE has run several courses on the Arctic in the past, and we hope to have one this spring in conjunction with this trip. Learning in a classroom is great but it is also limited. This is the first time we’ve been able to offer LIFE members the chance to experience the Arctic for themselves.

So – over to you. Are you interested? Come and join us.

Sincerely

Simon PearsonLIFE travels

Your Contacts for this voyage:

Simon Pearson LIFE Travelslifetravels@ymail.com Matthew-James SwanAdventure Canadamatt.james@adventurecanada.com1-800-363-7566, Extension:227

Register for the Information Session about this trip, where you can hear more about it and have your questions answered.

When? Tuesday, 15th. January, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.Where? Ryerson University (Room TBA)Who? Representatives of Adventure Canada & LIFE Travels Committee There is no fee for this session, but you do need to register.

Go to: www.thelifeinstitute.ca, click on “Events”, go to “Information Session”, click on the “Register” button

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Cover photo © Michelle Valberg

Heart of the ArcticJune 24 - July 6, 2013

aboard the Sea Adventurer

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Join us in the land of the Midnight sun! We’ll be arriving in Greenland just after the Summer solstice, providing 24 hours of daylight as we explore some

of the richest areas of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Here, as Spring turns to Summer, we have the excellent chances of wildlife this early in the season as the ice is breaking up and the birds are in the height of their breeding season. This diverse itinerary will allow us to explore three separate regions of the north: Greenland, Nunavut and Nunavik.

We’ll start off your Arctic experience with a sail down one of Greenland’s most picturesque fjords. Turning north and crossing back into the Arctic circle, we will enjoy a hike on the tundra before spending two glorious days in the iceberg capital of the North Atlantic - Ilulissat. We’ll sail among the icebergs and hike out to one of the world’s most spectacular views as we watch as the Sermeq Kujaleq Glacier produce city-block sized chunks of ice.

Crossing the Davis strait we’ll sail up Frobisher Bay into Nunavut’s capital city. Here we’ll have a chance to visit the recently-rebuilt St. Jude’s Anglican cathedral, built to resemble a traditional igloo, and have a chance to explore Nunavut’s only city. Heading back out the sound, we call in at the Savage Islands, where there are good opportunities for polar bear, whales and bird life.

No Heart of the Arctic voyage would be complete without visiting an artistic community, and the beautiful town of Kimmirut will not disappoint. Here, we’ll find a variety of carvings, tapestries and prints that the community has worked the long winter months to prepare for us, the first ship of the season. We’ll also be treated to Inuit games, fresh bannock and local music.

Crossing Hudson Strait, we’ll enter into Nunavik and stop at the small hamlet of Kangiqsujuaq, also known as Wakeham Bay. With a population of just over 500, the arrival of a ship is a major event and we’ll be entertained by local throat singers and drum dancers. Moving onto Diana Island, we’ll have a chance to hike on the tundra in an excellent area to spot muskox.

Heading south into Ungava Bay, we’ll stop by Akpatok island, which has historically been a great place for us to find polar bear, and it’s crowded bird cliffs are sure to provide for excellent Zodiac cruising.

Join us on the Heart of the Arctic and enjoy the communities, landscapes and wildlife of the Arctic.

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“We had a great time - it was a trip of a lifetime and we hope to do another one sometime soon.”

± Stuart, Arctic 2011

Highlights

Day 1: KangerlussuaqDay 2: Kangerlussuaq FjordDay 3: Sisimiut CoastDay 4 & 5 :Ilulissat

Day 6 & 7: Crossing Davis StraitDay 8: IqaluitDay 9: Savage IslandsDay 10: Kimmirut

Day 11: Kangiqsujuaq Day 12: Diana & Akpatok IslandsDay 13: Kuujjuaq

• Cross the Arctic circle while sailing in the shadow of the second-longest fjord in Greenland

• Seek out muskox in Kangerlussuaq Fjord and Diana Island• Spend 2 days exploring the town of Ilulissat, home to the Sermeq Kujaleq Glacier• Enjoy a cultural presentation and town tour of Nunavut’s capital - Iqaluit• Seek out polar bear during our Zodiac cruise of the Savage Islands• Visit with world-renowned Inuit carvers in Kimmirut• Enjoy the sounds of talented throat-singers• Seek out birds, walrus, whale and polar bear at Akpatok Island

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Our Intended Itinerary

“The zodiac cruises and wilderness hikes were an integral part of the trip. They gave the trip meaning, value and were a chance to see sights that few people are lucky enough to see”

- Noreen, Arctic 2011

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Technical Specifications:Registry BahamasGross Tonnage 4,376Built 1975 - RussiaRefurbished 2010Ice Class A-1

Length 101m Beam 16.5mDraft 4.72mCapacity 118 passengers Electricity 220 V.

The 118-passenger Sea Adventurer, (formerly the Clipper Adventurer) is among the very few vessels in the world specifically constructed for expedition voyages to the far reaches of remote lands. She has advanced communications and navigation equipment, and newly installed, state-of-the-art Sperry Gyrofin stabilizers.

With extensive renovations, the Sea Adventurer is a handsome expedition vessel, done in the style of great ocean liners. With 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 picking up souvenirs in the gift shop. Meals include International and Continental cuisine. The ship has a fleet of 10 Zodiacs and a special loading platform. An ice class rating of A-1 allows the Sea 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.

The Sea Adventurer

Category Amenities Retail Price (USD)

LIFE Price(USD)

1 Quad Lower Forward, 2 upper 2 lower berths, porthole window. $5,995 $5,4952 Triple Lower Deck, 1 upper 2 lower berths, porthole window. $7,095 $6,3853 Junior Double, two lower berths, porthole window $8,095 $7,2854 Double, two lower berths, midship, porthole window. $8,895 $8,0055 Main Double, two lower berths, porthole window. $10,095 $9,0856 Deluxe Double, two lower berths, midship, porthole or picture window. $11,095 $9,9857 Superior Double, two lower berths, picture window. $11,795 $10,6158 Junior Suite, two lower berths, sitting area, picture window. $12,095 $10,8859 Suite, two lower berths, sitting area, picture window. $12,595 $11,33510 Owner’s Suite, two lower berths, shower & bathtub, picture window. $13,095 $11,785

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Category Amenities Retail Price (USD)

LIFE Price(USD)

1 Quad Lower Forward, 2 upper 2 lower berths, porthole window. $5,995 $5,4952 Triple Lower Deck, 1 upper 2 lower berths, porthole window. $7,095 $6,3853 Junior Double, two lower berths, porthole window $8,095 $7,2854 Double, two lower berths, midship, porthole window. $8,895 $8,0055 Main Double, two lower berths, porthole window. $10,095 $9,0856 Deluxe Double, two lower berths, midship, porthole or picture window. $11,095 $9,9857 Superior Double, two lower berths, picture window. $11,795 $10,6158 Junior Suite, two lower berths, sitting area, picture window. $12,095 $10,8859 Suite, two lower berths, sitting area, picture window. $12,595 $11,33510 Owner’s Suite, two lower berths, shower & bathtub, picture window. $13,095 $11,785

More than A Ship

Small-ship travel is more than a floating hotel and the Sea Adventurer is more than just a vessel. Adventure Canada has been sailing aboard the Sea Adventurer for three seasons now, and each summer when we first step on the gangway, it is like coming home. Year after year we are welcomed by the friendly and familiar faces of the ships crew ± fr om the seaman helping us into and out of the Zodiacs, the friendly hotel staff who greet us each morning to our wonderful Captain. This feeling is not isolated to the staff (or the AC junkies who travel with us each year) ± w ith a ship that carries a maximum of 200 crew and passengers, it is only a matter of days before a tightknit shipboard community is formed. The relaxed, casual feeling onboard, coupled with open seating plans, ample deck space and open bridge policy breeds a strong onboard camaraderie not only between the passengers and staff, but with the ship’s crew as well. It’s a form of travel that will change your perspective and many long-lasting friendships are formed.

Kenth Grankvist Captain

Captain Grankvist signed on his first ship when he was only 16 years old, already then convinced that the “big blue” was his future. Sailing the Seven Seas for years, he was working his way from Deckhand to Chief Officer. At the age of 32, he became Master with licence for unlimited trade, and was happy to command his first ship. A few years later, he started his work onboard expedition cruise ships worldwide. He is very devoted to wildlife and loves to explore remote and unique areas in both arctic and tropical waters. Among all the exciting places he has visited around the globe, he fancies the frosty Polar regions the most. Ice navigation is one of his specialities, and he has captained several expedition ships safely on fantastic voyages in Arctic and Antarctic waters over the course of thirty years. His experience from places like Svalbard, Canadian Arctic, Greenland and Antarctica, has made him to one of a few, highly skilled Ice Masters in the world. In 2003 he bought his own expedition ship together with a colleague and started the ship management company Master Mariner AB. He is a well respected and competent Senior Captain/Operations Manager and is seen as a mentor and a treasured friend among past and present fellow officers. Kenth has been working with Adventure Canada since 2005. All photos ©Robert Poulton

Your Voyage Includes:

• Commercial&charterflightsdepartingTorontoand returning to Montreal

• Pre-DepartureHotelnight• Allentry&parkfees• Yourcompleteitinerary• Teamofresourcespecialists• Educationalprogramandpre-departure

materials • Allshipboardmeals• All Zodiac excursions • Servicechargesandportfees

Your Voyage Does Not Include:

• Mandatory medical / evacuation insurance• Personalexpenses• Additionalexpensesintheeventofdelays

or itinerary changes • Discretionarygratuitiestoship’screw

(approx.$12-14perpassengerperday)• Visas,orinoculations,ifrequired• Possiblefuelsurcharges• Optionalexcursions

Passenger 1 Passenger 2Full Name: (as on passport)

Title: First: Last: Title: First: Last:

Preferred Badge Name:

Address: Street:

City: Prov/St:

Country: Postcode:

Street:

City: Prov/St:

Country: Postcode:E-mail:

Telephone: Home: ( ) Work: ( ) Home: ( ) Work: ( )

Emergency Medical & Evacuation Insurance is mandatory for this program.

I require emergency medical insurance I require Cancellation and Interruption insurance, please get me a quote

Date of Birth: Passenger 1 DD/MMM/YY Date of Birth: Passenger 2 DD/MMM/YY ie. 01/JAN/45

No, I do not require insurance, I will provide you with my policy information.

Participant(s) Signatures: (indicates agreement to Release and Terms and Conditions )

Passenger 1SIGNATURE REQUIRED

Passenger 2SIGNATURE REQUIRED

Where did you first hear of this trip?

Method of Payment for $1,000 USD deposit per person to hold space

VISA

MASTERCARD

Cheque Enclosed

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Signature:

“My favourite part was standing on deck & watching the ice bergs. Then being on the Zodiacs & driving right up to those massive chunks. But the biggest thrill was walking on the boardwalk in Ilulissat to the top of the hill & seeing the mighty icefield coming out of the ice cap fjord. Wow!!”

± Robert, Arctic 2011

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Passenger 1 Passenger 2Full Name: (as on passport)

Title: First: Last: Title: First: Last:

Preferred Badge Name:

Address: Street:

City: Prov/St:

Country: Postcode:

Street:

City: Prov/St:

Country: Postcode:E-mail:

Telephone: Home: ( ) Work: ( ) Home: ( ) Work: ( )

Emergency Medical & Evacuation Insurance is mandatory for this program.

I require emergency medical insurance I require Cancellation and Interruption insurance, please get me a quote

Date of Birth: Passenger 1 DD/MMM/YY Date of Birth: Passenger 2 DD/MMM/YY ie. 01/JAN/45

No, I do not require insurance, I will provide you with my policy information.

Participant(s) Signatures: (indicates agreement to Release and Terms and Conditions )

Passenger 1SIGNATURE REQUIRED

Passenger 2SIGNATURE REQUIRED

Where did you first hear of this trip?

Method of Payment for $1,000 USD deposit per person to hold space

VISA

MASTERCARD

Cheque Enclosed

Card Number: Exp:

Signature:

Registration Form

Please send this completed and signed registration form with payment to: Adventure Canada 14 Front St. S., Mississauga, ON, L5H 2C4 or by fax: (905) 271-5595. Please make cheques payable to Adventure Canada.

contact Us 905-271-4000 or 1-800-363-7566Please call to confirm availability before sending in completed registration form.

I/We have read, signed & agreed to the Terms & Conditions.

I/We understand final payment is due 120 days before departure.

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Release The undersigned hereby agrees with these terms andconditions and further agrees that Adventure Canadashall have no liability or responsibility whatsoever fordamagestoorlossofproperty,orinjurywhichmaybesustainedbyreasonof,orwhileengagedon,anyAdven-tureCanadatour,whetherdueto(i)AdventureCanada(AC),Eagle-EyeTours(EE)ownership,maintenance,use,operationorcontrolofanymannerofconveyanceusedin carrying out the tour (including, without limitation,Zodiac embarkations involving descendinggangway stairs with double handrails and step-ping into the Zodiac from a small platform atwater level); (ii) the use of transportation or oth-er services of owners, operators, or public car-riers for whom Adventure Canada acts onlyas agent; (iii) passenger’s lack of proper traveldocumentation (such as visas, passports, etc.);(iv) any act, omission or event occurring duringthe time that passengers are not aboard AC/EE carriers or conveyances; or (v) any act of war,insurrection, revolt or other civil uprising or militaryaction occurring in the countries of origin, destinationor passage, or changes caused by sickness, weather,strike, quarantine or other causes beyond the controlof AC/EE. The undersigned hereby waives any claimit may have against Adventure Canada for any suchdamage, loss or injury. The passenger understandsand acknowledges the ticket in use by the carriersconcerned (when issued) shall constitute the sole con-tract between the transportation companies and thepurchaser of these tours and/or passage. AdventureCanada of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (OntarioRegistrationNo.04001400)actsonlyasagentforallservicesdescribedherein.AC/EEanditssponsoringor-ganizationsdonotassumeanyresponsibilityorliabilitywhatsoeverforanyclaims,damages,expensesorotherfinanciallossrelatedtotheoperationofthistour.AlllegalquestionsandactionsagainstAdventureCanadamustbebroughtinMississauga,Ontario,Canada,andbyitsac-ceptancehereofthepassengerwaivesanyrighttobringanactioninanyotherforum.Thepassengerherebycertifiesthathe/shedoesnothaveamental,physicalorothercondition or disability that would create a hazard forhim/herselforotherpassengers.ThepassengeragreestodeliverthemedicalformprovidedbyAdventureCan-ada,dulycompletedbythepassenger’scertifiedphysi-cian,priortodeparture.

The undersigned passenger clearly under-stands that the liability of AC/EE is definitivelylimited as aforesaid. The undersigned passenger hascarefully read the terms and conditions set out hereinas well as the materials regarding the tour providedby AC/EE and is aware that such tour involves therisk of personal injury or death and damage or lossof property. In consideration of the benefits to bederivedfromparticipationinthetour, theundersignedvoluntarilyacceptsallriskofpersonalinjuryordeathandpropertydamageorotherlossarisingfromparticipationonthetourandherebyagreesthathe/sheandhis/herdependents, heirs, executors and assigns, do re-lease and hold harmless Adventure Canada and its employees, officers, directors, trustees and represen-tatives from any and all claims, including claims ofnegligence, illness, personal injury, death or propertydamageorloss,howevercaused,arisingfromorrelat-edtothistour.Theundersignedhasreadcarefullythisagreement,andwillabidebytheconditionssetbyAC/EEandinthetermsandconditionshereoforelsewherepublished.Theundersignedaffirmsthathe/shehasnotreceivedorreliedonanyoralorwrittenrepresentationofAdventureCanadaasabasisforexecutingthisRe-lease.

I/We understand that pricing is cheque/cash discounted and in USD funds

Release, Terms and ConditionsPleasereadthisimportantinformationcarefully.ThedeliverybythepassengerofthedeposittogetherwithasignedcopyofthisdocumenttoAdventureCanadashallconstitutethepassenger’sconsentandagreementtoalloftheprovisionscontainedherein.Pleasenotethatfuelsurchargesmaybeleviedtooffsetrisingoilprices.

Payment Schedule and RatesAdepositof$1,000USDperpassengerisrequiredtoreserveapositionforatour.ThebalanceofpaymentforthetourmustbereceivedbyAdventureCanadaatleast120dayspriortothescheduleddeparturedate.AdventureCanadawillonlyissuepre-departureboardingdocumentstoapassengeronceithasreceivedfullpaymenttogetherwithallrequireddocumentsdulycompletedbythepassenger.Tourfeesquotedarebasedon(i)pricesineffectatthetimeofprinting(March2012)andassucharesubjecttochangewithoutnoticepriortodepartureand(ii)groupparticipation.Pricesarecash/chequediscounted,andinUSdollars.CreditCardpricingisasfollows:2013HeartoftheArctic:C1$5,715,C2$6,640,C3$7,576,C4$8,325C5$9,448,C6$10,384,C7$11,040C8$11,320,C9$11,788,C10$12,257Forwiretransfers,passengersshouldnotethatthetransferringfinancialinstitutionmaychargeaservicefee,whichshallbeatthepassenger’sexpense.Returnedcheques,creditcardchangesandrefundsaresubjecttoa$25USDfee.AdventureCanadaisamemberingoodstandingoftheTravelIndustryCouncilofOntario(“TICO”)whichadministerstheOntarioTravelCompensationFund,afundestablishedbyregisteredtravelagentsandtravelwholesalersinOntariotoinsurepaymentssuchasthosemadetoAdventureCanadainconnectionherewith.FormoreinformationonTICO,visitwww.tico.on.ca

Cancellations and Refunds Allrequestsforcancellationsmustbereceivedinwriting.UponAdventureCanadareceivingawrittennoticeofcancellationatleast120dayspriortothescheduleddateofdeparture,thepassengershallreceiveafullrefundofitstourfees,lessanadministrativepenaltyof$500perperson.IfawrittennoticeofcancellationisreceivedbyAdventureCanadabetween91and120dayspriortothescheduleddateofdeparture,thepassengershallreceivearefundof35%ofitstourfees.Pleasenotethatwithinthe90-daylimit,allfees,depositsandtariffsreceivedbyAdventureCanadaareforfeited.Fortheseandotherreasonsmentionedbelow,passengersarestronglyadvisedtoobtaintripcancellationinsurance.Norefundsshallbemadetopassengerswhodonotparticipateinanypartof,orotherwisedonotcomplete,thetourforanyreasonwhatsoever.

DelaysIntheeventofadelay,passengerswillberesponsibleforallcostsandexpensesassociatedtherewith,including,withoutlimitation,anyadditionalfood,lodgingortransportationcostsresultingfromsuchdelay.Werecommendyoupurchaserefundableairtickets.

Baggage Baggageissolelyatthepassenger’sriskandexpense.Baggageislimitedtoamaximumweightof20KGinmostcases.Also,airlineluggageallowanceistypicallytwopiecesperpassengerandonepieceofcarry-onluggage,subjecttoweightrestrictions,butpleasecheckwithyourairlineforcurrentstandards.Excessbaggageisnotpermittedoncharterflights.Anyexcessbaggagechargesforcommercialflightsaretheresponsibilityofthepassenger.

Insurance Duetothenatureofthetourinwhichthepassengerwillbeparticipating,passengersmusthaveinplacepriortodeparturecomprehensiveinsurancecoverageincludingwithoutlimitationmedical,emergencyevacuation,tripcancellationandinterruption,accidentandbaggageinsurance.Emergencymedicalandevacuationcoverageismandatoryfortripparticipationandpolicydocumentationwillberequired.Anylossessustainedbytheundersignedpassengerasaresultofitsfailingtoobtainproperinsurancecoverageshallbethesoleresponsibilityofthepassenger.Forfullcoveragepassengersarerecommendedtoobtaininsuranceatthetimeofdeposit.

Images and PrivacyOnthesetripswetakemanyphotos,someofwhichweuseforpromotionalpurposes.Ifyouwouldnotlikephotoswhichincludeyoutobeused,pleaseletusknowinadvance.Wemayalsocelebrateyourbirthdayonboard,letusknowifyouwouldliketoabstain.

Itinerary Theitineraries/programsdescribedaresubjecttochangeatthediscretionoftheship’smaster.Theseareexpeditionstoremotepartsoftheworld.AC,reservestheexclusiveright,initssolediscretion,toalteroromitanypartoftheitineraryorchangeanyreservation,staffmember,featureand/ormeansofconveyancewithoutnoticeandforanyreasonwhatsoeverincludingbutnotlimitedtoweatherconditions,availabilityofanchorages,forcemajeure,politicalconditionsandotherfactorsbeyondourcontrolandwithoutallowanceorrefundandwithanyandallextracostsresultingtherefrompaidbythepassengers.AC,expresslyreservestherighttocancel,withoutpriornoticetothepassengers,anytourpriortodeparture,inwhichcasetourfeeswillberefundedwithoutfurtherobligationonthepartofAC,including,butnotlimitedtothepaymentofinterestaccruedthereon.Decisionstoaltertheitinerary/programasaforesaidshallbemadeinthebestinterestofallpassengersaboardthevessel.AC,expresslyreservestherightinitssolediscretiontocancelthereservationof,orremovefromthetour,anypassengeratanytime.

Additional Documentation AdventureCanadaisasub-chartereroftheSea Adventurer. AdventureCanada’sregistrationserversasthePassageContractTicket,whichisthestandardpassengercontractandliabilitywaiverofthevesselsmentionedherein.Passengersareencouragedtoreadthisdocumentuponreceipt.InacceptingthisPassageContractTicket,passengersagreetobeboundbyitstermsandconditions.

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