MS SPITSBERGEN CANADA
15- AND 16-DAY EXPEDITION VOYAGE
DEPARTURES: 26 June and 09 July 2017
BOOKING CODE: CENSPWOR1702 CENSPWOR1703
EXPLORING THE ARCTIC LAND OF THE CARIBOU
Exploring the coastline of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada is an amazing adventure. This expedition includes the chance to visit two national parks, several diff erent set- tlements and some intriguing cities. You will see stunning scenery and exotic wildlife. Learn more about the fascinat- ing history of the people that have lived here for thousands of years, and the people living here today. Along the way, we will take you to places where you can see remarkable archaeological remains and get an insight into the interesting history of the Vikings.
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1. The caribou are an integral part of First Nations and Inuit oral histories and legends
2. Torngat Mountains National Park is an awe-inspiring land of mountains, glaciers and wildlife
1 YOUR EXPEDITION DAY BY DAY
DAY 1: ST. JOHNS, NEWFOUNDLAND St. John’s is the oldest and most easterly city in North America, and it is said that this is where heritage lives. With its narrow streets and hidden alleyways, the city is full of character. We recommend that you explore this historic town, with its striking twin clock towers of the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, before you embark on your adventure.
DAY 2: ST PIERRE AND MIQUELON Even though Paris is around 2,500 miles away, the people living in St Pierre and Miquelon are very proud to be French. The islands are part of the French Republic and are, in fact, the country’s oldest overseas territory. Today, you can enjoy a taste of the typical French way of life with nice bistros, cafés, wine, cheese, baguettes, chocolates and pastries.
DAY 3: AT SEA Enjoy a day at sea. There will be lectures on vari- ous topics or you can spend some time on deck enjoying the wildlife we’ll see on our journey.
DAY 4: GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK The Gros Morne National Park is one of the highlights of a trip to Newfoundland. The
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landscape, with its deep valleys, steep cliffs, sandy beaches and spectacular fjord system, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Moose, caribou, foxes, black bears, ptarmigans and eagles are all a very common sight here. A visit to the higher regions of this ancient landscape will be unforgettable.
DAY 5: RED BAY Between 1550 and the early 17th century, Red Bay was a centre for Basque whaling operations. During the whaling heyday up to 2,500 whalers came on 50 ships from France and Spain for the whale-hunting season. The discovery of the wrecks of whale-hunt- ing galleons and chalupas has made Red Bay one of the most exquisite underwater archaeological sites in America. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you feel like going treasure hunting while we are here, local legend has it that the infamous pirate Captain Kidd hid some of his treasure in the ‘Pond on the Hill’.
DAY 6: L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS, NEWFOUNDLAND In L’Anse aux Meadows, you’ll find the first known evidence of European presence in
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America. It is here that a Norse expedition built a small camp around 1,000 years ago. In 1960, two Norwegian archaeologists started excavating in this area and discovered the fascinating remains of this Viking camp. In 1979, L’Anse aux Meadows became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the recreated camp, you can see original artefacts from this internationally renowned archaeological find.
DAY 7: BATTLE HARBOUR Located on the edge of the Labrador Sea, Battle Harbour is a nature lover’s paradise. For two centuries, it was the economic and social centre of the southeast Labrador coast. Today, it is a wilderness adventure destina- tion, where you can encounter whales, dol- phins, seabirds, Arctic foxes, icebergs and the spectacular island scenery on one of our hikes or boat tours.
DAY 8: CRUISING THE COAST OF LABRADOR We will spend three days sailing along the coast of Labrador and exploring this area. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking along the trails and the countless miles
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