One Ocean Expeditions to launch a comprehensive ‘all Canadian’ experiential cruise program for Canada’s 150th Anniversary
Canada’s 150th Anniversary draws travellers from around the world to discover Canada, with leading expedition cruise specialist, One Ocean Expeditions (OOE).
OOE is committed to develop and operate quintessential Canadian cruise itineraries and programming to commemorate the confederation of Canada.
One Ocean Expeditions 2017 ‘Canada 150’ program launch is timely as the world’s appreciation for the nation is at an all-time high.
“We are extremely proud to be the leading Canadian cruise operator offering world-class small ship expedition cruises in the Canadian Arctic, Nunavut and Quebec, as well as Canada’s Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador,” says Managing Director, Andrew Prossin.
“Needless to say, we have our nation at heart and Canada’s 150th anniversary is the perfect opportunity for One Ocean Expeditions to express and share our love for this incredible nation with the world. Our team has developed an immersive program that brings incredible northern and east coast history and culture to life,” added Prossin.
One Ocean Expeditions’ line up of Canadian talent and expert educators, scientists, photographers, marine biologists, historians, artists and expedition leaders involved on all 2017 OOE cruise departures is unprecedented.
Longtime Inuit guides together with world-renowned documentary film producers and photographers will share insight into northern traditions, wildlife and the natural environment through visual storytelling, cultural display and photo/art exhibits and workshops. Historians lead educational presentations and field visits to historical archaeological sites including locations associated with Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated expedition. World-class chefs invite guests to sample authentic Canadian dishes local to the area of exploration, and will educate them on the ingredients and produce used from the land and ocean.
OOE’s ‘Canadian Speaker Series’ hosts visual artists Cory Trepanier and Chris Cran; photographers John Lehmann and Debra Garside, as well as educators, musicians and other accomplished Canadians who are contributing to Canada’s legacy.
OOE’s Canada’s East Coast and Arctic 2017 cruise season begins with an added departure for the spectacular 10-night Fins and Fiddles voyage departing Louisbourg, Cape Breton, 5 July 2017 with prices starting at US$3195pp sharing a triple cabin. This voyage is a member of the prestigious Destination Canada Signature Experience Collection.
The inaugural 10-night Labrador & Torngat Explorer voyage (15- 25 July 2017) sails from Louisbourg to Iqaluit, Nunavut with prices starting at US$3495pp sharing a triple cabin. The cruise navigates the east coast of Labrador and includes two iconic National Parks: Gros Morne and Torngat Mountains, amongst other memorable sites. Prices include transfers, shipboard accommodation, all meals on board, daily excursions, activities, workshops and top of the line foul weather gear.
One Ocean Expeditions supports ambitious travelling art exhibit to inspire the world to discover the Canadian Arctic
OOE is proud to partner with one of Canada’s Top 100 Living Explorers and artist/filmmaker/explorer, Cory Trépanier, in sponsoring his ambitious INTO THE ARCTIC Exhibition Tour.
Over a decade in the making, Trépanier’s INTO THE ARCTIC Exhibition showcases an unprecedented collection of 50 Arctic oil paintings and two documentary films from his four expeditions to the Far North. The exhibition premieres on 9 February 2017 at the Embassy of Canada art gallery in Washington D.C. and will travel to seven museums across the US over two years.
For the worldwide audience, the INTO THE ARCTIC Exhibition can be viewed online www.intothearctic.ca/exhibitiontour.
A highlight of the collection is the 15-foot wide “Great Glacier” painting – one of the largest Arctic landscape paintings in Canada’s history. “Exploring and painting this remote part of the world – by foot, canoe, camping and traveling with local Inuit – prepares me to experience nature’s wonder on a visceral and emotional level. Through this intimate approach, I experienced firsthand the awe and overwhelming sense of humility that is brought on from the realization of how tiny we are in these expansive landscapes,” says Trépanier.
These ambitious journeys were made possible with the help of various supporters including One Ocean Expeditions, whose polar vessel picked up Trépanier from the shores of a remote Arctic island on his fourth expedition. From these expeditions Trépanier has produced two documentary films, Into The Arctic, and Canadian Screen Award Nominated Into The Arctic II, with the final film in the trilogy to be released later this year. These films are integral to the exhibition and cinematically convey the wonder, awe and challenges of his northern painting expeditions.
One Ocean Expeditions operates expedition cruises throughout the Canadian Arctic including the Northwest Passage, High Arctic, Baffin Island, Labrador and Torngat Mountains. These innovative travel itineraries visit several locations Cory Trépanier magically captures on canvas.
In the summer of 2018, Cory Trépanier will be joining One Ocean Expeditions aboard their Baffin Island-Jewel of the Arctic voyage (3-14 August 2018), taking part in the OOE Guest Speaker Series where Arctic ambassadors share compelling stories of polar explorations and travel tales, deepening the fascination and appreciation of one of the most beautiful regions of the world. Inspired by Trépanier, OOE aims to continue to collaborate with other artists through their newly launched Artist in Residence program.
More about Cory Trépanier – Cory Trépanier is a Canadian artist/filmmaker/explorer whose oil paintings and films are conceived through extensive exploration into some of the most wild places on our planet. Trépanier is a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Living Explorers by Canadian Geographic magazine. He is also a member of the Explorers Club of Canada, and was honoured with its highest award, the Stefansson Medal. For more information on Trépanier’s Fine Art visit: www.trepanieroriginals.com
