Be part of an epic journey that will connect 3 oceans, 4 seas, 50 coastal communities, 15 eco-zones, 20 migratory bird sanctuaries, 13 National Parks, 6 Unesco World Heritage sites, 22 straits and 36 indigenous communities.
Canada C3 is inviting a group of Canadians on an unprecedented voyage to acknowledge Canada’s 150th anniversary of confederation. Scientists, artists, Indigenous Elders, historians, community leaders, youth, journalists and educators will all come on board to build relationships with other Canadians, connect with coastal communities and share their experiences with all of Canada.
Honouring the past and looking towards the future, Canada C3 will explore the four key themes of Canada 150: Diversity and Inclusion, Reconciliation, Youth Engagement, and the Environment.
What: Canada C3 is a Signature Project for Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017. The centrepiece is an epic 150-day sailing journey from Toronto to Victoria via the Northwest Passage.
Who: Canadian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 and up. Canadian citizens will be required to travel with a current Canadian passport valid until at least April 30, 2018. Successful applicants who are permanent residents will be required to travel with a permanent resident card valid until at least April 30, 2018.
When: June 1 to Oct. 28, 2017
Where: Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to join one leg (approximately 10 days) of the expedition.
For East Coast legs, the gateway cities are the first port of the leg: Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City (for Baie-Comeau), Charlottetown and St. John’s.
For Northeastern legs, the gateway city is Ottawa.
For Northwestern legs, the gateway city is Edmonton.
For West Coast legs, the gateway cities are Prince Rupert, Bella Bella and Campbell River.
How to Apply:
The public applications for Canada C3 open on March 1. Applications close at 11:59 PST on March 24, 2017.
How much: Free
The expedition is fully paid for by Canada C3. Participants are expected to cover their own travel to and from a gateway city, travel medical insurance, passport fees, police records check fees and costs for gear (outerwear, clothing, footwear, etc.) suitable for the expedition leg they are chosen for.
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Wow, what a great journey that will be. Would love to take part but can't help with sailing and are probably too old.
I came to this beautiful country 40 years ago, love it and are facinated by the north. Congratulation to the happy winners. I will follow the journey on facebook.