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Video | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
Top of the World: Bowhead Whales
By Adventure Canada
Bowheads are the largest whale by mass, but they hold another intriguing record-breaking title. Research suggests that these whales can live to be well over a century. See why the key to their longevity may be their Arctic habitat.
Video | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
Top of the World: Beechey Island's Fourth Grave
By Adventure Canada
Beechey Island is one of the most significant colonial historic sites in the Arctic. Famed as the final resting place of three men from Franklin’s doomed Northwest Passage expedition, it is also home to a fourth gravesite: Thomas Morgan. Who was he? Watch this video to hear his story.
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Photo Story | Newfoundland and Labrador
Ten of the Best Places to Visit in Newfoundland and Labrador
By Adventure Canada
Thinking of travelling to Newfoundland and Labrador? Find out more about ten of our favourite places in this special province, featuring fascinating historical sites, charming towns, and huge, sweeping nature. But be warned—once you arrive, it will be hard to tear yourself away!
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Reflections from a Researcher-in-Residence aboard the Mighty Saint Lawrence
By Adventure Canada
Jackie Saturno is an environmental scientist specializing in studying marine and land-based plastic pollution. Jackie joined Adventure Canada as the Researcher-in-Residence on the Mighty Saint Lawrence expedition in June 2022. In this article, learn more about what it's like to be a Researcher-in-Residence with Adventure Canada!
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Connection With Land is the Fundamental Root of Wellness and Understanding of One’s Place in the World
By Adventure Canada
Ilnu Cultural Educator and Forester, Valérie Courtois is determined in supporting the development and strengthening of Indigenous nations and their nationhood. In this interview with her, we discuss the importance of Valérie's work with the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, her advocacy for Indigenous peoples' rights, and what you as readers can do to support this work.
Video | Northwest Passage
Top of the World: Amundsen's Success
By Adventure Canada
The first European to sail the infamous Northwest Passage, Roald Amundsen took a remarkably different approach than other explorers at the time. Watch to learn about the lessons he took from Inuit along the way, and how they were instrumental in his successful passage and his later expedition to Antarctica.
Video | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
Top of the World: The Whiskey "Wars" of Hans Island
By Adventure Canada
In the Nares Strait, between Nunavut’s Ellesmere Island and northwestern Greenland, lies a tiny island just over a square kilometre in size. Learn more about the history of the friendly rivalry of this disputed territory in this video, then raise a toast to Hans Island!