© Ali Inay / Lee Narraway
In Brief
We would like to extend a hearty congratulations to two members of the extended Adventure Canada family for their recent appointments to the Order of Canada. Ian Tamblyn, long-time host and musician on our expeditions, was appointed as an Officer “for his enduring contributions as a folk music icon, adventurer, and cultural ambassador for Canada,” while Alexander Reford, one of our community partners at historic Jardins de Métis, is now a Member "for his leadership in the Canadian horticultural community, for bolstering regional tourism, and for promoting both heritage and environmental conservation.” Congratulations to you both for these well-deserved honours!
© Antje Springmann / Dennis Minty
In Brief
Dennis Minty has worked as a photographer and naturalist for over twenty-five years. In his new 240-page ebook, Dennis shares valuable guidance about the practice of slow photography, used for the dual purpose of capturing great images and enjoying personal fulfillment as a photographer.
"Slow photography is an attitude, an approach, a philosophy, and a methodology,” Dennis writes. “It’s about slowing down, being thoughtful and reflective, considerate, and intentional. It strives towards authenticity and connection and transforms photography from reflex to ritual.”
Many of the stunning photos featured in the book were taken on travels that Dennis took with Adventure Canada.
In Brief
Adventure Canada is humbled to announce we’ve been chosen as a recipient of the prestigious Society of American Travel Writers 2021 Phoenix Award, in recognition of our commitment to training, employment, and capacity building in Inuit Nunangat. Over 50% of our expeditions operate within Inuit homelands and we have a long history of working alongside Inuit to offer travel experiences that empower Inuit and grow understanding and compassion between cultures. One recent example is Jason Edmund's leadership of NALUNAIQSIJIIT: Inuit Cruise Training Initiative, established by the Government of Nunavut to increase numbers of Inuit working in the marine tourism industry.
In Brief
Adventure Canada congratulates David Pelly on the release of his new book, The Ancestors Are Happy: True Tales from the Arctic. David is a long-time member of the Adventure Canada expedition team and, along with his wife Laurie, is the co-founder of the Ayalik Fund.
The Ancestors Are Happy draws on David’s expertise collecting oral histories and traditional knowledge with Inuit elders. Paul Okalik, the first Premier of the territory of Nunavut, shares that, "David Pelly writes with respect and clarity, which allows the reader to learn in a truly honest and insightful way." Well done, David!
© Marlis Butcher
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Long-time Adventure Canada client, explorer, and Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Marlis Butcher has released a new book, Park Bagger: Adventures in the Canadian National Parks. It is an inspiring collection of thrilling personal adventures and stunning photographs sharing the incredible diversity and profound beauty of Canada’s national parks.
Some of these adventures took place on Adventure Canada trips, as they provided Marlis with unique opportunities to access some of the country’s most remote parks. Park Bagger is now available for pre-order.
© Victoria Polsoni
In Brief
Since we learned of her untimely passing, tributes for Anita Stewart (CM) have been pouring in from across the country.
We are blessed to have worked with Anita in the development and delivery of Adventure Canada’s Taste of Place program on our 2019 Newfoundland Circumnavigation.
Janet Buchanan, an Adventure Canada guest who lives in Toronto, wrote to us, “I'm so glad to have had the privilege to meet Anita and get to know her a bit, after many years of just knowing her name and what she was doing for our country.”
Anita, you are missed!
© Michelle Valberg
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By Margaret Atwood
Since her childhood spent in the woods of Northern Ontario and Quebec, Margaret has been a passionate conservationist and a tireless advocate for the natural world. A deep believer in the power of getting people out into nature, Margaret invites you to travel alongside her in 2023.
