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Journeys For The Curious

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Place-based stories that deepen understanding and reward curiosity.

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Featured Stories For The Curious

Red Bay, Apple Cider, Whaling, and the Basques

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Basque Country

Red Bay, Apple Cider, Whaling, and the Basques

Some of Europe’s earliest mariners, the Basques first came to Newfoundland and Labrador around the 1520s, drawn by the plentiful marine life. Learn…

The Fabulous Faroes

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Faroe Islands

The Fabulous Faroes

Step into the beauty of the Faroe Islands, hearing special stories and learning fun facts along the way. Sheep, tunnels, waterfalls, mountains, and…

Visit the Skálanes Nature Reserve

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Iceland

Visit the Skálanes Nature Reserve

Established in 2005, Skálanes is an independent nature reserve near Seyðisfjörður, Iceland that boasts beautiful bird colonies, abundant plant life,…

All About Walrus

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

All About Walrus

Get to know a blubbery, moustachioed pinniped—the walrus! One of our favourite creatures to spot on an Arctic expedition cruise, you may see walrus…

Five Tips for Travelling Sustainably in Greenland

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Five Tips for Travelling Sustainably in Greenland

Are you captivated by the beauty of the Arctic but feel concerned about your footprint? Here are five best practices for travelling in a responsible…

Nine Incredible Experiences on Out of the Northwest Passage

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Northwest Passage

Nine Incredible Experiences on Out of the Northwest Passage

Each Adventure Canada expedition holds its own unique highlights. Find out more about the top nine experiences on this trip of a lifetime. Welcoming…

My Favourite Things to Do in Saint-Pierre

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

My Favourite Things to Do in Saint-Pierre

Make a trip to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon to explore its many hidden gems. The great architecture, history, shopping, and cuisine here will all leave…

Part 4: Gory, Glorious, Uproarious—Amundsen and His Successors in the Modern Northwest Passage

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Northwest Passage

Part 4: Gory, Glorious, Uproarious—Amundsen and His Successors in the Modern Northwest Passage

In the early 1900s, Roald Amundsen became the first European expedition leader to successfully sail the notorious Northwest Passage. How did he do…

Peaty Seaweediness: A Non-Collector’s Account of Single Malt Scotches

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Scotland

Peaty Seaweediness: A Non-Collector’s Account of Single Malt Scotches

Want to try authentic Scotch straight from the source on your next trip to Scotland? Learn about the types of Scotch whisky and regional taste…

Top of the World: The Neolithic Ruins of Skara Brae
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Scotland

Top of the World: The Neolithic Ruins of Skara Brae

Welcome to Skara Brae—a stone village in Scotland’s Orkney archipelago and one of the most important Neolithic ruins in Europe. Learn more about how…

Circling the Midnight Sun: A Journey to Baffin Island and Greenland

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Circling the Midnight Sun: A Journey to Baffin Island and Greenland

Explore Arctic time and space during peak summer, a truly special part of the year in the high north when life is bountiful, and the days are long.

Ten Reasons to Visit Svalbard
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Arctic

Ten Reasons to Visit Svalbard

In the brief Arctic season when ice loosens, wildlife returns, and humility matters most, Svalbard invites attention, restraint, and wonder.

Episode 1: “Circling the Midnight Sun”
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Episode 1: “Circling the Midnight Sun”

Take a rollicking journey around the world at the Arctic Circle, learning about critical connections between culture and climate change along the…

Beechey Island graves

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Northwest Passage

Part 2: Chasing Kane from Beechey to Greenland—Once More Into the Passage

As author-historian Ken McGoogan prepares to sail again Into the Northwest Passage, he reflects on what he has learned from following in the wake of…

Top of the World: The US Military Camp Beneath Greenland's Ice Cap
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Top of the World: The US Military Camp Beneath Greenland's Ice Cap

At the height of the Cold War, the United States built a sprawling military complex beneath the ice cap of northwest Greenland. The remains of the…