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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

Top of the World: Greenland's Ice Sheet
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Top of the World: Greenland's Ice Sheet

An astounding amount of the world’s accessible fresh water lies within Greenland’s ice sheet. As climate change radically alters the Arctic…

The Unsung Hero of the Hebrides—Isle of Lewis

© Liz Carlson

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Scotland

The Unsung Hero of the Hebrides—Isle of Lewis

Scotland boasts more than nine hundred offshore islands, primarily clustered into four main groups: Shetland, Orkney, Inner Hebrides, and Outer…

Fall in Love with Newfoundland

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Photo Story

Newfoundland and Labrador

Fall in Love with Newfoundland

When’s the best time of year to travel to Newfoundland? Read this convincing case for autumn, when trees and shrubs are in peak colour—and locals'…

High Arctic Explorer's Top Ten Wonders

© Dennis Minty

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

High Arctic Explorer's Top Ten Wonders

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

Ten of the Best Places to Visit in Newfoundland and Labrador

© Dennis Minty

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Newfoundland and Labrador

Ten of the Best Places to Visit in Newfoundland and Labrador

Thinking of travelling to Newfoundland and Labrador? Find out more about ten of our favourite places in this special province, featuring fascinating…

The Top Ten Marvels of the North Atlantic Saga: Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland

© Dennis Minty

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Faroe Islands

The Top Ten Marvels of the North Atlantic Saga: Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland

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

Quest for the Top of the World

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Quest for the Top of the World

For eons, humans have sought the North Pole. These exceptional polar expeditions by the likes of Buchan, Kane, and Peary have been bold, cold, and…

Exploring My Atlantic Home

© Sandy Sharkey

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

Exploring My Atlantic Home

Feeling ready to start travelling again? Atlantic Canada is a great place to go if you’ve got a post-pandemic travel bug! Scroll through just a few…

The Greenland Norse: Why Did They Disappear?

© Dennis Minty

Article

Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

The Greenland Norse: Why Did They Disappear?

Why were the Norse so keen to find new lands? Why did their Greenland settlements eventually fail? And, when we picture the Greenland Norse, why is…

Arctic Wonders: Tiny Plants of the Tundra and How They Survive

© Dennis Minty

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Arctic Wonders: Tiny Plants of the Tundra and How They Survive

It’s not easy being green! Learn more about the challenges facing Arctic plants, as well as their remarkable adaptations. To say these plants must be…

Five of the Best Scottish Isles Worth Visiting
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Scotland

Five of the Best Scottish Isles Worth Visiting

Have you ever dreamed about sailing to Scotland's farthest-flung islands? Some of the most amazing spots around the Scottish Isles are often the ones…

What to Expect on an Arctic Expedition Landing

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

What to Expect on an Arctic Expedition Landing

Want to hike through stunning landscapes and meet remarkable locals on community visits? Get excited for your time ashore and learn the ins and outs…

Part 1: Gory, Glorious, Uproarious—Introducing the Search for the Fabled Northwest Passage

© Richard S. Finnie

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Northwest Passage

Part 1: Gory, Glorious, Uproarious—Introducing the Search for the Fabled Northwest Passage

Who was really the first person to travel the famed Northwest Passage? The answer might surprise you! Learn more about the long history of Inuit…

St. Kilda: A World Apart

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Scotland

St. Kilda: A World Apart

Now an abandoned, uninhabited archipelago, St. Kilda is rich in human history. Here, hearty “bird people” made a simple but fulfilling life until…

Top of the World: L’Anse aux Meadows Viking Settlement
Video

Newfoundland and Labrador

Top of the World: L’Anse aux Meadows Viking Settlement

Watch this video to learn about the first authenticated Viking settlement in North America. L’Anse aux Meadows was forgotten for centuries outside of…