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Journeys For The Curious

Destinations

Place-based stories that deepen understanding and reward curiosity.

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Featured Stories For The Curious

Francois, Newfoundland: Small Town, Big Spirit

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Photo Story

Newfoundland and Labrador

Francois, Newfoundland: Small Town, Big Spirit

If you’re lucky enough to travel there, visiting the remote outport of Francois, Newfoundland is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you’ll never forget!…

Top of the World: Mysteries of the Melting Permafrost
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Top of the World: Mysteries of the Melting Permafrost

Climate change is altering the landscape of the Arctic. As the permafrost melts, it is revealing well-preserved secrets about our past, as well as…

Savvy Shopping, Arctic Style

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Photo Story

Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Savvy Shopping, Arctic Style

The North abounds with must-see spots—but what are the must-have products? From iconic masterpieces to useful souvenirs, some purchases that are…

Six Arctic Foods & Beverages You Don't Want to Miss

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Photo Story

Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Six Arctic Foods & Beverages You Don't Want to Miss

The North is a culinary wonderland for adventurous eaters. Find out more about six of the must-try favourites—meats, fish, fruit, and beans(!)—from…

A Visit to L’Anse aux Meadows UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Photo Story

Newfoundland and Labrador

A Visit to L’Anse aux Meadows UNESCO World Heritage Site

A visit to L’Anse aux Meadows is a highlight of any trip to Newfoundland and Labrador. Take a whirlwind tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home…

Test your Knowledge on the “Marine Mammals of Haida Gwaii…Oh My!”

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Article

Pacific Northwest

Test your Knowledge on the “Marine Mammals of Haida Gwaii…Oh My!”

Test and expand your knowledge about the marine mammals of Haida Gwaii with the help of Danny Catt’s expertise on the subject. Danny has led…

Here’s Why the Aurora Borealis Will Leave Your Heart Glowing

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Article

Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Here’s Why the Aurora Borealis Will Leave Your Heart Glowing

On an Arctic expedition, you can hike stunning landscapes, see iconic animals, sample regional delicacies, swap stories with friendly locals, and get…

Seeing Ramah: Examining the Visual Archives of a Moravian Mission

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Photo Story

Newfoundland and Labrador

Seeing Ramah: Examining the Visual Archives of a Moravian Mission

Ramah is a favourite place to visit in Nunatsiavut, home to fascinating archaeological remains of an Inuit community and Moravian missionary site.…

Dolphins & Porpoises of the North Atlantic

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Photo Story

Dolphins & Porpoises of the North Atlantic

Learn more about some of our favourite playful cetacean species, and where and when you are most likely to encounter them. From Atlantic Canada to…

Take a Virtual Tour of the Hall of Clestrain

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Article

Scotland

Take a Virtual Tour of the Hall of Clestrain

Immerse yourself in the childhood home of Arctic explorer John Rae on this virtual tour of the Hall of Clestrain, located near Kirkwall, Orkney,…

A Smile in the Sea: Sable Island

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Article

Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

A Smile in the Sea: Sable Island

Sable Island’s unique geography, plant life, maritime history, wild horses, and grey seal colony make it one of Canada’s natural and historical…

Haida Gwaii

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Article

Pacific Northwest

Haida Gwaii: Where Curiosity Meets Connection

An immersive journey into the living stories, ancient forests, and enduring spirit of Haida Gwaii—where curiosity becomes connection, and travel…

Why Are There No Snakes on the Island of Newfoundland?

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Photo Story

Newfoundland and Labrador

Why Are There No Snakes on the Island of Newfoundland?

The answer might be more complicated than you think! Indulge in this photo story’s humorous combination of science and history to satisfy your…

Gros Morne National Park: Where the Earth Tells Its Story

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Article

Newfoundland and Labrador

Gros Morne National Park: Where the Earth Tells Its Story

Geology shines on the island of Newfoundland! Admire spectacular landscapes and witness earth’s history for yourself when you visit Gros Morne…

Top of the World: The Lucky Ones
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Top of the World: The Lucky Ones

The graves of John Hartnell, William Braine, and John Torrington still rest on Beechey Island in the Arctic. Although there are many mysteries of…