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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: Amundsen's Success
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Northwest Passage

Top of the World: Amundsen's Success

The first European to sail the infamous Northwest Passage, Roald Amundsen took a remarkably different approach than other explorers at the time.…

Ten “Best Kind” Experiences on a Newfoundland Circumnavigation

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Newfoundland and Labrador

Ten “Best Kind” Experiences on a Newfoundland Circumnavigation

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

Stepping Back in Time in Siglufjörður, Iceland
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Iceland

Stepping Back in Time in Siglufjörður, Iceland

Did you know that Siglufjörður is the northernmost town in Iceland? With a population of just over a thousand people, it is one of the country's most…

Episode 3: “The Idea of North”
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Episode 3: “The Idea of North”

Coping with the Cold:  Strategies of Arctic Birds and Mammals

© Dennis Minty

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Coping with the Cold: Strategies of Arctic Birds and Mammals

Learn fascinating facts about your favourite Arctic wildlife. These iconic animals benefit from a variety of anatomical, physiological, and behaviour…

Five Seals Waiting for You in Antarctica

© Pierre Richard

Photo Story

Antarctica

Five Seals Waiting for You in Antarctica

The Antarctic Peninsula and Southern Ocean islands are populated by five seal and sea lion species, which you can easily spot from a respectful…

What to Pack for Your Small-Ship Arctic Expedition Cruise

© Lee Narraway

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

What to Pack for Your Small-Ship Arctic Expedition Cruise

Let’s face it: travelling to the Arctic is not an average holiday! There are some special considerations when it comes to packing to ensure you are…

Part 2: Gory, Glorious, Uproarious—Early Europeans and the Search for the Northwest Passage

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Northwest Passage

Part 2: Gory, Glorious, Uproarious—Early Europeans and the Search for the Northwest Passage

Why was the Northwest Passage such a captivating conquest for Europeans? Early explorers’ attempts to find and sail the fabled waterway proved…

Born of Fire, Home of Trolls

© Jon Dudley

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Iceland

Born of Fire, Home of Trolls

Iceland is often called the land of fire and ice, but what exactly does that mean? The country contains many unique geographical features. Learn more…

Top of the World: Ilulissat, Iceberg Capital of the World
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Top of the World: Ilulissat, Iceberg Capital of the World

On the shores of Disko Bay, western Greenland lies the town of Ilulissat, iceberg capital of the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Find out more…

Five Reasons to Visit Iceland by Expedition Ship
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Iceland

Five Reasons to Visit Iceland by Expedition Ship

Experience Iceland in a uniquely thrilling way—on a small ship expedition cruise! Uncover hidden gems, enjoy peaceful moments in seldom-visited…

Ilulissat: A Memorable and Magical Travel Day

© Janet Davis

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Ilulissat: A Memorable and Magical Travel Day

How would you spend a day in the iceberg capital of the world? Enjoy one guest’s memoir of her special visit and soon you’ll start imagining yourself…

Some Thoughts on Inuit Art

© Dennis Minty

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Some Thoughts on Inuit Art

Inuit art is revered for the honesty, intimacy, and power it communicates. Learn more about the carvings, prints, and weavings that have impressed us…

A Political History of the World’s Oldest Democracy

© Michelle Valberg

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Iceland

A Political History of the World’s Oldest Democracy

Welcome to egalitarian Iceland, where equality is rooted in the landscape and people and nature run free. Learn more about modern Icelandic politics…

Les Poissons: A Québécois Children's Song
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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

Les Poissons: A Québécois Children's Song