Journeys For The Curious

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Place-based stories that deepen understanding and reward curiosity.

Journeys For The Curious

Destinations

Place-based stories that deepen understanding and reward curiosity.

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The Nunas: An Introduction to the Four Inuit Homelands in Canada

By Aaron Spitzer

In Canada, Inuit make their home along the country’s entire northern coast, from Alaska’s border to Labrador. Together these homelands are named Inuit Nunangat—“the lands, waters, and ice of Inuit.” Learn more in this introductory primer on Inuit regional land-claim agreements.

Photo Story Faroe Islands

The Fabulous Faroes

By Dennis Minty

Step into the beauty of the Faroe Islands, hearing special stories and learning fun facts along the way. Sheep, tunnels, waterfalls, mountains, and even giants and hags all make an appearance in this unique European archipelago!

Photo Story Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Eight Amazing Experiences on Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun

By Adventure Canada

Each Adventure Canada expedition holds its own unique highlights. Find out more about the top eight experiences on this trip of a lifetime. Vibrant Inuit culture, incredible ice, rich history, and amazing wildlife will send shivers of excitement down your spine on this spectacular expedition.

The Top Ten Attractions on the Mighty Saint Lawrence

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

The Top Ten Attractions on the Mighty Saint Lawrence

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

Prowling with Bears on the Labrador Coast

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Newfoundland and Labrador

Prowling with Bears on the Labrador Coast

Whether stalking seals or napping in the sun, seeing a bear is a highlight of any expedition. There’s no place we travel where bears are so diverse,…

On y va, en Français! A Guide to French for Beginners

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

On y va, en Français! A Guide to French for Beginners

Want to learn a few phrases of French before you travel to Québec, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, or elsewhere in Atlantic Canada? Learn how to say thank…

Eight Amazing Experiences on Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Eight Amazing Experiences on Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun

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

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Welcome into the Circle: Why Crossing the Fabled Arctic Boundary Is Cause for Celebration

Crossing the Arctic Circle is a feat that few bucket list checkers can claim. But what makes this invisible threshold so compelling? Learn the ins…

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Andrew Sookrah: Inspired by the Arctic

Enjoy this interview with renowned visual artist Andrew Sookrah about his experiences as Artist-in-Residence with Adventure Canada. Learn more about…

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Northern Jewels Part 2: Greenland’s Southwest Coast

Continue your tour of this captivating region of the Arctic—the southwest coast of Greenland. In the second part of this powerful photo story, you’ll…

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Nine Far-Flung Places to Visit by Sea

No airports. No tunnels. No highways or helipads. Sometimes, it's just best to travel the old-fashioned way—by sea! Here are nine special places…

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Nine Fantastic Sights from Iceland to Greenland

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

Eighteen Birds to Spot in Atlantic Canada

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

Eighteen Birds to Spot in Atlantic Canada

Canada’s east coast buzzes with avian wildlife! Learn some fun birdie facts and which species to look out for on your next Atlantic Canada…

Top of the World: The Making of an Island

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Iceland

Top of the World: The Making of an Island

On November 14, 1963, the island of Surtsey was born—one of the newest islands in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an area off-limits to…

Three sheep at east falkland and colony of Gentoo penguins

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Antarctica

The Unexpected Falkland Islands: A Place That Feeds the Curious Mind

Tucked into the arc of your southern journey, there are these islands—windswept, unexpected, and full of stories—the Falklands. They offer wild…

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The Sordid and Swashbuckling Journeys of Martin Frobisher, Pirate of the Arctic

When you travel through Frobisher Bay, imagine how it must have appeared to the crewmen of Martin Frobisher, the first Englishmen to come this way—as…