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.

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Top of the World: Robert Peary

American explorer Robert Peary’s ultimate goal was to reach the North Pole. It seems there was no end to the lengths he would go to get there! Learn…

Photo Story

Northern Jewels Part 1: Iceland and the Norse Archaeological Sites

Take a tour of this beautiful and seldom-visited region of the Arctic—the southeast coast of Greenland. In this powerful photo story, you’ll see for…

Seven of the Best Places to Travel to in Greenland

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Seven of the Best Places to Travel to in Greenland

Can’t decide where to travel to in Greenland? Enjoy this list of seven of our favourite places to visit on the world’s biggest island. Whether you…

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,…

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

Photo Story

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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Pacific Northwest

The Great Bear: Learning from the Sacred Rainforest

In the heart of Canada’s Pacific coast, the Great Bear Rainforest offers both wonder and wisdom. Guided by Indigenous knowledge and shaped by ancient…

The Brave and Shameful History of High Arctic Sovereignty in Canada

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

The Brave and Shameful History of High Arctic Sovereignty in Canada

The High Arctic is neither lonesome nor empty. Rather, it’s downright busy—bustling with human histories, mysteries, and dramas. Learn more about the…

Recording the Stories of Nunatsiavut: Archaeology, Traditional Knowledge, and the Future

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Newfoundland and Labrador

Recording the Stories of Nunatsiavut: Archaeology, Traditional Knowledge, and the Future

Just about everywhere in Nunatsiavut—the Inuit homeland of northern Labrador—you can find archaeology. Human history in the region goes back…

The Majesty and Magnificence of the High Arctic: Adventure Canada Takes You There

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

The Majesty and Magnificence of the High Arctic: Adventure Canada Takes You There

The Greenland and Arctic Canada: High Arctic Explorer, a twelve-day voyage with an itinerary from Resolute, Nunavut, to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, is…

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…