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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: 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

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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…

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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.…

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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 Greenland Norse: Why Did They Disappear?

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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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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…

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…