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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

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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.

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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!

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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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A Brief History of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

A Brief History of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon

Basque fishing, French and British military strife, rum-running, the cod moratorium, and even Nazi conspiracies have all made their mark on…

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Top of the World: Bowhead Whales
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Top of the World: Bowhead Whales

Bowheads are the largest whale by mass, but they hold another intriguing record-breaking title. Research suggests that these whales can live to be…

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Nine Incredible Experiences on Out of the Northwest Passage

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Northwest Passage

Nine Incredible Experiences on Out of the Northwest Passage

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

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My Favourite Things to Do in Saint-Pierre

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

My Favourite Things to Do in Saint-Pierre

Make a trip to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon to explore its many hidden gems. The great architecture, history, shopping, and cuisine here will all leave…

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Northwest Passage

Part 3: Inuit Explorers of Great Britain—Once More Into the Passage

Early in the nineteenth century, as more and more British whalers and explorers turned up in the Arctic, at least two young Inuit found ways to…

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Red Bay, Apple Cider, Whaling, and the Basques

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Basque Country

Red Bay, Apple Cider, Whaling, and the Basques

Some of Europe’s earliest mariners, the Basques first came to Newfoundland and Labrador around the 1520s, drawn by the plentiful marine life. Learn…

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The Fabulous Faroes

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Photo Story

Faroe Islands

The Fabulous Faroes

Step into the beauty of the Faroe Islands, hearing special stories and learning fun facts along the way. Sheep, tunnels, waterfalls, mountains, and…

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Visit the Skálanes Nature Reserve

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Iceland

Visit the Skálanes Nature Reserve

Established in 2005, Skálanes is an independent nature reserve near Seyðisfjörður, Iceland that boasts beautiful bird colonies, abundant plant life,…

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All About Walrus

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

All About Walrus

Get to know a blubbery, moustachioed pinniped—the walrus! One of our favourite creatures to spot on an Arctic expedition cruise, you may see walrus…

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Five Tips for Travelling Sustainably in Greenland

© Jen Derbach

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Five Tips for Travelling Sustainably in Greenland

Are you captivated by the beauty of the Arctic but feel concerned about your footprint? Here are five best practices for travelling in a responsible…

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Part 4: Gory, Glorious, Uproarious—Amundsen and His Successors in the Modern Northwest Passage

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Northwest Passage

Part 4: Gory, Glorious, Uproarious—Amundsen and His Successors in the Modern Northwest Passage

In the early 1900s, Roald Amundsen became the first European expedition leader to successfully sail the notorious Northwest Passage. How did he do…

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Peaty Seaweediness: A Non-Collector’s Account of Single Malt Scotches

© Ian Tamblyn

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Scotland

Peaty Seaweediness: A Non-Collector’s Account of Single Malt Scotches

Want to try authentic Scotch straight from the source on your next trip to Scotland? Learn about the types of Scotch whisky and regional taste…

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Circling the Midnight Sun: A Journey to Baffin Island and Greenland

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Circling the Midnight Sun: A Journey to Baffin Island and Greenland

Explore Arctic time and space during peak summer, a truly special part of the year in the high north when life is bountiful, and the days are long.

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Episode 1: “Circling the Midnight Sun”
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Episode 1: “Circling the Midnight Sun”

Take a rollicking journey around the world at the Arctic Circle, learning about critical connections between culture and climate change along the…

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Top of the World: The Neolithic Ruins of Skara Brae
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Scotland

Top of the World: The Neolithic Ruins of Skara Brae

Welcome to Skara Brae—a stone village in Scotland’s Orkney archipelago and one of the most important Neolithic ruins in Europe. Learn more about how…

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Featured Trips

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Small-Ship Expedition Cruise

Scotland, The Faroe Islands, & Iceland: North Atlantic Saga

  • June 16 to June 28, 2026

From $9,995 to $19,995 USD

per person based on double occupancy

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Small-Ship Expedition Cruise

Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun

  • August 15 to August 28, 2026

From $9,995 to $19,995 USD

per person based on double occupancy

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Small-Ship Expedition Cruise

Into the Northwest Passage

  • August 26 to September 11, 2026

From $18,495 to $36,495 USD

per person based on double occupancy

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