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.

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.

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.

Part 1: Discovering John Rae—Once More Into the Passage

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Northwest Passage

Part 1: Discovering John Rae—Once More Into the Passage

In 1999, author-historian Ken McGoogan, along with two other men, placed a plaque overlooking Rae Strait, commemorating John Rae’s 1854 discovery—the…

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

The Way of an Iceberg

Did you know many icebergs we see in Canada first formed on the Greenland ice cap, each built from falling snowflakes over the past 10,000 years?…

Safeguarding a Precious Arctic Seascape: How Inuit Created the Foremost Marine Conservation Area in Canada

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Safeguarding a Precious Arctic Seascape: How Inuit Created the Foremost Marine Conservation Area in Canada

The Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area (Lancaster Sound) is a must-see when you visit the High Arctic. Learn more about this…

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

Savvy Shopping: Atlantic Canada Style

The cultures of Atlantic Canada abound with colour and creativity. Whether you visit a high-end gallery, quaint boutique, or church basement craft…

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Faroe Islands

Recipes of Cultural Heritage: Culinary Traditions of the Faroe Islands

Get to know the fascinating culinary traditions of the Faroese culture. The Faroes are well-known for their cuisine, which includes fermented lamb,…

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Scotland

Ten Things Worth Writing Home About from Scotland Slowly

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

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Iceland

Ten Things You Don’t Want to Miss on an Iceland Circumnavigation

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

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

How We See the Land

Read one author’s personal essay to enjoy insightful stories from his northern travels that helped him better understand Inuit ways of perceiving the…

In Conversation: Commemorating Arctic Explorer John Rae

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Scotland

In Conversation: Commemorating Arctic Explorer John Rae

Learn more about John Rae—an Orcadian surgeon, author, and Arctic explorer who owed much of his success to Inuit, First Nations, and Métis people who…

Preening strengthens the life-long bond between these waved albatrosses

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South and Central America

The Curious Traveller’s Guide to the Galápagos: A Trivia Challenge & Photo Journey

In the Galápagos, where curiosity meets evolution, nature has rewritten the rules. From lava-born islands to fearless creatures and flightless birds,…