© Dennis Minty
From humpbacks to belugas and bottlenoses to fins, whales are some of our favourite wildlife sightings on many Adventure Canada expeditions. Here, Dennis Minty takes us through the fascinating biology of cetaceans and shares the latest technological advancements that are helping protect these special creatures.
© Jen Derbach
Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
© Dennis Minty
Photo Story | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence
© Ian Tamblyn
Article | Scotland
Lover of all things Scotch but never much of a successful collector, long-time guide, musician, host, and expedition leader Ian Tamblyn has visited Scotland countless times. Here he regales us with just about everything you might want to learn about Scotch whisky and gives personal recommendations about what to sample.
© Dennis Minty
Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
On our expeditions, you’ll trek stunning landscapes, witness exotic creatures, sample regional delicacies, swap stories with friendly locals, and get up close and personal with famous places. But there’s one experience that will blow your mind, despite remaining just out of arm’s reach: the silent, spooky, ethereal Northern Lights.
© Dave Paddon
Video | Newfoundland and Labrador
If Dave Paddon had only one night in St. John’s, Newfoundland, there’d be no question about how to spend it—a visit to the Crow’s Nest! Here he tells us about the club, shares a recent documentary about it, and teaches us the history of this special local haunt.
© Dennis Minty
Article | Scotland
Now an abandoned, uninhabited archipelago, St. Kilda is rich in human history. Here, hearty “bird people” made a simple but fulfilling life until they were relocated in 1930. Having travelled there many times himself, beloved photographer Dennis Minty shares the fascinating history of St. Kilda's islands, people, and seabirds.
© Dennis Minty
Article | Newfoundland and Labrador
Whether stalking seals, napping in the sun, or sniffing curiously at Adventure Canada’s vessel, bears are a highlight of many of our journeys. And there’s no place we travel where bears are so diverse, common, and so peculiar in their habits as the coast of Labrador.
Photo Story | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Gastronomic delights are a highlight of our Atlantic Canada expeditions and the Adventure Canada Taste of Place culinary program. From tourtière in Québec to moose stew in Newfoundland, these are five dishes (and beverage pairings!) that you shouldn’t miss in this tasty region of the world.
© Jon Dudley
Article | Iceland
Iceland is often called the land of fire and ice, but what exactly does that mean? When geologist Jon Dudley travelled there, he was amazed by the country’s unique features. Here he explains how lava, glaciers, tectonic plates, and weather all combine to shape Iceland’s physical geography.
