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  • Havre Saint Pierre Quebec man with accordion

    © Danny Catt

    Article | 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 you, greet people, and ask simple questions with this helpful guide for true beginners.

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  • The Town that Survived a Lava Flow

    Video | Iceland

    Top of the World: The Town that Survived a Lava Flow

    In 1973, the island of Heimaey in Iceland was the site of one of the most epic volcanic eruptions in modern European history. See why this story is not one of despair, but rather of resilience and hope, and how the residents of Heimaey saved their harbour and their livelihoods.

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  • The Neolithic Ruins of Skara Brae

    Video | 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 it was rediscovered by accident in the late 1800s and is now the biggest attraction for adventurers in the Orkneys.

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  • One of the Most Intriguing Places in the Arctic

    Video | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

    Top of the World: Beechey Island

    One of the most intriguing places in the Arctic, Beechey Island is now uninhabited, but it holds a rich history. Learn more about the doomed Franklin expedition and the final resting place of three of his men in this thought-provoking video.

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  • Ramah Labrador historical photo Memorial University Digital Archives Initiative

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    Photo Story | Newfoundland and Labrador

    Seeing Ramah: Examining the Visual Archives of a Moravian Mission

    Ramah is a favourite place to visit in Nunatsiavut, home to fascinating archaeological remains of an Inuit community and Moravian missionary site. Learn more about the Moravian presence in northern Labrador and how they created vast archives that can help us understand the region’s human history.

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  • The Iceberg Capital of the World

    Video | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

    Top of the World: Ilulissat, Iceberg Capital of the World

    On the shores of Disko Bay, western Greenland lies the town of Ilulissat, iceberg capital of the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Find out more about the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier—the most productive in the northern hemisphere and the birthplace of one of the world’s most infamous icebergs.

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  • Zodiac cruise Perce Rock Gulf of Saint Lawrence

    © Dennis Minty

    Article | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

    Should I Choose a Saint Lawrence River Boat or Small-Ship Expedition Cruise?

    The Saint Lawrence River is a sought-after destination for many travellers, rich in history, nature, and culture. To enjoy it to its full potential, travel there by sea—on a river boat cruise or a small-ship expedition. Want to know which type of trip is right for you?

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