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  • Feature photo Francois Newfoundland vista

    © Dennis Minty

    Photo Story | Newfoundland and Labrador

    Francois, Newfoundland: Small Town, Big Spirit

    If you’re lucky enough to travel there, visiting the remote outport of Francois, Newfoundland is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you’ll never forget! Learn more about the real-life effects of the cod moratorium and kick up a jig at a kitchen party.

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  • Polar bear walking through snow

    © Dennis Minty

    Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

    Coping with the Cold: Strategies of Arctic Birds and Mammals

    Learn fascinating facts about your favourite Arctic wildlife. These iconic animals benefit from a variety of anatomical, physiological, and behaviour adaptations that make them well suited to life in cold environments. Camouflaging insulation, special digestive enzymes, and even the shape of their feet help them survive.

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  • Gentoo penguin jumping in water

    © Dennis Minty

    Photo Story | Antarctica

    Penguins: A Cast of Characters

    There are many species of penguin that you can see on an Antarctic expedition cruise, including gentoo, king, macaroni, Adélie, chinstrap, rockhopper, Magellanic, and emperor. Read on to take a closer look at eight of these favourite waddling friends.

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  • Drygalski Fjord South Georgia mountains

    © Dennis Minty

    Photo Story

    Nine Far-Flung Places to Visit by Sea

    No airports. No tunnels. No highways or helipads. Sometimes, it's just best to travel the old-fashioned way—by sea! Here are nine special places Adventure Canada visits that most of us will only ever have the chance to reach via ship. Which of them are on your bucket list?

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  • Lena archaeology site Nachvak Fjord Torngat Mountains photo by Krista Pinter Lachapelle

    © Krista Pinter-Lachapelle

    Article | Newfoundland and Labrador

    Recording the Stories of Nunatsiavut: Archaeology, Traditional Knowledge, and the Future

    Just about everywhere in Nunatsiavut—the Inuit homeland of northern Labrador—you can find archaeology. Human history in the region goes back millennia, from sod houses and tent rings to Christian mission stations. Learn more about some of the exciting archaeology research projects happening in Nunatsiavut.

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  • Western Brook Pond Gros Morne Newfoundland mountains sky water

    © Dennis Minty

    Article | Newfoundland and Labrador

    Gros Morne National Park: Where the Earth Tells Its Story

    Geology shines on the island of Newfoundland! Admire spectacular landscapes and witness earth’s history for yourself when you visit Gros Morne National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the park’s must-see spots and the story of the banjo-playing geologist who helped bring it to life.

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  • King penguins walking on snow

    © Dennis Minty

    Article | Antarctica

    All About Penguins

    Learn fascinating facts about everyone’s favourite flightless birds. Why do penguins waddle? How do they stay warm in Antarctica’s frigid environment? Find out here, plus learn more about their adaptations, habitat, and conservation status in this handy penguin primer.

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