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Article | Newfoundland and Labrador
By Adventure Canada
If you’re wondering when you should plan your next trip to Newfoundland, you’re not alone! Deciding what you want to experience during your time there will help you choose when to go. We make the case for two great options: early summer and autumn.
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Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
By Dennis Minty
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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Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
By Adventure Canada
Want to learn a few phrases of Inuktitut before you travel to Nunavut or Greenland? Regions across the Arctic use slightly different dialects of the common Inuit language. Learn how to say thank you, greet people, and ask simple questions with this guide developed from Inuktut Tusaalanga.
Photo Story | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
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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Article | Newfoundland and Labrador
By Tom Gordon
Inuit brass bands once integral to Labrador's soundscape, were introduced by Moravian missionaries in the eighteenth century. Author Tom Gordon writes about how these bands evolved as a cultural touchstone, celebrating milestones, welcoming visitors, and marking tragedies. Read more to find out how after a decline, a revival project in 2013 reignited the Nain Brass Band, reaffirming its cultural identity and community ties.
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Photo Story
By Pierre Richard
Learn more about some of our favourite playful cetacean species, and where and when you are most likely to encounter them. From Atlantic Canada to northern Europe, spotting dolphins and porpoises is always a fun time out on deck!
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Photo Story
By Pierre Richard
Learn how to recognize five common seal species, also known as pinnipeds, that are regularly seen on Adventure Canada expeditions. From grey seals on Sable Island to ringed seals in the Arctic, these intriguing creatures are always a delight to spot, whether from the ship, shore, or Zodiac.
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Photo Story
By Pierre Richard
Learn more about some of our favourite gentle giants of the deep, and where and when you are most likely to encounter them. From Atlantic Canada and northern Europe to the icy waters of the Arctic, spotting whales is always a fun time out on deck!
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Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
By Pierre Richard
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 either on the sea ice or on land in large haul-outs. Learn more fun facts in this short and sweet article.
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Article | Faroe Islands
By Grace Cordsen
Get to know the fascinating culinary traditions of the Faroese culture. The Faroes are well-known for their cuisine, which includes fermented lamb, fish, and whale meat, rooted in the islands’ unique and isolated environment. Would you be curious enough to try some on your next visit to Tórshavn?
