© Mark Edward Harris
Article
By Carolyn Mallory
Polar plunge. Penguin swim. Polar bear dip. Whatever you want to call it, it’s an experience you’ll never forget on an Arctic or Antarctic expedition! Read this vivid description of a swimmer’s one and only polar plunge in Baffin Bay off the coast of Greenland.
© Lee Narraway
Photo Story
By Ellie Clin
Want to learn more about the places you’re travelling to? Whether you love history, science, or the arts—or a little bit of everything!—you’ll feel engaged, entertained, and well-educated on board. Find out more about the learning experiences you can look forward to with Adventure Canada.
© Dennis Minty
Article
By Adventure Canada
There are few exploits as memorable and invigorating on an Arctic or Antarctic expedition as the legendary polar plunge. Not for the faint of heart, leaping into these frigid waters is a thrilling, rejuvenating, and envy-inducing bucket list experience that you’ll not soon forget.
Video
By Heidi Langille
Watch this educational video presentation to hear about one Inuk woman’s personal perspective about living in southern Canada, away from her ancestral homeland. Learn more about the various reasons why Inuit may move south to urban centres and how they maintain strong ties to their culture.
© Maria Merkuratsuk
Photo Story
By Maria Merkuratsuk
Enjoy this personal and honest photo story, sharing one Inuit woman’s intimate connection to her homelands around Nain, Nunatsiavut, Labrador. Raised out on the land with her large extended family, her knowledge of the land is strong and powerful.
© Dennis Minty
Photo Story
By Adventure Canada
Want to hike through stunning landscapes and meet remarkable locals on community visits? Get excited for your time ashore and learn the ins and outs of Arctic visits with this handy guide. (Don’t worry—we’ll walk you through these procedures many more times on your journey!)
© Jen Derbach
Article
By Dylan White
Want to get up close and personal with a polar bear, colony of northern gannets, or pod of humpback whales? Better get yourself the perfect pair of binoculars! Read these favourite tips for using and purchasing this essential expedition tool.
