© Dennis Minty
Photo Story | Newfoundland and Labrador
One of Canada’s least-travelled coastlines, northern Labrador is more than just an adventurer’s paradise. It is the Inuit homeland of Nunatsiavut, steeped in history, culture, geology, and wildlife. Learn why you should add the Torngats to your must-do travel list in this beautiful photo story by Dennis Minty.
© Michelle Valberg
Expedition Journal
Arctic terns and fulmars darted to and fro, feeding their young and competing for food in the swell. Yet most exciting were the stubby-winged puffins who fluttered to their nests, sand eels in their beaks, only to flap back out to sea.
© Martin Lipman
Photo Story
Although onboard life is delightful—with amazing entertainment, meals, camaraderie, and learning—it’s when we leave the ship that the true adventure begins. Here’s a handy guide to get you excited and prepared for Zodiac travel. (Don’t worry—we’ll walk you through these procedures many more times on your journey!)
© Danny Catt
Jul. 18–Jul. 30, 2017
© Dennis Minty
Jun. 25–Jul. 4, 2017
© Dennis Minty
Jun. 21–Jul. 1, 2019
© Michelle Valberg
Jul. 5–Jul. 14, 2019
© Jessie Brinkman Evans
Jul. 14–Jul. 25, 2019
© Martin Lipman
Aug. 6–Aug. 17, 2019
© Dennis Minty
Aug. 17–Sep. 2, 2019
© Victoria Polsoni
Sep. 2–Sep. 18, 2019
© Dennis Minty
Sep. 18–Oct. 2, 2019
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Oct. 2–Oct. 12, 2019
© Dennis Minty
Jun. 21–Jul. 1, 2018
© An Iodhlann & Angus Munn
Article
Archaeologist and historian Callum Thomson spent his childhood on the Isle of Tiree, the outermost of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides archipelago. In this personal recount, he describes life growing up there, teaches us more about Tiree, and recalls a visit to the island many years later on a Scotland Slowly expedition.
© Martin Lipman
Photo Story
Although onboard life is delightful—with amazing entertainment, meals, camaraderie, and learning—it’s when we leave the ship that the true adventure begins. Here’s a handy guide to get you excited and prepared for Zodiac travel. (Don’t worry—we’ll walk you through these procedures many more times on your journey!)
© Janet Davis
Article
Adventure Canada guest Janet Davis is an avid traveller who has seen much of the world—but a trip to Ilulissat is among her most treasured travel memories. In this personal memoir of the day, Janet shares some of her beautiful photos and recalls this special visit in vivid detail.
© Michelle Valberg
Photo Story | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Each Adventure Canada expedition holds its own unique itinerary highlights. Fascinating history, unique ecosystems, and fantastic wildlife sightings make us swoon for the Maritimes. Read more about our ten picks for the top experiences of this trip of a lifetime, the Atlantic Canada Explorer.
© Dennis Minty
Photo Story | Newfoundland and Labrador
One of Canada’s least-travelled coastlines, northern Labrador is more than just an adventurer’s paradise. It is the Inuit homeland of Nunatsiavut, steeped in history, culture, geology, and wildlife. Learn why you should add the Torngats to your must-do travel list in this beautiful photo story by Dennis Minty.
© Lee Narraway
Photo Story | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
The North abounds with must-see spots—but what are the must-have products? From iconic masterpieces to useful souvenirs, we present the polar purchases most popular with Adventure Canada shoppers. Here are seven suggestions for artful, authentic items to collect on your journey north.
© Victoria Polsoni
Article
The Regenerative Travel section of the Mindful Explorer brings our readers engaging learning about politics, economics, climate science, social development, Indigenous cultural revitalization, and other pressing topics of the day. This article by Adventure Canada co-founder Bill Swan provides an introduction to the concept of regenerative travel.
© Dennis Minty
Article
July 9th marks Nunavut Day, the day in 1993 when Canadian Parliament passed the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act. Cultural Educator Ashley Kilabuk-Savard shares her personal experiences of living in Nunavut, connecting with the land, and learning from Inuit elders.
© Jessie Brinkman Evans / Karen Longwell
Article
Adventure Canada and The Walrus magazine share similar values—education, connection, and fact-based storytelling. In this Q&A feature, Amy van den Berg chats with Sean Young, two members of a fellowship program created by the valuable partnership between Adventure Canada and The Walrus.
© Mark Edward Harris
Article
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! Here, Adventure Canada botanist, author, and artist Carolyn Mallory describes her one and only polar plunge, jumping into Baffin Bay off the coast of Greenland.
In Brief
Adventure Canada congratulates David Pelly on the release of his new book, The Ancestors Are Happy: True Tales from the Arctic. David is a long-time member of the Adventure Canada expedition team and, along with his wife Laurie, is the co-founder of the Ayalik Fund.
The Ancestors Are Happy draws on David’s expertise collecting oral histories and traditional knowledge with Inuit elders. Paul Okalik, the first Premier of the territory of Nunavut, shares that, "David Pelly writes with respect and clarity, which allows the reader to learn in a truly honest and insightful way." Well done, David!
© Dennis Minty
Article
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.
© Dennis Minty
Photo Story | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
The North is a culinary wonderland for adventurous eaters, and the opportunity to try both new and traditional Inuit foods is a highlight our expeditions. Cruise Director Ellie Clin shares six of her must-try personal favourites—meats, fish, fruit, and beans(!)—from this tasty region of the world.
© Dennis Minty
Article | Antarctica
Lonesome South Georgia is a Marine Protected Area and home to scores of penguins, seals, and albatrosses. Rich in rousing history and beautiful scenery, the mountains, fjords, and glaciers will leave you lost for words. Learn more in Dennis Minty’s article about this fascinating stop on our Antarctic expeditions.
© Dennis Minty
Article
In Newfoundland, instead of asking where you’re from, people will often say, “Where do you belong?” Dennis Minty explores this rich question with personal anecdotes about his own sense of place and how his travels have deepened his connection to home.
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Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
For eons, humans have sought the North Pole. These exceptional polar expeditions by the likes of Buchan, Kane, and Peary have been bold, cold, and often enthrallingly bad. Their tales, woven here by political scientist, historian, and journalist Aaron Spitzer, are sure to send vicarious shivers down your spine.
