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Article | Newfoundland and Labrador
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. Photographer Dennis Minty shares the park’s must-see spots and tells the story of the banjo-playing geologist who helped bring it to life.
© Martin Lipman
Expedition Journal
Sometimes, “Plan B” is the best plan. We had sailed overnight back to Beechey Island and no one would be disappointed on this day. Clear skies and warm sunshine greeted us. The small bay where Franklin’s ships had sheltered was icebound.
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Photo Story | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Make a trip to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon to explore its many hidden gems. The great architecture, history, shopping, and cuisine here will all leave you wanting more. Photographer Dennis Minty shares his favourite tips and tricks for how to spend a day (or two, or three!) in this special place.
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Jul. 18–Jul. 30, 2017
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Jun. 25–Jul. 4, 2017
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Jun. 21–Jul. 1, 2019
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Jul. 5–Jul. 14, 2019
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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
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Jun. 21–Jul. 1, 2018
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Article
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! Naturalist and ecologist Dylan White shares with us his favourite tips for using and purchasing this essential expedition tool.
© Lee Narraway
Photo Story
Whether in the Arctic, Atlantic Canada, Europe, or Antarctica, the time you spend at sea on one of our small ships is the perfect complement to your time on shore. Program Director Ellie Clin shares the types of experiences that will educate, engage, and enlighten you in our onboard program.
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Photo Story
Adventure Canada was the first ship-based travel company to ever visit the Sable Island National Park Reserve, and in this personal account full of wonder and nostalgia, photographer and naturalist Dennis Minty takes us along for a stroll across its dunes.
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Photo Story | Scotland
Each Adventure Canada expedition holds its own unique itinerary highlights. Captivating history, vibrant culture, rich wildlife, and enchanting isles—especially those unreachable except by small ship—are what knock our socks off in Scotland. Read more about our ten picks for the top experiences of this trip of a lifetime.
© Dennis Minty
Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, is packed with attractions: cafes and boutiques, monuments and historical sites, churches and cultural centres. But if there’s one point of interest you absolutely must experience, it’s Nunatta Katersugaasivia Allagaateqarfialu—the Greenland National Museum.
© Dennis Minty
Photo Story | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence
In 1925, a doctor advised Elsie Reford to give up her fishing lodge business and take up gardening instead. What was meant to have been a gentle convalescence activity turned into world-renowned gardens, now a National Historic Site of Canada. Dennis Minty teaches us more in this beautiful photo story.
© 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.
Video
Taste of Place Ambassador Lori McCarthy and Canadian culinary author and activist Anita Stewart joined Adventure Canada co-founder Bill Swan to discuss the success of our Taste of Place food and beverage program on our Newfoundland Circumnavigation expedition.
© Lee Narraway
Article
The North is rich with beautiful art and wherever we travel, Adventure Canada aims to help our guests be responsible and respectful consumers. If you’re looking forward to purchasing a one-of-a-kind souvenir on one of our expeditions, here are six easy-to-follow tips to help you shop ethically in the Arctic.
© Dennis Minty
Article
Kayak guide Geneviève Côté shares what make an Arctic kayaking experience so special. Learn more about Gen’s background as a kayaker, what to expect from Adventure Canada’s kayak program, and what you can do to prepare for this unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
© Martin Lipman
Photo Story
Whatever you like to do, there’s something for everyone on an Adventure Canada small-ship expedition cruise. Learn more about the daily activities you can choose from on your next journey with us: hikes, Zodiac cruises, kayaking, mountain biking, guided walks, community visits, and tours of special sites.
© David Pelly
Article
In this personal essay, author and cultural historian David Pelly shares insightful stories from his northern travels that helped him better understand Inuit ways of perceiving the land. Seeing the landscape as a matrix of linear paths, rather than a broad area, helps Inuit hunters travel safely across the tundra.
© Kristian Bogner
Article
For any avid photographer, a small-ship Arctic expedition cruise provides spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities. In this thorough and detailed guide, professional photographer and Nikon Ambassador Kristian Bogner shares some of his best techniques, settings, and gear recommendations for you to get the very best images on your next adventure.
© Jessie Brinkman Evans
Article
If you’ve never ventured on a small-ship expedition cruise before, you may be wondering how to prepare. Adventure Canada asked our past guests what advice they would give to a future expedition traveller. From the practical to the philosophical, here is a summary of their best suggestions.
In Brief
On October 26, the Adventure Canada office staff enjoyed a sunny day of camaraderie and conservation with our partners at the Bruce Trail Conservancy. We joined volunteer coordinator Meghan and ecologist Mara for a hike along the Grindstone creek near Smokey Hollow Waterfall. Mara taught us how to identify common buckthorn, which is an invasive species in the area, and we worked in pairs using extrication tools to uproot saplings and small bushes of buckthorn from around the trail. Adventure Canada is excited to re-establish our company’s local volunteer partnerships as the province re-opens.
© Dennis Minty
Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
What do Kermit the Frog and Arctic plants have in common? It’s not easy being green! To say these plants must be frost hardy is obvious. They also face extreme cold, a short growing season, drought, frost heaving, strong wind, and infertile soil. Photographer Dennis Minty shares more.
