© Dennis Minty
Photo Story | Northwest Passage
By Adventure Canada
Each Adventure Canada expedition holds its own unique highlights. Find out more about the top nine experiences on this trip of a lifetime. Poignant historical sites, spectacular Arctic scenery, beautiful Inuit communities, and incredible ice leave us in awe on Into the Northwest Passage.
© Dennis Minty
Article
By Adventure Canada
Adventure Canada speaks with Inuk industry leader Jason Edmunds to learn more about the Nalunaiqsijiit Cruise Ship Initiative launched by the Government of Nunavut. The initiative provides training opportunities and placements for Inuit interested in a career in the expedition cruise ship industry, creating much-needed space for Inuit participation, representation, and leadership within it.
© Paul Hettasch
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.
© Jen Derbach
Aug. 2–Aug. 13, 2022
By Christopher Thomas
© Dennis Minty
Jun. 12–Jun. 23, 2022
By Keara Maynard
© Vladimir Rajevac
Jun. 23–Jul. 4, 2022
By Adventure Canada
© Dennis Minty
Jun. 21–Jul. 1, 2019
By Rhonda Muir
© Danny Catt
Jul. 18–Jul. 30, 2017
By Aaron Spitzer
© Michelle Valberg
Jul. 5–Jul. 14, 2019
By Amy van den Berg
© Jessie Brinkman Evans
Jul. 14–Jul. 25, 2019
By Amy van den Berg
© Martin Lipman
Aug. 6–Aug. 17, 2019
By Whit Fraser
© Dennis Minty
Aug. 17–Sep. 2, 2019
By Jerry Kobalenko
© Victoria Polsoni
Sep. 2–Sep. 18, 2019
By David F. Pelly
© Dennis Minty
Sep. 18–Oct. 2, 2019
By Dave Paddon
© Dennis Minty
Jun. 21–Jul. 1, 2018
By James Raffan
© Dennis Minty
Article
By Adventure Canada
Small-ship expedition cruises are active and adventurous trips, intended for people who have curious minds and are reasonably fit. Find out more about what to expect from this style of travel and whether it’s right for you.
© Dennis Minty
Article
By Rhonda Muir
Thinking about travelling solo? Read about how a self-proclaimed introvert found quiet places for solitude on board, loved the opportunity to explore on her own while ashore, and met like-minded kindred spirits among her travelling companions on a Scotland Slowly expedition.
© Kristian Bogner
Article
By Kristian Bogner
For any avid photographer, a small-ship Arctic expedition cruise provides spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities. Pore over this thorough and detailed guide for some of the best techniques, settings, and gear recommendations to use to get the very best images on your next adventure.
© Dennis Minty
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.
© Dennis Minty
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.
© Rob Moberg
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.
© Judy Kowalski
Article
By Ellie Clin
Judy Kowalski was so inspired by what she learned on her Northwest Passage expedition cruise that she chose to take action towards reconciliation in her own life, creating a quilt for Martha Flaherty, a survivor of residential schools and High Arctic relocation.
© Victoria Polsoni
Article
By Bill Swan
Delve into engaging learning about politics, economics, climate science, social development, Indigenous cultural revitalization, and other pressing topics of the day in the Regenerative Travel section of Adventure Canada’s Mindful Explorer. Start with this article for an introduction to the concepts of regenerative travel.
© Jen Derbach
Article
By Liz Cooper
Are you captivated by the beauty of the Arctic but feel concerned about your footprint? Here are five best practices for travelling in a responsible way in Greenland—based on insights from locals themselves.
© Jerry Evans/Chief Mi'sel Joe/Angelina Francis/Rhonda Molloy
Article
By Taz Dhaliwal
Adventure Canada speaks with Mi’kmaw authors Chief Mi’sel Joe and Sheila O’Neill about their books, My Indian and Suliewey. Through the power of storytelling, the two are reclaiming and humanizing the trivialized narrative of Sylvester Joe (Suliewey). Sylvester is a Mi’kmaw guide, who accompanied colonial settler William Epps Cormack on a quest to locate the last surviving Beothuk encampments in 1822. Learn how they are reframing the settler perspective and dispelling colonial myths.
© Paul Hettasch
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.
© Dennis Minty
Article
By Adventure Canada
Adventure Canada speaks with Inuk industry leader Jason Edmunds to learn more about the Nalunaiqsijiit Cruise Ship Initiative launched by the Government of Nunavut. The initiative provides training opportunities and placements for Inuit interested in a career in the expedition cruise ship industry, creating much-needed space for Inuit participation, representation, and leadership within it.
© Dennis Minty
Photo Story
By Dennis Minty
Author Dennis Minty unveils the transformative power of silence of Torngat Mountains National Park. Reflecting on personal experiences, he reveals how this land, rich in Inuit history, offers a spiritual sanctuary. Amidst the wilderness and towering peaks, the Torngats inspire mindfulness, self-discovery, and a profound connection to the essence of nature.
© Danny Catt
Article
By Danny Catt
Test and expand your knowledge about the marine mammals of Haida Gwaii with the help of Danny Catt’s expertise on the subject. Danny has led Adventure Canada natural history and photography programs for over thirty years. He’s also been travelling to the region for decades, and has worked with Parks Canada for over a decade. In this article, Danny shares his deep love and knowledge about the fascinating marine animals that can be found in Haida Gwaii.
© Jen Derbach
Article
By Taz Dhaliwal
Prior to National Indigenous Peoples Day, Adventure Canada spoke with Lennox Island Mi’kmaq First Nation Director of Culture and Tourism, and band member, Jamie Thomas. Jamie discusses the authentic cultural experiences the Mi’kmaq community in Prince Edward Island is offering visitors. Jamie also discusses the relationship building that has been taking place between Lennox Island First Nation and Adventure Canada for years in the making now.
Article
By Adventure Canada
Loretta Rempel spent seventeen years working with Adventure Canada in sales and client services and about thirty years overall working in the travel and tourism industry. Anyone who has had the pleasure of working with or knowing Loretta has described her as a kind, friendly and hard-working individual, who has always gone above and beyond to assist guests. Learn more about what her time at Adventure Canada has been like over the years, as she marks her retirement.