© Dennis Minty
Photo Story | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Canada’s east coast buzzes with avian wildlife! In this photo story, Dennis Minty highlights which species to look out for on our Atlantic Canada expeditions and shares many fun birdie facts. From the endemic Ipswich sparrow to the common murre, these are eighteen species worth keeping your eyes peeled for.
© Dennis Minty
Expedition Journal
Some of our Inuit expedition team members and local folks demonstrated Inuit games at the community centre—various high kicks, the leg throw, the muskox competition. Then the music started, and we were surprised to see the local love of lively jigs, which had been learned long ago from Scottish whalers.
© 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.
© 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
© Dennis Minty
Oct. 2–Oct. 12, 2019
© Dennis Minty
Jun. 21–Jul. 1, 2018
© Dennis Minty
Article
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.
© 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.
© Maria Merkuratsuk
Photo Story
In this personal and honest photo story, Cultural Educator Maria Merkuratsuk shares her intimate connection to her homelands around Nain, Nunatsiavut, Labrador. Raised out on the land with her large extended family, Maria’s knowledge of the land is strong and powerful.
© 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
Photo Story | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Canada’s east coast buzzes with avian wildlife! In this photo story, Dennis Minty highlights which species to look out for on our Atlantic Canada expeditions and shares many fun birdie facts. From the endemic Ipswich sparrow to the common murre, these are eighteen species worth keeping your eyes peeled for.
© Michelle Valberg
Photo Story | Iceland
Each Adventure Canada expedition holds its own unique highlights. Jaw-dropping scenery, mind-blowing volcanic geology, and fantastic wildlife sightings astonish us in Iceland. These are our ten picks for the top experiences for an Iceland Circumnavigation—a trip of a lifetime!
© 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
Adventure Canada and the Amina Anthropological Resources Association have worked in partnership for over ten years. In this 2020 update, archaeologist Latonia Hartery tells us more about AARA’s mandates and programs, and announces the lucky recipient of the Pioneers Scholarship.
© 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.
© Victoria Polsoni
Article
Adventure Canada’s Taste of Place culinary program sources local delicacies directly from growers, harvesters, fishers, and brewers to support local food systems in Atlantic Canada. A cornerstone of our company's regenerative travel plan, this unique program combines food education, environmental conservation, and culture with delicious results!
© Carolyne Parent
Article
Carolyne Parent has travelled to more than 120 countries and territories. Her new book, "Un Monde à voir: 100 aventures à vivre au temps nouveau du voyage," features her top 100 recommendations for meaningful travel experiences. An Adventure Canada Arctic expedition was her first choice, and here she explains why.
© Dennis Minty
Article | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Basque fishing, French and British military strife, rum-running, the cod moratorium, and even Nazi conspiracies have all made their mark on Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Learn more about the compelling history of these small islands, just off the coast of Newfoundland, in this article from Dennis Minty.
Video | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Kayak guide and Zodiac driver Gen Côté loves singing songs and nursery rhymes with her son, Samuel, en français. It’s important to her that he is raised bilingual and knows their culture. "Les Poissons" is a fun, maritime-inspired children’s song by Passe-Partout—a Québécois classic!
© David Pelly
Article
Author and cultural historian David Pelly’s latest book, "The Ancestors Are Happy," shares the oral histories of Inuit Elders from across Nunavut. Here, he tells us of the many journeys he took through the North, the people he met, and the stories he heard that inspired its writing.
© 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.
© 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. Cruise Director Ellie Clin shares the types of experiences that will educate, engage, and enlighten you in our onboard program.
