© Dennis Minty
Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
Many icebergs we see in Canada first formed on the Greenland icecap, each built from falling snowflakes over the past 10,000 years. Whether cracked or smooth, and whether white, turquoise, or blue, they are magnificent. Alongside stunning photographs, in this article Dennis Minty answers all your questions about icebergs.
© Dennis Minty
Expedition Journal
One of the supper choices was handline caught Fogo Island cod, from our first Taste of Place menu. And if that was not enough to round out the day, how about a kitchen party in the Nautilus? “Whatta yat?” chimed Tony. “Well, b’y, today it was a great slew of things!”
© Michelle Valberg
Article
Since her childhood spent in the woods of Northern Ontario and Quebec, Margaret has been a passionate conservationist and a tireless advocate for the natural world. A deep believer in the power of getting people out into nature, Margaret invites you to travel alongside her in 2021.
© 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
© Shannon McConnell
Article
To celebrate her son’s high school graduation, Shannon McConnell and her family explored some of Europe’s most beautiful wild coasts on our 2019 Iceland Circumnavigation. Here, Shannon reminisces about the sights they saw, and the craft microbrews they sampled, on their last family trip before their son fledged the nest.
© Victoria Polsoni
Article
Destination Canada has recognized our Newfoundland Circumnavigation, including our new Taste of Place culinary program, as a Canadian Signature Experience. Anita Stewart was a Special Guest for our 2019 Newfoundland Circumnavigation, and here she writes from the heart about the tenacity of Newfoundlanders and their traditional foods.
© Andrew Bresnahan
Article
Expedition Leader Jason Edmunds reminisces about powerful lessons in cultural education he learned as a child, out on the land in Nunatsiavut with his father Randy, and reflects upon his own journey in fatherhood, now raising two daughters in one of Canada’s largest cities.
© Dennis Minty
Article | Scotland
A long-time admirer of seabirds, Dennis Minty takes us on a deep dive into the lives of gannets and puffins during their nesting seasons in the North Atlantic. From the towering granite of St. Kilda to the grassy hills of Fair Isle, seabird colonies abound in Scotland’s islands.
© Richard S. Finnie
Article | Northwest Passage
Adventure Canada political scientist, historian, and journalist Aaron Spitzer has travelled the Northwest Passage a half-dozen times. Each visit, the voices of the past echo louder and ancient footsteps appear more vivid. This four-part series presents a brief overview of the quests to navigate the world’s most legendary waterway.
© Dennis Minty
Article | Basque Country
Some of Europe’s earliest mariners, the Basques first came to Newfoundland and Labrador around the 1520s, drawn by the plentiful marine life. To kick off Adventure Canada’s new Basque Country expedition, Dennis Minty looks back to a unique Newfoundland Circumnavigation that highlighted Basque historical ties to the region.
© 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.
© 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
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 | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Sable Island’s unique geography, plant life, maritime history, wild horses, and aquatic mammals make it one of Canada’s natural and historical wonders. Photographer and naturalist Dennis Minty teaches us more about this special island, now a Parks Canada National Reserve.
© 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.
© Victoria Polsoni
In Brief
Congratulations to Adventure Canada Taste of Place Ambassador, Alexandra Blagdon, for her recent recognition in the Globe and Mail's 2020 list of Canada's next star chefs. Alexandra's foraging hikes were a highlight of our 2019 Newfoundland Circumnavigation shore excursions, in perfect complement to the incredible food and beverages she helped prepare for our Taste of Place culinary menu. This is the second year running that our Taste of Place Ambassadors have been nominated for this honour. Last year, Alexandra’s aunt Lori McCarthy was also highlighted. You can read more about our Newfoundland Circumnavigation Taste of Place Program here.
© Dennis Minty
Photo Story | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Each Adventure Canada expedition holds its own unique itinerary highlights. Wildlife, geology, vibrant culture, and lip-smacking gastronomy are close to our hearts in this corner of Canada. Read more about our ten picks for the top experiences of this trip of a lifetime, the Mighty Saint Lawrence.
© Richard S. Finnie
Article | Northwest Passage
Adventure Canada political scientist, historian, and journalist Aaron Spitzer has travelled the Northwest Passage a half-dozen times. Each visit, the voices of the past echo louder and ancient footsteps appear more vivid. This four-part series presents a brief overview of the quests to navigate the world’s most legendary waterway.
© Library and Archives Canada
Article | Northwest Passage
Adventure Canada political scientist, historian, and journalist Aaron Spitzer has travelled the Northwest Passage a half-dozen times. Each visit, the voices of the past echo louder and ancient footsteps appear more vivid. This four-part series presents a brief overview of the quests to navigate the world’s most legendary waterway.
© Dennis Minty
Article | Northwest Passage
Adventure Canada political scientist, historian, and journalist Aaron Spitzer has travelled the Northwest Passage a half-dozen times. Each visit, the voices of the past echo louder and ancient footsteps appear more vivid. This four-part series presents a brief overview of the quests to navigate the world’s most legendary waterway.
