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  • The Town that Survived a Lava Flow

    Video | Iceland

    Top of the World: The Town that Survived a Lava Flow

    In 1973, the island of Heimaey in Iceland was the site of one of the most epic volcanic eruptions in modern European history. See why this story is not one of despair, but rather of resilience and hope, and how the residents of Heimaey saved their harbour and their livelihoods.

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  • Judy and martha hold up quilt

    © Judy Kowalski

    Article

    Quilts for Survivors: Made with Love in the Spirit of Reconciliation

    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.

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  • Early morning flight boarding with bags

    © Dennis Minty

    Article

    What to Pack for Your Small-Ship Atlantic Canada Expedition Cruise

    A small-ship expedition cruise to Atlantic Canada is not your average holiday! There are some special considerations when it comes to packing to ensure you are fully prepared for your trip of a lifetime. Learn about all you need to bring on your next expedition!

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  • Boarding plane with backpacks

    © Lee Narraway

    Article

    What to Pack for Your Small-Ship Arctic Expedition Cruise

    Let’s face it: travelling to the Arctic is not an average holiday! There are some special considerations when it comes to packing to ensure you are fully prepared for your trip of a lifetime. Learn about all you need to bring on your next Arctic expedition!

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  • The Neolithic Ruins of Skara Brae

    Video | Scotland

    Top of the World: The Neolithic Ruins of Skara Brae

    Welcome to Skara Brae—a stone village in Scotland’s Orkney archipelago and one of the most important Neolithic ruins in Europe. Learn more about how it was rediscovered by accident in the late 1800s and is now the biggest attraction for adventurers in the Orkneys.

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  • Cedar Swan and Stefan Kindberg Explorers Club

    © Victoria Polsoni

    Article

    Partnership Profile: The Explorers Club

    Adventure Canada is proud to serve as one of the polar travel operators for The Explorers Club. Many of our expedition team and clients are members of this prestigious organization. Read more about how together we are supporting research, scientific exploration, and conservation through the Young Explorers Program and Polar Film Festival.

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  • Giving directions in greenland

    © Jen Derbach

    Article

    Five Tips for Travelling Sustainably in Greenland

    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.

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