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Article | Newfoundland and Labrador
Yes, b’y! A Guide to Newfoundland English
By Tony Oxford
On a journey to Newfoundland and Labrador, you’ll soon appreciate how the province’s vibrant culture is anything but ordinary—right down to the very words the locals utter! Learn a few handy words and phrases with this special travel dictionary.
©Dennis Minty
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Why You Shouldn’t Miss Your Chance to Kayak in the Arctic
By Geneviève Côté
What makes an Arctic kayaking experience so special? You’ll slow down and truly immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and sensations of this special place. Find out more about 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
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Choose the Activity You Like Best
By Adventure Canada
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, guided walks, community visits, and tours of special sites.
©David Pelly
Article
How We See the Land
By David F. Pelly
Read one author’s personal essay to enjoy 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
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The Ultimate Arctic Expedition Photography Guide
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.
©Jessie Brinkman Evans
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Adventurous Advice: Get the Best Travel Tips & Tricks from Experienced Expeditioners
By Adventure Canada
How should you prepare for a small-ship expedition cruise? 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.
©Dennis Minty
Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
Arctic Wonders: Tiny Plants of the Tundra and How They Survive
By Dennis Minty
It’s not easy being green! Learn more about the challenges facing Arctic plants, as well as their remarkable adaptations. 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.