Ullaakkut! A Guide to Inuktitut for Beginners

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…

Peaty Seaweediness: A Non-Collector’s Account of Single Malt Scotches

Want to try authentic Scotch straight from the source on your next trip to Scotland? Learn about the types of Scotch whisky and regional taste…

The Standing Stones of Calanais

The Isle of Lewis in Scotland is home to the Calanais Standing Stones, one of the best preserved and most complete Neolithic monuments in Europe. The…

Painting a Country Into Being

How the Group of Seven helped shape Canada’s sense of place—and why their vision still influences how we see the North.

Interview With Lennox Island Mi’kmaq First Nation Director of Culture and Tourism: Jamie Thomas

Prior to National Indigenous Peoples Day, Adventure Canada spoke with Lennox Island Mi’kmaq First Nation Director of Culture and Tourism, and band…

The Ancestors Are Happy: The Story Behind the Book

In his latest book, "The Ancestors Are Happy," David Pelly shares the oral histories of Inuit Elders from across Nunavut. For a sneak peak, read this…

Creating Nunavut: Reflections from an Inuk

Read the personal reflections of one Inuk living in Nunavut, now more than twenty years on since the historic creation of the territory. Celebrate…

Adventure Canada’s Dave Paddon Shares Family Story in New Book: Nurse Fortescue & Doctor Paddon

A collection of stories that tells of life in remote Labrador, the resilience required, and the service provided that echoes Adventure Canada’s…

Francois, Newfoundland: Small Town, Big Spirit

If you’re lucky enough to travel there, visiting the remote outport of Francois, Newfoundland is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you’ll never forget!…

Where Waters Meet: The Gulf of St. Lawrence as a Crossroads

Cold water meets warmer water in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and life gathers. For thousands of years, people have gathered here too—at a crossroads of…

Top of the World: The Lucky Ones

The graves of John Hartnell, William Braine, and John Torrington still rest on Beechey Island in the Arctic. Although there are many mysteries of…

Recipes of Cultural Heritage: Culinary Traditions of the Faroe Islands

Get to know the fascinating culinary traditions of the Faroese culture. The Faroes are well-known for their cuisine, which includes fermented lamb,…

An Inuk Perspective on Urban Living

On y va, en Français! A Guide to French for Beginners

Want to learn a few phrases of French before you travel to Québec, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, or elsewhere in Atlantic Canada? Learn how to say thank…

Five Dishes You've Gotta Try from Tadoussac to Bonavista

Do you love to try new foods wherever you travel? Culinary delights are a highlight of any trip to Atlantic Canada. From tourtière in Québec to moose…