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Part 3: Gory, Glorious, Uproarious—The British Admiralty's Quest for the Northwest Passage

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Northwest Passage

Part 3: Gory, Glorious, Uproarious—The British Admiralty's Quest for the Northwest Passage

Who led the most famous Northwest Passage expedition of them all? Why, Sir John Franklin, of course! The mystery of Franklin’s doomed expedition…

Five Dishes You've Gotta Try from Tadoussac to Bonavista

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

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…

Top of the World: Bowhead Whales
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Top of the World: Bowhead Whales

Bowheads are the largest whale by mass, but they hold another intriguing record-breaking title. Research suggests that these whales can live to be…

Nine Fascinating Points of Interest on Into the Northwest Passage

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Northwest Passage

Nine Fascinating Points of Interest on Into the Northwest Passage

Each Adventure Canada expedition holds its own unique highlights. Find out more about the top nine experiences on this trip of a lifetime. Poignant…

Church tower

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Northwest Passage

Part 3: Inuit Explorers of Great Britain—Once More Into the Passage

Early in the nineteenth century, as more and more British whalers and explorers turned up in the Arctic, at least two young Inuit found ways to…

Some Thoughts on Inuit Art

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Some Thoughts on Inuit Art

Inuit art is revered for the honesty, intimacy, and power it communicates. Learn more about the carvings, prints, and weavings that have impressed us…

A Brief History of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

A Brief History of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon

Basque fishing, French and British military strife, rum-running, the cod moratorium, and even Nazi conspiracies have all made their mark on…

All About Walrus

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

All About Walrus

Get to know a blubbery, moustachioed pinniped—the walrus! One of our favourite creatures to spot on an Arctic expedition cruise, you may see walrus…

Five Tips for Travelling Sustainably in Greenland

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

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…

Red Bay, Apple Cider, Whaling, and the Basques

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Basque Country

Red Bay, Apple Cider, Whaling, and the Basques

Some of Europe’s earliest mariners, the Basques first came to Newfoundland and Labrador around the 1520s, drawn by the plentiful marine life. Learn…

The Fabulous Faroes

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Faroe Islands

The Fabulous Faroes

Step into the beauty of the Faroe Islands, hearing special stories and learning fun facts along the way. Sheep, tunnels, waterfalls, mountains, and…

Visit the Skálanes Nature Reserve

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Iceland

Visit the Skálanes Nature Reserve

Established in 2005, Skálanes is an independent nature reserve near Seyðisfjörður, Iceland that boasts beautiful bird colonies, abundant plant life,…