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Journeys For The Curious

Expedition Life

A practical introduction to expedition travel—from life on board to how each day unfolds.

© Martin Lipman

Featured Stories For The Curious

© 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.

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© Dennis Minty

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Am I Fit Enough for Expedition Travel?

By Adventure Canada

Small-ship expedition cruises are active and adventurous trips, intended for people who have curious minds and are reasonably fit. Find out more about what to expect from this style of travel and whether it’s right for you.

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© Lee Narraway

Article Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

What to Pack for Your Small-Ship Arctic Expedition Cruise

By Adventure Canada

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 Little Boat That Changed the Journey
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The Little Boat That Changed the Journey

How the Zodiac evolved from ingenious inflatable to expedition essential.

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From the Heart…Mine and Newfoundland’s

© Dennis Minty

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Newfoundland and Labrador

From the Heart…Mine and Newfoundland’s

Solo traveller Julie Bean finds just what she was looking for aboard a Newfoundland Circumnavigation expedition. In this heartfelt reflection, read…

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Ten Tips for Taking Expedition Travel Photos You'll Cherish

© Martin Lipman

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Ten Tips for Taking Expedition Travel Photos You'll Cherish

Want to get an awesome snapshot of an adorable puffin, a sparkling blue glacier, a rustic fishing boat, or the delighted smiles of family and…

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Why North Still Pulls
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Why North Still Pulls

High latitude is a number. Being there is something else.

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Adventures that Inspire Lifelong Learning
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Adventures that Inspire Lifelong Learning

How have your travels inspired you? Linda Vurma is a long-time guest of Adventure Canada who has joined our trips since 2013. Read more about how her…

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My First Polar Plunge

© Mark Edward Harris

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My First Polar Plunge

Polar plunge. Penguin swim. Polar bear dip. Whatever you want to call it, it’s an experience you’ll never forget on an Arctic or Antarctic…

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A Day on an Expedition: What Small-Ship Travel with Adventure Canada Feels Like
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A Day on an Expedition: What Small-Ship Travel with Adventure Canada Feels Like

Expedition life is shaped by weather, wildlife, shore landings, shared meals, and time on deck. Each day offers different ways to take…

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Am I Fit Enough for Expedition Travel?

© Dennis Minty

Article

Am I Fit Enough for Expedition Travel?

Small-ship expedition cruises are active and adventurous trips, intended for people who have curious minds and are reasonably fit. Find out more…

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Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul: Adventure Travel as Lifelong Learning

© Lee Narraway

Photo Story

Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul: Adventure Travel as Lifelong Learning

Want to learn more about the places you’re travelling to? Whether you love history, science, or the arts—or a little bit of everything!—you’ll feel…

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Ullaakkut! A Guide to Inuktitut for Beginners

© Rob Moberg

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

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…

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Take the Polar Plunge

© Dennis Minty

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Take the Polar Plunge

There are few exploits as memorable and invigorating on an Arctic or Antarctic expedition as the legendary polar plunge. Not for the faint of heart,…

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What to Pack for Your Small-Ship Arctic Expedition Cruise

© Lee Narraway

Article

Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

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…

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As Far as the Eye Can See: The Best Binoculars for Expedition Travel

© Jen Derbach

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As Far as the Eye Can See: The Best Binoculars for Expedition Travel

Want to get up close and personal with a polar bear, colony of northern gannets, or pod of humpback whales? Better get yourself the perfect pair of…

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

© Dennis Minty

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

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…

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Golfing at the Top of the World

© Everen Brown

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Golfing at the Top of the World

Much has changed in the more than three decades since Adventure Canada’s founding. One long-time guest received a brochure for a North Pole golf trip…

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