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  • Greenland iceberg waterfalls mountains

    © Dennis Minty

    Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

    The Greenland Norse: Why Did They Disappear?

    Why were the Norse so keen to find new lands? Why did their Greenland settlements eventually fail? And, when we picture the Greenland Norse, why is an image of a farmer perhaps more apropos than one of a pillaging Viking?

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  • 13 boat newfoundland sunrays

    © Dennis Minty

    Photo Story | Newfoundland and Labrador

    Why Are There No Snakes on the Island of Newfoundland?

    The answer might be more complicated than you think! Indulge in this photo story’s humorous combination of science and history to satisfy your curiosity about this intriguing question. Along the way, you’ll discover more about ocean currents, glaciers, cod, and moose, too!

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  • Greenland mountains

    © Dennis Minty

    Photo Story

    Northern Jewels Part 2: Greenland’s Southwest Coast

    Continue your tour of this captivating region of the Arctic—the southwest coast of Greenland. In the second part of this powerful photo story, you’ll see for yourself how such a journey has the power to change your life forever.

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  • Greenland iceberg mountains

    © Dennis Minty

    Photo Story

    Northern Jewels Part 1: Iceland and the Norse Archaeological Sites

    Take a tour of this beautiful and seldom-visited region of the Arctic—the southeast coast of Greenland. In this powerful photo story, you’ll see for yourself how such a journey has the power to change your life forever.

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  • 1 newfoundland st johns minty

    © Dennis Minty

    Article | Newfoundland and Labrador

    Rich Ground: Arts and Culture in Newfoundland and Labrador

    What is it that makes the province of Newfoundland and Labrador such a cultural hotspot? Whether it’s music, storytelling, comedy, handicrafts, filmmaking, or visual arts, find out more about how these rocky shores inspire such profound and far-reaching creativity.

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  • James raffan episod 2 cover image

    © Jason van Bruggen

    Video | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

    Episode 2: “Ice Walker”

    Feel inspired, have you laugh, shed a tear or two, and pause to consider the future of planet Earth. This second episode of the Inside an Explorer’s Arctic Journal video series takes you onto the Arctic ice and into a lifetime of learning with polar bears and Northern peoples.

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  • Tony oxford

    © Dennis Minty

    Video | Newfoundland and Labrador

    Stories and Songs of Newfoundland

    Enjoy this wonderful, toe-tapping video presentation that shares traditional tunes of the sea, Newfoundland English expressions, longstanding cultural traditions, and how Adventure Canada supports scientific research, education, and community engagement on our expeditions. Best kind, b’y!

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