Video | Newfoundland and Labrador
By Adventure Canada
Watch this video to learn about the first authenticated Viking settlement in North America. L’Anse aux Meadows was forgotten for centuries outside of the pages of the Icelandic sagas. Nearly a millennium later, Helge Ingstad and Anne Stine Ingstad used these saga texts to rediscover this fascinating archaeological site.
© Skálanes Nature Reserve
Article | Iceland
By Ólafur (Óli) Örn Pétursson
Established in 2005, Skálanes is an independent nature reserve near Seyðisfjörður, Iceland that boasts beautiful bird colonies, abundant plant life, and fascinating archaeology. Learn more about what you can look forward to witnessing on a visit there.
© Ali Inay / Lee Narraway
In Brief
We would like to extend a hearty congratulations to two members of the extended Adventure Canada family for their recent appointments to the Order of Canada. Ian Tamblyn, long-time host and musician on our expeditions, was appointed as an Officer “for his enduring contributions as a folk music icon, adventurer, and cultural ambassador for Canada,” while Alexander Reford, one of our community partners at historic Jardins de Métis, is now a Member "for his leadership in the Canadian horticultural community, for bolstering regional tourism, and for promoting both heritage and environmental conservation.” Congratulations to you both for these well-deserved honours!
© Dennis Minty
Photo Story | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence
By Adventure Canada
The cultures of Atlantic Canada abound with colour and creativity. Whether you visit a high-end gallery, quaint boutique, or church basement craft sale, there are authentic, to-die-for treasures just about everywhere you look. Here are six must-have mementos from the region—make sure you leave some room in your suitcase!
© Stephen Gorman
Article
By Adventure Canada
Meet Myna Ishulutak, an Inuk filmmaker, radio host, artist, and cultural educator, living in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Enjoy this interview where she tells us more about her recent films, what projects she has planned for the future, and why she loves travelling with Adventure Canada on our Arctic expedition cruises.
© David Edwards
Article
By David Edwards
Read one observer’s account of attending the 2021 COP26 UN climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland. He shares a few of his reflections on the complex, sometimes frustrating—but very necessary—annual international conference and how it is addressing the climate crisis.
© Antje Springmann / Dennis Minty
In Brief
Dennis Minty has worked as a photographer and naturalist for over twenty-five years. In his new 240-page ebook, Dennis shares valuable guidance about the practice of slow photography, used for the dual purpose of capturing great images and enjoying personal fulfillment as a photographer.
"Slow photography is an attitude, an approach, a philosophy, and a methodology,” Dennis writes. “It’s about slowing down, being thoughtful and reflective, considerate, and intentional. It strives towards authenticity and connection and transforms photography from reflex to ritual.”
Many of the stunning photos featured in the book were taken on travels that Dennis took with Adventure Canada.
