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  • Heidi Langille drum dancing presentation

    Video

    An Inuk Perspective on Urban Living

    Watch this educational video presentation to hear about one Inuk woman’s personal perspective about living in southern Canada, away from her ancestral homeland. Learn more about the various reasons why Inuit may move south to urban centres and how they maintain strong ties to their culture.

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  • Sunrise over snow nain

    © Maria Merkuratsuk

    Photo Story

    Feeling at Home out on the Land

    Enjoy this personal and honest photo story, sharing one Inuit woman’s intimate connection to her homelands around Nain, Nunatsiavut, Labrador. Raised out on the land with her large extended family, her knowledge of the land is strong and powerful.

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  • three puffins standing on rock

    © Dennis Minty

    Photo Story | Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

    Eighteen Birds to Spot in Atlantic Canada

    Canada’s east coast buzzes with avian wildlife! Learn some fun birdie facts and which species to look out for on your next Atlantic Canada expedition. From the endemic Ipswich sparrow to the common murre, these are eighteen species worth keeping your eyes peeled for.

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  • Staffa Fingals Cave Scotland

    © Dennis Minty

    Article | Scotland

    Uncovering the Many Layers of Staffa

    What do a volcano, a giant, Queen Victoria, an overture, and a fantastic Zodiac cruise all have in common? Why, the Isle of Staffa, of course! Learn more about the layered geology, history, archaeology, mythology, and music of Staffa—a highlight of a Scotland Slowly expedition.

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  • Hiker Karrat Fjord Greenland

    © Dennis Minty

    Photo Story

    What to Expect on an Arctic Expedition Landing

    Want to hike through stunning landscapes and meet remarkable locals on community visits? Get excited for your time ashore and learn the ins and outs of Arctic visits with this handy guide. (Don’t worry—we’ll walk you through these procedures many more times on your journey!)

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  • Guest uses binoculrs Eclipse Sound Nunatsiavut

    © Jen Derbach

    Article

    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 binoculars! Read these favourite tips for using and purchasing this essential expedition tool.

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  • Inukshuk Torngat Mountains National Park

    © Dennis Minty

    Photo Story | Newfoundland and Labrador

    Torngat Mountains National Park: A Treasured Gift to Canada

    One of Canada’s least-travelled coastlines, northern Labrador is more than just an adventurer’s paradise. It is the Inuit homeland of Nunatsiavut, steeped in history, culture, geology, and wildlife. Learn why you should add the Torngats to your must-do travel list in this beautiful photo story.

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