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History
The Franklin ships have gotten a lot of public attention in recent years. But that doesn’t mean Canada doesn’t have countless other shipwreck stories also worthy of our fascination. Among them is the first Canadian Arctic Expedition which, despite strengthening Canada’s claims to the Arctic, remains a largely unknown part of the country’s history. Last year we celebrated 100 years since that expedition began.
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Exploration
A century after the start of the thrilling expedition that strengthened claims to Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic, the first Canadian Arctic Expedition remains a largely unknown part of the country’s history
People & Culture
Explorer Adam Shoalts, who completed his monumental 4,000-kilometre journey on September 6, speaks to Canadian Geographic about an expedition that calls to mind the likes of Vilhjalmur Stefansson and Joseph Tyrrell
History
This year's search is about much more than underwater archaeology. The Victoria Strait Expedition will contribute to northern science and communities.
Environment
The uncertainty and change that's currently disrupting the region dominated the annual meeting's agenda