Exploration

Across Quebec’s Ungava Peninsula with Dave Greene

Episode 114

Inspiring the next generation through education, endurance and the power of exploration

  • Nov 11, 2025
Giard, Fraser and Greene pose with the RCGS flag with the Pingualuit meteorite crater in the background. (Photo: Chris Giard)
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On this episode of Explore, host David McGuffin is joined by Arctic explorer and elementary school teacher Dave Greene. Earlier this year, Greene completed his fourth RCGS-flagged expedition across northern Quebec’s Ungava Peninsula. As the leader of this ski expedition, Greene shares his experience, traversing the harsh landscape alongside teammates Chris Giard and Lee Fraser.

Skiing hundreds of kilometres through -40°Celsius temperatures, the goal of the expedition was to reach the spectacular Pingualuit Crater, a 450-million-year-old meteor impact site. Greene shares stories of extreme cold, frostbite, whiteouts and life above the tree line, as well as the moments of awe and resilience that define Arctic travel.

As a Nova Scotia teacher and a new CanGeo Education board representative, Greene also brought the expedition into the classroom, connecting students to Canada’s North with live updates, weather tracking and daily Arctic haikus.

Follow Greene on Instagram @greeneradventures

Standing under the Northern Lights in awe of its beauty. (Photo: Chris Giard)
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Chris Giard skiing down the banks of Wakeham river close to sea ice. (Photo: Lee Fraser)
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Greene and Giard stand with the RCGS expedition flag on the Across Ungava ski expedition. (Photo: Lee Fraser)
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Greene and Giard skiing through white-out “Ping Pong Ball” conditions on the Ungava Peninsula. (Photo: Lee Fraser)
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A red fox makes itself at home behind the team's tent for a night. (Photo: Chris Giard)
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The team skiing up the Puvirnituq River. (Photo: Chris Giard)
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