Let’s Go on an Adventure

 Canada is a big place. If you’ve ever travelled to Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto or Montreal, you know there is a vast amount of culture that makes each city unique. The same can be said for all of the smaller towns across the country. The only difference is you probably haven’t

The Canadian Museum of Nature Partners with Students On Ice to Present Arctic Exhibit at Winterlude

 Photo taken by Lee Narraway / Copyright Students on Ice Frigid temperatures and Arctic cold fronts are the norm in Ottawa, yet most likely don't realize the importance of our involvement in the polar region. The Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN) is a Centre of Excellence for Arctic knowledge and exploration

New Research Contributes to Uncovering Franklin Expedition Mystery

 For nearly 170 years the mystery behind the Franklin Expedition’s ill-fated crew has gripped three nations—Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States—launching the biggest search and rescue missions in history. In fact, Parks Canada continues to conduct an annual summer search of the missing ships. New research conducted by

Michelle Valberg’s Excellent Arctic Adventure

 By Julie Beun In Michelle Valberg’s airy photography studio on Sherwood Drive, the silence is punctuated only by the gentle fizz of champagne bubbles in four tall flutes sitting on a coffee table. It’s the Friday afternoon before the Earth Day launch at the Canadian Museum of Nature of her

Inspiration from the Far North

 Rapid changes in climate, environment, culture, technology and the economy are bringing challenges and opportunities for Canada’s Arctic and its peoples. A couple from Vancouver has founded a $1-million annual prize enabling multi-disciplinary teams to implement action plans that address the area’s most pressing issues. After selling his successful company

The True North Strong and Free

 ABOVE: Melting arctic sea ice. Canada is a northern country. The North has inspired our artists and adventurers. It defines us all as Canadians. And it is more central to our national destiny than ever before. Our Government has recognized this since taking office in 2006. It is the reason