Adventure Canada Supports Science & Scholarship

There’s a long tradition in expedition travel of working with scientists, researchers, and explorers — going back to the time when Adventure Canada booked space aboard their ships for their Arctic and northern Canada cruises.

Now the tables have turned. Today, the company’s expedition team is made up of experts in a wide variety of fields, who offer their skills in presentations aboard, interpretation in the Zodiacs, and ashore.

Botanist Dawn Bazely delivers an impromptu lecture in Forillon Park, Quebec.

The Adventure Canada “Scientist-in-Residence” program offers space, time and resources aboard the Ocean Endeavour for practicing scientists and researchers to gather data on a wide variety of pressing issues, from marine shipping to plastics in the ocean.

From ornithologists, archeologists, historians, and geologists to oceanographers and marine mammalogists, scientists who are part of this program seek to educate and enlighten guests about our beautiful, fragile world. Cruises also facilitates passenger contributions to citizen science, such as bird counts in the Gully Marine Protected Area.

Young Explorers program participants enjoy a moment together aboard Ocean Endeavour.

Adventure Canada’s “Young Explorers Program” encourages and facilitates the spirit of exploration through the pursuit of science, art, and conservation.

The program encourages personal growth for young people who benefit from the direct experience, academic study, cultural exchange, and connecting with the Adventure Canada and Explorers Club community. Young Explorers Program alumni will help lead the next generation to thoughtful policy, action, and communication.

Adventure Canada also supports important scientific and cultural partnerships, including the “Tradition in Transition” project, the AMINA Archaeological Trust, and more.