IN THIS EMAIL: Learn about how wildfires are threatening astronomy and what might happen to our connection with the cosmos as smoke increasingly obstructs the sky Read a piece by Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who explores the history of the Canadian flag Discover more about the almost-forgotten RCMP station on Ellesmere Island and its link to the Arctic Relocations of the 1950s Ready for your next getaway? Learn more about karibu adventures and the incredible trip being offered with RCGS Ambassador Robin Esrock off the remote, northeast coast of Vancouver Island.
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| | | | | How wildfires are threatening astronomy
As smoke veils our skies, what happens to our connection with the cosmos?
By Peter McMahon |
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| Aurora pillars from Patricia Lake, Jasper, Alta. Smoke from wildfires is increasingly obscuring such views. (Photo: Devin Shaw) |
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| Children pose with the Canadian flag in 1996. The flag with its iconic red bars and central maple leaf was raised for the first time in February 1965 following months of heated debate. (Photo: Peter Power/Toronto Star Photograph Archive) |
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The RCMP Station at the top of the world
Rediscovering an almost-forgotten history: An abandoned post on Ellesmere Island is linked to the Arctic Relocations of the 1950s
By Danielle Paradis with photography by Quentin Vander Schaaf |
| | | | Seen by just a few intrepid souls, Alexandra Fiord is also home to a derelict RCMP post. Built in the 1950s, it is linked to Canada’s infamous High Arctic relocations and was once known as the northernmost police station in the world. |
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| | | This August, karibu is partnering with Canadian Geographic Adventures on a special edition six-day tour, exploring the remote, northeast coast of Vancouver Island. For three days, guests will kayak the Inside Passage while on the lookout for iconic wildlife such as killer whales, sea otters and dolphins before heading into the Great Bear Rainforest. |
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| As the creator and co-host of the 40-part television series Word Travels on National Geographic and Travel Channel International, Esrock has also travelled to more than 110 countries and authored several books. |
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| On Thursday, Feb. 27, at 12:30 p.m. EST, Esrock and karibu adventures founder Andrea Mandel-Campbell will go on Instagram Live to discuss why now is the best time to travel to Canada, starting with this unforgettable trip with karibu on North Vancouver Island. So mark your calendars and be sure to follow @karibu_adventures and @cangeotravel on Instagram. |
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