The Canadian Arctic Expedition (1913-1918): Charting Uncharted Lands and Shaping the North

Discover how Canada’s largest Arctic venture braved extreme conditions, faced tragedy, and revolutionized exploration, science, and sovereignty in the frozen north

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Imagine stepping onto a frozen ship deck, surrounded by endless ice and howling winds. It’s 1913, and a team of explorers, scientists, and Inuit guides are about to sail into uncharted Arctic waters.

Their mission? To map unseen coastlines, discover new islands, and learn about the…