Interactive Novel

80 Degrees North:

The Canadian Arctic Expedition, 1913-1918

Our 80 Degrees North platform is undergoing significant updates, and will soon be temporarily shut down as we prepare to relaunch it in the fall. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Canadian Arctic Expedition of 1913-1918 represents an epic adventure unique in Canada’s history. A band of intrepid scientists and explorers embarked on a dangerous and compelling journey. Scientists documented flora and fauna of the North while explorers pushed ahead into new and undiscovered territory. The expedition left a scientific legacy that is still relevant and resonates today.

Illustration of a cat and two young Inupiat running in front of an igloo.

Content

Evocative illustrations depict the events of the expedition and examine the life of the Copper Inuit peoples.

Teaching Resources

This novel comes with a comprehensive suite of curriculum-connected resources and lesson plans, paving the way for classroom implementation. The content is bilingual in English and French and recommended for students in Grades 9-12.

Illustration of a dog sleigh running across the scene in a purple background with ships caught in the ice pack.

Videos

Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Arctic Winter
Robert A. Bartlett
Diamond Jenness
Arctic Life
R.M. Anderson
Inuit Input
Impact

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