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Gaspé, Québec: Exploring islands in the St. Lawrence

A cruise around the Gaspé Peninsula and up the St.Lawrence River with whales, dolphins, gannets, monoliths, fishing communities, canyons and waterfalls on the agenda. … Continue reading

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The Boreal Forest: 8. BOREAS 1992-2002

The view from space – revisiting BOREAS. While filming in the boreal forest, we connected with BOREAS one of a series of international projects … Continue reading

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The Boreal Forest: 7. A Model Project

While filming in the boreal forest, we connected with a project started in 1992, when a national park, a logging company, aboriginal communities, environmentalists … Continue reading

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The Boreal Forest: 6. Transformation

“Transformation” shows the transition of a glacial lake to a forested land. Industrious beavers build dams that create bogs where stagnant water reacts to … Continue reading

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The Boreal Forest: 5. Snow Science

“Snow Science” reveals how the Boreal Forest regulates its own water supply, restores nutrients to the soil and controls its own climate. In this … Continue reading

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The Boreal Forest: 4. Call of the Wild

“Call of the Wild” features the animals and wild life that make Prince Albert National Park in Saskatchewan, Canada their home. With the help … Continue reading

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The Boreal Forest: 3. Adaptation

“Adaptation”, the third part in our series featuring the eco-systems and impact of climate on the forest, reveals the relationship between aspen and coniferous … Continue reading

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The Boreal Forest: 2. Colonization

“Colonization” is a revealing look at Lichens, the real pioneers, self-sufficient organisms that are able to colonize bare rock, the sand and gravels left … Continue reading

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The Boreal Forest: 1. Creation

“Creation” is the first in an 8-part series that takes an in-depth look at the formation of the Boreal Forest and its intrinsic eco-systems. … Continue reading

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Québec, Canada: Winter Adventures in the Gaspé Peninsula

The dramatic scenery of Canada’s Gaspé Peninsula has created wonderful opportunities for those who love all kinds of winter sports and activities. Whether it’s … Continue reading

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