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Day 10 of our expedition kicked off at a surprise destination, the 100 Wild Islands. This archipelago, actually made up of closer to 200 islands, is maybe one of Canada’s best-kept secrets. It’s even one of the last remaining intact and ecologically rich island groups of this size in North America and is more than … Continued
This May, we had the privilege of attending the Emerging Leaders program and Arctic Frontiers conference. SOI delegates and staff travelled to Norway for this seven-day immersive experience, complete with workshops, presentations, and land-based activities. Veronica Flowers, one of the SOI delegates, has summarized the week’s events and sentiments in an original blog post featured … Continued
The second half of our expedition kicks off in Louisbourg! After a quick zodiac to shore we made our way to the living history museum that is the Fortress of Louisbourg. Everyone here was dressed in full 1700s character which made for an incredibly immersive experience. If the costumes didn’t convince you, the cannon firing … Continued
The adventure continues! Our first night at sea was, let’s just say, easier on some than it was on others. A few of the team will need to work on getting their sea-legs a bit more firmly under them. The next morning we woke up to a foggy morning at St. Paul Island. Luckily, by … Continued
As we arrived in Halifax the anticipation for the adventure ahead continued to build. Using Dalhousie University as our meeting place, we had our first opportunity to get to know each other and start making friendships. Some of us who arrived early went on our first adventure with George Woodhouse, expedition team member, who took … Continued
Wild horses, grey seals, and moving coastlines? Oh my! June 23, 2022, marks the kick-off of our expedition to Cape Breton and Sable Island! This program will be the return of SOI to our true exploration roots, taking a group of nearly 40 students and educators to national parks, biospheres, and Indigenous lead conservation areas … Continued
Governor General of Canada extends Viceregal Patronage to the Students on Ice Foundation The Students on Ice Foundation (SOI) is very proud to share that they have been granted Viceregal Patronage from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. The SOI Foundation and Her Excellency have a long and wonderful … Continued
About Students on Ice The Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation is an award-winning organization that has led more than 30 expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. Founded in 2000, the SOI Foundation is based on the principle that we are driven by personal connections to the land and one another. These connections foster a deeper … Continued
About Students on Ice The Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation is an award-winning organization that has led more than 30 expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. Founded in 2000, the SOI Foundation is based on the principle that we are driven by the personal connections that we make to the land and one another, and … Continued
