Canada and the International Polar Year
A comprehensive source of information on International Polar Year in Canada, from its origins to the
latest research findings.
The Canadian Atlas Online’s IPY theme features lively text, award-winning photography, superb Flash
animations, games and quizzes.
Putting IPY on the map
An interactive map that locates, describes and
illustrates more than 50 International Polar Year projects across
Canada’s North. Using state-of-the-art cartography, the map
combines text and photographs in a dynamic and informative
presentation of each research project.
International Polar Year: Polar bounty
The planet’s polar regions are home to nearly four million people and teem with animals, plant life and abundant resources. They are also, of course, integral to the health of the Earth’s environment.
Find exclusive web content such as photo essays as well as videos and interactive features covering everything from changes in Inuit culture to coastal erosion and treeline movement.
