An illustration of how the Arctic springs to life after nearly seven months in total darkness.

Devon Island in Nunavut is the largest uninhabited island in the world; the icy landscape is so barren that NASA uses it to simulate conditions on Mars.

The people of Nunavik prepare for the coming winter.

Ninginganiq is so dangerous that even seasoned sailors keep away.

The Hudson Bay lowlands are critical to life in North America.

The Yukon is one of earths last true wildernesses.