Recently, I made a return trip to Bell Island, Newfoundland for some exciting wreck and mine diving with my friends from Ocean Quest Adventure Resort. We hatched a plan for...
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This morning I met with students from classrooms across North America to share the underwater geography of Canada. This month women explorers will share their work on Exploring by The Seat of Your Pants online classroom sessions. 50 hangouts will reach hundreds of classrooms around the world! Check out the archive if you missed my talk!
At Terra Nova National Park in Newfoundland, I had the incredible opportunity to dive into a bloom of jellyfish. These organisms seem to thrive in the most challenging conditions, laughing...
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In 2016, I embarked on the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s Expedition of the Year: The Hidden Geography of Newfoundland. This project documented little-known history when the Battle of the Atlantic arrived on North American shores. On two separate raids, U-boats sunk four vessels in Newfoundland waters and destroyed a loading pier for the strategic Bell Island iron ore mine. Recently, I received first-hand confirmation regarding rumors surrounding the involvement of a spy in the sinking of the vessels Saganaga and Lord Strathcona. Newfoundland resident Lloyd Walker reached out to me to describe an encounter he had as a young boy…
Both of my Grandfather’s served their country in the “Great Wars.” My husband served in the US Navy Seabees. These men survived their ordeals and came home appearing to be...
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In June 2016 I was named the first Explorer in Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. One of the major goals of the program will be to find funding...
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It may be a joyous Canada Day for some but others recall the tremendous sacrifices made by the Newfoundland Regiment at Beaumont Hamel on July 1, 1916. Heritage Canada has a lengthy post that recognizes the first day of the Battle of the Somme, when most of the regiment was killed. The attack was a huge failure. That morning, almost 20,000 British troops died, and another 37,000 were wounded. The Newfoundland Regiment had been almost wiped out. When roll call was taken, only 68 men answered their names – 324 were killed, or missing and presumed dead, and 386 were wounded.
Jill Heinerth graces the cover of this month’s Canadian Geographic Magazine. The edition hits newsstands July 4, 2016 and covers Canada’s Greatest Women Explorers. Jill Heinerth is featured as the new Explorer in Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
The wreck of the Lord Strathcona leaves one speechless. It has become remarkable artificial reef. The anemones celebrate the fact that no men were lost on this ship. The crew was able...
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June 20, 2016 The solstice gives us the longest day of the year but we needed to start early to beat the howling winds that built through the day. Our...
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