FRANKLIN EXPEDITION

A wool mitten that survived in the frigid Arctic water and a hair brush with errant strands are two of the hundreds of artifacts unearthed by Parks Canada archaeologists—each of them a clue in a search for answers stretching back to 1845

Two years after the discovery of the Franklin Expedition’s Erebus, the Terror has also been found—forcing a rethink of the doomed mission.

But how will the polar-capable yachts stack up against new Canadian patrol ships?

As divers work their way down the wreck of HMS Erebus, they’ve found part of the ship’s wheel and a sword hilt among dozens of artifacts

With rare calm waters in the Arctic, the conditions are ripe for another big discovery out of sunken HMS Erebus

For just one time, Jim Balsillie would take the Northwest Passage—in the hopes of finding sovereignty in the Arctic, tourism and jobs

For Jim Balsillie, finding the Franklin expedition was the beginning of bigger goals in the Arctic

A look at the careful, complex operation behind archeologists’ Arctic dive to explore the wreck of Erebus

Parks Canada divers explored the sunken remains of HMS Erebus.

A 3D replica of the first artifact recovered from HMS Erebus is going on display — and credit goes to BlackBerry’s billionaire former co-CEO

Maclean’s readers have their say

From 2014: After years of searching, success came almost by accident. Heavy ice pushed scientists away from their intended zone—and right over the elusive wreck.