Polar Prince Icebreaker Completes Epic Voyage Around Canada

The Polar Prince icebreaker is moored in Vancouver on Oct. 23, 2017, after travelling through the Atlantic Ocean, Northwest Passage, and Pacific Ocean to mark Canada's 150th birthday as part of the Coast to Coast to Coast project. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

VANCOUVER—The Oct. 28 arrival of a massive ice breaker in Victoria’s harbour marks the end of a 150-day-long journey exploring Canada’s coastline, communities, and future.

The trip from Toronto to Victoria via the Northwest Passage coincides with Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations, but celebrations are just the beginning, said Geoff Green, expedition leader for Canada C3.