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Snakes on a plain: Manitoba’s Narcisse Snake Dens
Each spring, a disquieting tangle of tens of thousands of gartersnakes emerges from their winter home, forming the world’s largest gathering of snakes
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Each spring, a disquieting tangle of tens of thousands of gartersnakes emerges from their winter home, forming the world’s largest gathering of snakes
Travel
One of the fastest-growing cities in Canada is on its way to becoming a global foodie destination
Wildlife
Plus: the elephant seal that keeps coming back, the fox that solved an infection mystery, and the hypersexual zombie cicadas about to emerge from the ground
Exploration
The Arctic historian discusses his latest book and the famous expedition that set out to find the elusive Northwest Passage
People & Culture
Canadian Geographic associate editor Abi Hayward’s “A Beachcomber’s Love Story” appears in The Tyee‘s 20th anniversary anthology, which celebrates the stories of British Columbia
Wildlife
As the sea otter begins its long-overdue return to Haida Gwaii, careful plans are being laid to welcome them — and to preserve a prosperous shellfish harvest
Wildlife
Wildlife photographers on the thrill of the chase — and the importance of setting ethical guidelines
Wildlife
How ‘maas ol, the spirit bear, connects us to the last glacial maximum of the Pacific Northwest
Wildlife
Canada jays thrive in the cold. The life’s work of one biologist gives us clues as to how they’ll fare in a hotter world.
Places
In the fourth part of the “Languages of the Land” digital series, the president of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and recently elected vice-chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, speaks to Canadian Geographic on learning to be a good human and the importance of recognizing Inuktut as an official language
People & Culture
In the third part of the “Languages of the Land” digital series, the storyteller, artist and choreographer speaks to Canadian Geographic on life’s teachings and working together
People & Culture
In the second part of the “Languages of the Land” digital series, the Anishinaabe-Métis academic, lawyer, artist and changemaker speaks to Canadian Geographic on understanding Anishinaabe concepts by speaking the language
People & Culture
Languages represent entire worlds of knowledge and meaning. This Indigenous Languages Day, Chief Perry Bellegarde, Honorary President of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, introduces a new CanGeo digital series celebrating Indigenous languages from across the lands and waters we call Canada.
Places
Once a stopping point for workers carving out the Alaska Highway, these warm thermal waters are an oasis in northern B.C.
People & Culture
Filmmakers Doug Neasloss and Deirdre Leowinata explore how this captivating film came to be, the significance of bears in Indigenous communities and cultures and the importance of storytelling
Travel
After a challenging ski season as a result of warmer weather, winter is alive and well at SilverStar Mountain Resort, along with a few surprises
Travel
An off-grid eco-friendly resort, only accessible by boat or seaplane, turns out to be the unexpected perfect “babymoon” destination for nature’s lessons in the wildest maternal instincts
Environment
When the only habitat left is in isolated patches, plants might need a little help spreading their seeds – but concerns about ecological integrity are holding us back
Wildlife
In this beautifully illustrated book, readers will learn about the essential role of the bumblebee, honeybee and yellow jacket wasp in the Xsan ecosystem
Travel
From learning the secret of hand-dipping chocolate to dining on lobster aboard a cruise, New Brunswick’s growing food scene boasts plenty of new culinary experiences
Wildlife
How scientists, volunteers, and incarcerated women are finding hope and metamorphosis through supporting a struggling butterfly
Wildlife
Plus even more whale news: grey whale die off declared over, using forensics to investigate humpbacks, a new species of orca, and a sad spate of right whale calf deaths
Mapping
Alors qu’on célébrera les 25 ans d’existence du Nunavut, les Inuits demandent de pouvoir décider de leur avenir.
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As the territory turns 25, a call for an Inuit self-determined future in Nunavut
People & Culture
In the second of three episodes from Taloyoak, Nunavut, podcast host David McGuffin speaks with young throat singers Joyce Ashevak and Martha Neeveacheak, as well as their classmate, hunter Roger Oleekatalik
People & Culture
As unexpected as they are unexpectedly popular: welcome to Canada’s prairie ski destinations
People & Culture
The former NHL-er and hockey analyst recalls Sunday road trips to Niagara Falls, Ont.
Places
The new Albert Jackson Processing Centre has opened in Scarborough, Ont. and honours Toronto’s first Black letter carrier
People & Culture
What does it mean for Canada if we continue to pull up train tracks?
History
After five decades, the Little Native Hockey League tournament continues to thrive as the largest Indigenous youth tournament in Ontario
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Environment
Nature writer Jessica J. Lee combines memoir, history and scientific research in her newest book, exploring how plants and people come to belong
Environment
The environmental journalist and television personality dives into the complexities of sustainable living in a new book
Environment
Canadian Geographic, ECOP Canada and SOI Foundation are proud to recognize five early career ocean professionals who captured outstanding images showcasing what it’s like to work on, in and for the ocean
Environment
An agreement with the government says nations can move forward with feasibility study for new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area in the Seal River watershed
Environment
Six new mini forests were planted in cities across Canada in 2023 as part of a national pilot project to combat biodiversity loss and create new green spaces in urban areas — and the work is just beginning
Travel
From sea caves to deserts, this three-day guide offers the perfect itinerary to make the most of this corner of California
People & Culture
A century after its creation, the RCAF is evolving to create space for Indigenous youth
History
Fredericton, home to the William Brydone Jack Observatory, will be one of the few Canadian cities to experience the total solar eclipse that crosses North America on April 8
People & Culture
The acclaimed novelist on experiencing both kindness and lots of trips to the zoo in Granby, Que.
People & Culture
Canadian Geographic is proud to recognize 13 outstanding photographers who captured some of the best images of 2023
Travel
From snowshoeing on a frozen river to soaring over snow-covered mountains in a helicopter, here’s how to make the most of a family winter getaway in this spectacular region on the north shore of the St. Lawrence
Travel
Renowned for its world-class beaches, ecotourism and historical sites, this tropical paradise exudes relaxation, making it the perfect destination to unwind and escape from everyday life
Travel
Experiencing the world’s largest carnival during a week of celebration, social unity, parades, colourful fashion and of course, partying
Travel
Seeing iconic landscapes before they fade away may be accelerating their demise. Can we square the circle on making these trips sustainable?
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Science & Tech
Canadian Geographic photographers commemorate the rare celestial event
Science & Tech
Shiny auroras will fly farther south over the next 18 months
Wildlife
Plus: The silver-haired bat that sings, the whale that lives in human-like clans, the industry that could breathe life into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the new regulations that aim to protect Canada’s most valuable fish
Mapping
While most of the delta lies within the federally protected Wood Buffalo National Park, activity outside the park could threaten its future
Travel
Located on the most easterly edge of North America, “The Rock” is home to some of Canada’s most picturesque landscapes just waiting to be explored
Wildlife
Encountering the carcass of one of the ocean’s top predators and how studying its remains can help researchers save the living
Environment
What the collapse of the Milne ice shelf and the loss of a rare Arctic ecosystem might teach us about a changing planet
People & Culture
The Quebec senator and former Paralympian on the joy of skiing in Kananaskis, Alta.
Wildlife
Korean-Canadian filmmaker Sonya Lee dives deep into the world of great white sharks for the latest documentary from CBC’s The Nature of Things
Exploration
Now in its third year, the prize recognizes individuals who are not only exploring Earth’s polar regions, but striving to protect them
Exploration
Veteran sailor and polar explorer Ken Burton discusses the story of RCMP’s Henry Larsen and his journey through the Arctic
Wildlife
Plus: the stolen 200-kilo polar bear, the bat that leapfrogs its way home, and the weird ancient tree straight out of The Lorax
Wildlife
Plus: beavers and AI team up to fight wildfire, swamp rodents invade Ontario, sharks in peril, and Great Bear hunting rights bought by conservation group
People & Culture
Cayuga Elder Norma Jacobs follows the historic path of the Messenger of Peace — an exploration and discovery of the traditional territories, her culture and herself
People & Culture
The Home Improvement Challenge ran concurrently around all other themed challenges and had the potential to have the greatest effect on household emissions
Places
Exploring the wonders of the Pacific and the unique ecosystems surrounding Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands with author and photographer Sara Ellison
People & Culture
Named after the Inuktitut word for “sea ice”, the mobile app SIKU is helping hunters, trappers and other land users in the North share environmental information
People & Culture
At 94, Canada’s venerable naturalist painter reflects on a long career making art and keeping it real
People & Culture
Cayuga Sub-Chief and Faithkeeper Jock Hill on how Wampum Belts came to be — and the knowledge they contain within their strands
Wildlife
Plus: experience life as a Toronto raccoon, red-throated loons learn an icy lesson, and orca use icebergs to scratch their itches
Environment
In their final challenge, Canadian Geographic’s eight Live Net Zero families find ways to modify their holiday traditions to reduce household emissions