Places
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
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
Travel
Come along through the streets of Toronto as the star of MasterChef Canada and co-founder of Oliver & Bonacini walks us through our country’s vibrant food scene
Exploration
Journey through the Arctic and beyond in this captivating and enlightening conversation with one of Canada’s greatest modern-day explorers
Travel
Here & There host and producer Liz Beatty tests her own mettle on backcountry peaks with CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures. Along the way, she introduces us to some amazing women who’ve helped make mountaineering what it is today.
People & Culture
Journey around the planet in this Explore episode with stories and insights from one of Canada’s most well-travelled wilderness adventurers
Travel
Here & There host Liz Beatty takes us on a journey of revelations that uncovers the other half of the story of one family’s part in the birth of Canada’s New Scotland. It’s a road trip deep into a sea-change moment happening across Nova Scotia, and to the precise intersection point of two cultures and two families that no one saw coming.
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.
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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
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
Wildlife
Plus: sturgeon-a-surgin’ in the Great Lakes, caribou -a-boomin’ on Baffin Island, orca for days in the open ocean, and “horrific” animal poison banned in Canada
Wildlife
The newest exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature invites visitors to experience the world from a bug’s perspective through immersive, sensory experiences
Wildlife
Plus: bowhead whales spending more time in Arctic waters, Toronto Zoo’s newborn white rhino calf gets a name, bird brains are put to the test, and the pesky leafhopper that could help shed light on climate change
People & Culture
Jeff McIntyre’s new graphic novel illustrates how nature and the road can nurture beleaguered souls
People & Culture
Exploring the streets of Vancouver with bestselling author Bill Arnott in anticipation of his new book, A Perfect Day for a Walk
People & Culture
A century after its creation, the RCAF is evolving to create space for Indigenous youth
People & Culture
Indigenous ingenuity shines through in this century-old mode of winter transportation, a marvel of design perfectly suited to the challenges of snowy landscapes, ice, and open water. Behold the scoot.
Travel
Discovering beauty and resilience on the world’s second-largest barrier reef
Travel
Robin Esrock investigates the growing trend of alcohol-free wine, beer and spirits
Travel
Jill Doucette, founder and CEO of Synergy Enterprises, shares insights on new trends in the tourism industry and why there’s reason to be optimistic about a sustainable future for travel
Travel
It may be the Theme Park Capital of the World, but there is plenty of adventure in Orlando beyond the amusement parks
Travel
Experiencing the world’s largest carnival during a week of celebration, social unity, parades, colourful fashion and of course, partying
Travel
Following in the footsteps of Alice the moose on the A2A “Pilgrimage for Nature” Trail
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
A pilgrimage to Kejimkujik reveals centuries-old connections between descendants of Nova Scotia’s first Scottish settlers and the Mi’kmaq who saved them
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
Seeing iconic landscapes before they fade away may be accelerating their demise. Can we square the circle on making these trips sustainable?
Travel
Mount Engadine Lodge is the perfect base for a slew of spectacular mountain trails
Travel
Recently renovated and renamed, the Lodge at Bow Lake (formerly Num-Ti-Jah Lodge) immerses guests in the history of Rocky Mountain exploration
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
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 Wednesday: how sea otters are helping save marshes, one crab dinner at a time
02Wildlife Wednesday: Gabby the oldest Great Lakes piping plover makes another successful migration
03Wildlife Wednesday: avian flu kills polar bear for the first time ever
04Wildlife Wednesday: revealing the life of the Coast Salish woolly dog through oral histories and ancient genomics
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
Travel
The ultimate rainforest retreat complete with eco-adventures, hands-on education and adrenaline-inducing activities amidst tropical jungle scenery
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
People & Culture
The Quebec senator and former Paralympian on the joy of skiing in Kananaskis, Alta.
Travel
Offering something for everyone, this 584-kilometre wind-swept shoreline is packed with historical sites, isolated beaches, quiet seaside towns and more
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
Mapping
While most of the delta lies within the federally protected Wood Buffalo National Park, activity outside the park could threaten its future
Science & Tech
Shiny auroras will fly farther south over the next 18 months
People & Culture
The RCGS Fellow and extreme adventurer talks about his epic journeys across the globe from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean to the top of Mount Everest
Exploration
Veteran sailor and polar explorer Ken Burton discusses the story of RCMP’s Henry Larsen and his journey through the Arctic
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
Wildlife
Encountering the carcass of one of the ocean’s top predators and how studying its remains can help researchers save the living
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
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
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.
Wildlife
Understanding the spread of non-native earthworms in northern Canada
Wildlife
Conservation photographer Kali Wexler marvels at the annual event in the coastal waters around Vancouver Island — and explains why it is so critical to the ecosystem
People & Culture
At the Aki Kikinomakaywin culture camp, Anishinaabe youth weave worldviews together, connecting with their culture and learning to see themselves in the Western sciences
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
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
The acclaimed novelist on experiencing both kindness and lots of trips to the zoo in Granby, Que.
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
People & Culture
Canadian Geographic is proud to recognize 13 outstanding photographers who captured some of the best images of 2023
Places
Exploring the wonders of the Pacific and the unique ecosystems surrounding Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands with author and photographer Sara Ellison
Environment
In their final challenge, Canadian Geographic’s eight Live Net Zero families find ways to modify their holiday traditions to reduce household emissions
Environment
What the collapse of the Milne ice shelf and the loss of a rare Arctic ecosystem might teach us about a changing planet
Exploration
Now in its third year, the prize recognizes individuals who are not only exploring Earth’s polar regions, but striving to protect them