RCGS Honorary President Alex Trebek stands in front of the Society's headquarters at 50 Sussex Dr. in Ottawa, Ontario. (Photo: Colin Rowe/Canadian Geographic)
November 10, 2020
Alex Trebek was a great friend to the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic during his life.
From hosting the first Canadian Geographic Challenge in the 1990s, supporting the opening of Canada's Centre for Geography and Exploration, to becoming the Honorary President of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, Trebek was a passionate supporter of geography and education in Canada.
We've pulled a selection of photos from our archives to showcase Trebek's commitment to the mission of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
Alex Trebek hosts the second annual Canadian Geographic Challenge (known then as the Great Canadian Geography Challenge) in 1996.
Alex Trebek poses with competitors in the 1996 edition of the Canadian Geographic Challenge (then known as the Great Canadian Geography Challenge).
Alex Trebek outside the Alex Trebek Theatre at 50 Sussex, the headquarters of Canadian Geographic and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. (Photo: Andrew Lessard)
Alex Trebek speaks in the Alex Trebek Theatre at the official opening of Canada’s Centre for Geography and Exploration May 13, 2019 in Ottawa. (Photo: Ben Powless)
Alex Trebek signs the guestbook in the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Reading Room at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society headquarters, 50 Sussex. (Photo: Ben Powless)
Alex Trebek stands in the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Reading Room at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society headquarters at 50 Sussex. (Photo: Ben Powless)
Alex Trebek signs posters and talks with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Chief Executive Officer John Geiger in the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Reading Room at RCGS Headqaurters, 50 Sussex. (Photo: Ben Powless)
Alex Trebek hosts a mini challenge for past and current Canadian Geographic Challenge winners at an event celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019. (Photo: Ben Powless)
Alex Trebek poses for a portrait. (Photo: Colin Rowe)
Alex Trebek hosts the first Canadian Geography Challenge (known then as the Great Canadian Geographic Challenge) in 1995.
RCGS Honorary President Alex Trebek stands in front of the Society's headquarters at 50 Sussex Dr. in Ottawa, Ontario. (Photo: Colin Rowe/Canadian Geographic)
Alex Trebek gave his remarks at a VIP reception celebrating the official opening of Canada’s Centre for Geography and Exploration May 13, 2019 in Ottawa. (Photo: Andrew Lessard/Canadian Geographic)
