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Framing the wild: images of Canada’s globally vital ecosystems
Photographs from across the country reveal why Key Biodiversity Areas are critical to the planet’s future
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Inside the ambitious Indigenous-led plan to protect northwestern Ontario’s “Breathing Lands”
On the western shores of James and Hudson bays, a group of Omushkego Cree nations have been working to protect both water and land
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“It potentially will get worse” — hot, dry summer predicted for fire-stricken central Canada
A persistent “heat dome” over the central United States this summer could have spillover effects in the Prairies and northwestern Ontario, worsening the outlook for areas already affected by fire and near-drought conditions
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The great turning
Another reckoning is coming with climate change. How do we deal with our mental health — and ultimately find hope?
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Day hiking nirvana in northern Yukon’s Ivvavik National Park
For the lucky few who can nab a spot on one of Parks Canada’s guided tours, Ivvavik offers out-of-this-world hiking and wildlife viewing from a fly-in base camp
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Kayaking Hopewell Rocks after dark
How to paddle through New Brunswick’s most iconic landmark at night — if the Weather Gods allow
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Tall ship sailing in the Caribbean: a sustainable alternative to mega cruises
Bucket List columnist Robin Esrock visits the British Virgin Islands in search of pirate lore, Caribbean sunsets and a greener future for cruising
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Winnipeg’s Activate Games lights up the world of indoor recreation
A Canadian success story on its way to a global phenomenon, Activate Games is a futuristic experience where you become the player
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Look mom, a mummy! A family journey through Egypt’s ancient history
Writer Robin Esrock reports on a bucket list family adventure in Cairo, Egypt and down the Nile
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Knowing nature for what it is with Connel Bradwell
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Face to face with a century-old giant
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Wildlife without borders: Conservation in the time of Trump
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How the forest sector conserves biodiversity in our forests
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Can Canada learn from its conservation mistakes?
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Into the storm: the Canadian transforming tornado science
Alberta-based computer scientist Mark Simpson can design anything he puts his mind to. So why has he chosen to chase tornadoes?
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New space mission to Venus could reveal signs of alien life
An ambitious, multi-stage mission seeks to find life in the acidic clouds of Venus
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Six video games starring nature as the main character
How nature is levelling up in video games, from playing as a raccoon to navigating ecological grief
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No two the same: how snowflakes form
Snowflakes are unique, but why, and how? Can Geo intern Nadia Nikpour-Badr investigates.
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Exploring the depths of sperm whale communication
Episode 99
Canadian whale biologist Shane Gero discusses the ambitious project attempting to communicate with sperm whales and the hope to learn more about these mysterious cetaceans
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I interviewed The Beaverton’s Luke Gordon Field; he Replied with headlines
Episode 106
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Our Country: Tantoo Cardinal on belonging to the land
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Nelson, B.C. — Canada’s slice of the Summer of Love
Episode 22
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Show your national pride with these eight Indigenous-owned businesses
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The open road: George Stroumboulopoulos on music, motorcycles, movies and Canada
Episode 105
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King Charles III delivers historic Speech from the Throne
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Manitoulin: The island that connected a continent
Episode 21
Exploring Manitoulin Island, northern Ontario’s legacy as a vital hub for First Nations trade, travel and ideas
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Exploration
Return to Ellesmere Island with Ray Zahab and Kevin Vallely
Episode 104
Behind the scenes of an epic Arctic crossing as two explorers conquer the Canadian High Arctic in deep winter
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Godspell 1972: the Toronto musical that gave us Martin Short, Andrea Martin and more
Episode 20
The true story of how a Toronto church basement became the launchpad for a generation of comedy legends
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Singing Back the Buffalo with Tasha Hubbard
Episode 103
The award-winning filmmaker explores her new documentary and her work examining buffalo restoration, Indigenous knowledge and cultural renewal
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Island time: 10 luxurious experiences in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Adventure and indulgence collide in the Caribbean’s best-kept secret — a sun-soaked haven calling to Canadian explorers
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Why did the salamander cross the road?
Turns out, in the City of Burlington at least, it was to have a lot of sex
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Acclaimed photographer Paul Zizka embraces change in The Canadian Rockies: Revisited
Exploring shifting perspectives in one of Canada’s most renowned landscapes through stunning photography
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Implosion: New documentary reveals more details on the Titan submersible tragedy
Executive producer Arnie Gelbart on making the documentary that uncovers new insights into what happened when the Titan submersible imploded near the Titanic wreck site
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Little beach resorts on the prairie
Soak up the summer sun and nostalgic vibes at one of these seven Saskatchewan beach resorts. (Yes, you read that right!)
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Sanctuary in the sky
With daunting hiking and warm camaraderie, a women-only tour to Machu Picchu showcases Peru’s celebrated archaeological sites, cuisine and culture
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Baja beyond Cabo: Loreto, Mexico is the Gulf of California’s best-kept secret
Hard to reach but easy to love, Loreto is the ultimate base for exploring land and sea on the Baja California peninsula
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From the mountains, for the mountains: Arc’teryx returns to its roots
Arc’teryx leans into its deep ties to the Canadian Rockies, blending innovation, sustainability and mountain culture while championing conservation
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Without a paddle: a journey down Canada’s most renowned estuary
Two friends think, write songs and “sail” down the St. Lawrence, from Quebec City to Tadoussac — they hope
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A first-timer’s journey through Banff and Jasper
In the aftermath of the Jasper Wildfires, this five-day journey through iconic Alberta towns reveals a region rebuilding and ready to welcome back travellers
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Dam proud: How the beaver has shaped Canada’s environment
Episode 102
A deep dive into the world of beavers as Canada celebrates 50 years of the iconic species as our national animal
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The all-star baseball champs you’ve never heard of
Episode 18
Honouring the Chatham Coloured All-Stars: Ontario’s first all-Black OBA champions
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Savouring North America’s complicated French roots
Episode 17
Explore the rich and varied culinary legacy of New France in North America, from Montreal’s iconic bagels to chicken frico in Nova Scotia and more
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(Here & There’s award-winning episode) Anne of Green Gables – a Japanese sensation?
Episode 6
Revisiting the surprising story of how this young, freckle-faced P.E.I. protagonist took by storm on another island half a world away
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“To learn all the gifts from nmé, you have to work with him in the water”
Lake sturgeon populations have plummeted in the Great Lakes watershed. Here’s how First Nations are collaborating with scientists to save an ancient relative.
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History
D’oh Canada: The Simpsons’ hidden Canadian connection
Before Springfield, there was Saskatchewan. As TV’s longest-running sitcom, The Simpsons has deep roots in this Prairie province.
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The birth of a language speaker
In the first part of Canadian Geographic’s Discovery Language series, one Kanyen’kehá:ka family shares what it takes to raise a language speaker
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Environment
Planting trees will save us, and other climate myths
Climate scientist Andrew Weaver on the backwards logic of carbon offsets and why the world urgently needs to rethink its definition of “net zero”
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In a pinch: Reconnecting a vital Maritime wildlife corridor
The Chignecto Isthmus between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick is a pinch point for migratory wildlife, but a coalition of conservation groups, scientists and citizens is working to restore ecological connectivity on this highly-developed land bridge
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Lending a kelping hand: how genetics research is innovating seaweed restoration
Researchers are taking a new approach to kelp conservation by studying how their genes could be key in protecting B.C. kelp forests from climate change
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Places
Ultimate Canadian Geography Quiz: How well do you know the 49th parallel?
The 49th parallel forms a major part of Canada’s southern border with the United States. Test your geography smarts with our ultimate quiz!
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On tap: celebrating the tradition of maple syrup in Canada
Each spring, as the freeze-thaw cycle takes hold of parts of the country, the sap in red and sugar maple trees starts to flow, marking the start of the sugar bush season
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Haudenosaunee activist Dawn Martin-Hill on decolonization and water
The educator and activist on decolonization, social justice and why water is at the heart of everything
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Echoes in the ice: Inuit knowledge and the changing Arctic
For centuries, Inuit hunters in Canada’s north have co-existed with Arctic wildlife. Sharing their generational knowledge with visitors to the region is one way they are helping protect it.
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Christa Couture on enabling disabled travel in Canada
The musician, writer, amputee and host of the AMI travel series Postcards From, discusses advocating for accessibility while challenging stereotypes across Canada and more
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Elbows Up! Hockey, politics and patriotism with Roy MacGregor
Episode 101
The award-winning journalist explores the intersection of hockey, politics and patriotism, highlighting Canada’s 2025 4 Nations Face-Off victory over the U.S. amid tensions from Trump’s tariff war
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People & Culture
Maggie Hodgson: Healing spirits worldwide
A reflection on the life and work of Maggie Hodgson, a champion of improving Indigenous wellbeing in Canada and beyond
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History
Aviation Nation: The past, present and future of the Royal Canadian Air Force
A new children’s book from the RCAF Foundation hopes to inspire the next generation of aviators
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A warning in aluminum: Guerrilla art exhibition in Toronto imagines a future Canada conquered by the U.S.
Pax Americana, by Toronto artist Dara Vandor, is a provocative commentary on Canadian sovereignty and who decides how history is commemorated
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On edge: an uncertain future for Canadian-U.S. border cities
United by geography yet split by a border, these cities grapple with new and potential changes as the trade war between Canada and the U.S. escalates
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You went where? A family staycation in Sudbury, Ontario
Keep your tourism dollars in Canada and opt for a memorable staycation in the Nickel City
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Sacred returns: the repatriation of Indigenous heritage
The uncertain future of thousands of artifacts as the Hudson’s Bay Company winds down
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The lure of southern Arizona’s warm wilderness
10 places to enjoy hiking, history and wine, all within less than a day’s drive of Tucson
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A revolutionary look at the most elemental force, water
In her new book, Theory of Water, renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg writer Leanne Betasamosake Simpson offers a vision of water as a catalyst for radical transformation, capable of birthing a new world
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Trend meets tradition: the Hasidim of Outremont, Montreal
Episode 19
How a deeply religious community maintains its practices while testing the boundaries between faith and modern life
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Faune sous contrainte
Relier les habitats sur l’isthme de Chignecto entre la Nouvelle-Écosse et le Nouveau-Brunswick
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People & Culture
Introducing: Discovery Language
A new Canadian Geographic series in print and online will take readers on a linguistic journey across the lands and waters we now call Canada
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‘A visceral way of connecting with your culture’: How Isaruit Inuit Arts brings country food to urban Inuit in Ottawa
For Ottawa’s urban Inuit, weekly drop-in meals at Isaruit Inuit Arts are a taste of home in the south
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Our Country: Tyler Johnston
The Letterkenny star relaxes and recharges at mom’s house on Hatzic Lake, B.C.
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How Canadians are growing resiliency in the face of U.S. threats
As food costs rise as a result of the U.S.-imposed trade war, some Canadians are pushing back by growing their own produce
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Exploration
Episode 100: Diving into the Darkness with Jill Heinerth
Episode 100
A breathtaking conversation with the world-renowned explorer, from the making of her award-winning documentary and diving in the Antarctic to facing life-threatening situations and the impact of climate change on diving
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Exploration
Explorer John Hemming awarded Lawrence J. Burpee Medal
Hemming was recognized for his work in the Brazilian Amazon and his advocacy on behalf of Indigenous Peoples
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Up against the Tourmalet
What happens when a decidedly non-professional cyclist takes on the Tour de France’s most historic climb? Hint: It isn’t pretty.
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Where the saviour fish still swims
In an era of collapse, a fabled fish keeps coming back to the Nisg̱a’a nation
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