About "RCGS"

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is Canada’s Centre for Geography and Exploration, and one of the largest non-profit educational organizations in the nation.

Canadian Geographic publisher Gilles Gagnier

Canadian Geographic publisher and Royal Canadian Geographical Society COO Gilles Gagnier, 1969-2021

Canadian Geographic publisher Gilles Gagnier
In memory of Gilles Gagnier
The publisher of Canadian Geographic and COO (and Fellow) of our parent the Royal Canadian Geographical Society lost suddenly at age 51.
Four people pose in front of a blue background saying "Royal Canadian geographical Society." They are Dr. Joe MacInnis, Gavin Fitch, Catherine McKenna, and John Geiger

Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna was named an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society on August 19. With McKenna, from left to right, are Society Honorary Vice-President Joe MacInnis, Society President Gavin Fitch and Society CEO John Geiger. (Photo: Ben Powless/Can Geo)

Photo: Ben Powless/Canadian Geographic
Catherine McKenna named an Honorary Fellow of the RCGS
The former federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change was recognized for her public service and commitment to environmental conservation
Elizabeth Dowdeswell presented Louie Kamookak Medal

The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, is presented the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's Louie Kamookak Medal on July 29, 2021, by Society CEO John Geiger, Vice-President Wendy Cecil, Governor Janis Peleshok and Treasurer John Hovland. (Photo: Tom Sandler/Can Geo)

Elizabeth Dowdeswell presented Louie Kamookak Medal
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society awards two Kamookak Medals
Ontario Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and artist Sylvain Voyer recognized for their contributions to making Canada's geography better known

Photo: Geoff Coombs/Can Geo

Photo: Geoff Coombs/Can Geo
Launching the Trebek Initiative!
New program gives a huge boost to the next generation of explorers 
Emily Choy stands in front of artic ice and ocean wearing a yellow lifejacket, alongside three yellow kayaks

RCGS's new Explorer-in-Residence, Emily Choy. (Photo: Courtesy Emily Choy)

Photo: Courtesy Emily Choy
RCGS appoints Emily Choy as its latest Explorer-in-Residence
The Arctic researcher has a long association with the Society
Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named Canada's Governor General.

Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named Canada's Governor General. She spoke about her new role during the press conference at the Canadian Museum of History. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Mary Simon appointed Governor General of Canada
Simon becomes the first Indigenous person to assume the role
Four mountaineers stand on the summit of mount logan, canada

Rebecca Haspel, Toby Harper-Merrett, Alison Criscitiello and Zac Robinson on Mount Logan's summit, May 18, 2021. (Photo: Zac Robinson)

Photo: Zac Robinson
All-Canadian team completes successful expedition to the top of Canada
After being postponed a year due to COVID-19, the Mount Logan Ice Expedition made a successful summit of Canada’s highest peak.
What does an expedition do on hold?
'Come Walk With Us' was funded by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Expedition Program, but is waiting for COVID-19 restrictions to lift before they get started. Here's what they do while they wait. 
Trudeau and the Trebeks

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Jean and Alex Trebek pose at the entrance to the Alex Trebek Theatre at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's headquarters during the building's grand opening in May 2019. (Photo: Andrew Lessard)

Trudeau and the Trebeks
Trudeau, Trebek and a Rear-Admiral: the Royal Canadian Geographical Society bolsters its Fellowship with three incredible leaders
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Jean Trebek and Rear-Admiral Rebecca Patterson join the organization as Honorary Fellows

Canadians Pascale Marceau and Eva Capozzola reach the summit of Mount Lucania, Canada’s third tallest peak.

First all-women team makes successful summit of Mount Lucania
It was the third attempt at Canada’s third highest peak for the RCGS-funded team
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