Environment

Wonder and loss: the deep ocean and its future

Though it’s the largest ecosystem on Earth, we know less about the deep ocean than the surface of the moon. As the threat of mining looms, will its fate be decided before we know enough to make such a far-reaching choice?

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Strong and free

Places

Reaching for the Beaufort Sea

As relations heat up between Canada and the U.S., where does that leave the icy Beaufort Sea?

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Wildlife

Wildlife without borders: Conservation in the time of Trump

The breakdown of binational relations and gutting of U.S. science agencies brings uncertainty to current cross-border conservation efforts

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History

Unfurling the history of our Canadian flag

Sixty years ago this month, the iconic Canadian flag was raised, but not before a fiery Great Flag Debate

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People & Culture

On thin ice: Who “owns” the Arctic?

As the climate heats up, so do talks over land ownership in the Arctic. What does Canadian Arctic Sovereignty look like as the ice melts?

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18 minutes

History

Who won the war?

Soldiers, descendants of Loyalists and history buffs recreate a battle to demonstrate why the War of 1812 is still important today

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16 minutes

Most recent

Travel

Steps towards tomorrow: a solo hike along Japan’s Tōhoku Region

Painstakingly restored in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, the Michinoku Coastal Trail offers a powerful walk through loss, resilience and hope

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Travel

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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Wildlife

Face to face with a century-old giant

In the Galápagos Islands, giant tortoises roam freely after becoming one of the most decimated species in the volcanic archipelago

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Travel

Right Here, Right Wow: FlightHub’s national photo contest showcases Canada through your lens

Enter a photo that captures your perspective on Canada for a chance to win a dream trip to a Canadian destination of your choice!

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Earth Day every day

Environment

Big tree hunters: saving the last untouched areas of the planet

How a niche British Columbia-based community is working to bring attention to the importance of old-growth forests

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Environment

The importance of forests for our survival

An in-depth look at how trees work to keep us alive and the value of old-growth forests

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10 minutes

Environment

How does your garden grow?

As cities and towns continue to expand into our wild landscapes, conservation gardens can provide refuge for Canada’s plummeting biodiversity

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Wildlife

Bioacoustics: What nature’s sounds can tell us about the health of our world

Recording the soundscapes of our ecosystems is a burgeoning field that allows researchers to better decode what the Earth is saying. But are we listening?

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Stories of the woods

Environment

How the forest sector conserves biodiversity in our forests

Human intervention in natural forest processes might seem counterintuitive, but experts say active management can actually help reduce wildfire risk and restore forests’ value to wildlife

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Environment

Burned but not lost: How wildfire salvage is giving new life to Canada’s impacted forests

As forest fires grow in size, intensity and severity, foresters are rethinking forest management

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Environment

Planting a network of mini forests across Canada

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

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Environment

The importance of forests for our survival

An in-depth look at how trees work to keep us alive and the value of old-growth forests

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10 minutes

Canada's favourite animals

Kids

Animal Facts: Orca

The orca, or killer whale, is a highly recognizable species that is known for its iconic black and white colouring. …

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Kids

Animal Facts: Grizzly bear

Despite their large size, grizzly bears have been known to run at speeds of 55 kilometres per hour!

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2 minutes

Kids

Animal Facts: Wolf

Within Canada, there are several species of wolves that occupy approximately 90 per cent of their historic range. …

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Kids

Animal Facts: Snowy owl

The snowy owl is an iconic North American bird that is almost entirely covered by feathers to keep them warm in colder climates. …

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Canadian Travel

Travel

Riding the rails through the Rockies

An epic mother-daughter journey through the clouds travels from Vancouver to Jasper aboard luxury train Rocky Mountaineer

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Travel

Walking the wild way: Algonquin to Adirondacks

Following in the footsteps of Alice the moose on the A2A “Pilgrimage for Nature” Trail

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10 minutes

Travel

Momma bears in the Toba Inlet

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

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Travel

The Essential Itinerary: St. John’s, Newfoundland

From lavish dining to rollicking parties, here’s how to plan three memorable days in Canada’s easternmost city

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Our Country

People & Culture

Our Country: Justin Trudeau on his love of canoeing

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sings the praises of paddling

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People & Culture

Our Country: Nick Kypreos

The former NHL-er and hockey analyst recalls Sunday road trips to Niagara Falls, Ont.

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People & Culture

Our Country: Alex Trebek

Jeopardy! host and Honorary President of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society reminisced about his years in Ottawa

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People & Culture

Our Country: Margaret Atwood

The iconic author shares her vivid memories of Canada’s Arctic, from its impressive wildlife to its otherworldly landscapes

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Great long reads

Environment

Farming a changing sea

Struggle and success in Atlantic Canada, where aquaculturists strive to overcome climate change and contamination while chasing a sustainable carbon footprint

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17 minutes

Two caribou silhouetted against a dark, rainy landscape

Wildlife

Caribou are vanishing at an alarming rate. Is it too late to save them?

After more than a million years on Earth, the caribou is under threat of global extinction. The precipitous decline of the once mighty herds is a tragedy that is hard to watch — and even harder to reverse.

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19 minutes

History

The untold story of the Hudson’s Bay Company

A look back at the early years of the 350-year-old institution that once claimed a vast portion of the globe

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People & Culture

In search of promised lands

Uprooted repeatedly by development projects, the Oujé-Bougoumou Cree wandered boreal Quebec for 70 years before finding a permanent home. For some, the journey continues.

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Environment

Canada’s dirty secret

Canada leads the developed world in per capita production of garbage. What’s behind our nation’s wasteful ways?

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Listen to Explore

Wildlife

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

48 minutes

People & Culture

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

28 minutes

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

44 minutes

People & Culture

The core of the mountain with Alison Criscitiello

Episode 98

Searching for clues to a changing climate on a record-breaking expedition to the top of Canada’s tallest peak

46 minutes

Breaking barriers

People & Culture

5 female chefs in B.C. forging the way for future generations

The culinary world has historically been a male-dominated space, but these women are breaking down gender barriers and reshaping Canada’s dining culture

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People & Culture

Exceeding expectations on Canada’s tallest peak

Ice core scientist and alpine climber Alison Criscitiello discusses her record-breaking expedition to Mt. Logan

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Exploration

Beyond Her Horizons: Listening to the women of Tallurutik

In the summer of 2023, three women set out on the 16-metre sailboat Que Sera on an expedition aimed at writing Inuit women into the exploration history of the North