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The dam, the myth, the legend: 50 years of the beaver
An exploration of the buck-toothed, flat-tailed, landscape-shifting icon celebrating 50 years as Canada’s national symbol
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Eleven Canadian equivalents for top U.S. attractions
There’s never been a better time to explore our backyard
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People & Culture
Eileen Delehanty Pearkes on the Columbia River Treaty
The author, speaker and researcher discusses the controversial history surrounding the famed Treaty and her hopes for the future of the Columbia River
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Mapping
Knowing Nuna
As the territory turns 25, a call for an Inuit self-determined future in Nunavut
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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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Tundra Flower (TEST 2)
The story of Elisapie, from Salluit to the world
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People & Culture
Tundra Flower (TEST)
The story of Elisapie, from Salluit to the world
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- 1 minutes
People & Culture
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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Travel
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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Canada's favourite animals
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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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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
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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
Winter night walks in Canmore Kananaskis
Making the most of Canadian winters with an evening adventure under a sea of stars
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Travel
Bedrock: travel that begins beneath your feet
UNESCO Global Geoparks chart a new course in sustainable tourism — one rock at a time
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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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Our Country
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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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Addressing the state of race in modern-day Canadian media
Journalist Christopher Cheung wants newsrooms to change how they cover stories
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Excerpt from Manomin: Caring for Ecosystems and Each Other
Grounded in Indigenous methodologies, Manomin examines our interconnectedness with the natural world
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Environment
Forest mast: Nature as a community of care
What is lost when we destroy a forest? In an excerpt from her new book, Our Green Heart, renowned biochemist and botanist Diana Beresford-Kroeger reveals the profound and far-reaching effects of an abundant year — and issues a call to action.
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Places
A perfect day in Vancouver’s Kitsilano
Bestselling author Bill Arnott takes readers for an exploratory stroll along Vancouver’s beloved beachside of Kitsilano as part of his new book, A Perfect Day for a Walk
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People & Culture
Excerpt from Points of Interest: In Search of the Places, People, and Stories of BC
Canadian Geographic associate editor Abi Hayward’s “A Beachcomber’s Love Story” appears in The Tyee‘s 20th anniversary anthology, which celebrates the stories of British Columbia
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Can Geo Talks Presents
Meghan J. Ward's Wildflowers: In the Footsteps of a Trailblazer
Join Canadian Geographic at 50 Sussex Drive in Ottawa on Wednesday, March 19th, at 7 p.m. for an exclusive presentation of author and historian Meghan J. Ward’s documentary film Wildflowers.
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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
- 44 minutes
Science & Tech
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
- 48 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
People & Culture
Laval St. Germain’s journey to Afghanistan’s highest mountain
Episode 95
The renowned Canadian adventurer immerses readers in a thought-provoking discussion about the current state of Afghanistan and his experience on Mt. Noshaq
- 51 minutes
Nothing but Nunavut
People & Culture
Nunavut’s hunt for healthy food
Across Nunavut, food insecurity continues to affect daily life. For many Inuit, the answer lies not in the grocery store, but on the land.
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History
The RCMP station at the top of the world
Rediscovering an almost-forgotten history: An abandoned post on Ellesmere Island is linked to the Arctic Relocations of the 1950s
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Places
My Nuna: 6 photographers showcase a favourite shot
Their deep ties to Nunavut shine through in their work. Why these particular images strike a chord with each photographer.
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People & Culture
Protectors of Aqviqtuuq
The northern tip of mainland Canada is a paradise of caribou, polar bears and Arctic char as yet undisturbed by mining. The residents of Taloyoak, Nunavut, are fighting to keep it that way.
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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
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Exploration
Meet Caroline Côté, the fastest woman to reach the South Pole
Breaking stereotypes, pushing boundaries and logging an extraordinary achievement
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People & Culture
(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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People & Culture
Skywalkers: the Kahnawá:ke Mohawks who built New York City
Episode 16
Just an 18-minute drive from downtown Montreal is Kahnawà:ke, a lively community with a vibrant culture, rich history and an interesting backstory
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Travel
The Hawai’i of Canada
Episode 15
Salt Spring Island resident and journalist Lavonne Leong explores her West Coast island home in a captivating episode that might surprise you
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Travel
The surprising story of how Vancouver became “Hollywood North”
Episode 14
Senior producer and hometown girl Lia Grainger explains her theory behind Vancouver’s multi-billion-dollar film industry and how it all began
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