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Hiking on the Gaspé Peninsula
A five-night, four-day adventure through Québec’s Gaspé Peninsula, full of mountain peaks, sweeping landscapes and close moose encounters
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History
In the Name of Humanity: Recognizing 75 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
On Dec. 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted an aspirational document articulating the foundations for human rights and dignity, but who was the Canadian that helped make it possible?
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Travel
Spending the night in North America’s only ice hotel
An unforgettable Nordic-inspired experience where ice and snow are transformed into an enchanting overnight stay
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Wildlife
Wildlife Wednesday: can the mighty muskox survive its greatest test yet?
Plus: a sea lion and an octopus fight to the death, new luminescence discovered in sea cucumbers, volcanic winters may have caused dinosaur extinction, and the white bison gene is revealed.
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Wildlife
Our fascination with mammoths
How the legacy of these woolly giants persists in pop culture, storytelling, ecology and even the controversial idea of de-extinction
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Places
The 1903 Frank Slide: In the shadow of the mountain
The story of Frank, Alta., the deadliest landslide in Canadian history and a town that endures
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Wildlife
Announcing the winners of the 2023 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year competition
Canadian Geographic is pleased to honour 15 photographers for their outstanding images of Canadian wildlife
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Science & Tech
The Anthropocene is here — and tiny Crawford Lake has been chosen as the global ground zero
Hidden beneath the surface of this Ontario lake is an archive of the earth’s history sealed in mud
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Winter Travel

Travel
Secret season in Jasper: 3 days of ice walking, ice skating and other winter adventures
Avoid the crowds and discover frozen canyons, scenic lakes and hearty cuisine in this epic Rocky Mountain town
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Travel
Essential Itinerary: Winter in Western Newfoundland
A three-day guide on where to stay, what to do and how to make the most out of your time exploring Western Newfoundland
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Travel
Ice canoeing in Quebec City
Navigating chunks of ice in frigid temperatures, Robin Esrock recounts his thrilling experience ice canoeing on the St. Lawrence River
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Travel
9 reasons why you don’t need skis to enjoy Banff
From forest bathing to historic hotels, Canada’s iconic winter wonderland has more to offer than fresh powder
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International Travel

Travel
Getaways for less! Stretch your winter travel budget with FlightHub
Our top picks for winter travel, all for less than $1,000 return airfare
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Travel
8 essential food and wine itineraries in Italy’s Piedmont region
Discover why Piedmont in northwestern Italy is a haven for gourmands
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Exploration
Searching for hope on deep coral reefs in Guadeloupe
How research on little-known “marine animal forests” could shine a light on ocean hope spots — and why they need protecting
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Travel
Exploring land art in Umbria, Italy’s green heart
From modern works of sculpture to remnants of ancient civilizations, Italy’s Umbria region is rich in cultural heritage
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Travel
A walk through time: exploring the Dolomites with Exodus Adventure Travels
Once an enormous coral reef, these magnificent mountains are now one of Italy’s main outdoor attractions
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James Cameron Into the Abyss
PRESSURE
Extended until May 1!
Our planet is over 70 per cent water — primarily ocean water — yet we know more about the surface of the moon than we do the ocean. Explore the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER and dive into the future of ocean conservation at 50 Sussex Drive in Ottawa.
Spotlight on polar bears

Wildlife
The ice walkers: Canada’s polar bears
An excerpt from Gloria Dickie’s book, Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future, which explores the planet’s eight remaining species of bears and the dangers they face
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Wildlife
Think like a bear: learning to coexist
Humans and bears are sharing more landscapes now than ever before. As we continue to invade their world, will we be able to coexist?
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Wildlife
Sinking or swimming? The challenges of polar bear research in a changing Arctic
The latest population statistics reflect the expensive, dangerous and complex nature of polar bear research — but innovative new techniques may offer a solution
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People & Culture
The truth about polar bears
Depending on whom you ask, the North’s sentinel species is either on the edge of extinction or an environmental success story. An in-depth look at the complicated, contradictory and controversial science behind the sound bites
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November 27 - December 10
Live Net Zero Challenge: Holidays
Carbon budgets can take off when celebrating holidays and taking winter vacations, so households keep them in check and carry on.
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Exploration
500 Days in the Wild: Walking the Trans Canada Trail with Dianne Whelan
Episode 72
The award-winning Canadian filmmaker, photographer, author and multimedia artist discusses her epic six-year journey across the world’s longest hiking trail
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People & Culture
Aviqtuuq: The world’s first Inuit-protected zone and conserved area with Jimmy Ullikatalik
Episode 71
The Inuit-run conservation zone is already being patrolled by locals and will provide important denning and winter habitat for Arctic mammals like polar bears and muskox
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People & Culture
Kings of their Own Oceans with Karen Pinchin
Episode 70
The best-selling author and award-winning investigative journalist discusses her new book, which explores the history and complex story of the magnificent bluefin tuna
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People & Culture
Polar exploring in the age of climate change with Dr. Mark Terry
Episode 69
The scholar, filmmaker, author and explorer discusses his documentary work, experience in the polar regions, climate change and more
- 47 minutes

People & Culture
Setting the South Pole speed record with Caroline Coté
Episode 68
The polar explorer and endurance athlete discusses what kept her going during her record-breaking expedition, challenges she faced, and her favourite place in Canada
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People & Culture
Michelle Valberg on her career as a wildlife photographer
The Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence shares her experience getting into the field of wildlife photography, where she finds inspiration and more
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Environment
Toronto’s newest park is turning an industrial landscape into a recreational hub
Located in Toronto’s Port Lands, Leslie Lookout Park will welcome visitors in June 2024, complete with a mini forest, lookout tower and a public beach
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Exploration
Documentary filmmakers find 1895 steamship wreck in Lake Huron
Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick set out to make a documentary about invasive quagga mussels in the Great Lakes. Along the way, they found the wreck of what is likely the steamship Africa, last seen on a stormy October night in 1895.
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Environment
Mapping 100 years of forest fires in Canada
How exceptional is Canada’s 2023 fire season? Unprecedented, according to a map of the past century of fire activity
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