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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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Science & Tech
Exploring the inner lives of sperm whales with Shane Gero
The biologist talks whale reserves in the Caribbean and an international effort to communicate with sperm whales
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Wildlife
What is the most “Canadian” animal? It’s not the moose
Move over caribou and loon; it might be time for the opossum or mudpuppy to grace our currency
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Environment
Biodiversity or bust? Here’s what happened at COP16
The 16th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity landed a stronger role for Indigenous Peoples in biodiversity conservation, but failed to secure 30 x 30 financing or monitoring plans
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Wildfires in Canada
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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Wildlife
How will the Jasper wildfire affect wildlife?
A Canmore, Alta. based wildlife and nature photographer reflects on how bears and wolves could be faring in the midst of the fire, and shares some of his most memorable photos
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Environment
Opinion: Environmental racism and Canada’s wildfires
Ocean Bridge Ambassadors address the burning injustice of the climate crisis on marginalized communities
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People & Culture
Our new “century of fire”
Author John Vaillant on his new book Fire Weather — and the toxic relationship between fire and petroleum
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People & Culture
10 fantastic moments from the 2024 RCGS Geographica Dinner — plus photos!
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s 95th annual Geographica dinner celebrated the impact of geography and exploration and the achievements of the past year
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Wildlife
The race to save B.C.’s bats
As a deadly disease threatens the species’ existence, bat conservationists rush to find an antidote before it’s too late
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Environment
Calgary-based photographer captures epic aurora display
“One of the best weeks of my life,” says Matt Melnyk about his once-in-a-lifetime encounter
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Travel
A winter stay at Mount Engadine Lodge in Kananaskis Country
Tales of epic winter trails, mountain scenes, and delicious eats at this rustic Alberta getaway
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People & Culture
A life well lived: Karsten Heuer and Leanne Allison
As the conservation advocate reaches the chosen end of his life, Heuer and his partner in storytelling (and life) are recognized for their life’s work
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ICYMI: Highlights from our recent issues
History
The harsh realities of sealing life at “the Front”
When Quest sank, she had 5,200 seal pelts in the hold. A look at the intersecting worlds of polar exploration and sealing.
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Mapping
Mapping diversions in the Great Lakes
How mid-century diversions in the Great Lakes watershed still affect the communities on its shorelines
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Exploration
Finding Quest
Inside the expedition that found famed explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s famed last ship
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People & Culture
Life after death: the real Lucy Maud Montgomery
Celebrating the woman behind Anne of Green Gables as we approach the literary icon’s 150th birthday
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Wildlife Wednesdays
Wildlife
Wildlife Wednesday: 7,000 apply to hunt “problem” grizzlies in Alberta
Plus: the key to a shrew’s heart, dino fossil mother lode discovered, and the toxic hitchhikers impacting the Arctic
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Wildlife
Wildlife Wednesday: the Greenland shark’s secret to 500-year life
Plus: the mammoths of Vancouver Island, the sustainable beluga-hunting of the Inuvialuit, and how some coho salmon stay sea lice-free
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Wildlife
Wildlife Wednesday: a new genomic tool is teaching us more about “grolar” bears (or “pizzlies”)
Plus: an epic butterfly adventure, Indigenous-led solutions to boost endangered caribou and…are plants talking to each other?
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Wildlife
Wildlife Wednesday: Pacific salmon travel warm water ‘corridors’ to enter the Canadian Arctic
Plus: the sad death of Nakoda and her cubs, the NASA satellites tracking endangered wildlife, the climate challenges facing Atlantic herring, and… sharknados?
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In depth
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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Wildlife
The otter, the urchin and the Haida
As the sea otter begins its long-overdue return to Haida Gwaii, careful plans are being laid to welcome them — and to preserve a prosperous shellfish harvest
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People & Culture
Losing track: The importance of passenger rail corridors
What does it mean for Canada if we continue to pull up train tracks?
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Environment
The truth about carbon capture
Carbon capture is big business, but its challenges fly in the face of the need to lower emissions. Can we square the circle on this technological Wild West?
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Places
The land holds memories
“All the mischiefs humans and the universe are capable of inflicting on an ecosystem have conspired to attack the prairies.”
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Sun Destinations
Travel
The Essential Itinerary: Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Experiencing “pura vida” in one of the world’s five Blue Zones — plus surfing, yoga and the ultimate fairytale ending
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Travel
A Southern California road trip
Exploring the dreamy landscapes of SoCal through an ocean playground, national forest and desert paradise
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Travel
Sailing into the sun: Dolphin-watching and more in Panama City Beach, Florida
Playful wildlife, expansive beaches and spectacular cuisine are defining features of this waterfront town in the Florida Panhandle
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Travel
Sea shells weave spells on sunny Sanibel and Captiva Islands
A seashelling sojourn on these quiet Florida Gulf islands is a balm for winter- and COVID-weary travellers
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Travel
How to eat like a local in the Florida Keys
Whether it’s brewing homegrown craft beer or putting an invasive species on the menu, a new generation of locavores in the Florida Keys is helping redefine the region’s food and drink scene
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Listen to Here & There
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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People & Culture
Go Habs Go — A hockey story about much more than hockey
Episode 13
Hockey is more than just a game in Montreal; it’s a window to Quebec culture whether you’re a hockey fan or not
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Travel
The surprising treasures of the “Cape Cod of the Midwest”
Episode 12
Well-known for its long shoreline and parks, Wisconsin’s Door Country is surrounded by water, making it one of the most picturesque hidden gems in North America
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Winter getaways
Travel
A winter stay at Mount Engadine Lodge in Kananaskis Country
Tales of epic winter trails, mountain scenes, and delicious eats at this rustic Alberta getaway
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- 7 minutes
Travel
Snow, stars and schnitzels in the British Columbia interior
After a challenging ski season as a result of warmer weather, winter is alive and well at SilverStar Mountain Resort, along with a few surprises
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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
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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Travel
Have an ‘ice’ stay at the Hôtel de Glace
A frigid night on a bed of ice is not for the faint of heart
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Exploration
Running solo across Death Valley with Ray Zahab
Episode 94
The acclaimed extreme adventurer recounts his gruelling solo run across one of the hottest places on earth: Death Valley, California
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People & Culture
Manitoba’s historic Dawson Trail with Pierrette Sherwood and Mimi Lamontagne
Episode 93
Highlighting the new interpretive trail featuring a series of permanent art exhibits and 15 wayfinding markers showcasing traditional place names and the Dawson Trail’s historical legacy
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People & Culture
Our Green Heart – The Soul and Science of Forests with Diana Beresford-Kroeger
Episode 92
The renowned botanist, biochemist and best-selling author on the wisdom of trees and her new book about the science of forests and the role trees can play in reversing the climate crisis
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People & Culture
Storm chasing with Jaclyn Whittal
Episode 91
For more than a decade, meteorologist Jaclyn Whittal has been reporting on extreme weather across North America — learn about how she got into the field and what it takes to be a storm chaser
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Exploration
Canoeing across the Arctic with Dave Greene
Episode 90
Remote expeditions are no easy feat, especially by canoe, but this adventurer knows how to plan, execute and be prepared
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