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.

Microdosing psilocybin, plus three other ways to relax and unwind by the crystal-clear waters of western Jamaica

Launched by the University of Waterloo, The Municipal Net-Zero Action Research Partnership (N-ZAP) is developing resources to support municipalities in their climate action plans

Our top picks for winter travel, all for less than $1,000 return airfare

How the legacy of these woolly giants persists in pop culture, storytelling, ecology and even the controversial idea of de-extinction

The story of Frank, Alta., the deadliest landslide in Canadian history and a town that endures

Canadian Geographic is pleased to honour 15 photographers for their outstanding images of Canadian wildlife

Hidden beneath the surface of this Ontario lake is an archive of the earth’s history sealed in mud 

Avoid the crowds and discover frozen canyons, scenic lakes and hearty cuisine in this epic Rocky Mountain town

A three-day guide on where to stay, what to do and how to make the most out of your time exploring Western Newfoundland 

Navigating chunks of ice in frigid temperatures, Robin Esrock recounts his thrilling experience ice canoeing on the St. Lawrence River

From forest bathing to historic hotels, Canada’s iconic winter wonderland has more to offer than fresh powder

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

Humans and bears are sharing more landscapes now than ever before. As we continue to invade their world, will we be able to coexist?

The latest population statistics reflect the expensive, dangerous and complex nature of polar bear research — but innovative new techniques may offer a solution

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

The Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence shares her experience getting into the field of wildlife photography, where she finds inspiration and more 

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

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.

How exceptional is Canada’s 2023 fire season? Unprecedented, according to a map of the past century of fire activity