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Places
Celebrating 100 years of Canada House, our diplomatic headquarters in Great Britain
Standing boldly along the west side of Trafalgar Square in London, the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom symbolizes an enduring relationship
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Wildlife
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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- 11 minutes

Wildlife
Oh Canada jay! The story behind an icon-in-the-making
Largely unheralded until Canadian Geographic’s National Bird Project was held, the renamed Canada jay — formerly grey jay — has become in many minds the country’s national bird
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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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- 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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Travel
Kayaking Hopewell Rocks after dark
How to paddle through New Brunswick’s most iconic landmark at night — if the Weather Gods allow
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People & Culture
‘A visceral way of connecting with your culture’: How Isaruit Inuit Arts brings country food to urban Inuit in Ottawa
For Ottawa’s urban Inuit, weekly drop-in meals at Isaruit Inuit Arts are a taste of home in the south
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People & Culture
King and Queen visit Canada House in London to mark historic anniversary
Their Majesties explored a giant floor map of Canada created by Canadian Geographic Education in partnership with Parks Canada, one week before the King is set to open the new Parliamentary session in Ottawa
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Travel
Baja beyond Cabo: Loreto, Mexico is the Gulf of California’s best-kept secret
Hard to reach but easy to love, Loreto is the ultimate base for exploring land and sea on the Baja California peninsula
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A Canadian Geographic GeoMinute
Why does Canada have a King?
In this GeoMinute, learn about why Canada has a King, as we trace the country’s history as a monarchy under French and British rule to its present status as a constitutional monarchy. Then, discover more about King Charles’s relationship with Canada to enhance public understanding of the Crown’s role in our democracy.
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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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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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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ICYMI: Highlights from our recent issues

History
D’oh Canada: The Simpsons’ hidden Canadian connection
Before Springfield, there was Saskatchewan. As TV’s longest-running sitcom, The Simpsons has deep roots in this Prairie province.
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Travel
Without a paddle: a journey down Canada’s most renowned estuary
Two friends think, write songs and “sail” down the St. Lawrence, from Quebec City to Tadoussac — they hope
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People & Culture
The birth of a language speaker
In the first part of Canadian Geographic’s Discovery Language series, one Kanyen’kehá:ka family shares what it takes to raise a language speaker
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Science & Tech
New space mission to Venus could reveal signs of alien life
An ambitious, multi-stage mission seeks to find life in the acidic clouds of Venus
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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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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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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
- 4473 words
- 18 minutes

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

Exploration
Return to Ellesmere Island with Ray Zahab and Kevin Vallely
Episode 104
Behind the scenes of an epic Arctic crossing as two explorers conquer the Canadian High Arctic in deep winter
- 43 minutes

People & Culture
Singing Back the Buffalo with Tasha Hubbard
Episode 103
The award-winning filmmaker explores her new documentary and her work examining buffalo restoration, Indigenous knowledge and cultural renewal
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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
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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
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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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Listen to Here & There

Places
Manitoulin: The island that connected a continent
Episode 21
Exploring Manitoulin Island, northern Ontario’s legacy as a vital hub for First Nations trade, travel and ideas
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People & Culture
Godspell 1972: the Toronto musical that gave us Martin Short, Andrea Martin and more
Episode 20
The true story of how a Toronto church basement became the launchpad for a generation of comedy legends
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People & Culture
Trend meets tradition: the Hasidim of Outremont, Montreal
Episode 19
How a deeply religious community maintains its practices while testing the boundaries between faith and modern life
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People & Culture
The all-star baseball champs you’ve never heard of
Episode 18
Honouring the Chatham Coloured All-Stars: Ontario’s first all-Black OBA champions
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