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People & Culture
Our Country: Emmanuel Jal
The South Sudanese-Canadian artist, actor, DJ and political activist says it’s the people that make Toronto so special
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Travel
The Essential Itinerary: Springtime in Banff, Alberta
Four siblings take to the Rockies for a pre-summer adventure featuring glaciers, caves, mountains and more
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Environment
From wasteland to wetland: re-naturalizing Toronto’s Don River into Lake Ontario
The $1.3-billion flood prevention project in Toronto’s Port Lands is one of the most ambitious urban nature restoration projects in Canada’s history
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People & Culture
Behind the scenes of our 2024 Canadian Photos of the Year competition: Can Geo’s staff picks
An ode to the photos that made us laugh, reflect or just say “wow”
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People & Culture
Announcing the winners of the 2024 Canadian Photos of the Year competition
Canadian Geographic honours 14 photographers who captured some of the best shots of 2024
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Wildlife
Wings over Niagara: the gulls of the falls
During the winter, it’s not only humans that flock to the iconic falls; Niagara Falls is known as the gull capital of the world
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Wildlife
Announcing the winners of the 2024 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year competition
Canadian Geographic is pleased to honour 16 photographers for their outstanding images of Canadian wildlife
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Places
Photos: Snorkelling Vancouver Island
Exploring the wonders of the Pacific and the unique ecosystems surrounding Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands with author and photographer Sara Ellison
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Celebrating black history month

Wildlife
Melissa Hafting on the healing power of birds
The ecologist, photographer, activist and birding guide discusses her fascination with birds, bringing people together and how birdwatching can help people deal with grief
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People & Culture
Roasting resilience: Nadine Umutoni’s coffee mission
A journey of coffee, culture, and compassion from Rwanda to Vancouver
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Exploration
Crossing Africa with Mario Rigby
Episode 56
Rigby, an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, shares his advice for young explorers, from funding expeditions to proper footwear
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People & Culture
A journey through Africadia with George Elliott Clarke
Episode 26
Canada’s former Poet Laureate gives us a tour of the cultural geography of Black Nova Scotia
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People & Culture
Colour the Trails
“We believe the one who has power. He is the one who gets to write the story. So when you study history, you must ask yourself, Whose story am I missing? Whose…
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Wildlife
The good bear: Co-existence on Yukon’s Klukshu River
The ice bears of Klukshu have been living with people and salmon for millennia. Is this age-old balance under threat?
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People & Culture
Thirty years of Neskantaga First Nation’s boil water advisory
The trauma of an entire generation without access to safe drinking water has left its mark
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Places
Inside the last remaining dance hall in Manitou Beach, Sask.
In this summer resort village, Danceland welcomes revellers through the long, dark winter
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Wildlife
The impressive acoustics of the great grey owl
Using their remarkable sense of hearing, great grey owls can pinpoint prey deep beneath the snow, picking up sounds as low as -14 decibels from 50 metres away
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Science & Tech
Out of our depth: speaking with whales
An ambitious project seeks to use artificial intelligence to speak with sperm whales. But is this even possible? What would we say — and would they want to speak with us?
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Embrace winter in Canada!

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
Celebrating Mi-Carême in the Magdalen Islands
Experiencing a centuries-old Acadian tradition with food, drink, and family in Quebec’s Îles-de-la-Madeleine
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Travel
Five ways to fall in love with winter in Quebec’s Charlevoix region
From snowshoeing on a frozen river to soaring over snow-covered mountains in a helicopter, here’s how to make the most of a family winter getaway in this spectacular region on the north shore of the St. Lawrence
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Travel
Chasing auroras in Yellowknife
With solar activity expected to peak in 2024, there’s never been a better time to see the northern lights. Here’s how to do it in the “aurora capital of North America.”
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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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Your next great read

People & Culture
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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People & Culture
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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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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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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Mapping
Knowing Nuna
As the territory turns 25, a call for an Inuit self-determined future in Nunavut
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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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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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Exploration
Journey of resilience: Jillian Brown on water, wilderness, and healing
Episode 97
The award-winning photographer and explorer highlights the importance of connecting with nature as a way to heal from PTSD, trauma and abuse
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People & Culture
Christmas at Devil’s Portage – Charles Camsell
Episode 96
Recalling a memorable Christmas along the trail to the Klondike in the 19th century with an annual reading of Charles Camsell’s Arctic explorations by podcast host David McGuffin
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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
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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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