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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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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.

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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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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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