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Walking the wild way: Algonquin to Adirondacks
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As the RCAF turns 100, Cyle Daniels begins their own journey with the storied service
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The untold story of the “Canadian Mayflower:” A family roots journey in Nova Scotia
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The otter, the urchin and the Haida
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Head for the hills: skiing in the Canadian Prairies
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May/June 2023
People & Culture
Tintamarre: Inside the raucous Acadian parade in Clare, N.S.
The tintamarre showcases the vitality of the Acadian culture — and some supersized papier-mâché heads
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Science & Tech
Written in stone: What fossils can tell us about the future
How peering into our ancient past could transform our understanding of contemporary climate change
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Environment
Our shared garden: The importance of native plants
As cities and towns continue to expand into our wild landscapes, conservation gardens can provide refuge for Canada’s plummeting biodiversity
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Wildlife
Hide and seek: The race to save the Vancouver Island Marmot
In the field with researchers and volunteers scrambling to save Canada’s most endangered mammal
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Le roi de la plongée
Souvenir d’un périple sous la glace lors de la venue du roi Charles III dans le passage du Nord-Ouest en 1975
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July/August 2022
People & Culture
5 Canadian artists addressing Canada’s increasingly threatened landscapes
A century after the Group of Seven became famous for an idealized vision of Canadian nature, contemporary artists are incorporating environmental activism into work that highlights Canada’s disappearing landscapes
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The cod delusion
A moratorium on cod fishing that was supposed to last two years has now lasted 30. What will it take to rebuild cod stocks — and a way of life?
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History
Frozen in time: The remarkable legacy of Mary Vaux, amateur glaciologist
Mary Vaux’s groundbreaking 19th-century study of B.C.’s Illecillewaet Glacier created an invaluable record of the glacier’s recession
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Comment arrêter une ruée vers l’or
Un nouveau mouvement créateur de pôles touristiques florissants dans tout le Canada – la durabilité, un exemple à la fois
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On silent wings: Can snowy owls survive a warming climate?
Snowy owls have evolved to survive the harsh environment of the Arctic tundra, but can they survive its warming?
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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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Bioacoustics: What nature’s sounds can tell us about the health of our world
Recording the soundscapes of our ecosystems is a burgeoning field that allows researchers to better decode what the Earth is saying. But are we listening?
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Environment
Space invasion: Is it too late to save the Great Lakes?
How a cocktail of invasive species and global change is altering the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River ecosystem
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Environment
I am Mutehekau Shipu: A river’s journey to personhood in eastern Quebec
In February 2021, the world was introduced to Mutehekau Shipu — also known as the Magpie River — when the people of Ekuanitshit, Que. and the regional municipality made a joint declaration granting the river legal personhood and rights. The declaration carries broad implications for the fight to protect nature across Canada and around the world.
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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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Wildlife
Do not disturb: Practicing ethical wildlife photography
Wildlife photographers on the thrill of the chase — and the importance of setting ethical guidelines
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Wildlife
Guardians of the glacial past
How ‘maas ol, the spirit bear, connects us to the last glacial maximum of the Pacific Northwest
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Environment
Last bastion of ice
What the collapse of the Milne ice shelf and the loss of a rare Arctic ecosystem might teach us about a changing planet
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July/August 2023
People & Culture
Crossing time: Alberta’s last river ferries
The province’s remaining river ferries are enduring meeting places, shuttling people and property across this ancient landscape
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On thin ice: Who “owns” the Arctic?
As the climate heats up, so do talks over land ownership in the Arctic. What does Canadian Arctic Sovereignty look like as the ice melts?
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Places
Farming the Greenbelt: five farms to visit in Ottawa
Celebrating urban agriculture in Canada’s national capital region
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Wildlife
Muskoxen: the tundra’s ultimate survivors
Muskoxen have roamed the tundra for millennia, but today these woolly beasts are facing a number of very modern threats to their existence
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Environment
The research project trying to find every tornado in Canada
Tracking the country’s extreme weather events to answer the question: are storms getting worse?
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Tiwšɛm (learn): a stay at Klahoose Wilderness Resort
On the coast of B.C.’s mainland awaits an immersive experience on the water’s edge, where tourism can be an act of reconciliation
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Cloud wine: heli-touring the vineyards of the South Okanagan
A couple’s guide to taking in the wine, food and unique desert scenery of Osoyoos
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In search of self-care: Exploring B.C.’s South Island Spirit Loop
A tired mom’s quest for rest on a solo road trip around southern Vancouver Island
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Exploring Vancouver Island’s wild side with RCGS Ambassador John P. Smol
As one of the many trips being offered by Maple Leaf Adventures, Vancouver Island’s Wild Side is an excursion for those who love adventure beyond the norm
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Layers of meaning: Francine McCarthy on the Anthropocene
The geology professor is a key mover and shaker in what is possibly the biggest geological announcement of our generation, with Ontario’s tiny Crawford Lake being chosen as the global ground zero Earth’s most recent geological time period
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With each stroke, a breath
How a journey through the Great Lakes helped reshape my relationship with water after the loss of my father
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Rétablir les faits, pour l’Histoire
Les journalistes autochtones créent des espaces pour enquêter sur les crimes commis dans les pensionnats pour Autochtones, aux prises avec des questions non résolues et une reconnaissance pour laquelle il reste beaucoup de chemin à parcourir.
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ᕿᒧᒃᓯᖅ (Qimuksiq)
ᕿᒧᒃᓯᕐᓂᖅ ᖁᑦᑎᒃᑐᒥ ᐅᖓᓯᖕᓂᖃᖅᑐᒥᒃ 500-ᑭᓛᒥᑐᓂᒃ ᑕᓱᐃᕙᓪᓕᐊᓂᖏᑦ ᐊᑐᖅᑕᐅᔪᓐᓃᓕᓚᐅᖅᑐᒥᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᒃᓴᔭᓪᓚᑦᑖᖓᓂᒃ
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The Nunavut Quest dogsled race is revitalizing a once-threatened tradition
Inside the 500-kilometre dogsled race across the High Arctic with the qimuksiqtiit who are sharing their knowledge with the next generation
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November/December 2023
Exploration
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Searching for hope on deep coral reefs in Guadeloupe
How research on little-known “marine animal forests” could shine a light on ocean hope spots — and why they need protecting
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Exploration
Documentary filmmakers find 1895 steamship wreck in Lake Huron
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.
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Exploration
King of chill: Diving in the Arctic with the future King Charles III
Remembering a 1975 journey under the ice of the Northwest Passage with King Charles III
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Surviving the Race to Alaska
This motor-free ocean race — with vessels ranging from paddleboards to pedal-assist sailboats — is less about how fast you can go and more about whether you get there at all
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Secret season in Jasper: 3 days of ice walking, ice skating and other winter adventures
Avoid the crowds and discover frozen canyons, scenic lakes and hearty cuisine in this epic Rocky Mountain town
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New Brunswick’s wildest adventure: Hiking the millennia-old Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail
An ancient Mi’gmaq migration route that follows the Nepisiguit River’s winding route to the salt waters of Chaleur Bay, the Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail is now one of the world’s best adventure trails
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Go with the fleuve: 5 days in La Belle Province
Following the St. Lawrence’s winding course through Quebec delivers a feast of history, culture and food
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Travel with Dr. Jean: Preparing for takeoff
From compression socks to a proper backpack, there are some travel items that you should never forget as a senior traveller. But don’t worry, Dr. Jean has you covered.
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The Essential Itinerary: Northern Ontario
Amethyst, canyons, waterfalls and jaw-dropping landscapes, a trip through Northern Ontario is an iconic Canadian adventure
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Wildlife
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The call of the loon
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Comprendre le comportement animal est essentiel pour la conservation de la biodiversité
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Think like a bear: learning to coexist
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Insurmountable: The battle to bring a salmon run home
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Animal crossing: Reconnecting North America’s most important wildlife corridor
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Sinking or swimming? The challenges of polar bear research in a changing Arctic
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Montreal
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Placing the Pandemic in Perspective: Cooking up comfort on the streets of Montreal
The death of an unhoused Innu man inspired an innovative and compassionate street outreach during the nightly curfew in 2021
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Placing the Pandemic in Perspective: Coping with curfew in Montreal
For unhoused residents and those who help them, the pandemic was another wave in a rising tide of challenges
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Travel
How to stop a gold rush
The new movement building flourishing tourism hubs across Canada – one sustainable example at a time
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La voile est un rêve: Sailing the St. Lawrence
For Canadian Geographic assistant editor Abi Hayward, sailing the St. Lawrence was a dream — and a trip down memory lane.
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Canada’s Best Gondolas, Funiculars and Tramways
Everything you need to know about these unique methods of transportation and where to find them
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10 of the most luxurious cabins in Canada
Immerse yourself into these sleek contemporary Canadian retreats as you gather inspiration for your next summer getaway
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Hound found: on the hunt for truffles in British Columbia
How British Columbia’s truffle industry is burgeoning both below and above ground — with a little help from some four-legged friends
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Road tripping B.C.’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Freedom is wide open spaces framed by endless skies and rich history. It is uncrowded, quiet, calm and yours to define in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast.
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How to craft a canoe
A visit to Miramichi Canoes in Doaktown, N.B. is a master class in the craft of canoe building and an introduction to life and lore in “The Miramichi”
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Safety first, service always: The Canadian Coast Guard turns 60
A celebration of the Canadian Coast Guard’s renowned search-and-rescue capabilities — and more — as the special operating agency turns 60
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Cat skiing vs heli-skiing: Which one should top your bucket list?
It’s like comparing champagne to prosecco, but both will forever change the way you view skiing
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Science & Tech
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be among the next humans to fly to the moon
Hansen will be part of the NASA crew for Artemis II, which will see the astronauts spending up to three weeks on a flyby trip to the moon in 2024
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Exploring the Hudson Bay Lowlands with Chris Brackley
Canadian Geographic’s cartographer explores the many facets of the Hudson Bay Lowlands, one of the world’s most significant wetlands
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People & Culture
The cowboy exclaims: The ballad of an ageing vaquero and his troubled horse, Bunny
The ultimate goal of vaquero horsemanship is to produce a “finished” horse: an exceptionally responsive animal that is a true partner to its rider
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Setting the story straight
Indigenous journalists are creating spaces to investigate the crimes committed at Indian residential schools, grappling with unresolved histories and a reckoning that still has a long way to go
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Rivers of resistance: A history of the Métis Nation of Ontario
“We were tired of hiding behind trees.” The ebb and flow of Métis history as it has unfolded on Ontario’s shores
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Canadian businessperson Mark Pathy blasts into space on private mission
March 30 is the launch date! The Montreal-born investor and philanthropist will complete a 10-day mission that combines bucket-list trip with research and environmental agenda
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5 ways to soak in Vancouver’s nature if you’re not outdoorsy
You don’t have to be an outdoor thrill-seeker to see all that Vancouver has to offer
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14 unique Canadian hotels you need to experience
Sometimes, the hotel is the destination
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People & Culture
Woman, Watching: The making of a midcentury amateur ornithologist
Called Canada’s Rachel Carson and Canada’s Thoreau, Louise de Kiriline Lawrence spent 50 years studying birds in a remote forest on the Mattawa River. An endlessly curious self-trained amateur, she changed the way we think about birds.
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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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Bermuda: The perfect island getaway
Complete with historic towns, picturesque beaches and breathtaking scenery, Bermuda is the perfect escape with plenty to do and an endless amount to see
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Come full circle: Walking P.E.I.’s answer to the Camino de Santiago
Prince Edward Island’s answer to the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain, the Island Walk is a lesser known (for now) 700-kilometre journey that circumnavigates the island
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Behind the wires: A look back at Canada’s golden age of telegraphy
On the 175th anniversary of Canada’s first telegraph message, a pioneering telegrapher recalls her exciting career
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Environment
Excerpt: The Ocean’s Whistleblower
David Grémillet explores the remarkable life and work of fisheries scientist Daniel Pauly
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7 of the best winter drives in Canada
The nation’s coolest road trips — literally
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Corona Canada’s epic “Officer of Natural Wonder” road trip champions the nation’s natural beauty
Brewed with water and natural ingredients, Corona wants to encourage Canadians to responsibly experience the country’s natural wonders
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