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Reflecting on the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act
On the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act, a look at the system of IDs used to track and control Chinese residents
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History
On the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act, a look at the system of IDs used to track and control Chinese residents
Mapping
Blacklegged ticks are spreading across Canada — and they’re bringing Lyme disease with them
Environment
How new techniques may be able to help solve more cases of large-scale arson
Wildlife
Plus: Canada jay sibling rivalry, northern leopard frogs bounce back, waterfowl struggling in the prairies, and Pokémon Go meets wildlife in new mobile game
Places
From the Osoyoos Desert in British Columbia to the world’s smallest “desert” in Yukon, here are five unique Canadian landscapes that will make you feel like you’re in another country
Places
Prohibition made life in America tough, but Lake Erie’s Middle Island offered respite
Places
What a small garden in Yellowknife signifies for Canada’s relationship with King Charles III
Places
Thanks to a sightless, translucent creature, Canada’s most famous cave is being recognized for its unique species and harsh ecosystem
Places
Remembering P.E.I’s iconic natural wonder after being washed away by Hurricane Fiona in the fall of 2022
Places
How Cape Breton’s Middle River became an unexpected treasure trove of mastodon fossils
People & Culture
The comedian, author and television personality reflects on days spent at his cabin in Chapel’s Cove, N.L.
History
It plunged five million people into the dark and cold — the recovery would take years
History
Fifty years ago, construction began on the CN Tower, now it stands as the pinnacle of the Toronto skyline
People & Culture
Harnessing the power of the ocean to inspire wonder and change
Wolves exhibition opens at the Canadian Museum of Nature
02Photos: Exploring majestic hidden glacier caves in the Canadian Rockies
03“One people, one planet, one life:” The story of a director’s chair and the Take Your Seat project
04Announcing the winners of the 2022 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year competition
Environment
Pioneered by a Japanese botanist, compact Miyawaki forests are beginning to replace backyard lawns on tiny plots around Canada
People & Culture
Le journaliste parle de la Série du siècle de 1972 et de son impact sur la culture du hockey et sur l’évolution du jeu.
People & Culture
The best-selling author and journalist discusses the reinvention of the game and the pressure to win
Wildlife
How data is helping us understand why these birds are being found outside of their geographical range
Environment
In their final challenge, the five Live Net Zero families modified their holiday habits with the goal of living net zero
Environment
In the home envelope challenge, the Live Net Zero families evaluated their home’s structure, insulation, windows, doors, and air sealing
Environment
Hastings Wildlife Junction in eastern Ontario is an example of the scale of conservation needed in Canada
Environment
From biking to “big epic walk days,” the families found fun and practical ways to cut down on their household vehicle emissions in their first challenge
Environment
From cutting back on travel to preparing vegetarian meals, the Live Net Zero families made a concerted effort to reduce the environmental footprint of their Thanksgiving celebrations
Travel
Friendly locals, tide-to-table seafood and some of the best fishing in Florida. Why Destin should be your next stop along the Florida Panhandle
People & Culture
The story of Peter Kontolemos’ decision to open a steak restaurant in Mackenzie, B.C., as told by his daughter
Travel
Now on its sixth season, this popular cooking show combines Indigenous and French cuisine while exploring culture, tradition and good food
Travel
A history of Alberta’s quirky Burger Baron restaurant chain
Mapping
An underwater drone is helping reconstruct submerged landscapes inhabited by people in the early Holocene
People & Culture
Being unplugged and on the land gave my family the chance to reset
People & Culture
When the pandemic hit, urban Canadians hit the parks. But are urban parks accessible to all?
People & Culture
The Life of Pi author unpacks the feelings evoked by Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Que., on the St. Lawrence River
People & Culture
When my son was born, my world shrank to the size of an island
Travel
Photographer Jenny Wong reveals Newfoundland’s jaw-dropping scenery on an adventure with Great Canadian Trails
Travel
Discovering boats, buoys and deep-fried clams on an epic family road trip in the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse RS
Travel
A handy Bucket Listed tip sheet of what to see and do in the nation’s capital
Travel
Join travel writer Carol Patterson as she explores Cold Lake Provincial Park and the town of St. Paul, home of Canada’s first UFO landing pad
Travel
Road tripping through Quebec while piloting an electric vehicle for the first time
Wildlife
What Wildlife Conservation Society Canada scientists discovered after examining a colony of thick-billed murres in Cape Parry, N.W.T.
Wildlife
Plus: wolverine genome is sequenced for first time, Arctic fish species is found to produce antifreeze, dinosaur fossil discovered showing some skin and a pesky Canadian insect is feeling the heat
Environment
Inuit food security and self-governance in a rapidly warming Arctic are at the centre of a new policy paper issued by the Inuit Circumpolar Council
Places
Carved deep into the permafrost, the 19-room underground freezer preserves food and tradition in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region
Wildlife Wednesday: Washington cougar boldly swims where no cougar has swam before
02Wildlife Wednesday: do trees really use underground networks of fungi to talk?
03Wildlife Wednesday: The ancient pre-primates that once roamed Canada’s Arctic
04Wildlife Wednesday: The land-to-sea evolution of the whale eye
History
For the 150th anniversary of his birth, we reflect on the life of the Canadian soldier and poet best known for writing the poem “In Flanders Fields”
Travel
At British Columbia’s Purcell Mountain Lodge, guests can partake in skiing and snowshoeing and then end the day with a well-deserved three-course dinner
Mapping
Connecting protected areas allows wildlife to roam, and is a vital part of the conservation conversation
People & Culture
The award-winning author recalls her past and recent adventures around the McGill University campus
Wildlife
Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark shares his experience coming face-to-face with one of the ocean’s top predators while scuba diving near Halifax, N.S.
Wildlife
Plus: a mother orca’s burden, hope for sharks and rays, the link between salmon and wildflowers, and financially tracking the illegal wildlife trade
Wildlife
Plus: size matters for female bighorn sheep, the hidden migration of North American dragonflies, helping trees move north and the great white who drew itself
Wildlife
Plus: a sticky new way to track polar bears, curious squirrel behaviour, Canada’s answer to the Galapagos and the algal experiment blasting off into space.
Wildlife
Plus: “bees of the sea” are pollinating underwater plants, snow geese are bouncing back hard, Greenland sharks are appearing in unlikely waters and birds are proving smarter than ever
Travel
From catfish sandwiches to an Elvis-worthy lunch, these are some must-try spots in the music city of Tennessee
Travel
From New York’s iconic Statue of Liberty to the famous Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, these are some of the world’s most captivating statues
Travel
A three-day guide to exploring the diverse culture, rich history and beautiful beaches of America’s first settlement
Travel
A bucket list experience observing the world’s largest concentration of snakes
Wildlife
Plus: the true history of horses in North America, herring spawning in new waters, and how to protect road-crossing salamanders
Wildlife
Celebrating Groundhog Day with wildlife expert Michael Runtz
Wildlife
It’s the Year of the Rabbit! Here are Can Geo’s favourite facts on the taxonomic order that houses rabbits, hares and pikas
Wildlife
Plus: the geese freed after days frozen in icy blocks, the B.C. sea sponges with COVID-blocking superpowers, the bald eagle saved by groundbreaking surgery, and the danger migrating beavers pose to the North
Wildlife
Plus: Death metal singing bats, the lion of the microbial world, the dino heavyweights going club-to-club, and the accidentally introduced bee threatening native species.
Places
Islendingadagurinn, the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, celebrated its 133rd year in Gimli, Manitoba while recognizing Icelandic culture and heritage
Travel
Inspired by the trees that line the misty mountains of Vancouver’s coastal rainforest, the DOUGLAS offers a multi-faceted city escape
Exploration
Whyte Museum showcases prominent fellows of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Exploration
Breaking stereotypes, pushing boundaries and logging an extraordinary achievement
Science & Tech
The science behind the new Apple Watch Ultra, created for explorers
Travel
An epic tour of the remote western Torngats appeals to adventure-seeking geography geeks, with treks via foot, boat and plane to explore the area’s geological and wildlife riches
Travel
A three-day guide for where to stay, what to see and things to do in and around the Czech capital city of Prague, including day trips to the Giant Mountains and Bohemian Paradise
Environment
Thanks in part to a donation from Kruger Products, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, in collaboration with Kebaowek First Nation, is protecting this ecologically significant island in the Ottawa River
Environment
Live Net Zero will follow five households from across the country this fall as they compete in bi-weekly challenges to lower their carbon emissions and spending on energy
History
After nearly 100 years, the Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole stolen from the Nisga’a Nation and displayed in the National Museum of Scotland will be repatriated
Science & Tech
A new kind of concrete could help regrow depleted kelp forests off Nova Scotia’s coast
Science & Tech
How Wildlife Conservation Society Canada researchers are working to identify possible collision areas between ships and whales using satellite data
Wildlife
By understanding why animals do what they do, we can better protect them while making people care
People & Culture
Through fresh reporting and new perspectives, best-selling author John U. Bacon captures some of the best moments in Canadian sports history
Wildlife
Plus: the extinct mega-herbivore that once shaped kelp forests, the rare fern fueling a Cape Breton golf course controversy, the great gray owl’s hunting skills revealed, and the continuing crash of Canada’s fish stocks despite investment.
Wildlife
Plus: polar bears lacking fat, lady beetles invading Quebec, rockfish conservation takes a hit and floating islands could clean feedlot runoff
Wildlife
In this beautifully illustrated photography book, Canadian wildlife photographer John E. Marriott documents a grey wolf pack throughout the seasons, showcasing the daily lives of the Kootenay wolves