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Our Country: Sanoa Olin on surfing the waves of Tofino, B.C.
Before heading to Paris 2024 with Team Canada, Canada’s first-ever surfer in the Olympic Games chatted coldwater surfing in her hometown with Can Geo
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Nature’s bathtub: British Columbia’s Liard River Hot Springs
Once a stopping point for workers carving out the Alaska Highway, these warm thermal waters are an oasis in northern B.C.
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Deserts in Canada? A look at some of the country’s most desert-like landscapes
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
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Remote paradise: The wonder of B.C.’s Triangle Island
Off the northwest tip of Vancouver Island, an isolated speck of “inhospitable” land is home and sanctuary to millions of seabirds
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Death rattle: a B.C. priest’s war on rattlesnakes
A look at the devastating environmental toll and the unlikely positive influence a historical conflict with rattlesnakes had on Canadian herpetology
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Surrey’s Culinary Spice Trail turns up the heat
One of the fastest-growing cities in Canada is on its way to becoming a global foodie destination
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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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Behind the scenes of the award-winning documentary Keepers of the Land
Filmmakers Doug Neasloss and Deirdre Leowinata explore how this captivating film came to be, the significance of bears in Indigenous communities and cultures and the importance of storytelling
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Snow, stars and schnitzels in the British Columbia interior
After a challenging ski season as a result of warmer weather, winter is alive and well at SilverStar Mountain Resort, along with a few surprises
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Spotlight on conservation: Kootenay River Ranch
Thanks to contributions from donors like Kruger Products, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is restoring and protecting some of Canada’s most valuable ecosystems
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Seeing the garden through the trees: The Indigenous forest gardens of coastal B.C.
The discovery of the 150-year-old Ts’msyen and Coast Salish garden sites — and their still-booming biodiversity — could provide fresh inspiration for both land management and food security solutions
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How the world came together to protect a B.C. inlet
When a significant portion of B.C.’s Princess Louisa Inlet went up for sale this spring, donors raised the $3 million needed to purchase it in just three months
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Muskwa-Kechika: An opportunity for bold conservation action
By protecting the Muskwa-Kechika, a vast, wild region of mountains, glaciers, and boreal forest in north-central B.C., we can create a climate refuge for vulnerable species
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Proposal to reopen commercial seal hunt in B.C. could have consequences for transient killer whales
A controversial proposal to reopen the seal hunt in B.C. might boost numbers of chinook salmon, but at the expense of other marine mammals, says a UBC professor
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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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A five-stop historical tour of Kelowna — the grizzly bear city
Beaches, peaches, silver mines and history — this B.C. city does it all with a modern, urban twist.
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11 wellness escapes in B.C.
From cycling over restored railway trestles in Kelowna to getting pampered at a Vancouver spa, here are 11 reasons B.C. is the ultimate place to treat yourself
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Perfect pairings: Winter, wine and wellness in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley
Ski, sip and spa on a winter tour of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley
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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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Portable glamping: Renting a houseboat on Shuswap Lake
Over the water and under the stars, Robin Esrock recounts his experience renting a houseboat in Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada’s houseboating capital
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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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Checking off a bucket list dream: Riding a Harley Davidson
Some riders love them, some riders hate them. But there’s nothing quite like watching people fly by on a Harley Davidson.
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Excerpt from A Season on Vancouver Island
Complete with digitally painted photographs, Bill Arnott’s new travel memoir explores British Columbia’s southern Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island
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Café hopping along B.C.’s Sunshine Coast
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A snowmobile adventure to Marmot Falls
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Alpine night skiing by torchlight: A New Year’s moment in Sun Peaks
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Heli-fishing along British Columbia’s Skeena River
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Skiing or snowshoeing? Enjoy the best of both worlds at this unique backcountry lodge
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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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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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The hidden world of fungi
As fungi bloom into the mainstream, a research station hidden in the B.C. Rainforest aims to uncover some of the mysteries of mushrooms
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Little Hawaii: The history of Hawaiians in Pacific Canada
A look into one of the least-known migrations in North America
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Kim Gray shares her journey chasing wonder in Haida Gwaii
The RCGS Fellow and Travel Ambassador discusses her experience in “Canada’s Galapagos” with Maple Leaf Adventures
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Confessions of a Naturalistus ignoramus
02Beyond bears: How an Indigenous-led tourism company in B.C. is fostering deeper connections to their land
035 ways to experience Squamish, B.C., the eagle capital of the world
04“Maybe they are happy to be home:” Watching the salmon run in British Columbia’s Adams River
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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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“Going the right direction on the path” ʔapsčiik t̓ašii trail opens in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Supporting a variety of activities, this 25-kilometre trail is paved along its entirety, making it accessible for cyclists, dog walkers and anyone looking for an escape into nature
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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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“We did this:” Is there a way out of our intertwined climate and biodiversity crises?
As the impacts of global warming become increasingly evident, the connections to biodiversity loss are hard to ignore. Can this fall’s two key international climate conferences point us to a nature-positive future?
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Kelp: The sustainable superfood coming soon to a plate near you
Kelp’s potential as a commercial crop is finally being recognized — and, as kelp forests vanish worldwide, so is its importance in coastal ecosystems
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How honeybees can help track pollution in cities
A study of honey from urban hives reveals much about Vancouver’s pollutants, past and present
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How storm-watchers inspired a groundbreaking coastal safety program
Initially targeted at visitors and locals in Tofino and Ucluelet, B.C., the CoastSmart program could save lives along all Canadian coasts
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Featured Fellow: Stephen Hui
The Vancouver author and photographer discusses writing, hiking and some of his most memorable experiences on the trails
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Pandemic Perspectives: Embracing the slow life
How I rediscovered focus in isolation at my B.C. cabin in the woods
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Maritime historian Vickie Jensen discusses her new book chronicling the stories of underwater trailblazers
Deep, Dark and Dangerous explores the fascinating story of how British Columbia became a world leader in the underwater tech industry — and the individuals who made it happen
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Our Country: Patrick Watson on his impactful trip to Haida Gwaii, B.C.
The Montreal-based singer-songwriter shares his experience exploring the forests and scenery of Haida Gwaii
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A community’s quest to document every species on their island home
Naming leads to knowing, which leads to understanding. Residents of a small British Columbia island take to the forests and beaches to connect with their nonhuman neighbours
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Bigfoot emerges in B.C.’s Harrison Hot Springs
As the community hunkers down at home, Sasquatch sightings are on the rise
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The Local Life: Main Street, Vancouver
A local shares his favourite places to eat, drink and play in Vancouver’s hippest neighbourhood
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The Alex Fraser Bridge: A critical link in British Columbia’s highway system
In his newest book, Incredible Crossings, renowned historian and best-selling author, Derek Hayes, combines hundreds of visuals with meticulously researched commentary to educate readers on the bridges, tunnels and inland ferries that connect British Columbia
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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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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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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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Reimagining Canada’s first Japanese tea house
Eighty years after looting destroyed a storied Japanese tea house, a community is committed to redress the historical injustice
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8 amazing places to visit for epic views of the Canadian Rockies
You don’t have to spend days hiking up and down steep slopes to make the most of your mountain experience. Check out our picks for the most scenic and accessible spots in the Canadian Rockies.
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Exploring northern Vancouver Island by boat with Maple Leaf Adventures
Spotting otters, wolves and orcas on a small-ship adventure on Vancouver Island’s wild west coast
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First Peoples’ Map of B.C.: New interactive map celebrates Indigenous cultures and language
The 18-layer First Peoples’ map of B.C. focuses on language, art and heritage
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A crucial piece: British Columbia joins Confederation
British Columbia joined Confederation 150 years ago. But it almost didn’t happen.
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Ocean Week: Howe Sound community creates interactive map protecting ecological, economic and cultural values
The 400-layer map will connect communities, celebrate culture and share data to protect the Howe Sound ecosystem
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Finding the spirit of Gwaii Haanas
Robin Esrock, author of The Great Canadian Bucket List, explains how Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, one of only four Canadian locations to make it into his book, The Great Global Bucket List, got under his skin
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Touring B.C.’s Inside Passage through photos
Still largely remote, B.C.’s Inside Passage offers a glimpse of a wild world where nature — from grizzly bears to humpback whales — rules the day
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Savouring sips and sights in Sechelt, B.C.
The new Flights to Flights Ale & Air tour is the best way to get a taste of the southern Sunshine Coast
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Worlds apart: B.C’s ultimate adventure
The ultimate B.C. adventure takes guests from bustling Victoria’s Fairmont Empress to increasingly remote stops at Tofino’s famed Wickaninnish Inn and finally Nimmo Bay Resort in the Great Bear Rainforest.
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Your next cup of coffee should come from Canada’s North
Support small businesses and get a killer cup of coffee at the same time with a bag of beans from these northern roasters
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Death of a whale
When one of the few remaining females of reproductive age in the southern resident population of North Pacific killer whales was found dead near Comox B.C. in 2014, an investigation was launched. The results highlight the challenges of protecting our most iconic marine mammals.
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B.C. hotel chain stays open, offers special rate for healthcare workers during Covid-19
Accent Inns made the decision to keep its five properties open after receiving a panicked call from a nurse in need of a place to stay
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Big mountains for beginners: The tamer side of B.C.’s Powder Highway
You don’t have to be an expert skier to make the most of a winter getaway in the Kootenay Rockies
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The Josie Hotel, a cozy base for super skiing in Rossland, B.C.
With a great food scene and an annual snowfall of seven metres, Rossland should be on your radar for winter fun
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The inn that built Tofino
How a tiny town on the continent’s westernmost edge went from stormy outpost to revered eco-tourism destination
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How Canada is preparing for the next big earthquake
The last megathrust earthquake to strike Canada was in 1700, and the clock is ticking. How we’re preparing for the impact.
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Saddling up in British Columbia’s Sea to Sky Country
Four reasons why a horseback expedition in southwestern British Columbia is a must-do this summer
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Seafood chef Ned Bell works to bring sustainability into the kitchen
Bell is the special guest at the upcoming Vancouver GeoGala, an ocean conservation-themed fundraiser for The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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Five fascinating nature hot spots to explore in British Columbia
From crystal-clear tidal pools to expansive lava beds, these five spots showcase the incredible biological and geological diversity of Canada’s westernmost province
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A most mysterious bear
The elusive “glacier bear” of northwestern B.C. and southeastern Alaska remains a genetic mystery
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