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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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Once a stopping point for workers carving out the Alaska Highway, these warm thermal waters are an oasis in northern B.C.
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
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Off the northwest tip of Vancouver Island, an isolated speck of “inhospitable” land is home and sanctuary to millions of seabirds
History
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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One of the fastest-growing cities in Canada is on its way to becoming a global foodie destination
People & Culture
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
People & Culture
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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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
Environment
Thanks to contributions from donors like Kruger Products, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is restoring and protecting some of Canada’s most valuable ecosystems
Environment
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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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
Environment
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
Environment
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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A couple’s guide to taking in the wine, food and unique desert scenery of Osoyoos
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Beaches, peaches, silver mines and history — this B.C. city does it all with a modern, urban twist.
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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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Ski, sip and spa on a winter tour of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley
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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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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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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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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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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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How ‘maas ol, the spirit bear, connects us to the last glacial maximum of the Pacific Northwest
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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
Science & Tech
As fungi bloom into the mainstream, a research station hidden in the B.C. Rainforest aims to uncover some of the mysteries of mushrooms
History
A look into one of the least-known migrations in North America
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The RCGS Fellow and Travel Ambassador discusses her experience in “Canada’s Galapagos” with Maple Leaf Adventures
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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A tired mom’s quest for rest on a solo road trip around southern Vancouver Island
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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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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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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.
Environment
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?
Environment
Kelp’s potential as a commercial crop is finally being recognized — and, as kelp forests vanish worldwide, so is its importance in coastal ecosystems
Environment
A study of honey from urban hives reveals much about Vancouver’s pollutants, past and present
Environment
Initially targeted at visitors and locals in Tofino and Ucluelet, B.C., the CoastSmart program could save lives along all Canadian coasts
People & Culture
The Vancouver author and photographer discusses writing, hiking and some of his most memorable experiences on the trails
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How I rediscovered focus in isolation at my B.C. cabin in the woods
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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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The Montreal-based singer-songwriter shares his experience exploring the forests and scenery of Haida Gwaii
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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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As the community hunkers down at home, Sasquatch sightings are on the rise
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A local shares his favourite places to eat, drink and play in Vancouver’s hippest neighbourhood
History
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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Un nouveau mouvement créateur de pôles touristiques florissants dans tout le Canada – la durabilité, un exemple à la fois
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The new movement building flourishing tourism hubs across Canada – one sustainable example at a time
Exploration
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
People & Culture
Eighty years after looting destroyed a storied Japanese tea house, a community is committed to redress the historical injustice
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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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Spotting otters, wolves and orcas on a small-ship adventure on Vancouver Island’s wild west coast
Mapping
The 18-layer First Peoples’ map of B.C. focuses on language, art and heritage
History
British Columbia joined Confederation 150 years ago. But it almost didn’t happen.
Mapping
The 400-layer map will connect communities, celebrate culture and share data to protect the Howe Sound ecosystem
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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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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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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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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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Support small businesses and get a killer cup of coffee at the same time with a bag of beans from these northern roasters
Wildlife
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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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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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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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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How a tiny town on the continent’s westernmost edge went from stormy outpost to revered eco-tourism destination
Science & Tech
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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Four reasons why a horseback expedition in southwestern British Columbia is a must-do this summer
People & Culture
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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From crystal-clear tidal pools to expansive lava beds, these five spots showcase the incredible biological and geological diversity of Canada’s westernmost province
Wildlife
The elusive “glacier bear” of northwestern B.C. and southeastern Alaska remains a genetic mystery