Exploration
University of Waterloo researchers have identified the remains of Capt James Fitzjames, who died on Franklin’s failed Northwest Passage Expedition, among an archeological site on King William Island, Nunavut
Exploration
The Arctic historian discusses his latest book and the famous expedition that set out to find the elusive Northwest Passage
History
A relic from the lost Franklin Expedition, along with other pieces of polar exploration history, will accompany King Charles III to his coronation
History
“Most successful season” of exploration since the wreck was discovered surfaces 350 artifacts from officers’ quarters
People & Culture
Inaugural award honours the legacy of the late Inuit historian
History
It wasn't just men who sailed into the Arctic's unrelenting grip in 1845
History
Our experts dissect the debut episodes of AMC’s new series about the Franklin Expedition
People & Culture
Author Kenn Harper pays tribute to the life, legacy and work of his fellow historian
People & Culture
A tribute to the acclaimed oral history expert and RCGS Honorary Vice-President, who passed away this morning
History
Our experts continue their discussion of the AMC series about the Franklin Expedition
People & Culture
The Canadian-born author and newly-minted Fellow of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society on his Giller Prize-nominated third novel and the allure of maps
History
The re-release of Owen Beattie and John Geiger's Frozen in Time introduces a new generation to a captivating — and still unsolved — mystery
Mapping
Notable works capture the danger and drama of Arctic exploration
History
An unabridged Q&A about historic significance, benefits to the north and what the future holds
History
Prime Minister Stephen Harper reveals identity of found Franklin ship during Question Period
History
Parks Canada divers to examine Franklin wreck before winter sets in
History
Franklin’s ships were hardened veterans of polar travel, and technological marvels of their age
History
Our experts continue their discussion of the AMC series about the Franklin Expedition
History
AMC's new 10-part narrative of the Franklin expedition is part high adventure, part gothic horror
History
My great-grandmother spoke of finding mysterious objects on King William Island as a young girl. This summer, I retraced her steps.
Exploration
How an innovative sonar technology may help map parts of Canada's previously uncharted Far North
History
On condition of anonymity, Canadian Geographic photo editor Jessica Finn caught up with the man building Terror.
History
Insights from the man whose work helped haul the attempt to solve the Franklin mystery into the modern era
History
Could the Franklin ship help Canada’s case? Not really, argues Michael Byers
History
The Erebus site is stunning, but it’s far from Canada’s only fascinating wreck
History
Plans for the still unidentified ship remain unclear
History
One last day of diving and searching before the ships head south
History
Divers descend to Franklin wreck for the first time
History
Briefs on a busy day of underwater archeology and associated work
History
How events transpired on the Sir Wilfrid Laurier as new of Franklin discoveries developed
History
More details emerge on the historic discovery of one of Sir John Franklin’s ships
History
As the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition encounters the thickest ice in years, searchers share tales of past ill-fated adventures in the unpredictable waters
History
As winter weather approaches, searchers focus on whatever areas they can hunt while they can
History
High winds that have hampered underwater work forecast to lighten
History
Aboard the RV Martin BergmannWhile searching the Queen Maud Gulf for signs of Sir John Franklin’s lost ships, HMS Erebus and HMS…
History
No injuries reported as the ship returns to Cambridge Bay
History
What ancient items are found in shipwrecks in the Arctic
History
Continuing great conditions make for busy days
History
More great weather means lots of action from the Laurier in the Victoria Strait Expedition
History
Facing sea ice, the One Ocean Expedition Voyager search team debates how to access their ideal hunting grounds
History
Great conditions allow for plenty of action from the Laurier
History
Ships, sonar and autonomous underwater vehicles sweep the water as the Victoria Strait beckons
History
Victoria Strait Expedition ships meet to refuel and restock
History
Great animal sightings and the official surveying resumes
History
Tyrone Burke talks about his role in this summer's search and the challenges of looking for the Franklin ships
History
With poor conditions hampering the search on the water, Parks Canada archeologists take to the ground
History
Fire drills, survival suit fittings and helicopter briefings greet new guests to the Laurier
History
A weather change, a mid-day launch and an upcoming rendezvous
History
The short Arctic field season means taking advantage of every opportunity
History
A classic breakfast to help keep time, then back to work
History
Reduced visibility slows work, but only briefly
History
Work continues after passing through sea ice
Exploration
The exploration history of an Arctic hamlet
History
Ice-free waters, nearly 24-hours of sunlight and placid conditions make for productive searching
History
New tools create maps of archaeological sites
History
The search team launches its side-scan sonar near the waters where last year’s hunt ended
History
Discussing the potential challenges of the team’s tools en route to the hunt
History
Search for Sir John Franklin’s lost ships faces unpredictable conditions
History
Introductory insights into the Canadian Coast Guard’s role in the search area
History
Parks Canada chief underwater archaeologist Ryan Harris shares details on this year’s search
History
Technology used to track down the lost ships
History
This year's search is about much more than underwater archaeology. The Victoria Strait Expedition will contribute to northern science and communities.
History
This summer’s Victoria Strait Expedition will bring cutting edge technology and unprecedented resources to the search for the lost ships of the Franklin Expedition
History
Shell Canada lends its vast and long-standing experience in Arctic resource exploration to the 2014 expedition
History
Jim Balsillie, the co-founder of BlackBerry, has set his sights on a fresh challenge — finding the lost Franklin ships
History
Exploring the three primary theories on the locations of Franklin’s missing ships
History
Exploring the three primary theories on the locations of Franklin’s missing ships
History
Exploring the three primary theories on the locations of Franklin’s missing ships
History
Exploring the three primary theories on the locations of Franklin’s missing ships
History
Exploring the shipwrecks on the Arctic sea floor
History
From Franklin’s widow to 21st Century tech entrepreneurs, many have sought to find whatever remains of the Erebus and Terror
History
Even the leadership of a hardened northern explorer couldn’t save the Franklin Expedition
People & Culture
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, John Geiger, the chief executive officer of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Ryan…