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Canada officially recognizes the right to a healthy environment
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Manitoba: Canada’s heart is calling
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Une nouvelle ère
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What the reign of King Charles III means for Canada
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New Brunswick’s wildest adventure: Hiking the millennia-old Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail
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Ice canoeing in Quebec City
Navigating chunks of ice in frigid temperatures, Robin Esrock recounts his thrilling experience ice canoeing on the St. Lawrence River
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The Essential Itinerary: Western Quebec
A six-day tour designed to hit some of the highlights of western Quebec during the most colourful time of the year
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Electric Quebec: A carbon-neutral family roadtrip
Road tripping through Quebec while piloting an electric vehicle for the first time
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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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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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Photos: The wild, wonderful landscapes of western Newfoundland
Photographer Jenny Wong reveals Newfoundland’s jaw-dropping scenery on an adventure with Great Canadian Trails
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Photos: Exploring majestic hidden glacier caves in the Canadian Rockies
Formed in varying shapes and sizes, these glacier caves create the “perfect playground for photographers”
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Notes from the field: Saskatchewan Whooping Cranes
RCGS Travel Ambassador Carol Patterson recounts her experience observing these legendary birds on a Canadian Geographic Adventure
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1,000* things to do in the 1000 Islands
*Okay, just six — but it’s a start toward exploring this expansive border-straddling region of rocky islands, sparkling coves and hidden history
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5 things to do in Niagara Falls, Canada (that aren’t just chasing waterfalls)
Discover a city and region with fascinating geography, a unique place in Canadian history, and world-class wining and dining
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The meat and potatoes of Quebec’s beloved tourtière
A love letter to a French-Canadian dish baked in tradition
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Party like it’s 2022: 5 winter festivals in Canada to kick off your year
We’ve hibernated long enough. Break out your warmest party clothes and check out these great winter celebrations of sport, food and culture.
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33 Indigenous-led experiences to add to your Canadian bucket list
A comprehensive guide to some of the best Indigenous-led tourism experiences connecting Canadians and visitors to people and place
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Assiniboine Lodge: North America’s first backcountry ski lodge
After a long day of hiking or skiing, sit back and relax during happy hour at 2,180 metres elevation
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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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5 must-see spots in Manitoba’s Waterfall Alley
Discover Manitoba’s breathtaking boreal landscape on an epic road trip from Flin Flon to Thompson
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Trans Canada Trail celebrates 30 years of connecting Canadians
The trail started with a vision to link Canada coast to coast to coast. Now fully connected, it’s charting an ambitious course for the future.
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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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A writer’s guide to travelling
Travel writer Meghan J. Ward gives her best tools to help you gain context and a deeper understanding of the places you visit
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Confessions of a Naturalistus ignoramus
Learning to spot wildlife with a Naturalistus extremus (Robert Bateman) in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest
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The life-changing magic of a bucket list
The great thing about bucket lists is that they change and grow with us. What’s on your list?
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11 new entries to the Canadian bucket list
Add one of these incredible new experiences to your next Canadian adventure
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10 things you absolutely must do in New Brunswick – according to my two-year-old
Discovering boats, buoys and deep-fried clams on an epic family road trip in the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse RS
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How to spend a weekend in Ottawa
A handy Bucket Listed tip sheet of what to see and do in the nation’s capital
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Two new Canadian books reveal the how and why of family travel
Despite the many challenges of family vacations, these two books explore why travelling with kids is a priceless experience that can create memories that will last a lifetime
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7 cool places to learn about dinosaurs in Canada
If you’ve got a dinosaur-obsessed child — or a keen interest in paleontology yourself — add these fascinating museums and experiences to your travel bucket list
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10 ways to celebrate spooky season in Ontario
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Wendake – Illuminating the past, present and future of Indigenous tourism
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Diving Kingston’s shipwrecks: The hidden histories of Lake Ontario
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Bird or UFO? A summer road trip birdwatching and visiting a UFO launch pad in Alberta
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The Essential Itinerary: Northern Ontario
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Q&A: Destination Canada’s Gracen Chungath on the future of regenerative tourism in Canada
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7 of the most romantic escapes in Canada
Whether your idea of romance is roses and chocolate or cross-country skiing 11 kilometres through a UNESCO Heritage Park, this list has you covered
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Is it high time for Canadian cannabis tourism?
As the misunderstood plant emerges from almost a century of prohibition, tourism operators are seizing their chance to provide opportunities for the discovery and safe consumption of cannabis
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4 of the best spas in Canada to warm up in this winter
Things are heating up at these four scenic spa retreats
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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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4 of the best spots for stargazing in Western Canada
Astronomer and author Alan Dyer shares his favourite places in Alberta and Saskatchewan to escape the city lights and take in the wonders of the night sky
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Wildlife
Unravelling the genetic secrets of an ice age relic
The deepwater sculpin thrives in deep lakes and cold temperatures. Researchers are now sequencing its genome to unravel the genetic secrets of this iconic Canadian fish
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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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Ottawa’s Unofficial Museum campaign unveils 76 new museums in one day
In a city where culture is everything, why not turn everything into a museum?
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Behind the Scenes! Canadian Grand Prix returns to Montreal
Packed with excitement and adrenaline, the international spring event brought fans and drivers together after two years without celebration
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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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Excerpt from Gone Viking II: Beyond Boundaries
An excerpt from Bill Arnott’s follow up to best selling travelogue Gone Viking: A Travel Saga
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Bonding with belugas and more summer adventures in Churchill, Manitoba
Encounter birds, blooms, bears and belugas on the shores of Hudson Bay
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Hans Island accord: Making history at 50 Sussex
The location for the signing — the Ottawa headquarters of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society — was perfect for the purpose
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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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Preserving the world’s most memorable cocktail
When it comes to the Sourtoe Cocktail, only the drinker is shaken and stirred
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Is Canada on the cusp of a tourism enlightenment?
What tourism’s shift to sustainability, reconciliation and regeneration means for the rest of us
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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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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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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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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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Introducing the inaugural Trebek Initiative grantees
The new RCGS program supports emerging environmental storytellers
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History
From the archives: Frozen feat — a personal account of the 1925 expedition to conquer Mount Logan
The journey a master mountaineer described “one of the strangest ventures of my life.”
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14 unique Canadian hotels you need to experience
Sometimes, the hotel is the destination
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What will travel look like in 2022?
As the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic approaches and the world grapples with another new variant, travellers and tourism operators face challenges and opportunities
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“Survivorman” Les Stroud on the Les Stroud knife
“So yes – this is a review of the Helle Temagami, 10th Anniversary model, written by the guy who designed it. Spoiler alert: I may be a little biased.”
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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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California roll creator Chef Tojo celebrates 50 years in Canada with a must-try menu
Here’s what you can expect from the legendary chef’s celebratory omakase experience
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A Saskatchewan road trip in search of whooping cranes
In the mid-20th century, the elusive birds numbered in the dozens. Thanks to decades of conservation efforts, they appear to be making a comeback.
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50 ans de multiculturalisme: quand les expériences vécues font l’histoire
Dora Nipp, directrice générale de la Multicultural History Society of Ontario, réfléchit à l’importance de consigner les histoires des migrants, des communautés ethniques et des Autochtones comme moyen essentiel de comprendre le Canada au XXe siècle et au-delà
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50 years of multiculturalism: Where lived experiences make history
Dora Nipp, CEO of the Multicultural History Society of Ontario, reflects on the importance of chronicling migrant, ethnic and Indigenous stories as an essential means to understanding Canada in the 20th century and beyond
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Seeing the Arctic through an artist’s eyes
Cory Trépanier doesn’t just paint the Arctic; he makes it come alive
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The ultimate map: Mitsubishi launches what3words location technology in its vehicles
We test drive the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, which accepts what3words groupings to help you navigate to places conventional GPS can’t find
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5 epic journeys for photography enthusiasts
Hone your skills on these five intimate experiences led by some of Canada’s top adventure photography pros
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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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Six years, 470 hours of film, 100 journals, 24,000 kilometres: Tracing the Trans Canada Trail
Filmmaker Dianne Whelan has become the first person to complete the Trans Canada Trail in its entirety. Here, she shares insights from her epic cross-country journey.
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6 pandemic travel trends that should continue after COVID
Since the pandemic started, travellers have been discovering the world in new ways — and that’s a good thing
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A hidden gem in every province and territory
In the throes of a Canadian summer, here’s a collection of some interesting and under-the-radar adventures to add bite to your bucket list.
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Live Owl Exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa
New outdoor exhibition presents six raptors — and tons of fun owl facts
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How to plan a Canadian bucket list road trip
Top tips for hitting the highway across the country
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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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The Return of Canada’s Summer Festivals
The joy of celebrating close to home
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Is it safe to travel again?
Bucket Listed blogger Robin Esrock weighs in on risk and rewards
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Our Country: Peter Mansbridge on his love for the North
The retired news anchor recalls the emotions he felt while sailing through the Northwest Passage
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