In the wake of the sudden deadly eruption of New Zealand’s White Island volcano this week, explorer George Kourounis looks at why we’re drawn to active volcanoes — and how to explore them safely

The host of Angry Planet and Fellow of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society reveals the natural beauty of one of the least-visited countries in the world

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Distinguished cosmologist and astrophysicist Lord Martin Rees, British Astronomer Royal since 1995, joins the Society in honorary position

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s 2019 College of Fellows Annual Dinner was also a celebration of the organization’s achievements over the past nine decades — and of the best in geography and exploration

In celebration of its 90th year, the RCGS handed out awards to a diverse and star-studded roster of honourees

The Society hosted a panel discussion on Indigenous languages to mark the UN International Year of Indigenous Languages

The legendary primatologist expressed her gratitude and happiness the chimpanzee way

Bell is the special guest at the upcoming Vancouver GeoGala, an ocean conservation-themed fundraiser for The Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Two iconic brands known for exceptional photography join forces to inspire the next generation of photographers

Royal Family member welcomed into the society at a special presentation in London  

Messages of support have been pouring in for the beloved television personality and Honorary President of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Inaugural award honours the legacy of the late Inuit historian 

The first North American to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean discusses her new passion for ice canoeing and why protecting Canada's waterways is important

Two names synonymous with adventure are joining forces to support Canadian exploration

The University of Toronto professor and expert on Ethiopian history is documenting the centuries-old craft of rock-hewn churches 

Trudeau congratulated Shoalts on his recent appointment

Quebec’s Béatrice Martin — better known by her stage name, Cœur de pirate — was recognized for her contributions to the Society and Canada’s cultural landscape

Expanded Explorer-in-Residence program to include storm chaser George Kourounis and solo explorer Adam Shoalts

The University of Toronto president is a world leader in urban theory and the geography of innovation, creativity and culture in city centres

From documenting rock-hewn churches in Ethiopia to sonar-scanning B.C. waters for steam-era shipwrecks, see what just a few of the RCGS’s more than 1,000 Fellows are working on in 2018

Exploration, education, new Fellows and the launch of RCGS Resolute: here are some of the highlights from the 2017 RCGS Fellows Dinner and AGM

Lightfoot a reçu sa médaille vendredi soir lors d’un concert-bénéfice donné à Toronto

Lightfoot accepted the award Friday night at a benefit concert in Toronto 

La nouvelle œuvre du célèbre artiste autochtone Alex Janvier est une peinture murale circulaire inspirée par le calendrier lunaire traditionnel. En voici l’histoire.

Medal honours the former President's role in expanding the U.S. national parks system and work with Habitat for Humanity

Partnership will seek new opportunities to make Canada better known to Canadians

Canada is rich in fresh water — but with great wealth comes great responsibility 

Network of connected trails that spans Canada from coast to coast to coast will receive cash over a four-year period

Lonnie Dupre and Pascale Marceau return from Mount Steele after "gear snafu"

An ambitious legacy project called the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy unites forest conservation projects in the Commonwealth countries 

Why do human beings intentionally put themselves in danger's path? Our brains, it turns out, reward risk

Cousins David McGuffin and Terry Camsell relive their ancestor Charles Camsell’s first formal mapping expedition on the Peel River

Natalia Martinez was airlifted to safety at 10:30 p.m. Thursday

Streams surrounded by intact forest are better at providing clean water, carbon storage and wildlife habitat

A new project by the Roberta Bondar Foundation aims to raise awareness of dangers to migratory birds