People & Culture
As wildfire seasons worsen, residents of British Columbia’s southern interior have been repeatedly evacuated. They may be climate evacuees, but this hasn’t stopped them finding solutions, Canadian Geographic writer David Geselbracht reports in his new book Climate Hope.
History
A look at the devastating environmental toll and the unlikely positive influence a historical conflict with rattlesnakes had on Canadian herpetology
Places
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
Travel
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
Places
Off the northwest tip of Vancouver Island, an isolated speck of “inhospitable” land is home and sanctuary to millions of seabirds
Travel
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.
Travel
Camaraderie, conversation and conservation are key at the Alpine Club of Canada’s annual General Mountaineering Camp
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10,000 square kilometres of remote mountain wilderness, routine white-out conditions, avalanche-prone slopes, and just five guides: Welcome to the Skeena heli-skiing tenure
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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
Travel
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.
Travel
Complete with digitally painted photographs, Bill Arnott’s new travel memoir explores British Columbia’s southern Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island
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
Mapping
The 400-layer map will connect communities, celebrate culture and share data to protect the Howe Sound ecosystem
People & Culture
“The more I learn, the more I realize that it’s my responsibility to teach”
Environment
“The Edge of the World” became a meeting place, where the edges of my world collided with another
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Expect the unexpected in the Kootenays, including a visit to an epic frozen waterfall
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Inspired by the trees that line the misty mountains of Vancouver’s coastal rainforest, the DOUGLAS offers a multi-faceted city escape
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Night skiing under the direction of Olympic legend Nancy Greene Raine
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Fly fishing for steelhead trout and salmon in Northern B.C.’s bucket list angling destination
People & Culture
How I rediscovered focus in isolation at my B.C. cabin in the woods
People & Culture
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
People & Culture
The Montreal-based singer-songwriter shares his experience exploring the forests and scenery of Haida Gwaii
People & Culture
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
People & Culture
Eighty years after looting destroyed a storied Japanese tea house, a community is committed to redress the historical injustice
Environment
More than a century after colonization nearly eradicated key fish populations around Vancouver, British Columbia, the Tsleil-Waututh Nation is looking to the past to restore the ecosystem.
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
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
Travel
The RCGS Fellow and Travel Ambassador discusses her experience in “Canada’s Galapagos” with Maple Leaf Adventures
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
Exploration
A behind-the-scenes look at the adventures and discoveries of the passionate explorers funded by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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
Travel
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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Seeing the garden through the trees: The Indigenous forest gardens of coastal B.C.
02How the world came together to protect a B.C. inlet
03Muskwa-Kechika: An opportunity for bold conservation action
04Proposal to reopen commercial seal hunt in B.C. could have consequences for transient killer whales
Travel
Ski, sip and spa on a winter tour of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley
Environment
The people and landscapes of Haida Gwaii opened my eyes to the fact that we all rely on the ocean
Mapping
The 18-layer First Peoples’ map of B.C. focuses on language, art and heritage
Wildlife
The elusive “glacier bear” of northwestern B.C. and southeastern Alaska remains a genetic mystery
Science & Tech
University of British Columbia PhD student Alex Wilson is studying the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt for clues to past climatic shifts
Travel
From crystal-clear tidal pools to expansive lava beds, these five spots showcase the incredible biological and geological diversity of Canada’s westernmost province
Travel
Support small businesses and get a killer cup of coffee at the same time with a bag of beans from these northern roasters
Travel
A local’s guide to one of Vancouver’s most iconic neighbourhoods
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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 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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As the community hunkers down at home, Sasquatch sightings are on the rise
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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
Travel
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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Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours offers a chance for visitors to experience Homalco culture — and for the community to heal
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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
Travel
Stunning scenery, craft beer — and eagles by the hundreds
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How a tiny town on the continent’s westernmost edge went from stormy outpost to revered eco-tourism destination
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Four reasons why a horseback expedition in southwestern British Columbia is a must-do this summer
Travel
A local shares his favourite places to eat, drink and play in Vancouver’s hippest neighbourhood
History
British Columbia joined Confederation 150 years ago. But it almost didn’t happen.
History
Mary Vaux’s groundbreaking 19th-century study of B.C.’s Illecillewaet Glacier created an invaluable record of the glacier’s recession
Science & Tech
The last megathrust earthquake to strike Canada was in 1700, and the clock is ticking. How we’re preparing for the impact.
People & Culture
Bell is the special guest at the upcoming Vancouver GeoGala, an ocean conservation-themed fundraiser for The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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