Omar Mouallem, author of Praying to the West: How Muslims Shaped the Americas, looks at why an unshakeable faith in Canada’s multiculturalism project — common amongst the generation of Muslim immigrants who arrived in the ’70s — is not always shared by those who have migrated in the last 20 years, and is rarely felt by their children

The Canada C3 expedition aims to connect Canadians through arts, science, culture and education during a five-month journey around the country

Curators and research scientists at the museum’s Natural Heritage Campus in Gatineau, Que. share their favourite specimens ahead of annual open house

Remembering Louie Kamookak, a new Explorer-in-Residence and other highlights from the 89th Annual College of Fellows Dinner

Team Canada claimed two silver and three bronze medals at the global geography competition held in Quebec City

Beyond the rodeo and the chuckwagon races, the Calgary Stampede is one of the country’s longest-running public celebrations of Indigenous cultures

Live Net Zero Challenge (2022)

It was an evening of emotional tributes and reflection on what it means to be Canadian

The people and landscapes of Haida Gwaii opened my eyes to the fact that we all rely on the ocean

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

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

Noteworthy occasions in a lifetime of service between Queen Elizabeth II and the Commonwealth country she has visited more than any other

A century after the first woman was elected to the Canadian Parliament, one of the most prominent figures in present-day politics shares her thoughts on how to amplify diverse voices in the Commons

From Letterkenny to Schitt’s Creek, Canada’s geography has become the laughing stock of television — and that shouldn’t come as a surprise

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Jean Trebek and Rear-Admiral Rebecca Patterson join the organization as Honorary Fellows

The items given to Syrian refugees — warm clothing, DVDs, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms — represent more than just practical considerations; they're the building blocks of a shared Canadian identity

The origin and evolution of Can Geo Education

The Honorary President of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and longtime host of Jeopardy! was nominated on the eve of Canada's 150th birthday

Memoirs, a graphic novel and the biography of a famous ship are among Canadian Geographic's choices for the 14 best books of the year

Saskatchewan MP Erin Weir reflects on his experience in the Canadian Geographic Challenge.

A celebration of the Canadian Coast Guard’s renowned search-and-rescue capabilities — and more — as the special operating agency turns 60

Photographer Angela Gzowski shares her experience shooting within the Deline community

The set features photography of Canada’s bear species by Robert Postma and Can Geo Photographer-In-Residence Michelle Valberg

A message to our readers, Fellows, members and supporters

Help us populate this map with tunes about Canada in time for the nation's 150th birthday

There will be an important role for geography in the challenging times ahead. The RCGS needs your help to continue its work promoting geographic literacy in Canada and around the world. 

Bellegarde’s appointment to the Society’s top honorary position is a further acknowledgment of the strong ties between the former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations and the Society

The Future of Michif program aims to inspire the next generation of Métis to learn their traditional language and educate Canadians on Métis history and culture

The Exploring Earth project also involves Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar and aims to inspire students to learn about Earth’s landforms and natural processes from space

Explore the people and places that make up the Ontario town's old Grand Trunk Railway

An unabridged Q&A about historic significance, benefits to the north and what the future holds

Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence Neil Ever Osborne shares his photos from the northern science hub

The final stage of a recruitment process that began almost a year ago with 3,700+ applicants has begun

Magazine to look for evidence of racist language and attitudes in every issue published since 1930 and report on its findings

The significant CSA events since Alouette’s launch

A look back at how the "king of fruits" became a Canadian agricultural staple

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has been making Canada better known to Canadians and to the world since 1929.

Photographer Megan Lorenz shares her experience shooting in Canada's oldest provincial park

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society announces forthcoming Canada's Centre for Geography and Exploration

A century after a Canadian was instrumental in charting the world's highest peak, a fellow Canadian reflects on the magnetism of Everest