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10 awesome Canadian museums to visit this summer
Engage your curiosity and fuel your imagination with a visit to one of these top Canadian treasure troves
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Engage your curiosity and fuel your imagination with a visit to one of these top Canadian treasure troves
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#MuseumSelfie trended on Twitter January 20th as people the world over shared their snaps.
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We asked some of Canada’s most accomplished photographers why they dedicate their time to capturing images of nature. Here’s what they said.
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Curators and research scientists at the museum’s Natural Heritage Campus in Gatineau, Que. share their favourite specimens ahead of annual open house
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In honour of International Museum Day, Canadian Geographic's editors share their favourite museums in Canada
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In February 2021, the world was introduced to Mutehekau Shipu — also known as the Magpie River — when the people of Ekuanitshit, Que. and the regional municipality made a joint declaration granting the river legal personhood and rights. The declaration carries broad implications for the fight to protect nature across Canada and around the world.
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Experts tackle our difficult relationship with nature in panel discussions hosted by Nature Conservancy of Canada
Environment
The planet is in the midst of drastic biodiversity loss that some experts think may be the next great species die-off. How did we get here and what can be done about it?
Environment
Explore the prehistoric ocean, with David Attenborough as your guide
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The author, conservationist and nature-deficit expert Richard Louv on the importance of connecting with the natural world
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Cartographic highlights from Canadian Geographic's 2017 issues and special publications
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Cartographic highlights from Canadian Geographic’s 2021 issues
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Cartographic highlights from Canadian Geographic’s 2020 issues
Douze photographes canadiens partagent la nature qu’ils adorent
02Announcing the winners of the 2018 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year Competition
03Inside the National Biodiversity Cryobank of Canada, a DNA “library of life”
0410 Canadian photographers whose work we’re loving right now
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Brewed with water and natural ingredients, Corona wants to encourage Canadians to responsibly experience the country’s natural wonders
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Connect with Canada's past and present on this network of waterways between Peterborough, Ont. and the nation's capital
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One writer’s journey to explore the life of Louis Riel
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Blast to the past with a suite of historical tours
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Courage and Passion: Canadian Women in the Natural Sciences aims to inspire young women to pursue careers in science
History
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
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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
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The tourism industry is calling on Canadians to pledge to travel in Canada once restrictions are lifted
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Professor Anna Triandafyllidou reflects on a digital storytelling project that saw 28 graduate students from across Canada answer the question: Who am I?
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After 50-plus years of fieldwork and education, Drs. Stewart and Jarmila Peck will support the next generation of biodiversity researchers
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The final stage of a recruitment process that began almost a year ago with 3,700+ applicants has begun
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Scientists currently have little understanding of the impacts of climate change on Arctic flora, but a group of Canadian researchers is working to change that
History
A trip back in time to the memorial’s dedication
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The projects, all led by young women, range in theme from camping to climate change mitigation
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Award recipients honoured in the first virtual Annual General Meeting and Fellows Show.
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The event capped off two days of meetings between Members of Parliament, Senators, Hill staff and museum professionals from across the country
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UNCEDED: Voices of the Land features 18 of North America’s foremost Indigenous architects and designers
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The building's design has provoked both admiration and confusion. Get full details from this knowledgeable tour guide.
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A collection of photos showcase Alex Trebek's contributions to the Royal Canadian Geographical Society during his life
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From Letterkenny to Schitt’s Creek, Canada’s geography has become the laughing stock of television — and that shouldn’t come as a surprise
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A celebration of the Canadian Coast Guard’s renowned search-and-rescue capabilities — and more — as the special operating agency turns 60
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An unabridged Q&A about historic significance, benefits to the north and what the future holds
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Ottawa's Canadian Museum of Nature unveils its newest gallery, devoted to Canada's Far North
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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
Kids
Nearly 9,000 Canadian high school students explored giant floor maps of Vimy Ridge and the western front over two days
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In Banff National Park, Alberta, as in protected areas across the country, managers find it difficult to balance the desire of people to experience wilderness with an imperative to conserve it
Environment
Expedition Arctic Botany will allow curious members of the public to explore the plants of the Arctic region without leaving home, while contributing to our understanding of Arctic ecosystems
Environment
A new book aims to solve nature-deficit disorder and reconnect kids with the natural world
Environment
A Nature Conservancy Canada poll finds spending time in nature is more important than ever
Environment
To fully understand our national identity, we must consider Canada’s geology as well as its geography
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Seven outstanding individuals recognized for their contributions to nature and the environment
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?
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It's been an exciting couple of months for The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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War Flowers, a new exhibition on now at the Canadian War Museum, tells the stories of Canadians in the First World War through floriography, sculpture, scent and sound
History
A look back at the early years of the 350-year-old institution that once claimed a vast portion of the globe
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Exploring a year of cartographic beauty at Canadian Geographic
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A century after the start of the thrilling expedition that strengthened claims to Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic, the first Canadian Arctic Expedition remains a largely unknown part of the country’s history
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Armour, on now at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, is a fascinating display of protective gear used by knights, soldiers, athletes and actors through time
Kids
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
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Take a walk with photo editor Jessica Finn and associate editor Michela Rosano as they explore Churchill, Manitoba during polar bear season on assignment for Canadian Geographic
People & Culture
The Canada C3 expedition aims to connect Canadians through arts, science, culture and education during a five-month journey around the country
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Noteworthy occasions in a lifetime of service between Queen Elizabeth II and the Commonwealth country she has visited more than any other
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The new program affirms CanGeo's commitment to visual storytelling, supporting big ideas on the big screen
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The Royal Alberta Museum has officially opened its downtown Edmonton building, capping a complex multi-year move that’s captured in this behind-the-scenes photo essay
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Experts weighed in on Canada's national bird in debate at the Canadian Museum of Nature
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The best of the best images of Canadian wildlife from the annual competition hosted by Canadian Geographic in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Nature
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People & Culture
Here's a bit of what the RCGS got up to last month
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Here's a bit of what The Royal Canadian Geographical Society got up to in November.
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Celebrating the art of cartography, a lively national bird debate and the launch of an exciting educational contest
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Alex Trebek's involvement in the Canadian Geographic Challenge and International Geographic Olympiad inspired generations of young learners
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History
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Remembering Alex Trebek's legacy through stories of his work
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You don't often see Canadian maps like this anymore
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People & Culture
In celebration of its 90th year, the RCGS handed out awards to a diverse and star-studded roster of honourees
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Happy National Canadian Film Day! Here's some fun facts about Canadians in cinema
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Their first exhibition was May 7, 1920 at what is now the Art Gallery of Ontario
Live Net Zero Challenge (2022)