
Wildlife
New research offers insight into the skin care routine of bowhead whales
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence that bowhead whales exfoliate their skin by rubbing against large rocks
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Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence that bowhead whales exfoliate their skin by rubbing against large rocks
People & Culture
A look back at some of the amazing projects that have won the $1-million Arctic Inspiration Prize
Wildlife
After more than a million years on Earth, the caribou is under threat of global extinction. The precipitous decline of the once mighty herds is a tragedy that is hard to watch — and even harder to reverse.
History
As the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition encounters the thickest ice in years, searchers share tales of past ill-fated adventures in the unpredictable waters
History
A new novel by Erika Behrisch Elce brings Lady Franklin — widow of doomed polar explorer Sir John Franklin — to life in new and creative ways
People & Culture
Environment
The B.C. based biologist reflects on her decades long fight to preserve the ecosystem she calls home
Science & Tech
Wildlife
International grassroots organizations unite over turtle conservation
Travel
Bring it … and leave it all on the mountain
Travel
An insider’s account of the modern-day gold rush
Travel
Thomas Hall review the Seattle Sports Firewater Multi-Bottle and Mountain Hardwear Lamina Z Spark sleeping bag
Travel
History
Our experts continue their discussion of the AMC series about the Franklin Expedition
History
Tyrone Burke visits the home of Inuit historian Louie Kamookak to talk about the Franklin ships and what this means for the people of the North
History
History
Exploring the three primary theories on the locations of Franklin’s missing ships
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
Ten years after the release of her seminal book Sea Sick, Alanna Mitchell again plumbs the depths of the latest research on the health of the world’s oceans — and comes up gasping
Environment
Five new works commissioned by Canadian Geographic offer eye-catching and compelling commentary on the impact of plastic on our planet
Environment
The renowned underwater explorer talks about his experience navigating the depths of an angry Mother Ocean
Environment
Fire activity in the Brazilian Amazon surged this week; here are some key things to know about the situation
Science & Tech
How so-called rare earth elements are powering our modern tech — and where to find them
Science & Tech
Artificial intelligence combines with social-media analysis to inform first responders and scientists
Science & Tech
Physical distancing requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19 will make it difficult for researchers to visit suspected tornado sites this year, so the team behind the Northern Tornadoes Project is calling on the public to help
Science & Tech
Kids
From June 3 to 5, these 20 young geographers will vie for the title of National Champion in Ottawa
Kids
Four high school geography students prepare to represent Canada in a virtual global geography competition
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Kids
Janet Ruest has received the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence
Kids
Four high school geography students are preparing to leave for Hong Kong, where they’ll represent Canada in a global geography competition
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Exploration
Laval St. Germain summited Antarctica’s Mount Vinson on Dec. 31, meaning he has now climbed the highest peaks on every continent
People & Culture
People & Culture
Our experts continue their discussion of the AMC series about the Franklin Expedition
People & Culture
An interview with Prime Minister Stephen Harper about the past, present and future of Canada's North
People & Culture
Once a traditional way of life across Canada, trapping survives and even thrives in communities throughout the North, including Colville Lake, N.W.T.
Environment
Changes to the city’s Green Standard aimed at protecting its fragile ravine network will pose challenges and opportunities for landscapers — and could kick off a national trend
Wildlife
Plus: Marathon hare migrations, increasingly efficient wolves, wandering basking sharks and homemaking bees
People & Culture
Reimagine Canada Day will give Ottawa residents the chance to reflect, learn — and reimagine — following the discovery in the past month of hundreds of children's bodies on the former sites of residential schools
Travel
In giving Anne Shirley her own deep love of and connection to Prince Edward Island, Lucy Maud Montgomery reveals the way place can fire the imagination
People & Culture
Canadian Paralympians and Para athletes join the mission to increase trail accessibility across Canada
Environment
Wrapping paper, packaging, plastic plates and cutlery — it all adds up. Here are some easy ways to avoid a nightmare around Christmas.
People & Culture
#MuseumSelfie trended on Twitter January 20th as people the world over shared their snaps.
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Environment
Now there's a way to visualize exactly what a record warm year globally meant in your city
Science & Tech
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Environment
Five eco-friendly products used around the world to create paper
Mapping
This online map platform displays hundreds of stories on ecological farming issues from around the world
People & Culture
Kids
Team Canada picked up three medals at the 16th International Geography Olympiad in Hong Kong
Kids
Each of the four members of Team Canada walked away with a medal following a tough virtual competition
Mapping
What3Words app gives 3m squares an identifying series of words, across the world
People & Culture
One of our most engaged posts on social last week was about the Yukon’s decision to scrap the time change
People & Culture
The authors of a provocative new book, Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline, explain why statisticians have it wrong when it comes to population trends
Travel
Stay entertained on long drives with these fun ways to pass the time
Environment
In his new book, Canadian author and epidemiologist David Waltner-Toews explores our conflicted relationship with insects
People & Culture
The Canadian Coast Guard has been officially recognized for the role they played in the discovery of the HMS Erebus.
Mapping
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Wildlife
inding the fossilized remains of North America’s oldest known scorpions in a patio stone may seem like a fluke, but in fact backyards often yield fascinating specimens.
People & Culture
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Kids
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Festival turns 60; Shakespeare never gets old
People & Culture
The decorated author and explorer tells stories about the life and character of Britain's legendary broadcaster and naturalist