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

The former governor general of Canada recieved the award at a ceremony in Toronto March 26

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

A new satellite system makes measuring landscape heights more accurate

Our experts continue their discussion of the AMC series about the Franklin Expedition

A major portrait series by the acclaimed contemporary artist is now part of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s permanent collection

Summer series features three exhibitions: Compass by Hilde Lambrechts, Explore by Chris Cran, and Lessons from the Arctic, an artifact display honouring Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen

Award recognizes exemplary work in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada. Nomination deadline is January 15th, 2017.

Leona Aglukkaq receives Erebus Medal for her contribution to the Franklin find.

Part of our roundup of Canada’s 90 greatest explorers, these 15 explorers harnessed the power of storytelling to inspire others to discover and care for our world

The Canadian Coast Guard has been officially recognized for the role they played in the discovery of the HMS Erebus.

Canada’s 17th prime minister was recognized for his distinguished parliamentary career and public service, and for his contribution to the advancement of Canadian geography

Jacob Verhoef on the work that won him this year's RCGS Gold Medal

The 21st Prime Minister of Canada received the award in recognition of his distinguished career in public service and dedication to reconciliation efforts

The legendary primatologist expressed her gratitude and happiness the chimpanzee way

Louise Maffett has been awarded a Camsell medal for her service to The Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Remembering Alex Trebek's legacy through stories of his work

The rock legend, space scientist and author honoured for outstanding contributions to cultural and physical geography

Broadcasting legend honoured at Canada House in London, U.K. for lifelong contributions to advancing public awareness of geography

Trépanier was presented with the medal at the launch of his new book Into the Arctic: Painting Canada’s Changing North

Queen's University professor emeritus Brian Osborne recognized for outstanding career achievements in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada

For outstanding service to The Royal Canadian Geographical Society

For excellence in Arctic leadership and science, and in honour of the late Arctic expert Martin Bergmann, facilitator and inspiration to scientists, business leaders, innovators and explorers

Geophysicist Steve Blasco was awarded a Massey Medal for outstanding career achievements related to Canada’s geography

For an achievement by one or more individuals in the field of geography, or a significant national or international event

For singular achievements and the pursuit of excellence by an outstanding Canadian explorer or a non-Canadian for exploratory achievements within Canada

For an achievement by one or more individuals in the field of geography, or a significant national or international event

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

For an achievement by one or more individuals in the field of geography, or a significant national or international event

For outstanding career achievement in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada

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 inaugural Gilles Gagnier Medal for Innovation in Geographic Education will be presented to an outstanding educator this fall

Louie Kamookak is an Inuit historian whose work helped locate the lost Erebus ship. However, he's not the only Inuk who played an important role in the century-long search.

The young swimmer has inspired legions of fans with her performance in Rio

Depending on whom you ask, the North’s sentinel species is either on the edge of extinction or an environmental success story. An in-depth look at the complicated, contradictory and controversial science behind the sound bites

Valberg was recognized for her photography and philanthropy raising awareness of Canada’s North

“For Indigenous Peoples, the treaties are still very much alive”

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

The tradition of viceregal patronage with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society dates back to 1929

Canadian Geographic looks back on the life of the 2020 Royal Canadian Geographical Society recipient of the Lawrence J. Burpee Medal

An interview with John Geiger and Alanna Mitchell

On April 12, Franklin enthusiasts had a rare opportunity to come together in the same room as The Royal Canadian Geographical Society presented their 2016 Can Geo Talks

The astronaut, neurologist and landscape photographer now has another title to add to her impressive resume