
History
Manitoba celebrates its 150th anniversary
A look at the inception of the original postage-stamp province through an 1871 map
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History
A look at the inception of the original postage-stamp province through an 1871 map
History
Un aperçu de la formation de la province « timbre-poste », présenté par une carte de 1871
Environment
How people are trying to save Manitoba's waterways
Travel
One writer’s journey to explore the life of Louis Riel
Travel
Snowy Manitoba gives a warm welcome to spring
Wildlife
Live underwater webcam captures the antics of the lovable whales, but also provides important insight into beluga biology
Wildlife
International grassroots organizations unite over turtle conservation
Wildlife
New technology is helping researchers understand how birds time their migrations when the seasons send mixed signals
Wildlife
Conflicts with wildlife in Canada continues to be an issue, but there are ways to keep yourself and wildlife safe
Wildlife
Plus: Arctic-bound beavers, New Brunswick’s rare vulture visit, Manitoba’s cougar comeback and Canada’s feistiest flora
History
History
Display at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa also explores the historical context of women's suffrage
History
History
A look back at the early years of the 350-year-old institution that once claimed a vast portion of the globe
Mapping
Federal government ministers have held top-secret meetings for nearly a decade to discuss the merger of Ontario and Manitoba into one “super-province' called Mantario
Mapping
How George Dawson’s seminal work for the British North American Boundary Commission did far more than simply mark the 49th parallel
Mapping
Mapping
The interactive map is helping local health authorities see the city differently, including charting diabetes neighbourhood by neighbourhood
Mapping
What3Words app gives 3m squares an identifying series of words, across the world
People & Culture
Photographer David Lipnowski showcases the wide – and perhaps unexpected – diversity within Manitoba
Travel
RAW:churchill offers a taste of the fur trader's existence – both literally and figuratively
People & Culture
Penned by a Toronto-based composer, “Run Freddy Run!” tells the story of Manitoba’s unique relationship with bison
People & Culture
Travel
20 eateries guaranteed to delight visiting foodies
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
Travel
Ice fishing during an extreme cold warning on the wind-whipped south shore of Lake Winnipeg may not sound like a fun time, but editor Aaron Kylie thinks otherwise
Travel
Thompson, Manitoba is trying to gain some international wildlife recognition
Travel
Upper Fort Garry Heritage Provincial Park aims to bring history to life with new technological installation
Travel
Q&A with Paul Conchatre, the president of the Manitoba Lodge and Outfitters Association
Travel
Inspired by age-old travelways, a new canoe route knits together the Trans Canada Trail
Travel
Churchill sees the northern lights an impressive 300 days per year. Here are some of the best ways to view them.
Travel
The geological formations that surround Gangler's North Seal River Lodge in northwestern Manitoba are intriguing pathways to the past
Travel
At The Manitoba Museum, learn what it takes to explore the world’s wildest places
Travel
An ancient tradition heads to Canada's largest urban centre this fall
History
Cette année marque un siècle et demi depuis que les traités 1 et 2 ont été signés
History
This year marks a century and a half since the first numbered treaties were signed
People & Culture
A celebration of the real Louis Riel, Métis leader and Manitoba founder, on the 150th anniversary of the Red River Resistance and the 175th of his birth
People & Culture
Thousands gather to help Thompson break the Guinness World Record for greatest number of people howling like wolves in unison
History
A beautiful panoramic map offers a bird's-eye view of what Winnipeg, Manitoba would have looked like in 1881
Travel
World-class waves and a growing community are quickly making Canada a top surfing destination
Wildlife
Why Canada’s cougars are on the rise — and what that means for us
People & Culture
Twelve Indigenous people honoured for their extraordinary work across Canada
Wildlife
Disease has appeared for the first time in Manitoba, Minnesota and Wyoming
Wildlife
The polar bear jail in Churchill, Man. is seeing more inmates than usual
Wildlife
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence that bowhead whales exfoliate their skin by rubbing against large rocks
Wildlife
Wildlife
Niigaan Sinclair, author and associate professor in the University of Manitoba's department of native studies, on why the gray jay is important to the Anishinaabe people.
Wildlife
How well do you know your fox species? These photos will help you tell them apart in the wild
Wildlife
Wildlife
A key barren-ground caribou herd is adapting to changes in food availability caused by climate change, says new research from the University of Alberta
Wildlife
Photographer Martin Gregus recounts his summer 2020 expedition to the western coast of Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba
History
Une rétrospective des débuts de l’institution fondée il y a 350 ans, qui revendiquait autrefois une part importante du globe
History
History
Continuing our deep dive into the Hudson’s Bay Company archives at the Manitoba Museum, this week we look at some of the items that figured prominently in trade, including the iconic point blanket
History
Written on animal skin 350 years ago, the Royal Charter that created the Hudson’s Bay Company is both an incredible and problematic document
People & Culture
Reflecting on 20 years of Canada's newest territory, Nunavut
Environment
Permafrost thaw is widespread, accelerating and irreversible. With it comes visible effects on the ecology, hydrology and landscapes, and communities of the North.
Environment
For the first time ever, a Canadian zoo has successfully produced a calf from an embryo sent from another province. Here's what that could mean for species conservation.
Environment
Environment
Environment
Environment
Exploration
Two hundred years before Franklin and 300 years before Amundsen, a daring Dane came closer to finding the Northwest Passage than anyone had before
Travel
Where O is for orienteering and adventure speaks for itself
People & Culture
The history behind the Dundas name change and how Canadians are reckoning with place name changes across the country — from streets to provinces
Places
Parks Canada wants the public to nominate Canadian places worthy of UNESCO World Heritage status. Here are the six sites still on the waiting list.
Kids
Yukon students from Khàtìnas.àxh Community School win an all-expenses-paid trip to Manitoba
People & Culture
Travel
The trail started with a vision to link Canada coast to coast to coast. Now fully connected, it’s charting an ambitious course for the future.
Travel
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 Amazing Race Canada host and Olympic gold medallist in skeleton reminisces about his grandparents’ cabin in Manitoba’s Riding Mountain National Park
People & Culture
The goal was simply to get home. Except, there was nothing simple about it.
Exploration
At every turn, the RCGS-funded voyage has presented new challenges and untold wonders
Places
How conservationists and ranchers in Saskatchewan are working to slow the loss of an endangered ecosystem
People & Culture
Explore Canada's various tartans (and the stories behind them)
Science & Tech
Canada has about 160,000 megawatts of untapped hydro power. How can we access it?
Science & Tech
Travel
People & Culture
Kids
The Canadian Geographic Challenge is turning 20! To celebrate we’ve compiled a list of our favourite past quiz questions. Can you answer them correctly?
Travel
When Mud Hero comes to town, everyone comes out to play
Travel
No snow? No problem. Meet the mushers who dogsled year-round.
People & Culture
The building's design has provoked both admiration and confusion. Get full details from this knowledgeable tour guide.
Kids
Highlights from day one of Canada’s Coolest School Trip 2019
People & Culture
Viewers can help Library and Archives Canada transcribe archival documents by clicking “Contribute” below each record
People & Culture
Showcasing the top shots in the 2021 CanGeo x Nikon #ShotOnNikon Photo Contest
People & Culture