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13+ things you didn’t know about energy
Massive oilfields, huge offshore rigs, high-tech refineries, colossal dams, sprawling wind farms — how much do you really know about BIG power in Canada?
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Science & Tech
Massive oilfields, huge offshore rigs, high-tech refineries, colossal dams, sprawling wind farms — how much do you really know about BIG power in Canada?
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.
Places
It’s an ambitious plan: take the traditional Parks Canada wilderness concept and plunk it in the country’s largest city. But can Toronto’s Rouge National Urban Park help balance city life with wildlife?
Wildlife
Largely unheralded until Canadian Geographic’s National Bird Project was held, the renamed Canada jay — formerly grey jay — has become in many minds the country’s national bird
Exploration
With interviews from Chris Hadfield, Marc Garneau, Roberta Bondar, and more, Canadarm and Collaboration is the tale of Canada’s involvement in international space exploration from the 1960s to the present day
History
L’histoire méconnue de la grippe espagnole de 1918 et notre état de préparation à la prochaine grande pandémie
History
The little-known story of the 1918 Spanish Flu and how we're preparing for the next great pandemic
Mapping
Early maps of the railways that shaped our country
People & Culture
The new headquarters of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is transforming the way the 90-year-old organization carries out its mandate
People & Culture
Two iconic brands known for exceptional photography join forces to inspire the next generation of photographers
History
Noteworthy occasions in a lifetime of service between Queen Elizabeth II and the Commonwealth country she has visited more than any other
Science & Tech
The last megathrust earthquake to strike Canada was in 1700, and the clock is ticking. How we’re preparing for the impact.
Travel
Brewed with water and natural ingredients, Corona wants to encourage Canadians to responsibly experience the country’s natural wonders
Places
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
Places
From plains bison in Elk Island National Park to beluga whales in Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, Parks Canada is leading the charge on these crucial wildlife recovery programs
Places
Historic accord creates a new land border between Canada and Denmark on the tiny Arctic island and the world’s longest maritime boundary
Places
How conservationists and ranchers in Saskatchewan are working to slow the loss of an endangered ecosystem
Places
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
Wildlife
People & Culture
People & Culture
Wildlife
Wildlife
Environment
People & Culture
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
People & Culture
The author of a new book, The Year Canadians Lost Their Minds and Found Their Country, discusses the lasting impact of Canada's Centennial year
People & Culture
Environment
Two marine biologists offer a glimpse of life at the bottom of the ocean during 2018, 2019 and 2020 seamount expeditions
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
Mapping
Natural Resources Canada releases new Atlas of Canada
Mapping
Notable works capture the danger and drama of Arctic exploration
Mapping
Canadian Geographic cartographer Chris Brackley continues his exploration of charting the coronavirus pandemic
Mapping
Marine protected areas are widely considered to be an effective tool for ocean conservation. But are they living up to their full potential?
People & Culture
In celebration of its 90th year, the RCGS handed out awards to a diverse and star-studded roster of honourees
People & Culture
Ce projet multiplateforme et ambitieux, lancé par les peuples autochtones, sera un outil d’éducation et de réconciliation.
People & Culture
Celebrating new partnerships, milestone anniversaries and a bird for Canadians on geography's biggest night
People & Culture
Ambitious multi-platform, Indigenous-led project will be a tool for education and reconciliation
People & Culture
It was an evening of emotional tributes and reflection on what it means to be Canadian
Environment
Environment
Environment
Environment
Environment
Environment
Wildlife
A new report from Nature Conservancy Canada and NatureServe Canada is the first of its kind to compile over 300 species that are unique to Canada.
Wildlife
Advocacy group says action plans are urgently needed for the recovery of 26 dangerously depleted fish populations
Wildlife
Editor-in-chief and associate publisher Aaron Kylie contributed this chapter to a compilation book about the Canada Jay
Wildlife
Does a bird need to be famous to hold the title of Canada’s National Bird? Jody Allair thinks not.
Wildlife
Wildlife
Conserving at-risk species is difficult when they’re constantly crossing international borders, but digital tools are making it easier than ever to track feathered globetrotters
Kids
Four high school geography students prepare to represent Canada in a virtual global geography competition
Science & Tech
Canada has about 160,000 megawatts of untapped hydro power. How can we access it?
People & Culture
The director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reflects on Indigenous progress in 2017 and looks ahead to 2067
Environment
Recent aquisitions in Kenauk and Lake Superior highlight the growing number of protected lands in Canada
Environment
In his new book, Original Highways: Travelling the Great Rivers of Canada, Roy MacGregor examines the historical legacy and future of Canada's greatest rivers
Kids
The behind-the-scenes story of how Team Canada captured the silver medal in a thrilling tiebreaker at the 2013 National Geographic World Championship
Travel
Inspired by age-old travelways, a new canoe route knits together the Trans Canada Trail
Wildlife
History
Our beloved red-and-white maple leaf flag was raised on Feb. 15, 1965, but not before years of angry debates and a parade of competing designs were put down
Environment
History
These images from the first half of the 20th century show Canada's oldest national park when it was still young
Environment
From rain to snow, from high temperatures to low, 50 questions to test your weather wits
People & Culture
The Dutch Royal reflects on her special connection to the Canadian Tulip Festival, which celebrates her mother’s gift of tulip bulbs to Canada 75 years ago
History
Une rétrospective des débuts de l’institution fondée il y a 350 ans, qui revendiquait autrefois une part importante du globe
Environment
Canada’s newest Marine Protected Area, Banc-des-Américains (American Bank), protects 1,000 square kilometres of important marine habitat off Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula
Environment
The ban is one of several significant and long-awaited changes to the federal Fisheries Act that passed Tuesday, including new provisions to rebuild depleted fish stocks
People & Culture
The highest level within the Order of Canada recognizes national pre-eminence or achievement
History
A new book by Ken McGoogan traces the experiences of Scottish Highlanders evicted from their homes to pre-Confederation Canada
Wildlife
The steps being made are towards Canada’s goal of 25 per cent protection of land and ocean by 2025
History
Environment
The final boundary for Canada’s new national marine conservation area in Canada’s North shows an area twice the size of Nova Scotia
Environment
The former astronaut also happens to be an amazing photographer, and is using her talents to raise interest in Canada's wild spaces
Environment
Glaciers play a vital role in sculpting the landscape, and their retreat can bring about drastic consequences
People & Culture
Formerly known as the Trans Canada Trail, the Great Trail celebrates the country's natural splendour and will be nearly 24,000 kilometres when fully connected by the end of 2017
Kids
History
Photos of women spanning nine decades of Canadian Geographic Magazine
History
Some of these gifts are undeniably odd, but they have all been chosen carefully to represent or to engage the Queen in the full panorama of the Canadian story
Science & Tech
The federal government has announced a $2 billion investment in Canada’s space program, including a role in NASA’s Lunar Gateway project
History
Highlights from the illustrious career of the original Canadarm
Wildlife
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
Wildlife
Travel
The tourism industry is calling on Canadians to pledge to travel in Canada once restrictions are lifted
Environment
What do you get the country that has it all for its 150th birthday?