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Editors’ behind-the-scenes insights through Twitter and Instagram
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Adventure athlete Simon Donato on lessons learned in the backcountry
An excerpt from The Boundless Life: 13 Lessons Learned the Hard Way
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A dozen travel-related New Year’s resolutions from Canadian Geographic
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Team Canada Adventure comes home 2nd in ‘World’s Toughest Race’
The team's thoughts on the 2020 Eco-Challenge through Fiji
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What’s the price of peace of mind? A look at a pair of Pickpocket Proof Pants
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Travels with Michael Palin
An exclusive Q&A with British explorer, comedian and actor Michael Palin
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The truth about adventure
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Exploration
Pushing limits across Lake Ontario: Mario Rigby on his next adventure
Mario Rigby is embarking on a 20 day kayaking expedition to promote domestic and sustainable travel
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Photos: Whale encounters and island scenery in B.C.’s Broughton Archipelago
Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures brings you face-to-face with the wildlife in one of North America's most biodiverse marine areas
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One year on, adventurer Bert terHart on his monumental world circumnavigation and future plans
Inspired by 18th century explorers, the serial entrepreneur and adventurer sailed non-stop around the world using just a sextant, navigational log tables, and good old pen and paper
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Exploration
Mild weather forces early end to Canadian ultrarunner’s Trans-Kamchatka Expedition
RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Ray Zahab and Italian ultrarunner Stefano Gregoretti cut short their expedition across Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula after learning the rivers they planned to traverse were no longer frozen
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Map: Follow in the tracks of a snowshoe adventure across Labrador
Two pairs of snowshoes. 400 kilometres. A lot of frozen sandwiches.
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The cool calling: Glaciologist Alison Criscitiello is redefining the term explorer
She's also combining her knowledge and skills to uncover the secrets of climate change
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Ricky Forbes talks Canada’s Greatest Explorer competition
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Editors’ picks: Our top travel experiences of 2017
Can Geo editors reveal their favourite destinations and travel experiences from the past year to help inspire your next adventure in Canada and beyond
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Editors’ choice: Six travel highlights from 2016
Can Geo editors reveal their favourite destinations and travel experiences from the past year
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Eight things to see, eat, drink and do in the Texas Panhandle
From the canyonlands to the rodeo culture, the thriving arts scene to the small but distinguished wine region, the Texas Panhandle is full of surprises
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Gear review: A foldable daypack perfect for hiking and travelling
Eagle Creek's packable daypack, which folds into a tiny pouch, is ideal for any traveller tight on space.
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20 travelling pets you have to follow on Instagram
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World traveller Michael Palin receives RCGS Gold
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Ready for a wilderness adventure? Take the quiz!
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Fear of adventure
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10 beautiful snaps from around the world
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Finding an island in the Great Bear Rainforest
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Corona Canada’s epic “Officer of Natural Wonder” road trip champions the nation’s natural beauty
Brewed with water and natural ingredients, Corona wants to encourage Canadians to responsibly experience the country’s natural wonders
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#girlstravel: Cactus Creek’s SubRosa scarf makes life a little easier for women travelers. Well, OK, a lot.
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Celebrities, scientific revelations and family fun at Ottawa’s Outdoor and Travel Adventure Show
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Exclusive Q&A with Long Way Up’s Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, stars of Apple TV+’s new series Long Way Up, on electric travel, sustainability and where they’re headed after the pandemic
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Three off-the-beaten-track adventures in rural Japan
From the intriguing streets of Edo-period towns to sun-dappled hiking trails between Oji-Shinto shrines, Japan's rich history is best explored outdoors
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History
History
The untold story of the Hudson’s Bay Company
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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History
A new look at the ‘Old North’
Old journals offer a glimpse of the Canadian North in the days before World War II
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Adventurer, turncoat, cannibal: the remarkable story of Pierre-Esprit Radisson
In his new book Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson, Mark Bourrie examines the larger-than-life legacy of the French-Canadian fur trader
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Throwback Thursday: Adventures with rum
Editor Harry Wilson looks back at the alcohol-infused story from an early issue of Canadian Geographic
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Throwback Thursday: Chilkoot adventures 40 years apart
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Cycling the Loire Valley, home to châteaux and chenin blanc
Discover the highlights of this UNESCO-protected gem known as the cradle of French wine and cuisine
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Five things to do in Mesa, Arizona
Can Geo's travel editor-at-large rounds up five activities that are a must-do for visitors to this picturesque Phoenix suburb
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Three reasons to visit La Paz, Mexico
From snorkelling with whale sharks to savouring fully-loaded Mexican hot dogs, here's why La Paz should be on your list of places to travel next
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Five ways to get your adrenaline and culture fix in Los Cabos
Adrenaline rush or art crush? In Los Cabos, you don't have to choose.
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Q&A: Wildlife photographer Daisy Gilardini on her travel plans, essential gear and “3 Ps”
Canadian Geographic's newest Photographer-in-Residence gives us a glimpse at her process
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Broughtons in the balance: As salmon runs fail, grizzlies are on the move
Salmon runs are failing and grizzlies seem to be on the move in the islands between mainland B.C. and northern Vancouver Island. What’s going on in the Broughton Archipelago?
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Science & Tech
Stopping timber thieves with DNA
Volunteers are collecting samples from bigleaf maples to prevent illegal logging
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The non-skier’s guide to Whistler, B.C.
Whistler is world-renowned for its powder, but the picturesque mountain village has plenty going on off the slopes as well
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How to stop a gold rush
The new movement building flourishing tourism hubs across Canada – one sustainable example at a time
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People & Culture
Canadian businessperson Mark Pathy blasts into space on private mission
March 30 is the launch date! The Montreal-born investor and philanthropist will complete a 10-day mission that combines bucket-list trip with research and environmental agenda
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Three outdoor adventures to try in California
These experiences strike a healthy balance between staring out a car window and free-climbing El Capitan
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Dechinta Rivers project to combine Indigenous land-based learning with canoeing adventure
The dean of the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning discusses the school's upcoming summer-semester project taking place on three rivers in the Northwest Territories
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Canada’s Coolest School Trip travels through time in Nova Scotia
Highlights from the first two days of Canada's Coolest School Trip
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Meet the 2017 Can Geo Challenge National Finalists
Twenty students from across Canada will also get to meet Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques, who will be hosting the final competition
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Travel tips: Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Here’s what to know before you go
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Eco-tourism and adventure in the Great Bear Rainforest
Nimmo Bay resort thoughtfully blends luxury with concern for the surrounding wilderness
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Gear review: Skogsö jacket perfect for shoulder season travel
How to tackle marathon sightseeing while staying dry, packing light and keeping a positive attitude
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Canadian adventure scientists discover new caves in Madagascar
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Labrador project combines local knowledge with new technology to make ice travel safer
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The Big Spruce Woods Adventure-O
Where O is for orienteering and adventure speaks for itself
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Environment
Park Bagger: Adventures in the Canadian National Parks
In her quest to visit and get to know the parks, Marlis Butcher canoed, kayaked, mountain biked, backpacked, hiked, snowshoed, snorkelled, and trekked by whatever means of travel she could devise
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2013 Camsell Medal Winner: Sir Christopher Ondaatje
For outstanding service to The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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Five unique travel apps
From packing tips to roaming rates to restroom locations, these apps make your trip easier
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Plotting an Arctic journey
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New Land Expedition: Magic polar travel with dogs
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Fig travel dresses: All dressed up with someplace to see
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This mirrorless camera is perfect for minimalist travel
The Nikon 1J5 camera is compact, lightweight and takes great photos
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Exclusive: Adam Shoalts on his epic Trans-Canadian Arctic Expedition
Explorer Adam Shoalts, who completed his monumental 4,000-kilometre journey on September 6, speaks to Canadian Geographic about an expedition that calls to mind the likes of Vilhjalmur Stefansson and Joseph Tyrrell
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A versatile, easy-to-use action camera for capturing your adventures
The Nikon KeyMission 170 captures high-quality video and stills and goes anywhere you do
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Stories of Ice: Adventure, Commerce and Creativity on Canada’s Glaciers
Author Lynn Martel offers an examination of Canadian glaciers to understand their futures and the secrets they hold
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The Northern Lights in Churchill, Manitoba
Churchill sees the northern lights an impressive 300 days per year. Here are some of the best ways to view them.
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Whitewater adventure on the Nantahala River
A North Carolina paddling trips that thrills, rejuvenates and educates
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People & Culture
Video: Young family canoes through Canadian Arctic
Here, Dan Clark discusses their trip and reveals his film about the adventure: 'Together to the Tundra.'
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Are you packing?: The Chrysalis Cardi helps traveling women pack less and carry more
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Yukon summer adventure
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Adam Shoalts on new book Alone Against the North
Adam Shoalts has written a book called Alone Against the North, due out Oct 6. Here, he discusses the adventure of writing about his adventures.
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New Land Expedition: Summing up the adventure
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The best new hiking gear for your next adventure
Hit the trails with these offerings from MEC, Tilley and more
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People & Culture
Royal Canadian Geographical Society Awards 2020
Award recipients honoured in the first virtual Annual General Meeting and Fellows Show.
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Map: The A to Z of Arizona travel
Travel through the alphabet in the Grand Canyon state
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Mapping
Best Canadian Geographic maps from 2015
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People & Culture
How a sunken canoe improved an Arctic adventure
This summer the RCGS-supported expedition Together to the Tundra spent two months canoeing through some of Canada's most remote landscapes. Here, Dan Clark tells one of their stories.
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Photos: Exploring Gwaii Haanas with Maple Leaf Adventures
Bruce Amos reflects on his travels in Haida Gwaii with Maple Leaf Adventures
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Canada’s greatest modern women explorers
Whether diving in Antarctic waters, making scientific breakthroughs or summiting Everest, these remarkable women are making their mark on Canada and the world.
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Browse, bid and brag at the 2020 RCGS Silent Auction
Featuring experiences and items from across the world
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Spectacular auroras
Michelle LePage goes north for a better view of spectacular auroras
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Featured destination: Sable Island 2016
Join the Canadian Geographic Photo Club aboard the Ocean Endeavour with Adventure Canada for a spectacular voyage by sea to Sable Island, Nova Scotia
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RCGS names Jill Heinerth as Explorer-in-Residence
Cave diver Jill Heinerth is one of Canada’s greatest explorers and a world-leading technical diver. She's also the RCGS's very first Explorer-in-Residence.
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Jill Heinerth named first Explorer-in-Residence
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Hiker travels 16,000 km across Canada
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Dispatches from Antarctica: Ushuaia, Argentina
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Can Geo’s Hiking Gear Top 10: Every where is walking distance, if you have the time
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A hitchhiker’s guidance: Do you know where your towel is?
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Travelling in Canada’s Northwest Passage
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Gear review: Two Keen shoe styles for trail to city travel
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Breaking the ice: making the most of spring with Icebreaker’s Allure Travel dress
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Seven more amazing things RCGS Fellows are up to this year
From a solo ski and mountain-climbing expedition to the South Pole to a project that mapped portions of Devon Island’s coasts for the first time, see what just a few of the RCGS’s Fellows have been working on in late 2018
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