The Canadian-born author and newly-minted Fellow of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society on his Giller Prize-nominated third novel and the allure of maps

An exclusive excerpt from renowned Canadian anthropologist Wade Davis’ new book Magdalena: River of Dreams, about the iconic waterway that has shaped the geography, culture and people of Colombia

Indigenous rights lawyer and author Jean Teillet reveals how the struggle to dominate the fur trade led to the rise of a distinct people in Canada: the Métis

Former child soldiers who fought in Sudan during Africa’s bloodiest civil war eventually found refuge in Canada — many of them in Brooks, Alta. Anthropologist, author and journalist Carol Berger shares their stories.

Canada missed a chance to rebuild northern cod stocks in the 1980s, highlighting the importance of taking a long view of fisheries management, researchers say

Interactive map and personal reflection from author Alanna Mitchell

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?

Castles, cash and canals on the St. Lawrence

Though beloved for her books featuring plucky heroines, the celebrated novelist privately battled depression and the sexist attitudes of the early 20th century

The author of the Michif Dictionary takes us on a deep dive into the history of the Michif language from its earliest roots in the fur trade up to the present day

A look back at the early years of the 350-year-old institution that once claimed a vast portion of the globe

Researchers studying the history of ice sheets around northern British Columbia found that a coastal migration route may have been a pathway to North America 

As time runs out for Canada to meet its 2020 conservation targets, a new study aims to help governments and the public identify priority areas for protection

The renowned Canadian artist and bestselling author discusses how his love of plastic morphed into an art exhibit about ocean pollution

Next to the weather, there's nothing Canadians like to complain about more than traffic.

Chet Van Duzer, a cartographic historian and the author of Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps analyses Paolo Forlani's 1560 world map – the first known instance of the name "Canada" appearing on a printed map

In celebration of its 90th year, the RCGS handed out awards to a diverse and star-studded roster of honourees

Has there ever been a national symbol more loathed or misunderstood? Has there ever been a more important time for the beaver to flourish?

Population of the endangered whale estimated at 525 

Canadian Geographic’s managing editor Nick Walker looks back at bird feature in May 1930 issue of the magazine

Plus: Cross-dressing hummingbirds, tracking genetically modified animals, and Arctic “junk food”

The predatory whale’s scientific name pays tribute to Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of death

Illegal fishing is one of the greatest challenges to ensuring the sustainability of ocean resources, says Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Artists aim to connect with beluga whales through music

One year post-legalization, a look at Canada’s changing relationship with pot

Artificial intelligence combines with social-media analysis to inform first responders and scientists

Population of the endangered whale estimated at 525 

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 

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

Which Canadian airline is most likely to get you to your destination on time?

A recent study suggests bees might be the key to expeditions to Mars

Exploration, education, new Fellows and the launch of RCGS Resolute: here are some of the highlights from the 2017 RCGS Fellows Dinner and AGM

Author Brian Cuthbertson describes the history of Melville Island

Memoirs, a graphic novel and the biography of a famous ship are among Canadian Geographic's choices for the 14 best books of the year

The author, conservationist and nature-deficit expert Richard Louv on the importance of connecting with the natural world

The history behind the Dundas name change and how Canadians are reckoning with place name changes across the country — from streets to provinces

The story of how a critically endangered Indigenous language can be saved

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The bestselling author and RCGS CEO has been given the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws

Grant was the first woman historian to receive the Northern Science Award

The 2020 Canadian City Parks Report looks at challenges and opportunties for Canada's parks under a COVID-19 lens

In this essay, noted geologist and geophysicist Fred Roots explores the significance of the symbolic point at the top of the world. He submitted it to Canadian Geographic just before his death in October 2016 at age 93.

For World Rivers Day, we've compiled a list of must-read books about rivers

The B.C. based biologist reflects on her decades long fight to preserve the ecosystem she calls home