
Wildlife
Resurgence of the wood bison
The wood bison population is recovering, thanks in part to a 1957 discovery
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Wildlife
The wood bison population is recovering, thanks in part to a 1957 discovery
Places
Known as “grandfathers” by Wanuskewin Elders, these rock carvings provide a glimpse into the lives of the Indigenous Peoples that lived in the region hundreds of years ago
Wildlife
The Banff National Park project seeks to reintegrate the keystone species into the natural ecosystem
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.
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A local rancher gives a tour of his bison herd
Travel
Best places in Alberta to take a hike
Wildlife
No one knew golden eagles in the Yukon and Alaska migrated along the Rockies’ front ranges, until an avid birder noticed something strange
Environment
The newly created Birch River Wildland Park joins a network of parks preserving an area of boreal wilderness twice the size of Vancouver Island
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New technology is helping researchers understand how birds time their migrations when the seasons send mixed signals
Places
Nearly wiped out in Alberta in the 1800s, plains bison are making a historic return to Banff National Park
Places
Responding to feedback from Canadians, environment minister Catherine McKenna promised a renewed focus on science and conservation for Canada's protected places
Environment
Herb Norwegian, Grand Chief of the Dehcho First Nations, is the recipient of this year’s Glen Davis Conservation Leadership Prize
People & Culture
The story of a biologist’s lifelong study of an endangered species — and its future
People & Culture
Penned by a Toronto-based composer, “Run Freddy Run!” tells the story of Manitoba’s unique relationship with bison
People & Culture
The cultural site near Saskatoon is working to connect non-Indigenous and Indigenous people to 6,000 years of the region’s First Nations heritage
People & Culture
The story of how a critically endangered Indigenous language can be saved
People & Culture
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
Environment
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Travel
RAW:churchill offers a taste of the fur trader's existence – both literally and figuratively
Travel
An insider’s account of the modern-day gold rush
Travel
Thomas Hall review the Seattle Sports Firewater Multi-Bottle and Mountain Hardwear Lamina Z Spark sleeping bag
Travel
Bring it … and leave it all on the mountain
Travel
A guide to visiting the Alberta National Park
Wildlife
Plus: Marathon hare migrations, increasingly efficient wolves, wandering basking sharks and homemaking bees
Wildlife
Why Canada’s cougars are on the rise — and what that means for us
Places
A look at the fascinating sites Parks Canada has proposed for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation
Wildlife
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence that bowhead whales exfoliate their skin by rubbing against large rocks
People & Culture
From misty mornings to bright fall foliage, these photos highlight the beauty of the season
Travel
A wonder for the eye at any time of day
People & Culture
Chef Michael Hunter from Toronto’s Antler Kitchen & Bar shares his favourite wild game recipes
Travel
First Nations history shines through petroglyphs and pictographs
Wildlife
Plus, more news from the North: new polar bear population brings hope, Nunavik sentinel discovers new butterfly species, N.W.T. gets a new National Wildlife Area and Canada’s Arctic provides a blueprint for life on Mars.
People & Culture
We asked some of Canada’s most accomplished photographers why they dedicate their time to capturing images of nature. Here’s what they said.
Wildlife
Grizzlies, puffins, whales and more from the new Ultimate Canadian Instagram Photos special issue, on newsstands now
Science & Tech
How so-called rare earth elements are powering our modern tech — and where to find them
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After more than a million years on Earth, the caribou is under threat of global extinction. The precipitous decline of the once mighty herds is a tragedy that is hard to watch — and even harder to reverse.
Wildlife
Whales are beginning to return to B.C. waters — but will they find a safe haven?
Wildlife
Algonquin wolves face an uncertain future primarily because they can be legally shot and trapped in many parts of Ontario
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Exploring our love-hate relationship with the wolf
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Rick McIntyre explains the positive impact of wolf reintroduction on the Yellowstone ecosystem
Wildlife
Critical property is home to a number of endangered and threatened species
People & Culture
Once a traditional way of life across Canada, trapping survives and even thrives in communities throughout the North, including Colville Lake, N.W.T.
Mapping
The legacy of artist Paul Kane‘s epic 19th-century journey across Canada
Mapping
This online map platform displays hundreds of stories on ecological farming issues from around the world
Places
Lead archeologist Bill Perry discusses the latest findings and what they reveal about the region
Places
The Royal Alberta Museum has officially opened its downtown Edmonton building, capping a complex multi-year move that’s captured in this behind-the-scenes photo essay
Travel
One writer’s journey to explore the life of Louis Riel
People & Culture
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#MuseumSelfie trended on Twitter January 20th as people the world over shared their snaps.
People & Culture
*Do your own research
People & Culture
Canadian Paralympians and Para athletes join the mission to increase trail accessibility across Canada
People & Culture
Some of Canada’s best brewpubs
History
Science & Tech
Physical distancing requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19 will make it difficult for researchers to visit suspected tornado sites this year, so the team behind the Northern Tornadoes Project is calling on the public to help
Science & Tech
History
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Environment
Five eco-friendly products used around the world to create paper
Travel
Colouring Canada features 26 greyscale photographs shot by Canadian Geographic's Photographer-in-Residence
History
Environment
How grasslands protection and conservation agriculture can work as front-line defences against climate change
Travel
Michelle LePage goes north for a better view of spectacular auroras
Travel
Three can’t-miss experiences in Anchorage
Travel
Fine dining and fast-paced fun are on the menu each fall during Whistler's Cornucopia food fest
Environment
A new study finds zoos and aquariums in Canada are publishing more peer-reviewed research, but there is still more to be done
Travel