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Our Country: Justin Trudeau on his love of canoeing

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sings the praises of paddling

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Canada officially recognizes the right to a healthy environment

The Canadian federal law regulating toxic substances has been updated for the first time in more than two decades

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Manitoba: Canada’s heart is calling

When your heart needs to roam, these 10 iconic Manitoba experiences will be waiting

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Une nouvelle ère

La sagesse acquise par le roi Charles III au fil d’une vie extraordinaire de service et de nombreuses visites au Canada guidera ses relations avec le pays dans les jours et les années à venir.

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What the reign of King Charles III means for Canada

The wisdom King Charles III has gained through an extraordinary lifetime of service and many visits to Canada will guide his relationship with this country in the days and years ahead

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Ice canoeing in Quebec City

Navigating chunks of ice in frigid temperatures, Robin Esrock recounts his thrilling experience ice canoeing on the St. Lawrence River

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Photos: Exploring majestic hidden glacier caves in the Canadian Rockies

Formed in varying shapes and sizes, these glacier caves create the “perfect playground for photographers”

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Notes from the field: Saskatchewan Whooping Cranes

RCGS Travel Ambassador Carol Patterson recounts her experience observing these legendary birds on a Canadian Geographic Adventure

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1,000* things to do in the 1000 Islands

*Okay, just six — but it’s a start toward exploring this expansive border-straddling region of rocky islands, sparkling coves and hidden history

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10 ways to celebrate spooky season in Ontario

From where to get the best pumpkin donuts, to the most horrific haunted houses, these events will set you up for a spooktacular Halloween

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New Brunswick’s wildest adventure: Hiking the millennia-old Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail

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Tiwšɛm (learn): a stay at Klahoose Wilderness Resort

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Photos: The wild, wonderful landscapes of western Newfoundland

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10 things you absolutely must do in New Brunswick – according to my two-year-old

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9 reasons why you don’t need skis to enjoy Banff

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Wendake – Illuminating the past, present and future of Indigenous tourism

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Q&A: Destination Canada’s Gracen Chungath on the future of regenerative tourism in Canada

The senior vice-president of destination development for Destination Canada shares why tourism that’s good for communities is good for Canada

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Comment arrêter une ruée vers l’or

Un nouveau mouvement créateur de pôles touristiques florissants dans tout le Canada – la durabilité, un exemple à la fois

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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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Is Canada on the cusp of a tourism enlightenment?

What tourism’s shift to sustainability, reconciliation and regeneration means for the rest of us

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Saskatchewan

7 cool places to learn about dinosaurs in Canada

4 of the best spas in Canada to warm up in this winter

A Saskatchewan road trip in search of whooping cranes

4 of the best spots for stargazing in Western Canada

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5 things to do in Niagara Falls, Canada (that aren’t just chasing waterfalls)

Discover a city and region with fascinating geography, a unique place in Canadian history, and world-class wining and dining

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The meat and potatoes of Quebec’s beloved tourtière

A love letter to a French-Canadian dish baked in tradition

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Party like it’s 2022: 5 winter festivals in Canada to kick off your year

We’ve hibernated long enough. Break out your warmest party clothes and check out these great winter celebrations of sport, food and culture.

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33 Indigenous-led experiences to add to your Canadian bucket list

A comprehensive guide to some of the best Indigenous-led tourism experiences connecting Canadians and visitors to people and place

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5 places you must eat in Cornwall, Ontario

Discover the surprising culinary diversity of the Seaway City

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Alberta

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Assiniboine Lodge: North America’s first backcountry ski lodge

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Bird or UFO? A summer road trip birdwatching and visiting a UFO launch pad in Alberta

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7 of the most romantic escapes in Canada

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Is it high time for Canadian cannabis tourism?

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Banff Gondola launches immersive “Nightrise” experience

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8 amazing places to visit for epic views of the Canadian Rockies

History

From the archives: Frozen feat — a personal account of the 1925 expedition to conquer Mount Logan

50 ans de multiculturalisme: quand les expériences vécues font l’histoire

50 years of multiculturalism: Where lived experiences make history

Après 50 ans de multiculturalisme : Qui est le gardien/la gardienne de l’identité canadienne ?

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Diving Kingston’s shipwrecks: The hidden histories of Lake Ontario

Taking a closer look at Kingston’s museums below the surface

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The Essential Itinerary: Western Quebec

A six-day tour designed to hit some of the highlights of western Quebec during the most colourful time of the year

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Portable glamping: Renting a houseboat on Shuswap Lake

Over the water and under the stars, Robin Esrock recounts his experience renting a houseboat in Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada’s houseboating capital

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A writer’s guide to travelling

Travel writer Meghan J. Ward gives her best tools to help you gain context and a deeper understanding of the places you visit

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How to spend a weekend in Ottawa

A handy Bucket Listed tip sheet of what to see and do in the nation’s capital

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Exploring Vancouver Island’s wild side with RCGS Ambassador John P. Smol

As one of the many trips being offered by Maple Leaf Adventures, Vancouver Island’s Wild Side is an excursion for those who love adventure beyond the norm

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Electric Quebec: A carbon-neutral family roadtrip

Road tripping through Quebec while piloting an electric vehicle for the first time

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The Essential Itinerary: Northern Ontario

Amethyst, canyons, waterfalls and jaw-dropping landscapes, a trip through Northern Ontario is an iconic Canadian adventure

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Two new Canadian books reveal the how and why of family travel

Despite the many challenges of family vacations, these two books explore why travelling with kids is a priceless experience that can create memories that will last a lifetime

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“Going the right direction on the path” ʔapsčiik t̓ašii trail opens in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Supporting a variety of activities, this 25-kilometre trail is paved along its entirety, making it accessible for cyclists, dog walkers and anyone looking for an escape into nature

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5 must-see spots in Manitoba’s Waterfall Alley

Discover Manitoba’s breathtaking boreal landscape on an epic road trip from Flin Flon to Thompson

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Trans Canada Trail celebrates 30 years of connecting Canadians

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.

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5 ways to soak in Vancouver’s nature if you’re not outdoorsy

You don’t have to be an outdoor thrill-seeker to see all that Vancouver has to offer

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Somewhere Inn Calabogie: A cottage experience in a motel

This one’s for the weekend warriors

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British Columbia

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Checking off a bucket list dream: Riding a Harley Davidson

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Excerpt from A Season on Vancouver Island

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Hound found: on the hunt for truffles in British Columbia

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Road tripping B.C.’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

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Remote paradise: The wonder of B.C.’s Triangle Island

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Cat skiing vs heli-skiing: Which one should top your bucket list?

People & Culture

Introducing the inaugural Trebek Initiative grantees

The new RCGS program supports emerging environmental storytellers

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50 ans de multiculturalisme au Canada : être musulman au Canada

Omar Mouallem, auteur de Praying to the West : How Muslims Shaped the Americas (Prière vers l’Occident : comment les musulmans ont façonné les Amériques), examine pourquoi une foi inébranlable dans le projet de multiculturalisme canadien – commune à la génération d’immigrants musulmans arrivés dans les années 1970 – n’est pas toujours partagée par ceux qui ont migré au cours des 20 dernières années, et est rarement ressentie par leurs enfants

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50 years of multiculturalism: Being Muslim in Canada

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

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Our Country: Peter Mansbridge on his love for the North

The retired news anchor recalls the emotions he felt while sailing through the Northwest Passage

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Confessions of a Naturalistus ignoramus

The life-changing magic of a bucket list

11 new entries to the Canadian bucket list

5 epic journeys for photography enthusiasts

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Seeing the Arctic through an artist’s eyes

Cory Trépanier doesn’t just paint the Arctic; he makes it come alive

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A five-stop historical tour of Kelowna — the grizzly bear city

Beaches, peaches, silver mines and history — this B.C. city does it all with a modern, urban twist.

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Bonding with belugas and more summer adventures in Churchill, Manitoba

Encounter birds, blooms, bears and belugas on the shores of Hudson Bay

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10 of the most luxurious cabins in Canada

Immerse yourself into these sleek contemporary Canadian retreats as you gather inspiration for your next summer getaway

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A hidden gem in every province and territory

In the throes of a Canadian summer, here’s a collection of some interesting and under-the-radar adventures to add bite to your bucket list.

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Is it safe to travel again?

Bucket Listed blogger Robin Esrock weighs in on risk and rewards

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14 unique Canadian hotels you need to experience

Sometimes, the hotel is the destination

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Wildlife

Unravelling the genetic secrets of an ice age relic

The deepwater sculpin thrives in deep lakes and cold temperatures. Researchers are now sequencing its genome to unravel the genetic secrets of this iconic Canadian fish

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Canada’s Best Gondolas, Funiculars and Tramways

Everything you need to know about these unique methods of transportation and where to find them

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Ottawa’s Unofficial Museum campaign unveils 76 new museums in one day

In a city where culture is everything, why not turn everything into a museum?

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Behind the Scenes! Canadian Grand Prix returns to Montreal

Packed with excitement and adrenaline, the international spring event brought fans and drivers together after two years without celebration

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Do look up: The best places to stargaze in Canada this summer

Dark Sky Preserves are the more affordable face of modern astro-tourism.

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Hans Island accord: Making history at 50 Sussex

The location for the signing — the Ottawa headquarters of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society — was perfect for the purpose

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Preserving the world’s most memorable cocktail

When it comes to the Sourtoe Cocktail, only the drinker is shaken and stirred

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How to craft a canoe

A visit to Miramichi Canoes in Doaktown, N.B. is a master class in the craft of canoe building and an introduction to life and lore in “The Miramichi”

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Bucket Listed: Canada’s grand railway hotels

Rival railway companies competed to attract visitors with hotels that recall Scottish castles, Bavarian fairy-tales, and the opulent French chateaux

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Essential Itinerary: Exploring Indigenous culture in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

Called Bawating by the Anishinaabe, there’s so much to explore in this “place of rapids”

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Excerpt from Gone Viking II: Beyond Boundaries

An excerpt from Bill Arnott’s follow up to best selling travelogue Gone Viking: A Travel Saga

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Come full circle: Walking P.E.I.’s answer to the Camino de Santiago

Prince Edward Island’s answer to the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain, the Island Walk is a lesser known (for now) 700-kilometre journey that circumnavigates the island

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La voile est un rêve: Sailing the St. Lawrence

For Canadian Geographic assistant editor Abi Hayward, sailing the St. Lawrence was a dream — and a trip down memory lane.

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What will travel look like in 2022?

As the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic approaches and the world grapples with another new variant, travellers and tourism operators face challenges and opportunities

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“Survivorman” Les Stroud on the Les Stroud knife

“So yes – this is a review of the Helle Temagami, 10th Anniversary model, written by the guy who designed it. Spoiler alert: I may be a little biased.”

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7 of the best winter drives in Canada

The nation’s coolest road trips — literally

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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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California roll creator Chef Tojo celebrates 50 years in Canada with a must-try menu

Here’s what you can expect from the legendary chef’s celebratory omakase experience

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History

50 years of multiculturalism: Who is gatekeeping Canadianness?

Professor Anna Triandafyllidou reflects on a digital storytelling project that saw 28 graduate students from across Canada answer the question: Who am I?

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The ultimate map: Mitsubishi launches what3words location technology in its vehicles

We test drive the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, which accepts what3words groupings to help you navigate to places conventional GPS can’t find

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Exploring northern Vancouver Island by boat with Maple Leaf Adventures

Spotting otters, wolves and orcas on a small-ship adventure on Vancouver Island’s wild west coast

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Six years, 470 hours of film, 100 journals, 24,000 kilometres: Tracing the Trans Canada Trail

Filmmaker Dianne Whelan has become the first person to complete the Trans Canada Trail in its entirety. Here, she shares insights from her epic cross-country journey.