
Travel
The spell of the Yukon
An insider’s account of the modern-day gold rush
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Travel
An insider’s account of the modern-day gold rush
Exploration
2022 is the International Year of Caves and Karst. Here’s why you should care about the hidden worlds beneath our feet.
Exploration
Meet Limiting Factor, the submersible leading us to new depths of ocean exploration
People & Culture
It was an evening of emotional tributes and reflection on what it means to be Canadian
Exploration
The Monaco Explorations expedition will conduct three years of scientific research in nine remote locations around the world beginning in July
Exploration
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Commercial space flight company Virgin Galactic adds former Royal Canadian Air Force member Jameel Janjua to its pilot roster
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
Exploration
A conversation with Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques, who is getting ready to travel to the International Space Station
Science & Tech
A new Google project zeroes in on Canada’s Devon Island, the most Mars-like environment on Earth
People & Culture
Two names synonymous with adventure are joining forces to support Canadian exploration
Exploration
In this excerpt from her new memoir, Into the Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver, Jill Heinerth writes about learning to accept fear as a part of exploration
People & Culture
Remembering Louie Kamookak, a new Explorer-in-Residence and other highlights from the 89th Annual College of Fellows Dinner
Exploration
Whether outrunning a tornado, dodging lava bombs or hunkering down in a hurricane, explorer George Kourounis is most comfortable living on the edge
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From coal mining to scientific research, the remote archipelago of Svalbard has a rich and complex heritage
History
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has been making Canada better known to Canadians and to the world since 1929.
People & Culture
Get your RCGS-branded t-shirts, toques, socks and more in our new online Society Shop!
People & Culture
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.
People & Culture
The new headquarters of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is transforming the way the 90-year-old organization carries out its mandate
Mapping
As Canada's most famous trail celebrates its near completion, Esri Canada president Alex Miller discusses the ambitious trail map that is helping Canadians get outdoors
Exploration
We came to retrace an ancestor’s 1905 map-making expedition of the Peel River watershed. We left with a new-found appreciation of what this ancient land means to the people who live there.
People & Culture
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s 2019 College of Fellows Annual Dinner was also a celebration of the organization’s achievements over the past nine decades — and of the best in geography and exploration
People & Culture
Exploration, education, new Fellows and the launch of RCGS Resolute: here are some of the highlights from the 2017 RCGS Fellows Dinner and AGM
Exploration
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s 2018 Expedition of the Year returns to the Bisaro Anima Cave near Fernie, B.C.
Exploration
With her new book, Into the Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver, due out next month, world-renowned cave diver and inaugural RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth reflects on what set her on her path
Exploration
Laval St. Germain summited Antarctica’s Mount Vinson on Dec. 31, meaning he has now climbed the highest peaks on every continent
Exploration
Although our expedition came to an early end this year, it was still a successful journey of exploratory learning in one of the most extreme environments in Canada
People & Culture
From documenting rock-hewn churches in Ethiopia to sonar-scanning B.C. waters for steam-era shipwrecks, see what just a few of the RCGS’s more than 1,000 Fellows are working on in 2018
Exploration
Taking a cue from nearby Mount Bisaro, the cave and its passages pay tribute to Canada’s fallen soldiers
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Exploration
On the 100th anniversary of Shackleton’s funeral, the Endurance22 Expedition has located the iconic ship
Exploration
CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen says space exploration represents a major economic opportunity for Canada
Exploration
Cave in Wells Gray Provincial Park described as “about as big as they come in Canada”
Exploration
Here's why the adventures of Irvine and Mallory, Scott and Whymper are as well-known as their tragedies
Exploration
Part of our roundup of 90 of Canada’s greatest explorers, these 17 explorers boldly went where few have dared
Exploration
Authors Mark Steward and Alan Greenwood on the great men and women whose daring exploits inspire us to explore
Exploration
An 86-year-old journal provides insights into the perils of northern exploration
Exploration
Part of our roundup of 90 of Canada’s greatest explorers, these 17 explorers made major contributions to our understanding of Canada’s history and geography
Exploration
The vessel integrates clean environmental technologies to ensure a minimal impact on the ocean
Exploration
The geologist spoke to Can Geo about exploring the secrets of the Arctic, one cave at a time
Exploration
Mt. Robson is not so much difficult as dangerous. It is no mountain to trifle with. – Newman Waffl
Exploration
Western University professor takes a look at recent discoveries and their importance
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
Exploration
Ken Hedges of the 1968-69 British Trans Arctic Expedition reflects on the perilous and ground-breaking journey
Exploration
Resilience pays off during a challenging effort to explore new leads in Canada’s deepest cave
Exploration
A Royal Canadian Geographical Society-supported expedition has added to the inventory of known caves in a little-explored region
Exploration
Ottawa-born explorer and submarine builder Patrick Lahey is now the second Canadian to reach the deepest point on Earth
Exploration
The Canadian astronaut shares insights into life in zero-gravity as he orbits the planet aboard the International Space Station
Exploration
Canadian climber Pascale Marceau is believed to be the first woman to climb a major subarctic peak in winter
Exploration
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
Exploration
Justin Barbour and his canine pal, Saku, traversed 1,000 kilometres across the Labrador Peninsula through harsh snow storms and sub-zero temperatures, but were stopped just shy of their end goal
Exploration
Pascale Marceau, Lonnie Dupre and Vern Stice reached the summit of Jeannette Peak, the highest peak in the Selwyn Range of the Canadian Rockies, on April 2
Exploration
From coast to coast to coast and into the ocean as well, eight grants expand our understanding of Canada
Exploration
The solo adventurer and best-selling author shares highlights from his expeditions and the “lost” explorer who’s captured his imagination
Exploration
The renowned cave diver opens up about her love of exploration and the importance of protecting Earth’s water resources
Exploration
A century after the start of the thrilling expedition that strengthened claims to Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic, the first Canadian Arctic Expedition remains a largely unknown part of the country’s history
Exploration
This year the renowned cave diver became the first explorer to officially represent The Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Here, in her own words, Heinerth talks adventure.
Environment
Ten years after the release of her seminal book Sea Sick, Alanna Mitchell again plumbs the depths of the latest research on the health of the world’s oceans — and comes up gasping
Places
The new Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve in the Northwest Territories is the heart of sacred Denesǫłiné homeland and a prophesied final refuge of clean water and ecological integrity in North America
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
People & Culture
How does a Canadian wind up wandering an ancient tea-trading route through the Himalayas? We talk to 'Tea Explorer' Jeff Fuchs about his documentary film and his ongoing journey to unlock the secrets of the leaf.
People & Culture
As NASA and the world’s space agencies prepare to return to the moon, geologist Dr. Gordon “Oz” Osinsky helps train potential lunar explorers in remote northern Labrador on what they could find there
Environment
First of two summer expeditions that will livestream deep-ocean exploration set off for Gulf of Maine today
History
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Why this summer’s search for the lost ships of the Franklin Expedition will be the biggest and most advanced ever
Travel
History
Wildlife
International grassroots organizations unite over turtle conservation
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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.
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
People & Culture
A collection of photos showcase Alex Trebek's contributions to the Royal Canadian Geographical Society during his life
People & Culture
The bestselling author and RCGS CEO has been given the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws
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Environment
The renowned underwater explorer talks about his experience navigating the depths of an angry Mother Ocean