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Meet the 2015 Canadian Geographic Challenge participants
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People & Culture
Canadian Geographic Challenge alumni remember Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek's involvement in the Canadian Geographic Challenge and International Geographic Olympiad inspired generations of young learners
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People & Culture
Alex Trebek and Canadian Geographic
Remembering Alex Trebek's legacy through stories of his work
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RCGS announces the new Alex Trebek Medal for Geographic Literacy
The Society honoured the Jeopardy! host's tireless support of geographic education in Canada by renaming one of its most prestigious awards
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Canadian students to showcase their geography knowledge at the 2018 International GeoOlympiad
Meet the young geographers who will represent Canada on the world stage at the 2018 “iGeo” in Quebec City
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Young Canadian geographers win five medals at International Geography Olympiad
Team Canada claimed two silver and three bronze medals at the global geography competition held in Quebec City
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Ottawa teen crowned 2019 Canadian Geographic Challenge champion
10th-grader David Landry claims Canada’s top geography prize
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London, Ont., student crowned Canadian Geographic Challenge champion
Grade 10 student Ben Woodward took home the nation’s top geography prize
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Celebrating 25 years of the Canadian Geographic Challenge with Alex Trebek
Fellows, explorers and past Challenge champions gathered at 50 Sussex to honour Alex Trebek and launch this year's Challenge
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Remembering Alex Trebek
While best known as the host of Jeopardy!, the Honorary President of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society was one of the planet's biggest champions of geographic knowledge and education
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People & Culture
Presenting the 2019 RCGS award winners
In celebration of its 90th year, the RCGS handed out awards to a diverse and star-studded roster of honourees
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People & Culture
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the National Geographic Society join forces
The two iconic geographic societies formalize a renewed partnership
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People & Culture
Five awesome things that happened at the official opening of Canada’s Centre for Geography and Exploration
It was an evening of emotional tributes and reflection on what it means to be Canadian
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The best maps Canadian Geographic published in 2017
Cartographic highlights from Canadian Geographic's 2017 issues and special publications
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Mapping
Canadian Geographic’s best maps of 2019
Cartographic highlights from Canadian Geographic’s 2019 issues
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Canadian Geographic’s best maps of 2021
Cartographic highlights from Canadian Geographic’s 2021 issues
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Our best maps of 2018
Cartographic highlights from Canadian Geographic’s 2018 issues
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Ottawa teen crowned 2018 Can Geo Challenge champion
02Announcing the winners of the 2018 Classroom Energy Diet Challenge
03Canadian high school students capture gold and silver at international geography competition
04Canadian Geographic Education commemorates Vimy Ridge centennial in France with EF Tours
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Best Canadian Geographic maps from 2015
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Q&A with award-winning geography teacher Mike Farley
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Mapping
The best maps we published in 2016
Exploring a year of cartographic beauty at Canadian Geographic
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New geo-spatial software connects with kids
New software allows anyone to easily create maps with open source GIS data
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Alex Trebek and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in photos
A collection of photos showcase Alex Trebek's contributions to the Royal Canadian Geographical Society during his life
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Team Canada’s showdown in St. Petersburg
The behind-the-scenes story of how Team Canada captured the silver medal in a thrilling tiebreaker at the 2013 National Geographic World Championship
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Throwback Thursday: How Can Geo Education began
The origin and evolution of Can Geo Education
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Geographers create action plan for geographic education in Canada
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People & Culture
Six awesome things that happened when Alex Trebek came to Ottawa
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Team Canada set to compete in the virtual 2021 International Geography Olympiad
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Meet the 2019 Can Geo Challenge National Finalists
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A showcase of geographical knowledge at the 2016 Canadian Geographic Challenge
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Meet the 2017 Can Geo Challenge National Finalists
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Calgary teen wins 2016 Canadian Geographic Challenge
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Meet the finalists of the 2016 Canadian Geographic Challenge
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society Awards 2020
Award recipients honoured in the first virtual Annual General Meeting and Fellows Show.
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People & Culture
12 Canadian photographers share the nature they love
We asked some of Canada’s most accomplished photographers why they dedicate their time to capturing images of nature. Here’s what they said.
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People & Culture
Why the North Pole matters: An important history of challenges and global fascination
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.
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People & Culture
Douze photographes canadiens partagent la nature qu’ils adorent
Nous avons demandé à certains des photographes les plus remarquables du Canada d’expliquer pourquoi ils dédient leur temps à capter des images de la nature. Voici ce qu’ils ont révélé.
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Canadian MP reflects on experience in the Canadian Geographic Challenge
Saskatchewan MP Erin Weir reflects on his experience in the Canadian Geographic Challenge.
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Editors’ behind-the-scenes insights through Twitter and Instagram
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Churchill photo tour
Take a walk with photo editor Jessica Finn and associate editor Michela Rosano as they explore Churchill, Manitoba during polar bear season on assignment for Canadian Geographic
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Dispatches from Antarctica: South Georgia
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Photos: west Texas
From the beauty of Davis Mountains State Park to the legacy of Big Bend National Park, Javier Frutos captures the parks of the Lone Star state
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5 facts about 50 Sussex Drive
Get to know the new home of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic
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Eight awesome things that happened at the 2018 RCGS Fellows Dinner
Remembering Louie Kamookak, a new Explorer-in-Residence and other highlights from the 89th Annual College of Fellows Dinner
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Kids
Photos: Highlights from One Ocean Expeditions’ 2019 East Coast Fins and Fiddles voyage
Three finalists in this year’s Canadian Geographic Challenge enjoyed the trip of a lifetime as part of their prize, and we were there to capture the fun
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People & Culture
The RCGS announces Nikon Canada as its Official Photography Partner
Two iconic brands known for exceptional photography join forces to inspire the next generation of photographers
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Places
A new home for the RCGS: 50 Sussex
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society announces forthcoming Canada's Centre for Geography and Exploration
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Une nouvelle résidence pour la SGRC : le 50 promenade Sussex
La Société géographique royale du Canada annonce l’ouverture de son nouveau centre de la Géographie et de l’Exploration du Canada
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Matt LeMay is Canadian Geographic’s inaugural Filmmaker-in-Residence
The new program affirms CanGeo's commitment to visual storytelling, supporting big ideas on the big screen
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Wildlife
15 adorable photos of baby foxes
As far as baby animals go, the cuteness factor of fox kits is hard to beat
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Alex Trebek named an Officer of the Order of Canada
The Honorary President of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and longtime host of Jeopardy! was nominated on the eve of Canada's 150th birthday
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Alex Trebek named Honorary President of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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Team Canada ready to compete in the 2019 International Geography Olympiad
Four high school geography students are preparing to leave for Hong Kong, where they’ll represent Canada in a global geography competition
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Meet the 2018 Can Geo Challenge National Finalists
Canada's brightest young geography stars will also have the opportunity to meet adventurer Mylène Paquette, who will host the live final May 28
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Calgary student wins Canadian Geographic Challenge
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Alex Trebek presents winners of 20th Canadian Geographic Challenge
A grade 10 student from Calgary, Alberta has been crowned Canada’s newest geography champion.
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5 ways to engage kids in Geography Awareness Week
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Team Canada nabs four medals at 2021 International Geography Olympiad
Each of the four members of Team Canada walked away with a medal following a tough virtual competition
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2013 Innovation in Geography Teaching Award winner : Andrew Young
For an educator who has gone above and beyond their job description to further geographic literacy
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Announcing the winners of the 2019 Classroom Energy Diet Challenge
Congratulations to all our participating classrooms on all their energy conservation efforts!
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Introducing the 2020 Can Geo Challenge national finalists
Young geographers are preparing for a busy weekend of quizzes, virtual fieldwork, and a live-streamed national final
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Can Geo Challenge 2021 National Final Weekend
Meet the top 20 finalists competing in the 2021 Challenge National Final
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Education declaration
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Prime Minister Trudeau congratulates Can Geo Challenge national champion
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10 RCGS updates from February
Here's a bit of what the RCGS got up to last month
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Canadians debate best place to skate
Twitter users engage in a friendly battle to determine Canada's best outdoor skating rink.
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10 RCGS updates from November
Here's a bit of what The Royal Canadian Geographical Society got up to in November.
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Announcing the winners of the 2020 Classroom Energy Diet Challenge
In spite of school closures due to COVID-19, classrooms found creative ways to complete the 16 challenges focused on helping students become more energy-conscious
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Classroom Energy Diet Challenge: Registration now open
Attention teachers! Sign up now for the CEDC, the only energy literacy competition in Canada where students K-12 compete for more than 100 prizes worth a total $40,000!
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Environment
10 photos of monarch butterflies from the Can Geo Photo Club
Some of our favourite shots of monarch butterflies from the Can Geo Photo Club in honour of the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz
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Trudeau, Trebek and a Rear-Admiral: the Royal Canadian Geographical Society bolsters its Fellowship with three incredible leaders
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Jean Trebek and Rear-Admiral Rebecca Patterson join the organization as Honorary Fellows
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Environment
Global geography community calls for action on climate and biodiversity crises
80 global geography societies and organizations from 59 countries have signed a joint declaration urging the world’s leaders to protect nature and secure a liveable climate
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A special message from Alex Trebek
There will be an important role for geography in the challenging times ahead. The RCGS needs your help to continue its work promoting geographic literacy in Canada and around the world.
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Travels with Michael Palin
An exclusive Q&A with British explorer, comedian and actor Michael Palin
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Canadian Geographic Challenge live in 2016
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Geography education in Quebec: not all bad news
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Calgary teen crowned Can Geo Challenge Champion
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The Great Canadian Geography Challenge
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Team Canada wins silver at National Geographic World Championship
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Representing Canada’s geography on the new $5 bill
With eight names on the slate for the new bill, what geographical features should make the shortlist?
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Giant floor maps put students on the map
Canadian Geographic Education’s series of giant floor maps gives students a colossal dose of cartography and is a powerful teaching tool
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Geographic education award renamed in honour of Gilles Gagnier
The inaugural Gilles Gagnier Medal for Innovation in Geographic Education will be presented to an outstanding educator this fall
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Geo-literacy
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