
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
People & Culture
Award recipients honoured in the first virtual Annual General Meeting and Fellows Show.
People & Culture
A new honour, called the Polar Medal, was announced by the Governor General as a way to celebrate Canada’s Northern heritage
People & Culture
Lightfoot accepted the award Friday night at a benefit concert in Toronto
People & Culture
A Dawson City, Yukon goldpanner is among several Canadians headed to the World Goldpanning Championship in Slovakia
Wildlife
No one knew golden eagles in the Yukon and Alaska migrated along the Rockies’ front ranges, until an avid birder noticed something strange
Wildlife
Wildlife
International grassroots organizations unite over turtle conservation
Wildlife
Plus: Montreal’s mischievous fox, the supersized goldfish invading Canada’s lakes, Arctic fungi under threat and an Indigenous-led movement to collect Canada’s seeds.
People & Culture
The 21st Prime Minister of Canada received the award in recognition of his distinguished career in public service and dedication to reconciliation efforts
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Broadcasting legend honoured at Canada House in London, U.K. for lifelong contributions to advancing public awareness of geography
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The former governor general of Canada recieved the award at a ceremony in Toronto March 26
History
Winning gold 100 years ago in Antwerp, Belgium, Canada’s team set a standard for Olympic hockey dominance that would last for three more successive Games
Environment
Network of connected trails that spans Canada from coast to coast to coast will receive cash over a four-year period
History
Published in the New York Journal as a fanciful full-page map, Going to Klondyke encouraged everyday newspaper readers to try their luck at gold prospecting in the Yukon
History
History
History
The author, actor and member of Monty Python wrapped up the Canadian leg of his North American book tour with a sold-out show in Ottawa
People & Culture
Celebrating new partnerships, milestone anniversaries and a bird for Canadians on geography's biggest night
Kids
Team Canada picked up three medals at the 16th International Geography Olympiad in Hong Kong
Kids
Team Canada claimed two silver and three bronze medals at the global geography competition held in Quebec City
People & Culture
The Society honoured the Jeopardy! host's tireless support of geographic education in Canada by renaming one of its most prestigious awards
Environment
To fully understand our national identity, we must consider Canada’s geology as well as its geography
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Medal honours the former President's role in expanding the U.S. national parks system and work with Habitat for Humanity
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Quebec’s Béatrice Martin — better known by her stage name, Cœur de pirate — was recognized for her contributions to the Society and Canada's cultural landscape
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Pandher celebrated for spreading positivity and showcasing multiculturalism in Canada
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Exploration, education, new Fellows and the launch of RCGS Resolute: here are some of the highlights from the 2017 RCGS Fellows Dinner and AGM
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Ahead of the series finale, we caught up with Louie Kamookak Medal recipient Jared Harris to discuss his role as Hari Seldon on Apple TV+’s hit new series Foundation
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On the 175th anniversary of Canada’s first telegraph message, a pioneering telegrapher recalls her exciting career
People & Culture
There's a reason photographers call it the "magic hour"
People & Culture
A tribute to the acclaimed oral history expert and RCGS Honorary Vice-President, who passed away this morning
Science & Tech
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
Inaugural award honours the legacy of the late Inuit historian
Environment
The pioneering primatologist talks about her time with chimpanzees, what inspired her to become an activist and what individuals can do to help the planet
Science & Tech
An exclusive excerpt from a new book, Mining Country, which promises to document in detail for the first time an industry critical to Canada’s past, present and future
People & Culture
People & Culture
Ontario Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and artist Sylvain Voyer recognized for their contributions to making Canada's geography better known
People & Culture
People & Culture
Award recognizes exemplary work in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada. Nomination deadline is January 15th, 2017.
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Fred Roots is the recipient of the 2016 Explorers Club Medal
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For an achievement by one or more individuals in the field of geography, or a significant national or international event
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The young swimmer has inspired legions of fans with her performance in Rio
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Leona Aglukkaq receives Erebus Medal for her contribution to the Franklin find.
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People & Culture
Remembering Alex Trebek's legacy through stories of his work
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For an achievement by one or more individuals in the field of geography, or a significant national or international event
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For an achievement by one or more individuals in the field of geography, or a significant national or international event
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Explore Canada's various tartans (and the stories behind them)
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Louise Maffett has been awarded a Camsell medal for her service to The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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Museum expert recognized for transformative work in cultural institutions and leadership on the ambitious Bay Ecotarium project in San Francisco
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The Canadian Coast Guard has been officially recognized for the role they played in the discovery of the HMS Erebus.
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The rock legend, space scientist and author honoured for outstanding contributions to cultural and physical geography
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People & Culture
Trépanier was presented with the medal at the launch of his new book Into the Arctic: Painting Canada’s Changing North
People & Culture
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
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Geophysicist Steve Blasco was awarded a Massey Medal for outstanding career achievements related to Canada’s geography
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Queen's University professor emeritus Brian Osborne recognized for outstanding career achievements in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada
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For outstanding service to The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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For excellence in Arctic leadership and science, and in honour of the late Arctic expert Martin Bergmann, facilitator and inspiration to scientists, business leaders, innovators and explorers
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Bellegarde’s appointment to the Society’s top honorary position is a further acknowledgment of the strong ties between the former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations and the Society
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For singular achievements and the pursuit of excellence by an outstanding Canadian explorer or a non-Canadian for exploratory achievements within Canada
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People & Culture
People & Culture
The inaugural Gilles Gagnier Medal for Innovation in Geographic Education will be presented to an outstanding educator this fall
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For outstanding career achievement in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada
People & Culture
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
People & Culture
People & Culture
The Honorary President of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and longtime host of Jeopardy! was nominated on the eve of Canada's 150th birthday
People & Culture
An exclusive Q&A with British explorer, comedian and actor Michael Palin
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The historian and geographer filled in “a great gap” in Canadian history, from the time of Cartier to the arrival of Champlain
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Uprooted repeatedly by development projects, the Oujé-Bougoumou Cree wandered boreal Quebec for 70 years before finding a permanent home. For some, the journey continues.
People & Culture
The history behind the Dundas name change and how Canadians are reckoning with place name changes across the country — from streets to provinces
Environment
We use a lot of gold in our electrical products. But what do we do with it once the toy has died?
History
Celebrating the find and the partners of the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition.
Kids
The behind-the-scenes story of how Team Canada captured the silver medal in a thrilling tiebreaker at the 2013 National Geographic World Championship
Kids
Each of the four members of Team Canada walked away with a medal following a tough virtual competition
Kids
Four high school geography students prepare to represent Canada in a virtual global geography competition