On the 175th anniversary of Canada’s first telegraph message, a pioneering telegrapher recalls her exciting career

There's a reason photographers call it the "magic hour" 

A tribute to the acclaimed oral history expert and RCGS Honorary Vice-President, who passed away this morning

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. 

Inaugural award honours the legacy of the late Inuit historian 

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

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

Ontario Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and artist Sylvain Voyer recognized for their contributions to making Canada's geography better known

Award recognizes exemplary work in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada. Nomination deadline is January 15th, 2017.

Fred Roots is the recipient of the 2016 Explorers Club Medal

For an achievement by one or more individuals in the field of geography, or a significant national or international event

The young swimmer has inspired legions of fans with her performance in Rio

Leona Aglukkaq receives Erebus Medal for her contribution to the Franklin find.

Remembering Alex Trebek's legacy through stories of his work

For an achievement by one or more individuals in the field of geography, or a significant national or international event

For an achievement by one or more individuals in the field of geography, or a significant national or international event

Explore Canada's various tartans (and the stories behind them)

Louise Maffett has been awarded a Camsell medal for her service to The Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Museum expert recognized for transformative work in cultural institutions and leadership on the ambitious Bay Ecotarium project in San Francisco

The Canadian Coast Guard has been officially recognized for the role they played in the discovery of the HMS Erebus.

The rock legend, space scientist and author honoured for outstanding contributions to cultural and physical geography

Trépanier was presented with the medal at the launch of his new book Into the Arctic: Painting Canada’s Changing North

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

Geophysicist Steve Blasco was awarded a Massey Medal for outstanding career achievements related to Canada’s geography

Queen's University professor emeritus Brian Osborne recognized for outstanding career achievements in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada

For outstanding service to The Royal Canadian Geographical Society

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

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

For singular achievements and the pursuit of excellence by an outstanding Canadian explorer or a non-Canadian for exploratory achievements within Canada

The inaugural Gilles Gagnier Medal for Innovation in Geographic Education will be presented to an outstanding educator this fall

For outstanding career achievement in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada

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

The Honorary President of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and longtime host of Jeopardy! was nominated on the eve of Canada's 150th birthday

An exclusive Q&A with British explorer, comedian and actor Michael Palin

The historian and geographer filled in “a great gap” in Canadian history, from the time of Cartier to the arrival of Champlain

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.

The history behind the Dundas name change and how Canadians are reckoning with place name changes across the country — from streets to provinces

We use a lot of gold in our electrical products. But what do we do with it once the toy has died?

Celebrating the find and the partners of the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition.

The behind-the-scenes story of how Team Canada captured the silver medal in a thrilling tiebreaker at the 2013 National Geographic World Championship

Each of the four members of Team Canada walked away with a medal following a tough virtual competition

Four high school geography students prepare to represent Canada in a virtual global geography competition