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Environment

From wasteland to wetland: re-naturalizing Toronto’s Don River into Lake Ontario

The $1.3-billion flood prevention project in Toronto’s Port Lands is one of the most ambitious urban nature restoration projects in Canada’s history

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Wildlife

Wings over Niagara: the gulls of the falls

During the winter, it’s not only humans that flock to the iconic falls; Niagara Falls is known as the gull capital of the world

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Mapping

Mapping diversions in the Great Lakes

How mid-century diversions in the Great Lakes watershed still affect the communities on its shorelines

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Exploration

One family’s connection to a 129-year-old shipwreck 

Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick found the wreck of the Africa while working on a documentary in Lake Huron – they didn’t realize the meaning of the discovery to relatives of the lost ship’s captain

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Mapping

Biinaagami launches educational materials

Biinaagami, a CanGeo collaborative initiative seeking to connect people with the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence watershed, has released a suite of educational materials, including a Giant Floor Map, augmented reality experiences, lesson plans and more

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Exploration

Exclusive photos: A first detailed look at the wreck of Canadian schooner Queen of the Lakes

RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth and dive partner Teddy Garlock made the first dive on the Queen of the Lakes since her resting place in Lake Ontario was confirmed in 2011

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Science & Tech

Titans of the Great Lakes

It’s a multi-billion-dollar business that most of us never get to see. A glimpse into what life is like aboard the freighters that ply the Great Lakes.

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Travel

Superior Views: Capturing Canada’s greatest lake

A fall photo tour reveals the stunning spirit of Lake Superior

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History

Lake Superior through history, as portrayed by artists

The greatest of the Great Lakes has captivated painters since before Confederation

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