
Exploration
Explorer John Hemming awarded Lawrence J. Burpee Medal
Hemming was recognized for his work in the Brazilian Amazon and his advocacy on behalf of Indigenous Peoples
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Hemming was recognized for his work in the Brazilian Amazon and his advocacy on behalf of Indigenous Peoples
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Canadian identity and sovereignty are at the core of the King’s message, say RCGS Fellows in attendance
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At a launch event for his new book, Flags of Canada, Harper called for renewed Canadian nationalism
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Mearns was recognized for a remarkable career “defined by curiosity, courage, honour, and a relentless drive to uncover the secrets of the deep”
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Carter, who passed away Dec. 29 at the age of 100, is remembered for putting human rights at the centre of U.S. foreign policy
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The renowned actor, comedian, writer and director was honoured at a ceremony in London, England
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The shipwreck hunter discusses his love of marine science, the search for Quest and becoming a Fellow of the RCGS
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The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s 95th annual Geographica dinner celebrated the impact of geography and exploration and the achievements of the past year
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De Pencier, a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and former co-owner of Canadian Geographic, died Oct. 6 at the age of 89 and is remembered as a “perpetual windmill of ideas”
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Exploration
Rigby, an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, shares his advice for young explorers, from funding expeditions to proper footwear
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Food planning for ski trips — do we really eat that much in a month?
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From coast to coast to coast and into the ocean as well, eight grants expand our understanding of Canada
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The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has teamed up with Roots Canada to produce limited edition jackets featuring the expedition patches of notable explorers.
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An exclusive excerpt from the new book Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada's Arctic by Royal Canadian Geographical Society Explorer-in-Residence Adam Shoalts
Exploration
The Arctic researcher has a long association with the Society
Exploration
Taking a cue from nearby Mount Bisaro, the cave and its passages pay tribute to Canada’s fallen soldiers
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.
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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
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Ray Zahab, an Explorer-in-Residence of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Italian ultrarunner Stefano Gregoretti will traverse an unpredictable landscape of volcanoes and snow
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Ambitious multi-platform, Indigenous-led project will be a tool for education and reconciliation
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Ce projet multiplateforme et ambitieux, lancé par les peuples autochtones, sera un outil d’éducation et de réconciliation.
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Celebrated Indigenous artist Alex Janvier’s new work is a circular mural inspired by the traditional lunar calendar. Here’s how it came to be.
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La nouvelle œuvre du célèbre artiste autochtone Alex Janvier est une peinture murale circulaire inspirée par le calendrier lunaire traditionnel. En voici l’histoire.
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The new RCGS program supports emerging environmental storytellers
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It was an evening of emotional tributes and reflection on what it means to be Canadian
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
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Justin Barbour and his dog, Saku, will travel 1,700 kilometres from the North West River in Labrador across remote northern Quebec to the shores of Hudson Bay
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The two iconic geographic societies formalize a renewed partnership
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In celebration of its 90th year, the RCGS handed out awards to a diverse and star-studded roster of honourees
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Fellows, explorers and past Challenge champions gathered at 50 Sussex to honour Alex Trebek and launch this year’s Challenge
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Messages of support have been pouring in for the beloved television personality and Honorary President of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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Originally awarded in 2020 but unheralded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Society was finally able to present the medal and fête the former PM at an event in Montreal Oct. 27
Environment
Network of connected trails that spans Canada from coast to coast to coast will receive cash over a four-year period
Wildlife
A new project by the Roberta Bondar Foundation aims to raise awareness of dangers to migratory birds
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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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The Society’s headquarters at 50 Sussex Drive played host to HRH on the second day of his Platinum Jubilee tour of Canada
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Her Excellency maintains a tradition of vice regal patronage that extends back to 1929 with the Society’s founding Patron The Rt. Hon. Viscount Willingdon
Mapping
Map shows the distribution of people of Ukrainian descent across Canada, highlighting the deep connection between the two countries
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The publisher of Canadian Geographic and COO (and Fellow) of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society passed away suddenly at the age of 51
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Pandher celebrated for spreading positivity and showcasing multiculturalism in Canada
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Get your RCGS-branded t-shirts, toques, socks and more in our new online Society Shop!
Travel
In the wake of the sudden deadly eruption of New Zealand’s White Island volcano this week, explorer George Kourounis looks at why we’re drawn to active volcanoes — and how to explore them safely
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Distinguished cosmologist and astrophysicist Lord Martin Rees, British Astronomer Royal since 1995, joins the Society in honorary position
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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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The Society hosted a panel discussion on Indigenous languages to mark the UN International Year of Indigenous Languages
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The legendary primatologist expressed her gratitude and happiness the chimpanzee way
Environment
Streams surrounded by intact forest are better at providing clean water, carbon storage and wildlife habitat
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Bell is the special guest at the upcoming Vancouver GeoGala, an ocean conservation-themed fundraiser for The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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Two iconic brands known for exceptional photography join forces to inspire the next generation of photographers
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Royal Family member welcomed into the society at a special presentation in London
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The new headquarters of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is transforming the way the 90-year-old organization carries out its mandate
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The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s 2018 Expedition of the Year returns to the Bisaro Anima Cave near Fernie, B.C.
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Inaugural award honours the legacy of the late Inuit historian
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Cousins David McGuffin and Terry Camsell relive their ancestor Charles Camsell’s first formal mapping expedition on the Peel River
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Canada is rich in fresh water — but with great wealth comes great responsibility
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The first North American to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean discusses her new passion for ice canoeing and why protecting Canada's waterways is important
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Two names synonymous with adventure are joining forces to support Canadian exploration
Environment
An ambitious legacy project called the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy unites forest conservation projects in the Commonwealth countries
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The University of Toronto professor and expert on Ethiopian history is documenting the centuries-old craft of rock-hewn churches
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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
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Trudeau congratulated Shoalts on his recent appointment
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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
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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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Expanded Explorer-in-Residence program to include storm chaser George Kourounis and solo explorer Adam Shoalts
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Lonnie Dupre and Pascale Marceau return from Mount Steele after "gear snafu"
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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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Lightfoot a reçu sa médaille vendredi soir lors d’un concert-bénéfice donné à Toronto
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Lightfoot accepted the award Friday night at a benefit concert in Toronto
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The host of Angry Planet and Fellow of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society reveals the natural beauty of one of the least-visited countries in the world