Exploration
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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The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s 94th annual Geographica Dinner was a celebration of the power of geography, exploration and the accomplishments of the past year
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Celebrating iconic collaborations, exciting partnerships, a new RCGS president and many more memorable moments from the 93rd College of Fellows Annual Dinner
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Inaugural award honours the legacy of the late Inuit historian
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Remembering Louie Kamookak, a new Explorer-in-Residence and other highlights from the 89th Annual College of Fellows Dinner
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Canadian-born filmmaker and deep-sea explorer James Cameron helped celebrate his lifelong friend and mentor Dr. Joe MacInnis with a day of events at Canada’s Centre for Geography and Exploration
Exploration
Canadian-born filmmaker and explorer James Cameron’s submersible DEEPSEA CHALLENGER is the focal point of an exhibition aimed at inspiring the exploration and conservation of the ocean
Places
The location for the signing — the Ottawa headquarters of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society — was perfect for the purpose
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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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The eco-explorer discusses his new role with the Society and the importance of sustainable travel
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L’écoexplorateur discute de son nouveau rôle au sein de la Société et de l’importance du tourisme durable
Exploration
The Arctic researcher has a long association with the Society
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
Exploration
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
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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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Camu, who died Sept. 5, 2023 at the age of 100, served as president of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society for 10 years — part of a long and illustrious career in geography
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The 2022 Massey medallist has dedicated his career to documenting environmental change in the Arctic
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From a cruise down the Nile to a 12-day Arctic adventure, this year’s silent auction offers incredible trips and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, all in support of the Society’s programming
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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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Food planning for ski trips — do we really eat that much in a month?
Exploration
Laval St. Germain summited Antarctica’s Mount Vinson on Dec. 31, meaning he has now climbed the highest peaks on every continent
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
People & Culture
The vice-chairman of Rogers Communications on his memoir, the changing telecom landscape and his relationship with a Canadian business legend
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From painting a new side of the Franklin expedition to documenting shipwrecks along Ontario’s Hudson Bay Coast, see what just a few of the RCGS’s more than 1,000 Fellows are working on in 2018
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The University of Toronto president is a world leader in urban theory and the geography of innovation, creativity and culture in city centres
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From documenting rock-hewn churches in Ethiopia to sonar-scanning B.C. waters for steam-era shipwrecks, see what just a few of the RCGS’s more than 1,000 Fellows are working on in 2018
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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
Places
Historic accord creates a new land border between Canada and Denmark on the tiny Arctic island and the world’s longest maritime boundary
People & Culture
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
People & Culture
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
50 Sussex Drive officially opens to the public with two new exhibitions
02Historic Ottawa addresses on Sussex Drive now accessible via The Great Trail
03Les édifices historiques d’Ottawa sur la promenade Sussex sont maintenant accessibles grâce au Grand Sentier
04Strong Ties: Canada-Norway connection celebrated at 50 Sussex
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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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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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Canada is rich in fresh water — but with great wealth comes great responsibility
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Two names synonymous with adventure are joining forces to support Canadian exploration
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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
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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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Trudeau congratulated Shoalts on his recent appointment
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Expanded Explorer-in-Residence program to include storm chaser George Kourounis and solo explorer Adam Shoalts
Environment
Network of connected trails that spans Canada from coast to coast to coast will receive cash over a four-year period
Exploration
Cousins David McGuffin and Terry Camsell relive their ancestor Charles Camsell’s first formal mapping expedition on the Peel River
People & Culture
La nouvelle œuvre du célèbre artiste autochtone Alex Janvier est une peinture murale circulaire inspirée par le calendrier lunaire traditionnel. En voici l’histoire.
Environment
Streams surrounded by intact forest are better at providing clean water, carbon storage and wildlife habitat
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Two iconic brands known for exceptional photography join forces to inspire the next generation of photographers
Environment
An ambitious legacy project called the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy unites forest conservation projects in the Commonwealth countries
Exploration
Why do human beings intentionally put themselves in danger's path? Our brains, it turns out, reward risk
People & Culture
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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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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Lightfoot a reçu sa médaille vendredi soir lors d’un concert-bénéfice donné à Toronto
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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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Lonnie Dupre and Pascale Marceau return from Mount Steele after "gear snafu"
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The legendary primatologist expressed her gratitude and happiness the chimpanzee way
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The University of Toronto professor and expert on Ethiopian history is documenting the centuries-old craft of rock-hewn churches
Exploration
Natalia Martinez was airlifted to safety at 10:30 p.m. Thursday
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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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Lightfoot accepted the award Friday night at a benefit concert in Toronto
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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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Royal Family member welcomed into the society at a special presentation in London
Wildlife
A new project by the Roberta Bondar Foundation aims to raise awareness of dangers to migratory birds