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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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King Charles III delivers historic Speech from the Throne
Canadian identity and sovereignty are at the core of the King’s message, say RCGS Fellows in attendance
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Flags, annexation fears take centre stage at RCGS event with former Prime Minister Stephen Harper
At a launch event for his new book, Flags of Canada, Harper called for renewed Canadian nationalism
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RCGS Honorary Fellow David Mearns named to the Order of the British Empire
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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Remembering former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
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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Stephen Fry becomes an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
The renowned actor, comedian, writer and director was honoured at a ceremony in London, England
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Featured Fellow: David Mearns
The shipwreck hunter discusses his love of marine science, the search for Quest and becoming a Fellow of the RCGS
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10 fantastic moments from the 2024 RCGS Geographica Dinner — plus photos!
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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Remembering Michael de Pencier, the serial entrepreneur who transformed Canadian publishing
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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8 awesome things that happened at the 2023 RCGS Geographica Dinner — plus photos!
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Remembering former RCGS president Pierre Camu
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“Mentorship is magical:” James Cameron, Joe MacInnis celebrate exploration, friendship at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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RCGS announces Mario Rigby as new Explorer-in-Residence
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La Société géographique royale du Canada (SGRC) annonce la nomination de Mario Rigby à titre de nouvel Explorateur en résidence
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Featured Fellow: John England
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Crossing Africa with Mario Rigby
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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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Adventure Blog: RCGS-supported expedition heads to B.C.’s Monashee Mountains
Food planning for ski trips — do we really eat that much in a month?
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RCGS expedition grants give a huge boost to exciting 2022 journeys
From coast to coast to coast and into the ocean as well, eight grants expand our understanding of Canada
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Geography’s new groove: Celebrating 90 years of the RCGS
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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Exploration
The explorer versus the ice labyrinth
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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RCGS appoints Emily Choy as its latest Explorer-in-Residence
The Arctic researcher has a long association with the Society
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How Canada’s deepest cave, Bisaro Anima, got its name
Taking a cue from nearby Mount Bisaro, the cave and its passages pay tribute to Canada’s fallen soldiers
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Return to the Peel
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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Mild weather forces early end to Canadian ultrarunner’s Trans-Kamchatka Expedition
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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Canadian ultrarunner embarks on expedition across Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
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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Hans Island accord: Making history at 50 Sussex
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Canada, Denmark end 50-year “Whiskey War” over Hans Island
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50 Sussex Drive officially opens to the public with two new exhibitions
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Historic Ottawa addresses on Sussex Drive now accessible via The Great Trail
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Les édifices historiques d’Ottawa sur la promenade Sussex sont maintenant accessibles grâce au Grand Sentier
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Strong Ties: Canada-Norway connection celebrated at 50 Sussex
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RCGS partners with First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations to create Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
Ambitious multi-platform, Indigenous-led project will be a tool for education and reconciliation
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La SGRC, en partenariat avec les organismes des premières nations, des Inuits et des Métis, prévoit créer l’Atlas des peuples autochtones du Canada
Ce projet multiplateforme et ambitieux, lancé par les peuples autochtones, sera un outil d’éducation et de réconciliation.
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The story behind “Thirteen Moons,” a new work by Alex Janvier
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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L’histoire de Thirteen Moons (Treize lunes), une nouvelle œuvre d’Alex Janvier
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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Featured Fellow: Phil Lind
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Meet the Canadian explorer who just completed the Seven Summits
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Eight awesome things that happened at the 2018 RCGS Fellows Dinner
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Six more amazing things RCGS Fellows are up to this year
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Featured Fellow: Meric Gertler
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Seven amazing things RCGS Fellows are up to this year
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Introducing the inaugural Trebek Initiative grantees
The new RCGS program supports emerging environmental storytellers
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Five awesome things that happened at the official opening of Canada’s Centre for Geography and Exploration
It was an evening of emotional tributes and reflection on what it means to be Canadian
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Man and Dog: Across the Labrador Peninsula
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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Canoeing the untouched wilderness of the Labrador Peninsula
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 Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the National Geographic Society join forces
The two iconic geographic societies formalize a renewed partnership
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Presenting the 2019 RCGS award winners
In celebration of its 90th year, the RCGS handed out awards to a diverse and star-studded roster of honourees
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Celebrating 25 years of the Canadian Geographic Challenge with Alex Trebek
Fellows, explorers and past Challenge champions gathered at 50 Sussex to honour Alex Trebek and launch this year’s Challenge
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Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek reveals he’s battling pancreatic cancer
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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RCGS presents former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney with its Gold Medal
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
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Environment
Federal government announces $30 million in funding for The Great Trail
Network of connected trails that spans Canada from coast to coast to coast will receive cash over a four-year period
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Wildlife
Photographing whooping cranes in Wood Buffalo with Roberta Bondar
A new project by the Roberta Bondar Foundation aims to raise awareness of dangers to migratory birds
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Talking Apple TV+’s new series Foundation with RCGS medalist Jared Harris
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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His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visits the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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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Governor General Mary Simon named Patron of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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
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Mapping
RCGS releases new map in solidarity with Ukraine
Map shows the distribution of people of Ukrainian descent across Canada, highlighting the deep connection between the two countries
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In memory of Gilles Gagnier
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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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon receives Louie Kamookak Medal
Pandher celebrated for spreading positivity and showcasing multiculturalism in Canada
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Wear your love of exploration with new RCGS-branded clothing
Get your RCGS-branded t-shirts, toques, socks and more in our new online Society Shop!
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When it comes to volcano tourism, is the reward worth the risk?
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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The Royal Canadian Geographical Society announces new Vice-Patron
Distinguished cosmologist and astrophysicist Lord Martin Rees, British Astronomer Royal since 1995, joins the Society in honorary position
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Inside the RCGS’ star-studded 90th anniversary celebration
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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RCGS celebrates Indigenous languages with National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Wade Davis
The Society hosted a panel discussion on Indigenous languages to mark the UN International Year of Indigenous Languages
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Dr. Jane Goodall honoured with RCGS Gold Medal
The legendary primatologist expressed her gratitude and happiness the chimpanzee way
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When it comes to stream health, land use and protection matter
Streams surrounded by intact forest are better at providing clean water, carbon storage and wildlife habitat
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Seafood chef Ned Bell works to bring sustainability into the kitchen
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 RCGS announces Nikon Canada as its Official Photography Partner
Two iconic brands known for exceptional photography join forces to inspire the next generation of photographers
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Princess Anne made an Honorary Fellow of the RCGS
Royal Family member welcomed into the society at a special presentation in London
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Welcome to 50 Sussex, Canada’s new Centre for Geography and Exploration
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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Finding a new way into Canada’s deepest cave
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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Actor Jared Harris awarded RCGS’ Louie Kamookak Medal
Inaugural award honours the legacy of the late Inuit historian
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Retracing river roots
Cousins David McGuffin and Terry Camsell relive their ancestor Charles Camsell’s first formal mapping expedition on the Peel River
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Jill Heinerth: Why I intend to dive in every province and territory in Canada this year
Canada is rich in fresh water — but with great wealth comes great responsibility
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Meet the RCGS’ newest Explorer-in-Residence: Mylène Paquette
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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MEC is now the official outfitter of the RCGS expeditions program
Two names synonymous with adventure are joining forces to support Canadian exploration
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Protecting forests, in the name of the Queen
An ambitious legacy project called the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy unites forest conservation projects in the Commonwealth countries
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Featured Fellow: Michael Gervers
The University of Toronto professor and expert on Ethiopian history is documenting the centuries-old craft of rock-hewn churches
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Trio of climbers makes first recorded ascent of B.C. peak
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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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with new RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Adam Shoalts
Trudeau congratulated Shoalts on his recent appointment
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Why we’re not giving up on our goal to summit Mt. Lucania in the winter
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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Singer-songwriter Cœur de pirate honoured with RCGS medal
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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RCGS announces two new Explorers-in-Residence
Expanded Explorer-in-Residence program to include storm chaser George Kourounis and solo explorer Adam Shoalts
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Freezing temperatures and problems with sleeping bags force climbers to abandon Yukon expedition
Lonnie Dupre and Pascale Marceau return from Mount Steele after "gear snafu"
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Eight big moments from the 2017 RCGS Fellows Dinner and AGM
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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La Société Géographique Royale du Canada décerne la Médaille d’or à Gordon Lightfoot
Lightfoot a reçu sa médaille vendredi soir lors d’un concert-bénéfice donné à Toronto
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Gordon Lightfoot awarded the RCGS’ Gold Medal
Lightfoot accepted the award Friday night at a benefit concert in Toronto
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Explorer George Kourounis completes expedition to North Korea
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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