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Appreciating the wonders of Alaska’s epic wilderness with George Kourounis

The RCGS Explorer-in-Residence shares his experience travelling through Alaska with Cunard

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Eight Canadian rides you need to try

From ice chutes and air canons to floating hot tubs and Canada’s tallest rollercoaster, Robin Esrock invites you to buy the ticket, take the ride and scream to your heart’s content

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Staring down a saltwater crocodile

Up close and personal with the man-eaters of Australia’s Northern Territory

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A group of people snowshoe down a snowy bank beside a frozen river, their shadows stretching out over sparkling snow. There is a bridge in the background and the snow is low in the sky. At the back is a woman wearing a knitted fleece and a Métis scarf tied around her waist.

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Métis Crossing, Alberta’s first Métis cultural destination

Experiencing living history at Métis Crossing, a one-of-a-kind destination for Métis people to share Métis stories 

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Costa Navarino: Greece’s sustainable travel destination

Where to stay, what to do and how to make the most out of your time in Costa Navarino 

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A walk through time: exploring the Dolomites with Exodus Adventure Travels

Once an enormous coral reef, these magnificent mountains are now one of Italy’s main outdoor attractions

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A snowmobile adventure to Marmot Falls

Expect the unexpected in the Kootenays, including a visit to an epic frozen waterfall

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Spaces within places: a stay at the DOUGLAS hotel

Inspired by the trees that line the misty mountains of Vancouver’s coastal rainforest, the DOUGLAS offers a multi-faceted city escape

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Alpine night skiing by torchlight: A New Year’s moment in Sun Peaks

Night skiing under the direction of Olympic legend Nancy Greene Raine

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Heli-fishing along British Columbia’s Skeena River

Fly fishing for steelhead trout and salmon in Northern B.C.’s bucket list angling destination

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Skiing or snowshoeing? Enjoy the best of both worlds at this unique backcountry lodge

At British Columbia’s Purcell Mountain Lodge, guests can partake in skiing and snowshoeing and then end the day with a well-deserved three-course dinner

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Uncorked: The story behind Saint John City Market’s hidden gem

How two Saint John sisters are sharing the flavours of New Brunswick in the heart of the city

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Barons of the Prairies

A history of Alberta’s quirky Burger Baron restaurant chain

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Arizona is the hottest (literally) new wine region in North America

Forget Napa or Sonoma — here’s why you need to plan a journey through Arizona’s wine country 

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How to eat like a local in the Florida Keys

Whether it’s brewing homegrown craft beer or putting an invasive species on the menu, a new generation of locavores in the Florida Keys is helping redefine the region’s food and drink scene

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What we love in: San Francisco

Our editor shares seven things he loves in the City by the Bay

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The reinvention of South Florida’s Diplomat Beach Resort

Fresh from a five-year, $100-million renovation, “The Dip” retains all the elegance that has made it a favourite haunt of celebrities and Presidents 

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Peace by Chocolate: from Syria to Antigonish

How this small town chocolate factory in Nova Scotia is making a big impact

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To travel or not to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic?

As Canada’s economy begins to open back up, many are wondering how safe it is to travel and what experts suggest we should do. Here, we outline your journey from the airport, to the airplane and to your hotel, and what you can expect along the way. 

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The Essential Itinerary: San Diego, California

Your three-day cultural tour of ‘America’s Finest City’  

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2018: The year in travel

Our favourite travel experiences of 2018 — and where we’re headed in 2019

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Canadian landscape photographer Scott Forsyth at Beechey Island in the Canadian Arctic

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Meet Scott Forsyth, Canadian Geographic’s newest Photographer-in-Residence

The Calgary-based landscape photographer shares memorable moments in the field and his advice for aspiring photographers

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St-Viateur is famous for its Montreal-style bagels

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A tale of two bagels

Alex Hutchinson goes inside the friendly rivalry between two titans of the Montreal-style bagel to figure out the secret of the doughy snack’s allure

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The Phoenix skyline glows at sunset

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Discovering downtown Phoenix, Arizona

There's lots of life in this desert city

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Assiniboine Lodge: North America’s first backcountry ski lodge

After a long day of hiking or skiing, sit back and relax during happy hour at 2,180 metres elevation

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Canadian National Vimy Memorial monument with sheep grazing

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Let the quiet have its say

There are many ways to honour those who served and died in global conflicts, such as going to memorials — but perhaps it’s best to spend time there alone

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Searching for the soul of New Orleans

A tour of the Big Easy’s distinct neighbourhoods offers plenty of insights into the city’s storied past

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Three reasons to visit Hudson Yards on your next trip to NYC

New York City’s newest neighbourhood is a photogenic glimpse at the future of urban design

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Celebrating cowboy culture in Nevada

Inside the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, an annual celebration of the West in words and music

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Our guide to all-season outdoor adventure in New Hampshire

Everything you need to know to begin planning your 2019 adventure in the Granite State

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Why a jet ski tour is a Key West must-do

There’s no better way to experience Key West’s second-biggest claim to fame, after its sunsets: its incredible water

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San Francisco's iconic Painted Ladies

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Five essential things to do in San Francisco

If you're short on time but big on fun, make sure to take in one of these must-do activities in the City by the Bay

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Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the new Kananaskis Nordic Spa is the perfect place to partake of a longstanding mountain tradition

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Alberta finally has a Nordic Spa—and its location is perfect

A Scandinavian tradition gets a Canadian spin at the new Kananaskis Nordic Spa

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Seeing the northern lights, finally

After years of waiting to see the aurora borealis, Robin Esrock recounts his experience viewing these dancing lights with his father in Yellowknife

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The plastic road to Everest Base Camp

Garbage litters the trail of the world’s most popular trek, but measures are being taken to clean up the Khumbu region — one kilogram at a time

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Portland’s craft beer revolution

A taste of North America’s best beer  — plus where to eat, what to do and where to stay in Portland, Oregon

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Eating like “the King” in Memphis, Tennessee

From catfish sandwiches to an Elvis-worthy lunch, these are some must-try spots in the music city of Tennessee

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The statues that move us

From New York’s iconic Statue of Liberty to the famous Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, these are some of the world’s most captivating statues

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Explorer-in-Residence George Kourounis discusses his career as a storm chaser

The global explorer, adventurer, and TV host highlights his most dangerous experiences, regrets, what he has learned, and more

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Ojibway spirit horses gallop into view

Everything you need to know about the eight unique spirit horses at Ottawa’s Mādahòkì Farm

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10 ways to celebrate spooky season in Ontario

From where to get the best pumpkin donuts, to the most horrific haunted houses, these events will set you up for a spooktacular Halloween

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Wendake – Illuminating the past, present and future of Indigenous tourism

Less than a 15-minute drive from the heart of Quebec City, Wendake is an exceptional place that combines tradition with the modern day 

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The Essential Itinerary: Western Quebec

A six-day tour designed to hit some of the highlights of western Quebec during the most colourful time of the year 

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Portable glamping: Renting a houseboat on Shuswap Lake

Over the water and under the stars, Robin Esrock recounts his experience renting a houseboat in Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada’s houseboating capital 

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A writer’s guide to travelling

Travel writer Meghan J. Ward gives her best tools to help you gain context and a deeper understanding of the places you visit

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Is Canada on the cusp of a tourism enlightenment?

What tourism’s shift to sustainability, reconciliation and regeneration means for the rest of us

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The life-changing magic of a bucket list

The great thing about bucket lists is that they change and grow with us. What’s on your list?

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A hidden gem in every province and territory

In the throes of a Canadian summer, here’s a collection of some interesting and under-the-radar adventures to add bite to your bucket list. 

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Bucket Listed, with Robin Esrock

In his inaugural Can Geo Travel column, the travel guru writes about how the unexpected — like pandemics or car accidents — can lead to exciting new opportunities

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A view from Flint’s Park west up the Cascade valley at sunset. Flint’s Park is one of Banff’s most remote backcountry campgrounds — a two-day hike from any direction.

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Losing the crowds in Banff

If real solitude is what you seek, block off four or five days and head for the Front Ranges in one of Canada’s most popular parks

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Boats, Rivière Maquatua, Wemindji, eastern James Bay, Eeyou Istchee

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Photos: Living on Eeyou Istchee

The residents of eastern James Bay, or Eeyou Istchee (‘the people’s land’), are opening their territory to visitors. Here’s a glimpse at a few communities in the region.

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Four Montreal moments to experience with kids

Plan a spring getaway around these activities the whole family will enjoy

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“One people, one planet, one life:” The story of a director’s chair and the Take Your Seat project

As a new book of his images is released, photographer Randy VanDerStarren explains the meaning behind his well-travelled chair

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George Kourounis rappels into the Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan

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RCGS Explorer-in-Residence recognized by Guinness World Records

George Kourounis has been officially recognized as the first person to reach the bottom of the Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan

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