Once a traditional way of life across Canada, trapping survives and even thrives in communities throughout the North, including Colville Lake, N.W.T.

Welcome to the sinaaq, or floe edge, where landfast ice meets open Arctic Ocean and species thrive

How so-called rare earth elements are powering our modern tech — and where to find them

Testing Columbia Sportswear's newest gear in the birthplace of mountain climbing 

From coast to coast to coast and into the ocean as well, eight grants expand our understanding of Canada

The name roughly translates to 'Nunavut, Our Future,' and that's where students and instructors are focused

The items given to Syrian refugees — warm clothing, DVDs, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms — represent more than just practical considerations; they're the building blocks of a shared Canadian identity

The iconic author shares her vivid memories of Canada’s Arctic, from its impressive wildlife to its otherworldly landscapes

#MuseumSelfie trended on Twitter January 20th as people the world over shared their snaps.

Algonquin wolves face an uncertain future primarily because they can be legally shot and trapped in many parts of Ontario

Wrapping paper, packaging, plastic plates and cutlery — it all adds up. Here are some easy ways to avoid a nightmare around Christmas. 

*Do your own research

Canadian Paralympians and Para athletes join the mission to increase trail accessibility across Canada

Why Canada’s cougars are on the rise — and what that means for us

Whales are beginning to return to B.C. waters — but will they find a safe haven?

An interview with Inuit artist Bart Hanna, whose sculpture of the Inuit sea goddess has been unveiled on Parliament Hill as part of the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of Nunavut becoming a territory

Using cameras baited with squid, researchers were able to gather information about these ancient Arctic fish without taking any out of the water 

The Bank of Canada has announced that Viola Desmond will become the first Canadian woman to be featured on a regularly circulating banknote in 2018

During Truth and Reconciliation Commission events, personal items were placed in a carved bentwood box to symbolize the journey toward reconciliation. How far have we come?

Canada is home to one-fifth of the world's fresh water. Here's what that looks like

The final boundary for Canada’s new national marine conservation area in Canada’s North shows an area twice the size of Nova Scotia

What do you get the country that has it all for its 150th birthday? 

Groups agree to plan to conserve the High Arctic Basin, while Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area becomes official

From coal mining to scientific research, the remote archipelago of Svalbard has a rich and complex heritage

Jon Turk shares an excerpt from his new book Crocodiles and Ice: A Journey into Deep Wild

Join the Canadian Geographic Photo Club aboard the Ocean Endeavour with Adventure Canada for a spectacular voyage by sea to Sable Island, Nova Scotia

The daughter of a hereditary Mohawk chief and an English immigrant, Johnson used her hard-won celebrity to challenge Indigenous stereotypes

Researchers are concerned that climate change could mean prolonged toxic algae blooms are 'the new normal.'

A group of students from around the world who embark on an unforgettable journey of Arctic education wind up discovering something about themselves in the process

Writer Stephen Smith takes to Newfoundland’s shores in his quest to see the ‘capelin roll’ — the spawning spectacle of a tiny fish with a massive ecological, historical and cultural impact

How I learned to love the unexpected (and fishing) in Nunavut

While Jordan is steeped in history and culture, its stark beauty — and the customs that help protect it — should not be missed

Plus: Bacterial “first responders,” modelling cod and more marmots

The retired news anchor recalls the emotions he felt while sailing through the Northwest Passage

Two new projects highlight commitments to a more collaborative, coordinated and efficient approach to ocean protection and marine responses to anthropogenic disasters

Formerly known as the Trans Canada Trail, the Great Trail celebrates the country's natural splendour and will be nearly 24,000 kilometres when fully connected by the end of 2017