Did you know polar bears aren’t actually white? Or that bears mark their territory by rubbing their backs on trees?

Large and in charge, the moose is one of Canada's most iconic mammals that is known for its incredible size, enormous antlers and captivating appearance. 

As one of Canada's most elusive cats, the Canada lynx is known for its triangular black-tipped  ears and fluffy coat.  …

As one of Canada's most iconic animals, the beaver is the largest rodent in the country and the second-largest rodent in the world (after the capybara). 

Often identified by their large tusks, walrus are large marine mammals that can weigh more than 2000 pounds.  …

As one of Canada's most recognizable animals, the polar bear is the largest bear in the world and the top predator in the Arctic. 

Caribou are highly migratory animals that stay together in herds while they move almost constantly.  …

The bald eagle is one of Canada's largest birds of prey and is well-known for its regal appearance and contrasting coloured feathers. 

As one of Canada's most beautiful mammals, the Arctic fox is well-known for its white fur which is why it's often referred to as the snow fox. 

Highly adapted to living in the cold, the Arctic hare has shortened ears and limbs and almost a quarter of its body is made up of fat.  …

Beluga whales are one of the most recognizable species of whale thanks to their white colouring and thick bodies which are primarily made of blubber (40 to 50 per cent of their…

Canadian Geographic Education offers a new multimedia educational resource centred on Indigenous content

11 facts about Canada and Canadians that are sure to entertain children of all ages

The Canadian Geographic Challenge is turning 20! To celebrate we’ve compiled a list of our favourite past quiz questions. Can you answer them correctly?

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Walking across Canada has never been so easy. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society showcased its four giant floor maps of…

Just three months after gathering in support of geographic education in Canada, a community of educators has received affirmation for its vision and action plan, as delineated…

Canadians now have a novel way of exploring the boreal forest — with a new Canadian Geographic Education giant floor…

Walking across Canada has never been so easy.The Royal Canadian Geographical Society held an event in Ottawa on Nov. 18…

Three of Canada's brightest young minds in geography walked away with silver medals at the National Geographic…

It came down to a nail-biting tiebreaker question, but Team Canada pulled through to win the…

As Canadians start their week after a (hopefully) restful weekend, Team Canada moves into day three of the…

They’re as big as half a school gymnasium and weigh more than 45 kilograms, and this fall, they’ll be helping Canadian students learn about their country in engaging new…

This spring, Parks Canada and Canadian Geographic collaborated to award a grade-eight class from Caronport, Sask.,

This spring, Parks Canada and Canadian Geographic collaborated to award a grade-eight class from Caronport, Sask.,

This spring, Parks Canada and Canadian Geographic collaborated to award a grade-eight class from Caronport, Sask.,

On July 10, 1943, Allied forces arrived on the shores near Pachino, Sicily, to begin their invasion of Italy. The 1st Canadian Infantry Division and 1st Canadian Army Tank…

The Classroom Energy Diet Challenge (CEDC) is saving kilowatts one school at a time, and the…

Shortly after Judith Adler made a basic map quiz part of her second-year Sociology of the Family class at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s, she realized that…

Canadian Geographic Education’s series of giant floor maps gives students a colossal dose of cartography and is a powerful teaching tool

After reading this week’s articles about

For the past 18 years, scores of students across Canada have tested their geographic knowledge through the Great Canadian…

Classrooms across Canada are once again gearing up for the Classroom Energy Diet Challenge, presented by

Walking through Canada’s network of national parks, national historic sites and marine conservation areas would normally take many years, if not decades. But there will soon…

What do the Halifax Storm, Fredericton Acadians, Québec Grenadians and Yellowknife Yetis all have in common? Apart from being fictional Canadian Football League (CFL) teams,…

Think of it as a graduation of sorts — one that was nearly two decades in the making. After 19 years, the Canadian Council for Geographic…

The Students on Ice Arctic expedition is over, we've made our sad farewells and are all returning to our daily routines. One thing I miss about being up North is our daily story…

Students and teachers interact with a giant floor map at Strathcona Public School in Kingston, Ont.It may have ended nearly 200 years ago,…

To paraphrase an old saying, behind every great geography superstar is a great teacher or parent. That is certainly the case with two of this year’s

After six years as the Atlantic representative of the Canadian Council for Geographic Education (CCGE), Peggy March has reached…

From broadcasting key energy tips during the morning announcements to inventing a green product, nearly 12,000 students from across Canada learned about energy awareness during…

The Kitchen-Kuiack household of Marsh Lake, Y.T., displayed outstanding teamwork, ingenuity and dedication throughout the

Back row, from left: Lynn Moorman, Connie Wyatt Anderson, Jane Kerr-Wilson, Peggy March, Geoff Buerger. Front row: Rob Langston, Emily Schell,…