Ontario Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and artist Sylvain Voyer recognized for their contributions to making Canada's geography better known

Pandher celebrated for spreading positivity and showcasing multiculturalism in Canada

Inuit tattoos, or kakiniit, were once banned. Now they are worn with pride.

The latest in our Colour the Trail series

Anishinaabe/Cree filmmaker Kevin Settee centres four short docs around the ingenuity and resilience of communities surrounding Lake Winnipeg 

The renowned Arctic landscape painter and Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society lost his battle with cancer on Nov. 5, 2021

Featured in the heart of downtown Toronto, this larger-than-life art installation tells the story of humanity’s impact on the planet 

The Inuit Circumpolar Council’s chair on how Inuit are speaking up about climate change with a global voice

The publisher of Canadian Geographic and COO (and Fellow) of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society passed away suddenly at the age of 51

Part of our ongoing Colour the Trails series

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

Simon becomes the first Indigenous person to assume the role

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield discusses how his own experiences in space informed his first novel, a classic Cold War-era spy thriller 

From Letterkenny to Schitt’s Creek, Canada’s geography has become the laughing stock of television — and that shouldn’t come as a surprise

Reimagine Canada Day will give Ottawa residents the chance to reflect, learn — and reimagine — following the discovery in the past month of hundreds of children's bodies on the former sites of residential schools

“For Indigenous Peoples, the treaties are still very much alive”

Canadian painter and filmmaker Cory Trépanier explores the sublime and rapidly changing Canadian Arctic

The Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter explains why moving to Smithers, B.C., was the best decision of his life

The author of the Michif Dictionary takes us on a deep dive into the history of the Michif language from its earliest roots in the fur trade up to the present day

One of Canada’s leading chefs and Indigenous food experts on why making traditional Métis foods, including the harvesting of local ingredients, helps contribute to the preservation of the Michif language and identity

Elder Calvin Racette explores language loss and its impact on the Métis community

Canada Post pays tribute to Canlit icon

The ultimate goal of vaquero horsemanship is to produce a “finished” horse: an exceptionally responsive animal that is a true partner to its rider

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

Valberg was recognized for her photography and philanthropy raising awareness of Canada’s North

The painter and graphic designer discusses his roots, his craft — and his new collection of artisan canoe paddles

We caught up with Indigenous filmmaker Sarain Fox to talk Giiwewizh — a series of 16 short films directed and shot in isolation on iPhone 12

On the 175th anniversary of Canada’s first telegraph message, a pioneering telegrapher recalls her exciting career

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

Called Canada’s Rachel Carson and Canada’s Thoreau, Louise de Kiriline Lawrence spent 50 years studying birds in a remote forest on the Mattawa River. An endlessly curious self-trained amateur, she changed the way we think about birds.

Born into a nomadic, caribou-hunting Cree family in northern Manitoba, acclaimed playwright and novelist Tomson Highway pays tribute to the magical world of his childhood in Permanent Astonishment  

Submit your best wildlife photos for a chance to win cash prizes and see your work published in Canadian Geographic

The new program affirms CanGeo's commitment to visual storytelling, supporting big ideas on the big screen

March 30 is the launch date! The Montreal-born investor and philanthropist will complete a 10-day mission that combines bucket-list trip with research and environmental agenda 

Links to previous Canadian Geographic stories provide coverage and context

Canadian Geographic is proud to recognize 13 outstanding photographers who captured some of the best images of 2021

Bellegarde’s appointment to the Society’s top honorary position is a further acknowledgment of the strong ties between the former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations and the Society

Trépanier was presented with the medal at the launch of his new book Into the Arctic: Painting Canada’s Changing North

The inaugural Gilles Gagnier Medal for Innovation in Geographic Education will be presented to an outstanding educator this fall

Returning Home is the first feature-length documentary from director Sean Stiller and Canadian Geographic Films

The award-winning poet reflects on the power of place to heal intergenerational wounds

One year into her term as Lieutenant Governor, Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani reflects on her journey so far and her hopes for her province and country

The former federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change was recognized for her public service and commitment to environmental conservation

The history behind the Dundas name change and how Canadians are reckoning with place name changes across the country — from streets to provinces

Showcasing the top shots in the 2021 CanGeo x Nikon #ShotOnNikon Photo Contest 

'Come Walk With Us' was funded by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Expedition Program, but is waiting for COVID-19 restrictions to lift before they get started. Here's what they do while they wait. 

Handpicked shots of Canada's beauty from our Can Geo photo community on Instagram

Part of our Colour the Trails series.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Jean Trebek and Rear-Admiral Rebecca Patterson join the organization as Honorary Fellows

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

It was the third attempt at Canada’s third highest peak for the RCGS-funded team

Part of our Colour the Trails series

The former lawyer and now bestselling author on what made her Quebec summer camp experience unforgettable

*It means “awake” in Beothuk, the language and people who once called present-day Newfoundland home for about 2,000 years. One young woman, believed to be the last living Beothuk, left a collection of maps and art that help us understand her people’s story.

Prince Philip is considered one of the first environmentalists

Waldron spoke with Canadian Geographic about representation for women and racialized communities

An utterly engaging dive into our modern ways of retreat — where we go, why we’re drawn, and how it’s urgent

The anthropologist and Royal Canadian Geographical Society Honorary Vice-President on why Ealue Lake, B.C., is special

Part of our Colour the Trails series

The founder of Canopy speaks about winning this prestigious award

Leslie spoke with Canadian Geographic about leaving politics and her work with WWF

Projects focus on food sovereignty, youth