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Acclaimed photographer Paul Zizka embraces change in The Canadian Rockies: Rediscovered
Exploring shifting perspectives in one of Canada’s most renowned landscapes through stunning photography
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Exploring shifting perspectives in one of Canada’s most renowned landscapes through stunning photography
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Exploring Manitoulin Island, northern Ontario’s legacy as a vital hub for First Nations trade, travel and ideas
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Standing boldly along the west side of Trafalgar Square in London, the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom symbolizes an enduring relationship
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Bestselling author Bill Arnott embarks on a reflective journey through the Okanagan, blending travel narrative, personal memoir and Indigenous storytelling
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Three plants unique to the limestone barrens of western Newfoundland thrive on the moon-like landscape of an ancient tropical sea
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Opening to the public in June, Parc national d’Opémican near Temiscaming, Que. preserves a unique chapter of Ottawa River history
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Lead archeologist Bill Perry discusses the latest findings and what they reveal about the region
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Established in 1918, Canada’s southernmost national park is a haven for wildlife and nature lovers alike
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Responding to feedback from Canadians, environment minister Catherine McKenna promised a renewed focus on science and conservation for Canada's protected places
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This is not your average summer job
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As relations heat up between Canada and the U.S., where does that leave the icy Beaufort Sea?
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The 49th parallel forms a major part of Canada’s southern border with the United States. Test your geography smarts with our ultimate quiz!
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An inside look at how Quebec City’s Hôtel de Glace comes together as the iconic structure celebrates 25 years
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Un poste abandonné sur l’île d’Ellesmere évoque les délocalisations dans l’Arctique dans les années 50
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In this summer resort village, Danceland welcomes revellers through the long, dark winter
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A spotlight on the conservation work being done to support, preserve and save at-risk and endangered species
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Once a stopping point for workers carving out the Alaska Highway, these warm thermal waters are an oasis in northern B.C.
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The new Albert Jackson Processing Centre has opened in Scarborough, Ont. and honours Toronto’s first Black letter carrier
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The push to rehabilitate a remarkable ecosystem at the edge of Ottawa, the little known remnants of an ancient sea
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Banff-based travel writer Meghan J. Ward reflects on her love of Jasper and the impact of the devastating wildfires
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Documentary filmmaker Levi Holwell explores the world of struggling movie houses and the people sometimes letting go of these vital community spaces
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Photographer Paul Zizka shares his process creating Aloft: Canadian Rockies Aerial Photography and the stories behind the shots
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The story of Frank, Alta., the deadliest landslide in Canadian history and a town that endures
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Diving into glowing smacks of jellyfish in səĺilẁət (Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm), a mystery more than 200 metres deep
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The not-so-simple history of a former mining town in the Abitibi gold belt
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How two Saint John sisters are sharing the flavours of New Brunswick in the heart of the city
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Prohibition made life in America tough, but Lake Erie’s Middle Island offered respite
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Built by Swiss guides high on the Continental Divide, a storied refuge will be dismantled just months ahead of its 100th birthday, a casualty of our warming planet
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Lors de la migration massive des Irlandais au Canada, il y a 175 ans, quelque 100 000 personnes ont transité par l’île de quarantaine et plus de 5 000 y sont mortes.
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During the mass Irish migration to Canada 175 years ago, some 100,000 people passed through the quarantine island — and more than 5,000 died there
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Cobalt’s silver rush in the 1900s changed how mining was carried out in Canada and internationally — and not always for the better
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Robertson Trading Co. in La Ronge is a living museum to northern Saskatchewan’s storied past
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“All the mischiefs humans and the universe are capable of inflicting on an ecosystem have conspired to attack the prairies.”
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Connues sous le nom de « grands-pères » par les aînés de Wanuskewin, ces gravures rupestres offrent un aperçu de la vie des peuples autochtones qui vivaient dans la région il y a des centaines d’années
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Known as “grandfathers” by Wanuskewin Elders, these rock carvings provide a glimpse into the lives of the Indigenous Peoples that lived in the region hundreds of years ago
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How conservationists and ranchers in Saskatchewan are working to slow the loss of an endangered ecosystem
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After 26 months of construction and $80 million in upgrades, the national science and innovation showcase in Ottawa promises to connect the past and the future
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Celebrating a century of outdoor entertainment, species diversity and miles of picturesque hiking trails
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A look at the fascinating sites Parks Canada has proposed for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation
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Islendingadagurinn, the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, celebrated its 133rd year in Gimli, Manitoba while recognizing Icelandic culture and heritage
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From the Osoyoos Desert in British Columbia to the world’s smallest “desert” in Yukon, here are five unique Canadian landscapes that will make you feel like you’re in another country
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Inside the transformation of the old Ottawa train station into the “Red Chamber on Rideau”
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What a small garden in Yellowknife signifies for Canada’s relationship with King Charles III
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Nearly wiped out in Alberta in the 1800s, plains bison are making a historic return to Banff National Park
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Lengthy education campaign achieved compromise between fishing industry, environmental advocates
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Bestselling author Bill Arnott takes readers on a journey through Vancouver’s most popular park in anticipation of his new book, A Perfect Day for a Walk
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Thanks to a sightless, translucent creature, Canada’s most famous cave is being recognized for its unique species and harsh ecosystem
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The star of CBC’s Diggstown discovers Nova Scotia’s black history
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The park nearly 50 years in the making has officially been established in the Northwest Territories
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The story of two intrepid explorers crossing the Georgian Bay on foot during a freeze-up that may never return
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The executive director and curator talk about canoes, kayaks and a stunning new location for The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ont.
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Each spring, a disquieting tangle of tens of thousands of gartersnakes emerges from their winter home, forming the world’s largest gathering of snakes
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In the fourth part of the “Languages of the Land” digital series, the president of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and recently elected vice-chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, speaks to Canadian Geographic on learning to be a good human and the importance of recognizing Inuktut as an official language
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Le journaliste et conteur Whit Fraser réfléchit au passé, au présent et à l’avenir du Nunavut
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First settled in the 18th century, McCallum is home to just 45 people and only accessible by boat on the southern coast of Newfoundland
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L’agriculture urbaine à l’honneur dans la région de la capitale nationale du Canada
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Celebrating urban agriculture in Canada’s national capital region
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The story behind a federal government pledge of $9.8 million to restore and present the heritage houses once owned by Grande-Grave’s expropriated families
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How Cape Breton’s Middle River became an unexpected treasure trove of mastodon fossils
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Carved deep into the permafrost, the 19-room underground freezer preserves food and tradition in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region
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Almost 30 years ago, paleontologist Elizabeth “Betsy” Nicholls discovered the ichthyosaur, a dolphin-like marine lizard that existed millions of years ago
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Historic accord creates a new land border between Canada and Denmark on the tiny Arctic island and the world’s longest maritime boundary
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Edmonton’s River Valley is a space the musician, writer and artist can go to just be herself
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The award-winning director of The Cuban on the restorative calm of Ontario’s Lake Simcoe
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In Banff National Park, Alberta, as in protected areas across the country, managers find it difficult to balance the desire of people to experience wilderness with an imperative to conserve it
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As part of our re:Location project, we saw hundreds of entries to our photo competition. Here are the top three.
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The new Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve in the Northwest Territories is the heart of sacred Denesǫłiné homeland and a prophesied final refuge of clean water and ecological integrity in North America
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Raised from the sea, sculpted by tides and winds, the ever-changing Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve protects colossal monoliths and myriad species
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Not all, but many of Canada's national parks will reopen to some extent on June 1
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Google Earth Voyager story highlights place names and naming practices of Indigenous Peoples across Canada
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In the stillness of an Arctic midwinter night, an old church bell rang out, and I stopped breathing for a few seconds
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The Royal Alberta Museum has officially opened its downtown Edmonton building, capping a complex multi-year move that’s captured in this behind-the-scenes photo essay
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Winnipeg’s iconic Portage and Main intersection has been closed to pedestrians for 40 years. Is it time to reopen the “crossroads of Canada” to foot traffic?
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A major portrait series by the acclaimed contemporary artist is now part of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s permanent collection
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360-degree views of the Itijjagiaq Trail, a traditional route across southern Baffin Island that is now part of The Great Trail's national trail network