
History
Royal Canadian Geographical Society CEO John Geiger gives a sneak peek of this year’s Franklin search
Why this summer’s search for the lost ships of the Franklin Expedition will be the biggest and most advanced ever
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History
After nearly 170 years, one of the missing ships from the 1845 Franklin Expedition has been found. Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of the ship yesterday, noting that this is “a historic moment for Canada.” The ship was in 11 metres of water in the Queen Maud Gulf. For more on the discovery, read Thomas Hall’s story on our Franklin Expedition website.
History
Why this summer’s search for the lost ships of the Franklin Expedition will be the biggest and most advanced ever
History
An unabridged Q&A about historic significance, benefits to the north and what the future holds
People & Culture
On April 12, Franklin enthusiasts had a rare opportunity to come together in the same room as The Royal Canadian Geographical Society presented their 2016 Can Geo Talks
History
Exploring the three primary theories on the locations of Franklin’s missing ships