Exploration
The pull of Everest
A century after a Canadian was instrumental in charting the world's highest peak, a fellow Canadian reflects on the magnetism of Everest
- 4083 words
- 17 minutes
This article is over 5 years old and may contain outdated information.
People & Culture
The wheel deal
Opportunities once beyond the grasp of Ugandans with disabilities are now within reach thanks to a specially designed wheelchair
Advertisement
How an innovative wheelchair is helping improve the lives of Ugandans with disabilities. Part of an ongoing series of stories about innovative projects in the developing world, a partnership between the International Development Research Centre and Canadian Geographic.
Visit the Charting Change website to read “The wheel deal.”
Advertisement
Are you passionate about Canadian geography?
You can support Canadian Geographic in 3 ways:
Related Content
People & Culture
Connecting to 6,000 years of history at Wanuskewin Heritage Park
The cultural site near Saskatoon is working to connect non-Indigenous and Indigenous people to 6,000 years of the region’s First Nations heritage
- 1993 words
- 8 minutes
Science & Tech
Infographic: How the three-wheeled ‘Explore’ is helping more people enjoy the backcountry
Christian Bagg, founder of Icon Wheelchairs, is a true trailblazer
- 217 words
- 1 minutes
Science & Tech
Dark vessels and how to find them
Canada is taking to space in the fight against illegal fishing
- 530 words
- 3 minutes