Canadian Geographic’s exclusive new Biggest islands of Canada map is meticulously researched and features the country’s 75 largest isles in relative geographical size. This 24” by 36” poster-sized map makes a perfect addition to any space and fits precisely into pre-cut poster-sized frames, making finishing and hanging a breeze. 🇨🇦 Made in Canada, rolled and shipped in a tube. 

Represent the Royal Canadian Geographical Society with this iconic Compass Rose t-shirt. Men's and women's sizing available. Proceeds to benefit critical RCGS programming. Made in Canada by Roots

To celebrate our fourth season of collaboration with Walmart Canada, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society produced a limited edition Canadiana t-shirt for Fellows attending our annual Geographica Gala. These t-shirts — which feature the official RCGS coat of arms on the back, in full colour, and a Fellows badge on the front chest — are now available, for a limited time, in the Can Geo Shop. The shirts will not be available in-store. 

Celebrate Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space, Roberta Bondar, who flew aboard space shuttle Discovery on mission STS-42 from January 22 to 30, 1992. Now you can own a replica of her official mission patch with the newest RCGS t-shirt available in our Society Shop. Made in Canada by Roots.

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has teamed up with Red Canoe to produce a limited selection of Compass Rose t-shirts featuring an embroidered Coat of Arms patch sewn onto the garment. Patch location varies (left sleeve for men's, back nape for women's) depending on the style selected. Made in Canada.

The RCGS is excited to unveil its limited edition box of greeting cards. Each of the six designs features vintage Canadian Geographic covers, with artwork by leading painters including Tom Thomson, Frank Johnston and AY Jackson. The cards, which are blank on the inside, are standard card size and are shipped as a boxed collection. Each box contains one pair of each design, for a total of 12 cards. Envelopes included. Printed and made in Canada.

Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space, Roberta Bondar (an honorary vice-president of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society) flew aboard space shuttle Discovery on mission STS-42 from January 22 to 30, 1992. The voyage's main goal was to study the effects of microgravity on a variety of organisms. Own this one-of-a-kind replica patch designed for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's 90th anniversary.

Celebrate the ethnosphere with this limited edition t-shirt featuring an expedition patch designed for renowned author, explorer and RCGS honorary vice-president Wade Davis. Proceeds to support the critical programming of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Made in Canada by Roots.

Known as "Canada's greatest seaman," Joseph-Elzéar Bernier (a Fellow of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society) led a series of expeditions through the Arctic Islands and Hudson Strait between 1906 and 1910 to assert Canadian sovereignty. He and his crew placed cairns on high points throughout the Arctic to declare them officially part of Canada. Own this one-of-a-kind expedition patch designed for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's 90th anniversary. 

Introducing our new Geographica baseball hat, designed and made in Canada. Proceeds from the Geographica embroidered cap will support the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's many critical programs. Adjustable strap, one size fits all. 

British geographer and Royal Canadian Geographical Society Fellow Edward Shackleton (later Lord Shackleton) organized the Oxford University Ellesmere Land Expedition of 1934 and 1935 to survey uncharted territory on Ellesmere Island. Its mountains, which include Nunavut's highest, were named the British Empire Range, by the expedition's members. Own this one-of-a-kind expedition patch designed for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's 90th anniversary. 

Renowned anthropologist, ethnobotanist, author and photographer Wade Davis (an honorary vice-president of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society) travelled the globe between 2002 and 2009 documenting Indigenous cultures and traditional uses and beliefs associated with psychoactive plants. From this work he coined the term "ethnosphere" to describe manifestations of human spirit.  

FEATURES

ON THE COVER
This photo of Canadian Ranger MCpl. Neil Kigutaq was shot by Dustin Patar. Patar's story on the Rangers' 5,200-kilometre snowmobile patrol across the Arctic is featured inside. 

THE WATCHERS
With more eyes on the Arctic, the Canadian Rangers embark on their longest patrol in recent history. 
Story and photography by Dustin Patar

CARIBOU PEOPLE
Amid new threats to the ancient calving grounds of the Porcupine caribou herd and startling population declines, people on both sides of the border are coming together to protect them. 
By Trina Moyles
with photography by Michael Code and Peter Mather

THE COWBOYS OF ICEBERG ALLEY
Gawking tourists, idealistic humanitarians and the discerningly thirsty all want a piece, but the question remains: who owns the icebergs? 
By Justin Olsvik

AFTER OIL 
Alberta communities founded for the purpose of resource extraction are grappling with an uncertain future. 
By Ian Canon
with photography by Kyler Zeleny

FEATURES

ON THE COVER
This view of the Saskatchewan Glacier in Alberta's Rocky Mountains comes courtesy of Will Lambert of Banff, Alta. Our cover story "Glacier ghosts" is on page 30. 

GLACIER GHOSTS
Receding ice in the Rocky Mountains spells trouble for the Prairies' water supply. Meet the scientists raising the alarm. 
By Andrew Findlay
with photography by Kari Medig

WATERKEEPER
For Bashar Alshawwa, water is not just a basic need — it is both the heart of global inequality and the key to peace. 
By Pacinthe Mattar
with photography by Colin Boyd-Shafer

TREASURE HUNT
Off the coast of Newfoundland, deepsea canyons shelter a "marine Garden of Eden." Scientists are racing to find out what's there — and prevent its destruction. 
By Alanna Mitchell

WEATHER WARNING
Understanding Canada's new weather alerting system — and what to do when severe weather strikes. 
By Alexandra Pope

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ON THE COVER
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's hero shot comes courtesy of the Canadian Space Agency. Hansen's journey from childhood dreams to the Artemis II mission is featured inside. 

MOONSHOT
Jeremy Hansen will soon be the first Canadian to fly around the moon. How did he get from an imaginary treehouse spaceship in rural Ontario on the real thing? 
By Alanna Mitchell

BORN FOR THIS
Unravelling the disappearance of Dall sheep in Kluane, Yukon.
By Trina Moyles
with photography by Sonny Parker

FEARFULLY GREAT LIZARDS
A brief history of how we know what we know about dinosaurs.
By Leslie Anthony

CANADIAN PHOTOS OF THE YEAR 2025
Canadian Geographic presents the winners of our annual photo competition. 

FEATURES

ON THE COVER
This Arctic fox's penetrating gaze comes courtesy of wildlife photographer Peter Mather, whose photo essay, "Yukon Ghosts," is featured inside. 

BORN TO RUN
Pronghorn used to run free across the prairies — until people put up fences. Now, a group of volunteers is working to reconnect this divided landscape. 
By Marcello Di Cintio

FRAME BY FRAME
One filmmaker's fight to save wild Atlantic salmon.
By Jenn Thornhill Verma
with photography by Nick Hawkins

YUKON GHOSTS
In the immense landscape of the North, wildlife is everywhere — hiding in plain sight. 
Photography by Peter Mather, with words by Trina Moyles

TUNDRA FLOWER
Nunavik singer-songwriter Elisapie tells her story of perseverance through song and graphic novel-style frames. 
Illustrations by Jeff McIntyre
with story by Elisapie and McIntyre

FEATURES

EN L'HONNEUR DE NMÉ
Le sauvegarde de l'esturgeon, espèce précieuse des Grands Lacs.
Par Susan Nerberg, photographies de Christian Fleury

MANOOMIN: LA BONNE BAIE
Cultiver cette précieuse céréale que les Anishinaabeg de cette région honorent depuis des millénaires. 
Texte et photographies de Shelby Lisk

TYONNHEHKWEN: LES SOURCES DE VIE
Entrelacer les savoirs autochtones et la sagesse des colons pour travailler avec la terre qui nous nourrit.
Par Katie Doreen et J.R. Patterson
Illustrations de Corrie Hill 

ÉCRIRE L'HISTOIRE
Retracer l'histoire de cette embarcation emblématique dans le bassin hydrographique des Grands Lacs. 
Par James Raffan

FEATURES

IN HONOUR OF NMÉ
Saving precious sturgeon in the Great Lakes.
By Susan Nerberg with photography by Christian Fleury

MANOOMIN: THE GOOD BERRY
Nurturing the precious grain that the Anishinaabeg in this region have honoured for thousands of years.
Story and photography by Shelby Lisk

TYONNHEHKWEN: THE LIFE SUSTAINERS
Weaving Indigenous knowledges and settler wisdom to work with the land that feeds us.
By Katie Doreen and J.R. Patterson
with Illustration by Corrie Hill

MAKING HISTORY
Charting the stories around this iconic watercraft throughout the Great Lakes watershed.
By James Raffan

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THE GOOD BEAR
The ice bears of Klukshu have been living with people and salmon for millennia. Is this age-old balance under threat? 
By Trina Moyles with photography by Peter Mather
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025

NATURE MEANT US ALL TO BE WILDFLOWERS
A journey of friendship, loss and healing in the footsteps of an early 20th-century mountain explorer. 
By Meghan J. Ward with photography by Natalie Gillis
MARCH/APRIL 2025

THE GREAT TURNING
Another reckoning is coming with climate change. How do we deal with our mental health — and ultimately find hope? 
By Laurie Sarkadi with illustrations by Mary Sanche
MAY/JUNE 2025

INTO THE STORM
Alberta-based computer scientist Mark Simpson can design anything he puts his mind to. So why has he chosen to chase tornadoes? 
By Alanna Mitchell
MAY/JUNE 2025

YEHEWIN ASKI: THE BREATHING LANDS
On the western shores of James and Hudson bays, a group of Omushkego Cree nations work to protect both water and land. 
By Susan Nerbeg with photography by Christian Fleury
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025

ROOTS OF ACADIA
For Acadians in southwest Nova Scotia, the Belliveau apple is more than a fruit — it's a tangible link to the past. 
By Karen Pinchin with photography by Aaron McKenzie Fraser
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2025

 

FEATURES

ON THE COVER — THE POWER OF ONE
Not seen since 2023, the last northern spotted owl in British Columbia is likely gone. But she remains a poignant symbol of our failure to protect old-growth forests — and a motivator to do whatever it takes to bring these owls back from the brink.
By Brad Badelt with photography by Jared Hobbs

CANADIAN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2025
After 10,000 entries and many hours of deliberation, Canadian Geographic honours the winners of our annual wildlife photo competition, with photos showcasing Canada's terrestrial, aquatic and winged life, the flora and fungi that supports it all, and the incredible skill of our photography community. 
By Can Geo Staff

THE UNRAVELLING QUILT
The Carolinian forest is a biodiversity hotspot in the most urbanized area of Canada. A dedicated few are fighting to protect what remains.
By Michela Rosano with photography by Colin Boyd Shafer

CAN GEO TRAVEL
20-plus pages of epic trips, including hiking Japan's Michinoku Coastal Trail following its restoration after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, a Cree-led adventure in Nibiischii, Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Que., a Nova Scotian crustacean vacation, a packed winter itinerary in Saskatoon and a dino roadtrip through Alberta. 

FEATURES

ON THE COVER
Wildlife photographer John E. Marriott captured this captivating portrait of a black bear cub in the Great Bear Rainforest, B.C. 

BORN TO BE WILD
The Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers, B.C., is rescuing more orphaned black bear cubs than ever before
Story by Roberta Staley with photography by Tallulah

"FOOD IS EVERYTHING WE ARE"
A collection of stories from cities across the country exploring food as a cultural waypoint, tethering diasporas to homelands and connecting communities within Canada

MANOOMIN: THE GOOD BERRY
Throughout the Great Lakes, Anishinaabeg communities work together to sow the seeds of success for wild rice
Story and photography by Shelby Lisk

ROOTS OF ACADIA
For Acadians in southwest Nova Scotia, the Belliveau apple is more than a fruit — it's a tangible link to the past
Story by Karen Pinchin with photography by Aaron McKenzie Fraser

FEATURES

ON THE COVER
For this special collector's issue celebrating Canada's sovereignty, artist Robert Carter created this illustration depicting Canada's strength, unity and defiance

THE MAN ON THE HILL
The art and science of watching for wildfires from lookouts is fading away, but Bart Vanderlinde watches on
Story and photography by Paige Taylor White

THIS IS CANADA
A collection of stories and essays to explore and celebrate Canadianness including:
North Star by Wade Davis, illustrations by Kerry Hodgson
Being Canadian by Valerie Pringle
Manifest opportunity by Niigaanwewidam Sinclair
On guard with thee by Francine Pelletier
True, strong and free by Mel Woods
The Canadian Dream by Kamal Al-Solaylee, photography by Mariel Nelms

YEHEWIN ASKI: THE BREATHING LANDS
On the western shores of James and Hudson bays, a group of Omushkego Cree nations work to protectboth water and land
By Susan Nerberg with photography by Christian Fleury

FEATURES

ON THE COVER
Wildlife photographer Peter Mather captured this image of Porcupine caribou near the Yukon-Alaska border. 

WILDLIFE WITHOUT BORDERS
This breakdown of Canada-U.S. relations and the gutting of American science agencies brings uncertainty to cross-border conservation efforts. 
By Leslie Anthony

THE GREAT TURNING
Another reckoning is coming with climate change. How do we deal with our mental health — and ultimately find hope? 
By Laurie Sarkadi
With illustrations by Mary Sanche

INTO THE STORM
Alberta-based computer scientist Mark Simpson can design anything he puts his mind to. So why has he chose to chase tornadoes?
By Alanna Mitchell

"TO LEARN ALL THE GIFTS FROM NMÉ, YOU HAVE TO WORK WITH HIM IN THE WATER"
How First Nations are collaborating with scientists to save sturgeon in the Great Lakes
By Susan Nerberg
With photography by Christian Fleury

Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space, Roberta Bondar (an honorary vice-president of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society) flew aboard space shuttle Discovery on mission STS-42 from January 22 to 30, 1992. The voyage's main goal was to study the effects of microgravity on a variety of organisms. Own this one-of-a-kind replica patch designed for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's 90th anniversary.

Known as "Canada's greatest seaman," Joseph-Elzéar Bernier (a Fellow of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society) led a series of expeditions through the Arctic Islands and Hudson Strait between 1906 and 1910 to assert Canadian sovereignty. He and his crew placed cairns on high points throughout the Arctic to declare them officially part of Canada. Own this one-of-a-kind expedition patch designed for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's 90th anniversary. 

British geographer and Royal Canadian Geographical Society Fellow Edward Shackleton (later Lord Shackleton) organized the Oxford University Ellesmere Land Expedition of 1934 and 1935 to survey uncharted territory on Ellesmere Island. Its mountains, which include Nunavut's highest, were named the British Empire Range, by the expedition's members. Own this one-of-a-kind expedition patch designed for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's 90th anniversary. 

Renowned anthropologist, ethnobotanist, author and photographer Wade Davis (an honorary vice-president of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society) travelled the globe between 2002 and 2009 documenting Indigenous cultures and traditional uses and beliefs associated with psychoactive plants. From this work he coined the term "ethnosphere" to describe manifestations of human spirit.