November/December 2025 | Wildlife Photography Competition Winners

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.