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Telling Canada's story since 1930. Find us online at canadiangeographic.ca and wherever magazines are sold!🇨🇦 #ShareCanGeo

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 15h
An aurora lights up the sky over Burncoat Head, Nova Scotia, during the Bay of Fundy's low tide. Photographed by Can Geo Photo Club member Curtis Watson. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Can Geo Photo Club member Eric Seemann kept his distance while photographing this male muskox in Nunavik, the most northerly region of Quebec. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Enter Canada's biggest sustainable living challenge. Take as little as 15 minutes to tell us about your household’s sustainable living journey. Together, we're making a difference. How to enter: bit.ly/4d8haqL #LiveNetZero
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A raven settles among the changing autumn trees near Thunder Bay, Ontario, staying calm and observant long enough for Can Geo Photo Club member Curtis Craig to capture the scene. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: bit.ly/3z9QSOi
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Our Country is a multi-year collaboration with the Government of Canada, Heritage Canada and Parks Canada. The project features multiple pathways for exploring what Canada means to Canadians. Read on to learn more about our three main projects: ourcountry.canadiangeographic.ca
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Painted turtles bask together at the water's edge in St. Thomas, Ontario, soaking up the sun, photographed by Can Geo Photo Club member Justin Clark. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Can Geo Trivia: This wild sheep species is found in northwestern Canada A) Bighorn B) Stone's C) Dall D) Rocky Mountain bighorn Guess below!
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Today marks 200 years of Ottawa! 🎉 Learn more about the birth of Bytown: bit.ly/3NiiLAE
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Golden sunlight catches the antlers and thick autumn coat of a woodland caribou stag as he crosses the open barrens of Newfoundland. Photographed by Can Geo Photo Club member Chris Gibbs. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: bit.ly/3z9QSOi
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This week’s #ShareCanGeo spotlight goes to Lisa Connor (@lisaconnorwildlife), who captured this honeybee perched on a purple coneflower in a garden in Stoney Creek, Ont. Remember to use #ShareCanGeo in your captures for a chance to be featured.
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Can Geo Story of the Day: Paul Theroux’s Canadian road trip 🚗 In his new memoir, True North, celebrated travel writer Paul Theroux reflects on road tripping across Canada, his love of travel and a memorable snowstorm in Banff. Read the full story 👉 bit.ly/3T1Uvpj
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Paul Theroux on road tripping Canada, his love of travel and a transcendental snowstorm in Banff
In a new travel memoir, True North, the celebrated author turns his keen eye on Canada
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Can Geo Trivia: True or false: Moose were introduced to P.E.I. by French explorer Jacques Cartier shortly after he arrived on the island for the first time in 1534 Guess below! 👇
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Canada has ratified the High Seas Treaty, a landmark agreement to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. The high seas cover nearly half the planet. Canada is also committing $82M over five years to ocean monitoring, including in the Arctic, Labrador Sea and Davis Strait.
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Photographers! We asked for your favourite sunset pic, now let's see sunrise! Dop your favourite sunRISE pic below! 👇 🌄
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
One year after her surprise world championship win in Rwanda, Magdeleine Vallieres is back to defend her title. This weekend, the 25-year-old Canadian will race on home turf in Montreal, taking on six laps of a challenging course around Mont-Royal. Read the full story: bit.ly/4yasI52
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The trees of the Cape Breton Highlands turn brilliant shades of autumn in this shot of the Margaree region, by Can Geo Photo Club member Adam Bouchard. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Dandelion fluff clings to the fur of a cinnamon-coloured black bear as she grazes through a field. Photographed near Francois Lake, British Columbia, by Can Geo Photo Club member Tony Joyce. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: bit.ly/3z9QSOi
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Every print issue of Canadian Geographic includes an “In a Snap” spread featuring images selected through Instagram. Tag your images with #ShareCanGeo to be next! Shoutout to our part one of our S/O photographers: 📸 Nicholas Spooner-Rodie 📸 Lisa Connor 📸 Gord Follett
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Can Geo Trivia: What is North America's easternmost point? A) Cape Spear B) St. John's C) Grates Cove D) Madam Cove Drop your guess below!
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Can Geo Story of the Day: Protecting Kluskap’s Cave 🌿 For five Mi’kmaq communities, protecting Kluskap’s Cave means caring for a sacred place and restoring connections between the land, water and people of Unama’ki. Read the full story 👉 bit.ly/3V7GdnC
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Protecting Kluskap‘s Cave, one of the most sacred places in Mi’kma’ki
Five Mi’kmaq communities are leading the protection of a sacred site by creating an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area, while also restoring connections between the lands, waters and people of Un...
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Can Geo Story of the Day: “Mags” vs. the world in Montreal 🚴‍♀️ Last year, Magdeleine Vallieres surprised the cycling world when she won the world championship. Now, she’s back in Montreal to defend her title on home turf. Read the full story 👉 bit.ly/4yasI52
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“Mags” vs. the World in Montreal
Cyclist Magdeleine Vallieres surprised everyone when she won the world championships last year. Now she’s coming home to defend her title.
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A Blue Jay perches on a branch in the fall colours of Ottawa, photographed by Can Geo Photo Club member Joe Wilson. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Can Geo Story of the Day: What does a map say about the world? 🌎 A new United Nations resolution is calling for the use of the “Equal Earth” projection. Canadian Geographic cartographer Chris Brackley explains what it is and why map projections matter. Read the full story 👉 bit.ly/3Tg3lQ4
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The United Nations has passed a resolution calling for world maps to use the “Equal Earth” projection. What is it, and why does it matter?
Canadian Geographic’s cartographer shares his thoughts on how map projections shape our view of the world
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Can Geo Trivia: Île René-Levasseur, a Québec island which can be seen from space, is located in: a) St. Lawrence Seaway b) Manicouagan Reservoir c) Ungava Bay d) James Bay Drop your guess below!
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This World Cleanup Day, take a moment to consider how everyday choices shape the spaces we share with wildlife. Learn more about World Cleanup Day with @unhabitat-uni.bsky.social 📸: Can Geo Photo Club: Josh DeLeenheer #WorldCleanupDay
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Dusk settles over the rocky shore of Broad Cove Beach in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia, photographed by Can Geo Photo Club member Robert Metcalfe. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Can Geo Story of the Day: The quiet crisis in B.C.’s parks 🌲 In Princess Louisa Inlet, ranger Ming Neil has spent years caring for the land. But as B.C. Parks faces staffing and funding challenges, more of that responsibility is falling to local communities. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4hc5WT1
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The lone ranger and the quiet crisis in British Columbia’s parks
With B.C. Parks stretched thin, Ming Neil’s career in Princess Louisa Inlet shows the limits of love for the land — and what happens when community fills the funding gap
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A mountain goat and its young take a moment's rest on a narrow ledge beside the roaring cascade of Rand Falls, captured by Can Geo Photo Club member Lou Fasullo. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A Canada goose shields her gosling as evening settles over Edmonton, photographed by Can Geo Photo Club member Jadene Grimmon. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Explore Podcast: The legacy of Come From Away 🎙️ As political divides deepen, the story of Come From Away continues to resonate across North America. In this episode, we look at how the musical continues to remind us of the power of kindness and community. Listen now 👉 bit.ly/4cFrJRR
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The legacy of Come From Away: How the hit musical continues to inspire audiences
As political divides deepen, the globally renowned Canadian musical Come From Away is reminding audiences everywhere of the power of kindness and community
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A cluster of trees on a frozen lake in northern Quebec became the backdrop for one of the most amazing northern lights displays photographer John Meragias has ever witnessed. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: bit.ly/3z9QSOi
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Can Geo Story of the Day: A light at the end of the tunnel 🪨 What lies beneath our feet can be easy to overlook, but caves and karst landscapes are an important part of our natural world. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4cHO0hZ
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A light at the end of the tunnel for caves and karst
September 13 marks UNESCO’s new International Day of Caves and Karst, bringing greater recognition to the importance of the landscapes beneath our feet
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Against the towering backdrop of Waterton Lakes National Park, a squirrel offers a striking sense of scale in this photo by Can Geo Photo Club member Courtney Fauht. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A lesser known tidbit about Ernest Hemingway: where he learned to write... Read more: bit.ly/4iZ3aDi 🎥 Emily Tower
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Can Geo Story of the Day: Fishing for monsters in the Northwest Territories 🎣 At Lac La Martre, anglers can cast for everything from their first fish to a trophy catch in the heart of the Northwest Territories. Read the full story 👉 bit.ly/4dhS0Wx
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Fishing for monsters in the Northwest Territories
Lac La Martre offers world-class fishing at an Indigenous-owned lodge, whether you’re landing your first fish or chasing your next trophy
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Near Whitehorse, a black-billed magpie perches on a thinhorn sheep. Photographed by Can Geo Photo Club member Safayaat Alam. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Can Geo Story of the Day: 9/11 in the North The terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, were felt across Canada, including in communities far from the U.S. border. In Whitehorse and Yellowknife, unexpected arrivals and a hijacking scare that day closer to home. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4AcyBQO
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9/11 in the North: how terror touched Whitehorse and Yellowknife
In the Yukon and NWT, unexpected arrivals and a major hijacking scare brought the terror attacks closer to home
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
A young polar bear sits among the vibrant colours of the tundra in Churchill, Manitoba, as afternoon light illuminates the vegetation and its fur. By CWPY 2025 winner Maxime Légaré-Vézina. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: bit.ly/3z9QSOi
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
A rufous hummingbird perches for just a moment in East Kootenay, BC. Photographed by Can Geo Photo Club member Brittni Panter. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Can Geo QOTD: Is there a quintessential Canadian food you’ve yet to try? 🍁 Beavertails? Poutine? Maple syrup in your morning coffee? Tell us what’s on your food bucket list! 👇
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Can Geo Story of the Day: Who does Canada trade with? As the U.S. trade war continues, Canada is looking around the world for new opportunities. Which countries could help fill the gap? Read the full story 👉 bit.ly/4y6fGFA
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Mapping Canada’s trade relationships around the world
As Trump’s trade war drags on, can other countries fill the gap?
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
On Sable Island, wild horses graze on marram grass as waves break behind them. A fowl stands close, watching with interest. Photographed by Can Geo Photo Club member Tanya Heins. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: bit.ly/3z9QSOi
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
25 years ago, the world changed. In the wake of 9/11, Canada opened its doors to more than 220 U.S.-bound flights, hosting more than 34,000 passengers. While our relationship with the U.S. has changed, this anniversary is a reminder of our shared history. Read more: bit.ly/46P7ail
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Can Geo Trivia: True or False, more of the Arctic Circle passes over Russia than over Canadian land. Drop your guess below 👇
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Can Geo Story of the Day: Goodbye, cucumber sandwiches 👋 Hello, samosas and pistachio maamoul! In Vancouver, chefs are giving the traditional English afternoon tea a new twist by bringing their own cultural traditions to the table. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4gZ1wPy
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Goodbye, cucumber sandwiches. Hello, khao kriap pak mo, samosa rolls and pistachio maamoul!
How Vancouver chefs are marrying their own cultural heritage and culinary creativity with the traditional English afternoon tea
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Can Geo Photo Club member Amanda Nelson pulled over along a hillside in Clinton, BC, to capture this marvellous Great Blue Heron just as the setting sun broke through the clouds. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: bit.ly/3z9QSOi
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Can Geo Trivia: What is Banff National Park's most photographed lake? Drop your guess below! 👇
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Introducing our August Can Geo Photo Club Member of the Month! 📸 Congratulations, Anna! And thank you for sharing your view of Canada with us. 🇨🇦
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Explore Podcast: Paddling the Peel Watershed with Bobbi Rose Koe 🛶 For Bobbi Rose Koe, paddling the Peel Watershed is about more than the journey. It’s a chance to learn, teach and connect with lands her family has known for generations. Listen to the full episode 👉 bit.ly/46dwNsY
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Encore — Paddling the Peel Watershed with Bobbi Rose Koe
With a passion for learning and a love for teaching, the Indigenous northerner talks about her experience guiding canoe trips and paddling through lands that her family has known for generations
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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Bow Lake sits beneath some of the darkest skies in the Rockies, putting on an unforgettable show for Milky Way photography. Captured by Can Geo Photo Club member Rakesh Baro. #PhotoOfTheDay Join the Photo Club, or tag #ShareCanGeo for a chance to be featured: bit.ly/3z9QSOi
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