The Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration recognizes outstanding Canadian explorers for extraordinary achievement through expedition(s) — in Canada or abroad — or a citizen of another country for extraordinary exploratory achievement within Canada. Nominate: https://bit.ly/4gRHurb

Meet the artist behind Stephen Harper's official portrait. 🎨 Phil Richards has painted premiers, CEOs, and even Queen Elizabeth II — but this was his first time painting a prime minister. Curious what made it into the final piece? 👉 https://bit.ly/4yL00IT

This evening, Canadians from coast to coast to coast are invited to step outside at golden hour for one shared, national moment. Post with #EveryoneOutdoorsTogether & watch the sun set across the whole country together. 🇨🇦 More on how to participate: https://bit.ly/4hjWe2D 📸 Joshua McCullough

Today is World Snake Day 🐍 Held every July 16th, it celebrates the diversity and ecological importance of snakes — animals too often defined by fear rather than fact. Let's move past the myths. Learn more 👇 https://bit.ly/4vThOit 📸 Photo by Payton Maffioli (via CanGeo Photo Club)

This week only, John Geiger’s newest book Quest is available at a special price of 30% off. You can check out the deal here: https://www.indigo.ca/collections/sale-most-anticipated-canadian-books

The RCGS congratulates Fellow and gold medallist James Cameron for receiving the Governor General Performing Arts Award and France’s Légion d’Honneur.

The Camsell Medal is one of the RCGS's most meaningful honours — a way for the Society to express its appreciation to those who have given outstanding service to our mission. Fellows are invited to nominate a deserving individual before June 30th. Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/4e2FzO1

Happy #WorldOceanDay! 🌊 The ocean covers over 70% of our planet, and we are so lucky to have RCGS Fellows who have dedicated their lives to exploring, documenting, and protecting it. Photo Credits: Sea Women Expeditions, Jett Britnell, Jill Heinerth/Into the Planet, Guy Shockey

⏳ Deadline extended to June 30! The RCGS Gold Medal honours exceptional achievement in geography — whether a groundbreaking individual contribution or a landmark national or international event. Know someone who fits the bill? Nominate them today! 🏅 https://bit.ly/3UboF74

#OceanWeek is a good time to remember that we're the visitors down there... 🌊 Don’t worry, these sea lions off Vancouver Island are happy to remind you! 🦭 📷: Aiden Conners (via @cangeo.bsky.social Photo Club)

May 20 is WorldBeeDay! 🐝 The Network of Nature, Canadian Geographic, and @yourcier.bsky.social are celebrating by taking care of our native plant pollinators. Check out the Network of Nature for more info on how you can help pollinators like bees: https://bit.ly/4tKE9gI Photo 1: Glen Lee

Swans, a Mountain bluebird, a long-billed curlew, and Eurasian collared doves 🐦 Across Canada, this time of year brings a mix of movement. Some birds are still passing through, while others are already present for the season, either returning to breed or staying in place. 📸: Anne Spiers

Congratulations to Michelle Valberg on earning gold in the wildlife category at the World Photographic Cup. A board member, Fellow and Photographer in Residence with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Michelle continues to represent Canada! 📸 : (1) Melody Maloney (IG: @melodymaloneyphoto)

At the Canadian Chamber of Commerce #FutureofBusiness Summit 🇨🇦 Premier Ford says he loves @cangeo.bsky.social's giant floor maps and how educational they are for Canadian kids!

Humans have just travelled farther from Earth than ever before. And one of them was Canadian. 🇨🇦 RCGS Fellow Jeremy Hansen was a mission specialist on NASA's Artemis II, which flew around the Moon on April 6th, 2026. Congratulations to Jeremy and the entire Artemis II crew! Photo Credits: NASA

You know what they say about April showers... 🌧️ The Canadiana x RCGS Adult Gender Inclusive Rain Jacket is built for whatever the season brings. 💛 Available now only at Walmart Canada in-store and online. 🔗 Grabs yours: https://bit.ly/41aNGSI 📸 Charlie Woolf 👥 Gabriel Ilukhor & Xavier Garrow

Spring has been taking its time this year... In the meantime, we’re revisiting some of our CanGeo Photo Club favourites from last season as an optimistic reminder of what’s still to come! Photos by: Glen Strickey, Eric Babineau, Katrina Thompson, Renée Nicole

Nominate today! The Shackleton Medal showcases activists, scientists, explorers and communicators with a pioneering spirit, physical courage and determination against the odds. Think you know someone to nominate? It takes just five minutes: https://shackleton.com/pages/shackleton-medal.

🌎 Earth Hour is today at 8:30 p.m. local time. Turn off your lights for one hour and join a global moment of collective action. Go one step further by giving an hour back to the planet— learn, reconnect with nature, or start a conversation. Explore more: https://bit.ly/4sBdUda Photo: Oscar Hui

Climate change is already reshaping Canada... Today is World Meteorological Day, recognizing the science that tracks weather, climate and Earth’s atmosphere. Learn more about how climate change is transforming Canada: https://bit.ly/4c3dg1W 📸 Photo by Jeff Wizniak

Celebrating International Day of Forests 🌲✨🌳 Read more: https://bit.ly/4sXMDkR 📸 Dan Sedran (via CanGeo Photo Club) 📍 Killarney Provincial Park

With the #CanGeoPolarPlunge coming up on March 8, we’re flashing back to last year with RCGS Hon. President, Chief Perry Bellegarde. Here’s his plunge from 2025. Ready to take yours? Sign up to take the plunge or sponsor a participant at rcgs.org/polarplunge2026 ❄️

Plunges are already happening! ❄️ In Canmore, Zac Robinson, Helen Sovdat and the Rocky Mountain Dippers joined the #CanGeoPolarPlunge. Support geographic education, research and journalism through the RCGS and Canadian Geographic. Sign up or sponsor: rcgs.org/polarplunge2026 🍁

Staying cozy with the Canadiana x RCGS collection ✨ Exclusively at Walmart Canada. Outdoor wear that supports geographic education and exploration across Canada. 🇨🇦 Grab yours today👇 https://bit.ly/3OA3Hyy 📸 Photographer: Charlie Woolf 👥 Models: Luca Ronca, Violet Kerwin

Ready to make it official? 🐻‍❄️ 💦 Join the #CanGeoPolarPlunge and be part of something bold. 👇 rcgs.org/polarplunge2026 📸 Photo by Oscar Hui via CanGeo Photo Club

International Polar Bear Day 🐻‍❄️❄️ Polar bears rely on ice. As it changes, so does the Arctic. On March 8, take the #CanGeoPolarPlunge to support geographic education, research and storytelling that deepen understanding of the North. Sign up today 👇 rcgs.org/polarplunge2026 📸 Jill Heinerth

Waiting for you to sign up for the #CanGeoPolarPlunge like... 👀🦭 On March 8, we’re inviting you to step into the cold in support of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. #BeBoldGoCold. The seals are watching. Sign up at rcgs.org/polarplunge2026

The #CanGeoPolarPlunge is almost here. On March 8, join Rosemary and a community of explorers and RCGS Fellows to raise funds for geographic education, research, exploration, and the journalism of Canadian Geographic. Visit the link below to learn more👇 rcgs.org/polarplunge2026

We may all be feeling a bit deflated, but TEAM CANADA did play very well. And there are still loads of things to CHEER about...like the @CanGeo Polar Plunge which happens on March 8th. Let's all get out there, shake it off, take the PLUNGE and GIVE! https://bit.ly/4aKBcWi

We are all up, right across the country. We are cheering for #TEAMCANADA #GOCANADAGO From all of us @CanGeo best of luck! Bonne Chance!