Lake Ontario: then, now and always. 🌊 “Ontario” comes from the Mohawk word Oniatarí:io, meaning “beautiful lake.” Our limited edition Lake Ontario hat is designed and made in Canada. 🇨🇦 Get yours today: https://bit.ly/3VnBoGM 📸 Photos by Charlie Woolf

Explore the Great Bear Rainforest with Maple Leaf Adventures 🌲🐻 👉 Bid on this trip now: https://bit.ly/4hOSncH Trip includes: ⛵ Weeklong voyage for two 🥾 Shore trips with an onboard naturalist 🔭 Special access to exclusive wildlife viewing areas And more! 💰 Valued at $28,076

Bring the wild home with prints from four photographers in the RCGS community, ready to hang on 16x24 ChromaLuxe aluminum. 🖼 Bid now: rcgsauction.com 🦭 Steller Sea Lion at Race Rocks by Jett Britnell 🐺 Coastal Wolf by Michelle Valberg 🧊 Waiting for Ice by Jenny Wong 🏔️ Lake O'Hara by Scott Forsyth

Experience the ultimate blend of adventure, cultural immersion and hospitality at Klahoose Wilderness Resort, a 100% Indigenous-owned, award-winning wilderness retreat nestled in the heart of Desolation Sound, British Columbia. 🌲🌊 👉 Bid on this trip now: https://bit.ly/3WAvkIe 💰 Valued at $8,529

It’s finally here! 🎉 The 2026 RCGS and @cangeo.bsky.social Silent Auction is officially OPEN! ⭐ Bid on amazing adventures, brilliant photography, and rare finds — all supporting the RCGSociety’s mission of advancing Canadian exploration and education. Place your bids: https://bit.ly/4e9dLrW

Introducing our new, limited-edition Lake Ontario Hat, designed and made in Canada. It's navy, it's adjustable and it's available for pre-order now. 👉 Ships September 28, 2026. 👉 $35 CAD. Pre-order yours here: https://bit.ly/3VnBoGM

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