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Read what 40 iconic Canadians said when asked to reflect on the meaning of the maple leaf, and why being Canadian is something we choose to live every day. Tap to explore what unites us
Learn how one trans Canadian is reclaiming identity and freedom, and why self-determination is at the heart of both gender and citizenship. Click to read this powerful story
Follow a family's epic RV adventure across Alberta's dino country — fossil digs, prehistoric wonders, and memories 75 million years in the making. Come along for the ride
Fly by bush plane into Canada’s true North, and discover blazing autumn skies, northern lights, and the quiet magic of Blachford Lake. Book your escape

What does being Canadian mean to you? 40 famous Canadians sound off

PBS interview program Canada Files has spent six years asking notable Canadians that question. This is what they had to say.

Written by Valerie Pringle with photos from PBS; Canada File

"What does being Canadian mean to you?" That's a question that veteran broadcaster Valerie Pringle has asked 40 notable Canadians as part of her long-form interview series on Canada Files for PBS.

This story is part of Canadian Geographic‘s “This is Canada” series, which aims to spark conversations about what it means to be Canadian during these tumultuous times. Read the whole series in our July/August 2025 issue, or at the link here.

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True, strong and free: On the freedom of being trans and Canadian

Written by Mel Woods with illustration by Chi Nwosu

In a powerful personal essay, Mel Woods draws a bold parallel between gender identity and national identity. Just as gender is something we affirm and express through action, being Canadian, they argue, is a choice we make every day.

This story is part of Canadian Geographic‘s “This is Canada” series, which aims to spark conversations about what it means to be Canadian during these tumultuous times. Read the whole series in our July/August 2025 issue, or at the link here.

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The great dinosaur road trip, Alberta

Story and photography by Lola Augustine Brown

A mother and her three sons set off on a 2,200-kilometre RV journey through Alberta, tracing the footsteps of the dinosaurs that once roamed the province. From fossil digs in the Badlands to world-class museums and ancient tracksites, they uncover a prehistoric past that still shapes the region today. Along the way, they meet paleontologists, hold million-year-old bones, and learn just how much Alberta has to offer beyond the surface. This is a story about discovery, science, and a road trip like no other.

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