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  • Listen to the latest Explore podcast episode with RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Ray Zahab and RCGS Fellow Kevin Vallely on their return to Ellesmere Island
  • Discover more about Arc'teryx's deep ties to the Canadian Rockies and the brand's commitment to sustainability, mountain culture and innovation

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Echoes in the ice: Inuit knowledge and the changing Arctic

For centuries, Inuit hunters in Canada’s north have co-existed with Arctic wildlife. Sharing their generational knowledge with visitors to the region is one way they are protecting it.

Story and photography by
Madigan Cotterill 

A polar bear walks along a beach while hunting seagulls in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut.
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Our immensely popular Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year competition is accepting entries until June 30, 2025.
 

This year, we are awarding our grand prize winner the opportunity to take on a two-year term as a Canadian Geographic Emerging Photographer-in-Residence. During this time, they will have up to three winning images in print, be promoted in Canadian Geographic’s masthead, have opportunities to shoot on assignment and more! We also have four category winners and runners-up, who will also have their images published in our November/December 2025 issue.
 

As always, we’re looking for your best shots of wildlife in Canada — plus non-animal wildlife!  The Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year will be selected from among entries to all four categories. Visit the competition website to read the full list of rules and read about the four categories.  

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Return to Ellesmere Island with Ray Zahab and Kevin Vallely


Behind the scenes of an epic Arctic crossing as two explorers conquer the Canadian High Arctic in deep winter

Ray Zahab silhouetted by a sun dog (also known as a parhelion) as he crosses Ellesmere Island. (Photo: Kevin Vallely)
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From the mountains, for the mountains: Arc’teryx returns to its roots

Arc’teryx leans into its deep ties to the Canadian Rockies, blending innovation, sustainability and mountain culture while championing conservation

Story and photography by Madigan Cotterill 

Carl Johnston, a senior guide with Yamnuska Mountain Adventures, sets up ropes in King Creek.
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