King and Queen visit Canada House in London to mark historic anniversary

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Royal footsteps across Canada: Their Majesties explore a giant floor map created by Canadian Geographic Education in partnership with Parks Canada

New on the Here & There Podcast: Tune in to episode 21, which explores the legacy of Manitoulin Island, a vital hub for First Nations trade, travel and ideas

Before Springfield, there was Saskatchewan: Read about the deep roots that TV's longest running sitcom, The Simpsons, has in the Canadian Prairies

Ready for your next adventure? Learn more about Eagle-Eye Tours and their incredible fall trip to observe cranes during their migration period in Saskatchewan

King and Queen visit Canada House in London to mark historic anniversary
Their Majesties explored a giant floor map of Canada created by Canadian Geographic Education in partnership with Parks Canada, one week before the King is set to open the new Parliamentary session in Ottawa
By Rosemary Thompson

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.

Manitoulin: The island that connected a continent
Episode 21 | May 20, 2025

Exploring Manitoulin Island, northern Ontario’s legacy as a vital hub for First Nations trade, travel and ideas

D'oh Canada: The Simpsons' hidden Canadian connection
Before Springfield, there was Saskatchewan. As TV’s longest-running sitcom, The Simpsons has deep roots in this Prairie province.
By Shane Fraser

Departs Oct. 5, 2025
Come see thousands of sandhill cranes, including the endangered whooping crane, as they migrate south during the busiest time of year in southern Saskatchewan. Enjoy the opportunity to explore Prince Albert National Park for wildlife and boreal species, as well as breathtaking flocks of geese, raptors, and songbirds.