IN THIS EMAIL
 

• A speech from the Throne: Canadian identity and sovereignty are at the core of the King’s message, say RCGS Fellows in attendance

• New on the Explore Podcast: Tune into episode 105 as George Stroumboulopoulos talks music legends, motorcycle escapes, and life as a Canadian in the U.S

• Knowing nature for what it is: A thoughtful look at how understanding nature on its own terms can reshape our relationship with the world around us

• Ready for your next adventure? Journey into one of Earth’s greatest wild places, with Maple Leaf Adventures

King Charles III delivers historic Speech from the Throne 

Canadian identity and sovereignty are at the core of the King’s message, say RCGS Fellows in attendance

By Rosemary Thompson 

Our immensely popularCanadian Wildlife Photography of the Yearcompetition 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 websiteto read the full list of rules and read about the four categories.  

The open road: George Stroumboulopoulos on music, motorcycles, movies and Canada

Episode 105 | May 28, 2025

The veteran Canadian broadcaster on what it was like interviewing the biggest names in music, why motorcycles are his favourite escape, and what it’s like living as a Canadian in the U.S. right now

Knowing nature for what it is with Connel Bradwell

The biologist and filmmaker on his latest documentary Animal Pride, an exploration of queer animal behaviour

By Abi Hayward

Departs Sept. 6, 2025

Journey into one of Earth’s greatest wild places, that has been described as “the last stand of the great North American rainforest.” It is a land of fjords, mountains, rainforests, and great river estuaries. It is home to grizzlies, wolves and the mysterious white Spirit Bear. This special trip with Canadian Geographic Adventures is timed for peak experiences of natural beauty and wildlife. This trip is during the salmon run, when bears and other wildlife are on the coast.

• Wildlife: See whales, bears (including spirit bears), sea lions, and seabirds.
• Cultural & expert insights: Visit Indigenous communities, meet researchers, and join guided talks.
• Coastal adventure: Hike, kayak, fish, and cruise through fjords, rainforests, and remote islands.