Canadian Geographic Travel

29/01/2025

Meet your and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures Travel Ambassadors Gilardini Photography and David McEown !🏔️🚁

Daisy Gilardini is a conservation photographer specializing in polar regions, Antarctic wildlife and North American bears. Her images have been published in a variety of leading magazines such as National Geographic, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Geographic and many more.

David McEown has used watercolour for 30 years to explore and reflect many of Earth’s wild places. His paintings are represented in collections worldwide. A sought-after teacher, David has presented and conducted workshops for art societies and museums worldwide.

This summer, come explore, hear stories and get inspired, all while hiking among the vast and varied Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges. Click the link below to learn more!🥾☀️
https://canadiangeographic.ca/explore-hear-stories-get-inspired/

📷: courtesy Daisy Gilardini and David Mceown

16/01/2025

An active volcano also home to a ski resort, this mountain receives more snow than any other on the continent.❄️ Catch up on Robin Esrock's latest adventure to Mount Baker.🗻

An active volcano also home to a ski resort, this mountain receives more snow than any other on the continent

15/01/2025

“Adjust your mindset, I tell myself. And trust in the layers. Goodbye fire; hello evening adventure," writes Sarah Brown.

In her latest piece, Brown embraces the cold during a night under a sea of stars in Canmore Kananaskis, Alta. Read the full story and learn how you can also make the most of Canadian winters in the snow.❄️ Canadian Rockies Experience

Making the most of Canadian winters with an evening adventure under a sea of stars

09/01/2025

The culinary world has historically been a male-dominated space, but these women are breaking down gender barriers and reshaping Canada’s dining culture.🍽️ Writer Bits of Bee attended Vancouver's annual Yes Shef! event, which joins leading female-identifying chefs, sommeliers, and bar professionals through mentorship and fundraising and is aimed to support, inspire and advance women in the hospitality industry.

Bianca Bujan spoke to five female chefs who shared the meaning behind their initiatives and programs. Take a look here:

The culinary world has historically been a male-dominated space, but these women are breaking down gender barriers and reshaping Canada’s dining culture

04/01/2025

Take hold of the cold during your winter adventure in New Brunswick with this three-day guide featuring dog sledding, good food and the longest covered bridge in the world. Read writer Abi Hayward's latest travel story at the link below. Aventures Birch Bark Adventures

Take hold of the cold during your winter adventure in New Brunswick with this three-day guide featuring dog sledding, good food and the longest covered bridge in the world

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful evening celebrating. Who’s going on a big vacation this year? Let us know in the comments down below!🎉

📷: Ryan Tidman Photography

30/12/2024

“There is no other place I feel more at peace than several metres below the surface of the water, surrounded by schools of fish, bubbles and, yes, even sharks. Life underwater is like being in another world, with alien-like creatures (octopus) and prehistoric-looking species (lobsters) hidden between the volcanic rock formations that make up the bottom of Costa Rica’s Pacific,” writes Madigan Cotterill.

Scuba diving is just one of many amazing activities you can do while visiting Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Click the link below to read Madigan Cotterill’s full itinerary.

Experiencing “pura vida” in one of the world’s five Blue Zones — plus surfing, yoga and the ultimate fairytale ending

24/12/2024

In 2024, we launched Here & There: A Canadian Geographic Travel podcast hosted by Liz Beatty. Here & There shares deep-dive travel documentaries from across Canada and around the world — the sort of big-idea stories that might change everything about the way you see places and the people who live there. This year we visited Baddeck, Cape Breton, the Torngat Mountains, went aurora-chasing with award-winning producer Lia Grainger and Alberta night sky watchers and so much more. Listen to Here & There at the link below:

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society acknowledges that its offices are located on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Peoples, who have been guardians of, and in relationship with, these lands since time immemorial. We further acknowledge and recognize that our work reaches across all First Na...

23/12/2024

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season.❄️ 💙

📷: Evgeny Chertov/Can Geo Photo Club

23/12/2024

Mark you calendars!🗓️ This upcoming summer, CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures and are bringing the mountains to you.🏔️ This unique opportunity to hike among the vast and varied Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges in the company of featured Canadian Geographic ambassadors, Daisy Gilardini Photography and David McEown, is something you won't want to miss.✨

This 4-day, small-group, heli-hiking travel experience will let you see some of British Columbia's wildest landscapes and feel transformed.🚁 Click the link below to learn more/book.🎉

https://canadiangeographic.ca/explore-hear-stories-get-inspired/

📷: Katie Goldie (goldiekatie_/IG)

20/12/2024

From fried chicken and evil spirits to shoe tossing and pooping logs, Christmas around the world is accompanied by a surprising range of traditions. Take a look in our latest piece by Robin Esrock.✨

From fried chicken and evil spirits to shoe tossing and pooping logs, Christmas around the world is accompanied by a surprising range of traditions

19/12/2024

13/12/2024

"A campfire crackles. You’re within a wind’s whistle of the sea. A freshly toasted lobster roll is in hand. It’s also in the minus 10s, you’re layered to the nines, and your body aches pleasantly after a day of hiking, fat biking and snowshoeing. It’s winter in New Brunswick, baby, and it turns out there’s a lot to do," writes Abi Hayward.

Take a look at Abi Hayward's three-day guide for winter fun in New Brunswick at the link below.❄️ Aventures Birch Bark Adventures

Take hold of the cold during your winter adventure in New Brunswick with this three-day guide featuring dog sledding, good food and the longest covered bridge in the world

09/12/2024

"While Viking Saturn is an ocean cruise, expedition-type experiences are offered at every port of call, including helicopter flightseeing, cycling, kayaking and, of course, hiking," writes Marina Jimenez.

Being in nature is practically a religion in this Scandinavian country, which is famous for its diverse landscapes and breathtaking fjords. Writer Marina Jimenez recounts her Norway trip highlights in our latest piece. Viking

Being in nature is practically a religion in this Scandinavian country, which is famous for its diverse landscapes and breathtaking fjords

06/12/2024

Need some help with holiday shopping?🛍️ Experienced world traveller and writer Robin Esrock compiles a list of gifts that the adventurer in your life will love! Click the link below to see the full list.🎁

Experienced world traveller and writer Robin Esrock helps you stuff your favourite adventurer’s stocking with epic gifts

05/12/2024

Looking for a winter escape that blends outdoor adventure with urban charm? Calgary, Alberta, is your ultimate destination.🌆❄️

The city holds more than 1,000 kilometres of pathways and 96 kilometres of trails, offering hikers and walkers seamless connections between the city and serene parks.🥾 While Calgary shines with winter activities like skating, snowshoeing and skiing, it also thrives in arts, culture and food.🎨🍴

Whether you’re strolling through snowy parks or speeding on skates, Calgary’s trail system offers something for every adventurer! Click the link below to read Jenn Smith Nelson's epic winter itinerary in Calgary.

Escape the hustle of city life and head for the trails to experience the best of solace and snow just minutes from Calgary’s downtown core

29/11/2024

"Each geopark begins with the rock beneath your feet. Or, in the case of Charlevoix, rock from outer space," writes Leslie Anthony.

On the way to Percé, Leslie Anthony was curious to learn more about Géoparc de Charlevoix's aspirations. For travellers, Quebec’s Charlevoix region offers a special blend of geological, biological, historical and cultural heritage—all seamlessly intertwined. It’s this unique harmony that defines the region, and celebrated as part of a UNESCO global geopark.

These globally significant sites promote the geology, culture and history while highlighting the importance of using natural resources sustainability and educating people on hazards, such as floods and earthquakes.

Click the link below to read his latest piece.

UNESCO Global Geoparks chart a new course in sustainable tourism — one rock at a time