Finding Fitzjames: the search for Sir J ohn Franklin’s senior officer

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The remains of Sir John Franklin’s senior officer, Capt James Fitzjames, have been identified. Read more about this recent discovery.

Learn about the new educational materials released by Biinaagami, including a Giant Floor Map and augmented reality experiences.

Meet three Indigenous educators from across Canada and learn how Indigenous teacher education programs are making change for students.

The RCGS Silent Auction is back! Browse through some of the amazing items up for grabs including a wild cave experience, a trip with Adventure Canada and more.

Ready for your next adventure? Learn about the extraordinary trips being offered by Blachford Lake Lodge located in Canada's rugged northern wilderness.

Researcher Douglas Stenton at a commemorative cairn near the archaeological site where James Fitzjames's remains were found (Photo: R. Park)

Finding Fitzjames: the search for Sir John Franklin’s senior officer

University of Waterloo researchers have identified the remains of Capt James Fitzjames, who died on Franklin’s failed Northwest Passage Expedition, among an archeological site on King William Island, Nunavut

By Russell Potter

School kids explore the Biinaagami Giant Floor Map, which is laid on the shores of the Ottawa (Kitchi Sibi) river.
(Photo: Scott Parent/Biinaagami)

Biinaagami launches Great Lakes-St. Lawrence educational materials

Biinaagami, a CanGeo collaborative initiative seeking to connect people with the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence watershed, has released a suite of educational materials, including a Giant Floor Map, augmented reality experiences, lesson plans and more
By Katie Doreen with photography by Scott Parent

Chris Scribe at Wanuskewin, Sask., a sacred site and gathering place for Northern Plains Indigenous Peoples for more than 6,400 years. (Photo: David Stobbe/Can Geo)

Uncle teachings and auntie laughter

An ambitious initiative by the Rideau Hall Foundation seeks to enrich Canada’s learning landscape with 10,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis teachers, transforming education for Indigenous students

Since 1929, the Royal Canadian Geographical Society has strived, to make Canada better known to Canadians and the world. Through our magazine, Canadian Geographic, and our dynamic educational programs reaching nearly 28,000 teachers, we are telling Canada's story - and shaping its future. Browse our exciting silent auction items and bid (or donate!) to help us raise critical funds to support our programming.

Featured partner: Blachford Lake Lodge

Since 1981, Blachford Lake Lodge has been operating in the rugged wilderness of Canada’s North. Perched on a rock knoll overlooking Blachford Lake, this serene getaway is only a half-hour bush plane from Yellowknife, N.W.T. and is the ideal place for aurora viewing and wildlife watching. Summer activities include fishing, SUP boarding, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and more. In the winter, guests can experience ice skating, igloo building, kick sledding and other snow-related activities. In 2011, Blachford Lake Lodge was pleased to host the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as part of the 2011 Royal visit to Canada.

Winter exploration with Canadian Geographic
Northwest Territories

Departing Feb. 27, 2025

Experience the stunning beauty of the Northwest Territories at Blachford Lake Lodge. Your adventure begins in Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, with a city tour and a seasonal activity.