Last chance to bid!

Last night, we held our annual Geographica dinner at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau. In the spectacular Grand Hall, surrounded by towering totem poles, we heard profound reflections from inspiring speakers like Zita Cobb, Jameel Janjua, and Valérie Courtois. A common thread ran through all the remarks: geography matters. To forge a better Canada — and world — we must start with the places we love. That is why the Royal Canadian Geographical Society exists: to make Canada better known, and by extension, better loved. We believe geography is the ideal lens through which to understand and solve the defining challenges of our time, and we know you share this vision.

But we need your help. As a non-profit organization, the Society relies on the support of individuals who believe in the importance of our work and the impact of programs like Canadian Geographic Education and our flagship publication, Canadian Geographic magazine. Our annual silent auction closes tonight and we are so close to meeting our fundraising goal of $175,000. Will you help us get there?

Browse the incredible trips below or visit the auction website and get your bids in before 7 p.m. EST! Together, we can make Canada better known to Canadians and the world.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through British Columbia’s majestic Great Bear Rainforest, one of the planet’s largest protected temperate rainforests. This weeklong adventure explores 6.4 million hectares of wilderness and offers special access to remote fjords, archipelagos, and wildlife-rich estuaries.

Join Shackleton Challenges in Norway for a life-changing expedition to experience the world’s extremes, guided by record-breaking leaders. Catered to all experience levels, this adventure will take two explorers to Finse, Norway, a remote car-free village overlooking a vast frozen lake and white mountains in the distance.

Starting and ending in historic St. John’s, this trip offers an intimate experience of Newfoundland’s lively culture and dramatic scenery. Explore in the company of the island’s foremost cultural, conservation and culinary experts to places like North America’s only authenticated Viking archaeological site at L’Anse aux Meadows.

Nestled in the heart of Desolation Sound, B.C., Klahoose Wilderness Resort is a unique destination that immerses guests in pristine coastal wilderness. Blending wildlife viewing with sustainability and cultural significance, this 100 per cent Indigenous-owned, award-winning eco-resort offers an authentic all-inclusive experience.

Join us on an incredible journey down the Nahanni River. The Nahanni flows through a mountainous landscape, over Virginia Falls through Canada’s deepest river canyons, past hot springs and geological features so unique that the Nahanni River was declared the first World Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1978.

Walk a volcano-forged world of fairytale chimneys and underground cities. Turkey has long been underrated as a trekking destination, but with the fairytale rock chimneys of Cappadocia rising majestically from an otherworldly landscape, it should not be overlooked.

Comprised of 26 wilderness paths along the province’s Avalon Peninsula, the East Coast Trail covers towering cliffs, deep fjords, dense greenery and dramatic sea-stacks, arches and ocean caves. Enriched by colourful seafaring communities, Newfounland is sure to capture your imagination.