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Telling Canada's story since 1930. Find us online at https://canadiangeographic.ca/ and wherever magazines are sold!🇨🇦 #ShareCanGeo

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · Apr 23

We’re honoured to announce the launch of Right of Passage, a new digital platform by Canadian Geographic that explores the critical role of wildlife corridors and ecological connectivity across 🇨🇦.

Explore the platform, 👀 the 🎥 + learn how you can help keep wildlife connected👉 bit.ly/cangeorighto...

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 21h

🧠 Did you know? 🐋

Beluga whales are one of the smallest whale species, growing only 4 to 5 metres long. But what really sets them apart?

Unlike most whales, belugas have unfused neck vertebrae, which means they can turn their heads in all directions!

📸: Mark Dunsmuir / Can Geo Photo Club

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 22h

In downtown Montreal, a rooftop pool became the site of one of Canada’s most credible UFO sightings.

Read now: https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/area-514-the-1990-montreal-ufo-sighting/

Area 514: The 1990 Montreal UFO sighting

The night downtown Montreal’s Hotel Bonaventure became the centre of an unexplained UFO sighting

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know? About 75% of the world’s maple syrup comes from Canada, with most of it produced in Quebec. 🍁

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 2d

I’m Canada’s tallest free-standing structure. What am I?

Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 3d

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Be inspired by the Leung household from the 2022/23 Challenge:

“Before this challenge, I had no idea that a power consumption meter existed...⚡ Now that we have our baseline, we know where we can improve.” 🌱

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 3d

What’s the most breathtaking Canadian landscape you’ve ever seen? Drop your pics below! 📸

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 3d

Ottawa’s Inuit community is bringing Inuktut back to life — a language of healing, heritage, and pride. ✨

📖 Read the full story here:https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/inuktuusuunguvit-do-you-speak-inuktut/

#Inuktut #InuitCulture #IndigenousVoices

Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 4d

Which province is home to the world’s highest tides? 🌊

Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 4d

September = Larch season

Upload your #ScenicSaturday shots to the CanGeo Photo Club (https://photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca/) for a chance to be featured next!

This larch moment was shot by Oscar Hui / CanGeo Photo Club

Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 4d

🏡 Canadian households: Win up to $10,000 in the Live Net Zero Our Homes Challenge! Energy efficiency and home retrofits. From sealing drafts to switching appliances, these changes cut emissions and costs. Share the actions you’re taking and find out how to enter at LiveNetZero.org

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 5d

When you see the waiter bringing your food…

How would you #CaptionThis?

This photo was taken in in Churchill, Manitoba by Joe Desjardins(@JoeDesjardins.ca). Use #ShareCanGeo on your wildlife shots and vids for a chance to be featured next!

Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 5d

True or False? Canada has more lakes than any other country in the world...

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 6d

Question of the Day: What’s your go-to Canadian comfort food: poutine, butter tarts, bannock, or tourtière?

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 6d

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3) Post a great photo or short video
5) Tell your story with a strong personal voice.

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 7d

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

– Dr. Jane Goodall

Read our memoriam for Dr. Goodall here: https://bit.ly/476kr75

In memoriam: Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist and primatologist, dies at 91

Remembering the world’s most beloved primatologist, whose groundbreaking research and tireless advocacy changed the way the world understands nature

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 7d

Canada’s longest river is 4,241 km in length...can you name it? ⬇️

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 9d

🏡 Canadian households: Win up to $10,000 in the Live Net Zero Our Homes Challenge!

Energy efficiency and home retrofits. From sealing drafts to switching appliances, these changes cut emissions and costs. Share the actions you’re taking and find out how to enter at LiveNetZero.org

Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 9d

🏡 Ménages canadiens : Gagnez jusqu’à 10 000 $ au « Défi pour les ménages »!
Efficacité énergétique et rénovations résidentielles. De l'étanchéité aux courants d'air au remplacement des appareils, ces changements réduisent les émissions et les coûts.

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 11d

📸 Don’t miss your chance! Post your household’s actions early for a shot at September’s $1,000 Post of the Month (you’ll also secure a spot on the shortlist!).

How to enter: www.LiveNetZero.org
#LiveNetZero2025

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 11d

📸 Ne manquez pas cette opportunité! Partagez vos initiatives #VivreNetZéro2025 en septembre pour tenter de remporter le prix de « Publication du mois » (1 000 $). Plus vous publiez tôt, plus vous avez de chances d'être sélectionné.

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 13d

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See the full Tips for a Winning Entry and platform details at LiveNetZero.org

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 13d

4) Share who you are and where you live — we’re looking for households of all kinds across Canada
5) Tell your story with a strong personal voice — include reflections, surprises, challenges, and what you’ve learned that might help others

Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 13d

2) Make the Challenge theme clear (e.g. Our Homes)
3) Post a great photo or short video — quality counts more than quantity

Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 13d

✨ Want to stand out in your entry for a chance to win up to $10,000?

Focus on these 5 essentials:
1) Show your action(s), past, present, or planned, why you’re doing them, and the impact

Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 13d

Besoin de conseils? Nous sommes là pour vous! 👉
Consultez nos conseils pour une participation gagnante et découvrez tous les détails de la plateforme sur canadiangeographic.ca/vivre-net-ze...

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Participez au plus grand défi canadien de mode de vie écoresponsable pour les ménages et les classes, avec la chance de gagner jusqu’à 10 000 $ en passant à l’action.

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