Explore: A Canadian Geographic podcast

For more than 20 years, Ted Johnson and his companions paddled some of the wildest and least-travelled rivers in Canada, sharing adventures, close calls and unforgettable moments on the land

For 97 days, this team of six paddled 1,200 kilometres in hand-built canoes from Tadoussac to Waskaganish, Que. while tracing a historic fur trade route

The conservation scientist and seabird researcher shares her insights on studying Adélie penguins in Antarctica and what it’s like to live in one of Earth’s most remote research stations

The Canadian explorer highlights the impacts of war on wildlife as well as people, what Kyiv is like today, and Ukraine’s shifting landscape

In the frigid underwater ecosystems of Canada’s frozen lakes, these explorers are revealing what lies beneath the ice. Plus, climate impacts, citizen science, and what it’s really like to dive below the surface.

The Toronto-born astrophysicist and MIT planetary scientist shares her thoughts on deep space, leading robot missions to Venus and more

Running a marathon a day in extreme heat, the ultra-endurance athlete’s latest expedition shows what resilience looks like and what humans are capable of

The award-winning journalist and RCGS Fellow joins Explore for a conversation about ocean conservation, fisheries and the future of marine life

Ahead of her the new documentary The Berg, underwater explorer and RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth reflects on diving beneath icebergs, working with James Cameron, and the science of exploration

The renowned English comedian reminds us why travel, humility, humour, and listening matter now more than ever

For the first time in more than 50 years, humans are returning to the moon, and Canada is playing a central role

How one explorer is using film to connect people with place, history, and culture — plus, one-of-a-kind insight into the world of underwater archaeology and more

Recalling a memorable Christmas along the trail to the Klondike in the 19th century with an annual reading of Charles Camsell’s Arctic explorations by podcast host David McGuffin

A look inside the Hudson’s Bay Company Royal Charter, now returning to public spotlight, and its enduring role in Canada’s colonial past and Indigenous displacement

Canada’s former Environment Minister reflects on the personal challenges, political battles and moments of resilience that shaped her journey to the front lines of global climate action

Inspiring the next generation through education, endurance and the power of exploration

The 2025 Nat Gillis Adventure Photography Expedition Grant recipient discusses her journey leading a groundbreaking team in Canada's North

Fifty years after the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, bestselling author John U. Bacon revisits the tragedy that changed Great Lakes history

Through extensive reporting for his new book, RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Adam Shoalts discusses the story of Hubert Darrell, the legendary Arctic explorer who vanished in 1910

From summiting Kilimanjaro 18 times to re-shaping The Explorers Club, Richard Wiese discusses inclusivity, conservation and the next era of global discovery

“On a paddleboard, you‘re vulnerable to tides and winds. You don‘t fight them—you learn to fit into natural rhythms.” Journalist and author Dan Rubinstein joins the Explore Podcast for the second instalment in our annual canoe/paddling series to share the story of his epic three-month, 2,000-kilometre paddleboarding journey, which took him from Ottawa to New York City and back via the Ottawa River, the St. Lawrence River, Lake Champlain, the Hudson River, the Erie Canal and Lake Ontario. Along the way, he explored the idea of blue space—the powerful impact of water on our bodies, minds, and c...

The award-winning author shares his thoughts on the importance of rivers, why they deserve legal rights and the deep connection between humans and water

This special live episode of Explore features a thought-provoking conversation about the deep importance of our relationship with water between host David McGuffin and acclaimed Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer, and musician Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, recorded at the Ottawa Writers Festival in May. Leanne discusses her latest book, The Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead, a genre-defying work that weaves together traditional storytelling, theory, and land-based knowledge. Through various lenses — skiing, eels, beavers, canoes, shorelines — Simpson reflects on the interconnectedness of people, water, and the natural world, and on how we might reimagine our relationships in a time...

The Beaverton, Canada's Leading Satircal News site, is turning 15. A conversation with Editor in Chief Luke Gordon Field.

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Behind the scenes of an epic Arctic crossing as two explorers conquer the Canadian High Arctic in deep winter

The award-winning filmmaker explores her new documentary and her work examining buffalo restoration, Indigenous knowledge and cultural renewal

A deep dive into the world of beavers as Canada celebrates 50 years of the iconic species as the country’s national animal

The award-winning journalist explores the intersection of hockey, politics and patriotism, highlighting Canada's 2025 4 Nations Face-Off victory over the U.S. amid tensions from Trump's tariff war

A breathtaking conversation with the world-renowned explorer, from the making of her award-winning documentary and diving in the Antarctic to facing life-threatening situations and the impact of climate change on diving

Canadian whale biologist Shane Gero discusses the ambitious project attempting to communicate with sperm whales and the hope to learn more about these mysterious cetaceans

Searching for clues to a changing climate on a record-breaking expedition to the top of Canada's tallest peak

The award-winning photographer and explorer highlights the importance of connecting with nature as a way to heal from PTSD, trauma and abuse

Julian Brave NoiseCat’s award-winning film Sugarcane follows a very personal investigation into abuse and missing children at St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School that sparks a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve

Recalling a memorable Christmas along the trail to the Klondike in the 19th century with an annual reading of Charles Camsell’s Arctic explorations by podcast host David McGuffin

The renowned Canadian adventurer immerses readers in a thought-provoking discussion about the current state of Afghanistan and his experience on Mt. Noshaq

The acclaimed extreme adventurer recounts his gruelling solo run across one of the hottest places on earth: Death Valley, California

Highlighting the new interpretive trail featuring a series of permanent art exhibits and 15 wayfinding markers showcasing traditional place names and the Dawson Trail's historical legacy

The renowned botanist, biochemist and best-selling author on the wisdom of trees and her new book about the science of forests and the role trees can play in reversing the climate crisis

For more than a decade, meteorologist Jaclyn Whittal has been reporting on extreme weather across North America — learn about how she got into the field and what it takes to be a storm chaser