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Meet the explorers
Through expeditions, geographic appreciation and knowledge expand
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society supports an Expeditions Program to encourage and support geographic expeditions taking place largely within Canada, by Canadians. Extending our current knowledge of Canada’s geography through exploration and scientific expeditions, the Society has a long history of funding both major and modest expeditions across the country.
Explorer-in-Residence
Emily Choy
Explorer-in-Residence
Mario Rigby
A 21-day ski sojourn over sea ice to the North Water Polynya
Pikialasorsuaq
Nunavut
Explorer-in-Residence
Jill Heinerth
Explorer-in-Residence
Mylène Paquette
Explorer-in-Residence
George Kourounis
Adventurer Ray Zahab on why friendships are more important than finishing an expedition
The Trans-Ellesmere Expedition
Nunavut
Explorer-in-Residence
Ray Zahab
Scaling Mount Logan
Last icy stand
Mount Logan, Yukon
Four researchers team up to ascend Mount Logan, measuring change and resilience on Canada’s highest peak.
Westaway Explorer-in-Residence
Adam Shoalts
An underwater trek leads to an epic find
Great Island Expedition
Newfoundland
