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Explore: A Canadian Geographic podcast

Canadian Geographic
Canada
Climate Change
Indigenous Peoples
Arctic Exploration
Canoeing
St. Joseph's Mission Indian Residential School
Residential Schools
Sugarcane
Buffalo
Ungava Peninsula
Canadian Arctic
Intergenerational Trauma
Ernest Shackleton
Indigenous Communities
Indigenous Cultures
Hubert Darrell
Quest
Truth and Reconciliation
Canadian Geographic
Ocean Education

Host David McGuffin talks to Canada’s greatest explorers about their adventures and what inspires their spirit of discovery.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes141Founded8 years ago
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“Emerging out of this darkness suddenly was the bow of Quest.”

— John Geiger

Nearly 400 metres beneath the Labrador Sea, John Geiger watched Sir Ernest Shackleton’s last ship emerge from the darkness. Two years after leading the expedition that dis... more

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“We knew we had something that was ours and unique and different, and we figured we better shout it out loud.” - Alan Doyle

For Alan Doyle, travelling the world has only strengthened the pull of home.

Along the way, he takes us back to his childhoo... more

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“I knew about bears in this abstract theoretical way, but I didn’t really know what it meant to live closely with them.”

What happens when a mother black bear refuses to leave the hillside beneath your fire tower?

For bestselling author Trina Moyle... more

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“One of the main reasons we travel is to be different, hopefully better, versions of ourselves.”

For Eric Weiner, travel has always been a way to pursue the big questions: What makes us happy, creative, wise, and fully alive?

He has spent much of ... more

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Alan Doyle
Musician and author, founding member of Great Big Sea
Great Big Sea / Author
Episode: Alan Doyle: Songs, stories and The Smiling Land
Trina Moyles
Author and regular contributor to Canadian Geographic
Canadian Geographic
Episode: What black bears taught bestselling author Trina Moyles about coexistence
James Raffan
Author of Echo Maker; explorer and storyteller
Author, Explorer
Episode: Echo Maker: James Raffan on the people and stories behind the Historical Map of Temagami
Bobbi Rose Koe
Arctic River Guide and founder of Diinji Zhuh Adventures
Diinji Zhuh Adventures
Episode: Encore — Paddling the Peel Watershed with Bobbi Rose Koe
Jenn Thornhill Verma
Award-winning journalist focused on oceans and fisheries
Globe and Mail, Canadian Geographic, Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Episode: Encore — Newfoundland, Cod Collapse and saving the North Atlantic right whale with Jenn Thornhill Verma
Joseph Frey
expedition leader, underwater explorer, RCGS Vice President
RCGS/Explorers Club
Episode: HMCS Canada: The forgotten ship that built a navy with Joseph Frey
Burton Cummings
Singer, The Guess Who
The Guess Who
Episode: The Guess Who's Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman on Canadian music, travel and the prairies
Randy Bachman
Guitarist, The Guess Who
The Guess Who
Episode: The Guess Who's Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman on Canadian music, travel and the prairies
Ted Johnson
one of Canada's most experienced Arctic paddlers
Lawyer, conservationist, former aide to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau
Episode: Sing Louder, Paddle Harder: Exploring Canada's Arctic rivers with Ted Johnson

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 218 ratings
  • Being Canadian

    In these wild times I appreciate learning and loving more about incredible Canadians

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wow4286
    Canada2 months ago
  • This is fabulous

    Thank you for joy and generosity in learning more about great explorers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wow4286
    Canada9 months ago
  • Great!

    Really enjoyable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    orkneydog
    Canada9 months ago
  • More Business People and Capitalism Success Needed

    I would like to hear more interviews and stories regarding great CDNs that developed resources, built businesses and championed capitalism in Canada. Geo Explorer only exists because of capitalism and economic growth and successful businesses in Canada. Champion the hands that feed Explorer.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    uaguednevets
    Canada2 years ago
  • Review from Montana

    I stumbled on the series to my delight! I live south of the Canadian border, a few hours, and consequently, have taken many vacations in British Columbia in recent decades. In my youth, my wife and I traveled extensively through Nova Scotia Newfoundland, labrador ,New Brunswick , Yukon and the northwest territories. Traveling with our thumbs we met many wonderful, hospitable, Canadians. I loved hearing the rich stories the explorers interviewed described. as I approach retirement, your guest hav... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Montana tree guy
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the varied range of guests from scientists to musicians and explorers.
Show is described as a must-listen for Canadian history and exploration enthusiasts.
Guests consistently praised for insightful, thoughtful conversation and deep topic knowledge.
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Encore — Paddling the Peel Watershed with Bobbi Rose Koe
Q: What does the future look like for Diinji Zhuh Adventures in 10 years?
In 10 years I hope to see more trips across the North with Indigenous and non-Indigenous guides working together, a formal Indigenous Youth River Guide Training Program, and cabins in the Peel Watershed that serve as learning hubs for elders and youth alike.
Encore — Paddling the Peel Watershed with Bobbi Rose Koe
Q: What inspired you to start your own canoe guiding company and train Indigenous youth?
I wanted to create opportunities for our people to travel and work on the land with dignity, to preserve language and knowledge, and to build intergenerational wealth through land-based work. The Peel Court case and the community's resilience showed me there was a path to lead with our values and teach the next generation.
Encore — Paddling the Peel Watershed with Bobbi Rose Koe
Q: You grew up in Fort McPherson—what was that like and how did it shape your path into river guiding?
Growing up in a small community and being raised by my grandparents connected me deeply to the land and the stories of my people. Those stories taught me where we come from and how to respect and steward the rivers, which eventually guided me toward river guiding and preserving our culture through the work I do with Diinji Zhuh Adventures.
HMCS Canada: The forgotten ship that built a navy with Joseph Frey
Q: And can you just tell us a bit about this ship and why it's important to our naval history?
Freestyle answer explaining the ship's origin, its role as the nucleus of the Canadian Navy, its 1904 construction, transition to HMCS Canada in 1915, and its significance in training officers and contributing to Canada's naval identity.
The Guess Who's Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman on Canadian music, travel and the prairies
Q: And wondering where that song came from, and if you could describe the songwriting process.
Burton and Randy explain that American Woman was not intended as a political statement; it grew from stage banter and riff development, with Burton inspired by Dylan's phrasing and Randy contributing the distinctive riff, ultimately evolving through jazz-influenced chords and crowd-friendly structure.

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A long-form interview series that pairs a seasoned Canadian explorer with a rotating lineup of guests who are leaders in exploration, science, and storytelling. Episodes often center on personal journeys, remote expeditions, and the intersection of nature, culture, and technology, with a strong emphasis on Indigenous knowledge, conservation, and the human drivers behind discovery. The show frequently features wildlife researchers, polar scientists, expedition leaders, and journalists, offering rich anecdotes, practical insights, and context for broader geographic and environmental issues. Its standout appeal lies in its deep-dive conversations, clear storytelling, and a consistently human-centered approach to exploration in Canada and beyon... more

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