Level 3 update: The multimedia test is now officially closed. The top 20 students with the highest scores will be contacted by December 3 with next steps.
Join us in celebrating 30 years of the Can Geo Challenge!
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Can Geo Challenge, and we’re excited to celebrate this milestone with you. The Can Geo Challenge is a fantastic opportunity to ignite your students’ passion for geography, foster their curiosity, and sharpen their geographic skills in a fun and engaging way.
As we celebrate three decades of geographic exploration and learning, we’re inviting teachers like you to be part of this special year. By getting involved, you can inspire the next generation of geographers, helping them to explore the world around them and understand the critical role that geography plays in our lives. Whether you’re a seasoned participant or joining us for the first time, the Can Geo Challenge is a perfect way to bring geography to life in your classroom.
Why the Can Geo Challenge matters
The Can Geo Challenge is more than just a competition—it's a powerful educational tool that brings geography to life for students and connects students from all across Canada. By participating in this program, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of Canada and the world. It fosters curiosity, encourages a sense of global citizenship, and promotes spatial awareness, all while making learning fun and interactive.
In a world that is increasingly interconnected, geographic literacy is essential. The Can Geo Challenge equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate and make sense of the complex world around them. Join us in inspiring the next generation of geographers!
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Why participate in the Challenge?
- Compete with other geography students all across Canada!
The Can Geo Challenge aims to recognize the top geography students across Canada. The program begins by competeing agaist your peers in the classroom and school round. Next, all school winners have the opportunity to compete against top students in their own province/territory. Finally, top provincial winners will be given the opportunity to compete against the top winners nationwide in our Can Geo Challenge National Final!
- Win great prizes!
All school winners receive a prize! Students will receive a one-year subscription to Canadian Geographic magazine as well as a certificate recognizing their achievement.
- It is completely free to participate!
The Can Geo Challenge is accessible to all schools, with no cost to join! All teachers have to do is create an account so they are able to log in and access the tests.
- Easy to accommodate busy schedules
The flexible format of the Can Geo Challenge allows teachers to fit this program into their curriculum without disrupting their planned lessons. Teachers can choose to have students complete online or print copies of the tests. You can also sign up clubs to compete!
- Represent Canada on the international stage at the International Geography Olympiad (for Level 3 students only)
Each year, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society sponsors the top students from Level 3 to represent Canada on the global stage at the International Geography Olympiad. Last year, Team Canada competed in Dublin, Ireland. The 2025 competition will take place in Bangkok, Thailand. Learn more about Level 3 here!
