10 memorable moments from the 2025 RCGS Geographica Gala — plus photos! – RCGS
Nov 06, 2025
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s 96th annual Geographica Gala was a celebration of Canada, exploration, storytelling and the year’s achievements
For the first time in its 96-year history, the Royal Canadian Geographical Society brought its annual fundraising gala home. Canada’s Centre for Geography and Exploration, located at 50 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, played host to the marquee event, with Fellows, explorers, storytellers and supporters from across the country experiencing an unforgettable celebration of the True North.
Local vendors served up a variety of Canadian foods (including poutine!), the bars were stocked with made-in-Canada spirits, wine and beer, and the Alex Trebek Theatre shimmered with the magic of the northern lights during a series of special presentations. In celebration of international friendship, the Spanish Embassy transformed the building’s main-floor gallery into a microcosm of the Camino de Santiago, with Spanish charcuterie, cheese and tapas to fuel the journey.
