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Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary's University

Geography is the study of the Earth's surface, and of the spatial distribution and patterns of its physical and human characteristics. Honours, and B.Sc.

Geographers study how nature and culture work to create distinct spaces, places, landscapes, and regions. The subject is of practical importance in such fields as urban and regional planning, industrial location, marketing, resource development, environmental monitoring and management, and geomatics. Saint Mary's University offers M.A., B.A., B.Sc., B.A. Honours degrees in Geography, and B.Sc. and B.Sc. Honours degrees in Combined Geology & Geography. The department also contributes strongly to the B.Sc. major in Environmental Science, and to the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) degree program.

09/25/2026

The Saint Mary's University Geography Society (SMUGS)

SMUGS is a student-run group hosting events throughout the year. Information on this year's executive and background on the group, along with a registration form, can be found at the following link:

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Bambi followed the students to the Burke building. Taking shelter from the heavy rain.

08/06/2026

Our friends down at NSCC Annapolis Valley Campus & COGS have some programs that may be of interest to our Geography students and alumni.

📍 Seats Still Available at COGS!

Looking for a hands-on career with excellent employment opportunities?

In the Survey Technician program, you'll spend up to half your time learning in the field while working with GNSS, total stations, GIS, CAD and surveying technology used across construction, infrastructure and land development projects.

Surveyors are in demand across Canada, and COGS graduates are highly sought after by industry.

👉 Applications are still being accepted for September.

Program URL: https://www.nscc.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/plandescr.aspx/survey-technician

06/24/2026

New Hours!🚨⏰

Between spring and summer semester (June 23-July 5th) the library will be open for the following hours:

Monday to Friday: 8:30am-5pm
Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED

Exceptions:
The library will be CLOSED on Wednesday, July 1 for Canada Day.

06/23/2026

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/01/2026

05/13/2026

Join us today for the below defence!

Improving the classification of old-growth forest with GIS and remote sensing techniques in Nova Scotia

Megan O’Brien
1 p.m. in Loyola 171

05/05/2026

Join us May 13 at 1 p.m. for Megan O'Brien's defence.

The Department of Geography & Environmental Studies invites you to a MA in Geography Thesis Defence, "Improving the classification of old-growth forest with GIS and remote sensing techniques in Nova Scotia". Wednesday, May 13 at 1 p.m. in Loyola 171.

04/27/2026

Announcing this year's winners:

Benoit Ouellette Memorial Prize in Cartography - Erin de Alva Villar
(Runner up - Carson Bowering)

CAG Undergraduate Award - Keyara Nelson

Environmental Studies Prize - Mackenzie Crawford

Address

923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS
B3H3C3

Telephone

+19024205737

Website

https://www.smu.ca/geography/index.html

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