In celebration of Canada’s sesquicentennial in 2017, we invited select organizations from various industries across the country to submit their maps and apps for our Calendar and Apps of the Month. Find out which maps and apps made the cut.
In celebration of Canada’s sesquicentennial in 2017, instead of holding our annual contests, we invited select organizations from various industries across the country to submit their maps and apps to be considered for our Calendar and Apps of the Month. The result is a collection of beautiful maps and useful apps that integrate geography and information to deepen our understanding of the various challenges our country faces.
Our 2017 print calendar will feature 13 maps, and 13 apps will be showcased as our Apps of the Month on our blog and website home page throughout the year.
Here’s a sneak peek at the selections. Explore each map or app by selecting the links below.
2017 Calendar Maps
- January: Polar Polar Bear Population Status and Trends
Organization: Government of Canada - February: Ministry of Environment Regional Operations - Office Locations & Water and Air Quality Monitoring Locations
Organization: Government of British Columbia - March: Northwest Territories Hydrocarbon Potential
Organization: Government of the Northwest Territories - April: Province of Prince Edward Island Population Density
Organization: PEI Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy - May: West Dawson and Sunnydale Local Area Plan
Organization: Yukon Government - June: Alberta’s Eastern Slopes
Organization: Alberta Energy - July: Public consultation on the Operational Plan for Integrated Forest Management (PAFIO) - Management Unit 06252
Organization: Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs - August: Aboriginal Communities in Northern Saskatchewan
Organization: University of Saskatchewan - September: Confronting the Illusion: Identifying Food Mirages and Food Deserts in Winnipeg
Organization: University of Winnipeg - October: Residential Building Construction Dates Revisited: 2003 vs. 2016
Organization: City of Toronto - November: Identification of Former Internment Camp at Ripples New Brunswick Using LiDAR
Organization: New Brunswick Department of Energy and Resource Development, Renewable Resource and Land Use Inventory Branch - December: Seascapes, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Organization: Natural Resources Canada - January 2018: The Grand Pré Dykes
Organization: Lost Art Cartography
2017 Apps of the Month
- January: Mes services municipaux
Organization: Ville de Repentigny - February: NB Power Outage Map
Organization: New Brunswick Power - March: Permafrost and Other Periglacial Landforms - Yukon Landform Atlas
Organization: Yukon Government - April: myProperty
Organization: The City of Calgary - May: City-Owned Industrial Lands
Organization: City of Kingston - June: Report a Pothole
Organization: City of Saskatoon - July: British Columbia Drought Information Portal
Organization: Government of British Columbia - August: Drinking Water Advisories in Manitoba
Organization: Manitoba Government - September: Viewing Halifax’s Northwest Arm with Extreme Water Levels
Organization: Dalhousie University - October: Before the Mactaquac Headpond
Organization: Dalhousie University - November: Mapcentre
Organization: City of St. John’s - December: CityExplorer
Organization: City of Yellowknife - January 2018: GeoDASH (Geographic Data Analysis and Statistics Hub)
Organization: Vancouver Police Department
Thanks to all who submitted their maps and apps. We look forward to seeing more of your submissions next year.
About the Author
Jasmine Sohal is a GIS Analyst for Esri Canada, holding an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University and a post-graduate GIS Applications Specialist certificate from Sir Sandford Fleming College. As a kid, Jasmine refrained from going to new places until she drew a map of how she would get from Point A to Point B. After taking her first Introduction to GIS course at McMaster University, Jasmine knew right away where her passion lay. Now, as a self-proclaimed Geogeek, she is always inspired to visualize situations spatially and applies GIS anywhere she can. In her spare time, Jasmine is a discoverer; for good hiking trails and restaurants, that is. She is always going out to discover beautiful landscapes during her hiking adventures around the province. Off the trails, you can find her discovering new restaurants to dine at. With her open mind and willingness to adapt and learn, Jasmine is excited to see what her future in GIS holds for her.
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