BIM & GIS
The Story Beneath the Map
People open maps on their phones every day to check a route, locate a place, or understand what surrounds them. It feels simple, but a long history stands behind that moment. The journey to modern […]
cartography
Toronto GoGeomatics November Networking Social
ast event of 2025! These monthly socials are a chance to network with other students and professionals in the geomatics field to chat GIS, data, remote sensing, surveying and more in a casual atmosphere. Feel […]
Vancouver GoGeomatics Meetup – November 2025
Welcome back! The November event is coming soon, so get ready to enjoy another scintillating evening of Geomatics and GIS talk. What we’re about A networking group for geospatial professionals and students. We all love […]
BIM & GIS
RCGS Unveils Canada Globe: Why It Matters Beyond Cartography
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) has unveiled a bold new globe at its Ottawa headquarters. The five-foot sphere, nicknamed the Canada Globe, was handcrafted by Bellerby & Co., renowned British globe makers, and gifted […]
BIM & GIS
From Mercator to Equal Earth: A Turning Point in Map Representation?
When we look at a map, it feels like we are seeing the world as it is. Oceans, continents, and countries laid out neatly on a page or a screen. But every map is a […]
Conference news
Call for Submissions: Canada Maps & Poster Gallery at GoGeomatics Expo 2025
The Canada Maps & Poster Gallery returns to the GoGeomatics Expo in 2025 as one of the most anticipated features of the program. Taking place on Tuesday, November 4 and 5th, 2025, from 9:00 AM […]
BIM & GIS
Telling Stories with Maps: Allen Carroll’s Quiet Cartographic Revolution
Maps Are the Medium. Stories Are the Point. Before the software platforms, before the glossy atlases, there’s a photo. A little boy in pajamas sits between his brother and grandmother. Behind them, pinned to the […]
BIM & GIS
The Mapmaker’s Journey: Allen Carroll on Storytelling, Cartography, and His New Book
On June 10, Allen Carroll’s new book Telling Stories with Maps, was launched, shedding light on the evolving role of maps in storytelling. As the founder of Esri StoryMaps and former Chief Cartographer at National […]