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Mapping
Countries all over the world have a national bird. But Canada is among the nations without one, which is why Canadian Geographic created the National Bird Project. So far this year, thousands of votes have been cast for a variety of birds that Canadians want representing them. {break} The map below shows birds already picked by other countries, according to national bird information from governments and embassies across the world. Explore the map by zooming in and clicking on each bird icon for more information. Know a national bird that we don’t? Post a link in the comments!
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Mapping
Maps have long played a critical role in video games, whether as the main user interface, a reference guide, or both. As games become more sophisticated, so too does the cartography that underpins them.
History
Sites across Canada honouring the war
Kids
Canadian Geographic Education’s series of giant floor maps gives students a colossal dose of cartography and is a powerful teaching tool
Mapping
Canadian Geographic cartographer Chris Brackley continues his exploration of how the world is charting the COVID-19 pandemic, this time looking at how artistic choices inform our reactions to different maps