Canadian Maps

Several Canadian maps were produced by National Geographic with its first one in 1936. These included the two map series on Canada which were Close-up Canada and The Making of Canada. Some of the maps dealt directly with the National parks in this country and its vacationlands.









The maps listed on this page go from the earliest map in 1936 up to the most present one. The Close-up Canada series of maps which have a lot of tourist info are listed on this page: Close-up Canada maps. The Making of Canada series of maps which are rich in historical information can be found on this page: Making of Canada maps.

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2. Northwestern United States and Canadian Provinces - June 1941 (36"x24") This Canadian map focused on Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming with the southern portions of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. It contains lots of notes on historical sites and places of interest and the routes of explorers.

3. Canada, Alaska and Greenland - June 1947 (34.5"x26") This is a political map of Canada's northernmost reaches printed two years before Newfoundland became the 10th province. It has an inset map of the Aleutian Islands and the Arctic regions.

4. Northwestern United States and Canadian Provinces - June 1950 (36"x25.5") This Canadian map also focuses on Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming with the southern portions of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan like the map brought out in June 1941 above. It has an inset of the Puget Sound region.

5. National Parks map - May 1958 (25"x19")
Side A: Most of this map is about the National parks of the United States but it does cover parks on the southern parts of Canada. It includes an inset map of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and their national parks.

7. Central Canada - July 1963 (25"x19") This is a political map of Central Canada including all of the Great Lakes region. It has inset maps of Toronto, Ottawa, St. Marys River from Lake Huron to Lake Superior, Detroit and St. Clair Rivers from Lake Erie to Lake Huron and the Welland Canal from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie.

8. Western Canada - September 1966 (25"x19") This is a political map of Western Canada with the locations of national and provincial parks, and is a fine companion to the maps of Central Canada and Eastern Canada. It has an inset map of Vancouver and surrounding areas.

9. Enjoying Our Scenic Treasures and Historic Sites - July 1966 (38"x26")
Side A: This is a great map of the United States and Southern Canada with information on a variety of scenic and historical sites. It includes tips on vacationing and maps of popular sites. It includes inset maps of Yellowstone, Cape Cod, Banff, Mesa Verde and the Adirondack State forest preserve.

10. Vacationlands of the United States and Canada - July 1966 (38"x26")
Side B: This Canadian map has the locations of hundreds of vacation sites including national parks, national and provincial forests, Indian reservations, wildlife refuges, recreational and historical parks and ski areas .

11. Eastern Canada - May 1967 (25"x19") A beautifully detailed map of Eastern Canada including Newfoundland, Labrador, Quebec and the Maritime provinces. It has inset maps of the provincial capitals, Cape Breton Island and the St. Lawrence Seaway. It also has information on the tides of the Bay of Fundy.

13. Ice Age Mammals of the Alaskan Tundra - March 1972 (32.5"x22.5")
Side B: This is a beautiful Diorama of the Alaskan Tundra. It is filled with the mammals of this region 12,000 years ago. It contains a write-up below the picture along with a key to the animals in the picture.

14. Canada map - November 1985 (34"x22.5")
Side A: This is a fantastic map of Canada and northern USA which shows the diverse geography of this region. It has an inset showing population density and a detailed map of Canada's High Arctic Islands.

15. Canada Vacationlands - November 1985 (34"x22.5")
Side B: This is a beautiful educational Canadian map with National parks, provincial parks and ski areas along with interesting facts about each region. It has inset maps of Quebec, the Maritimes, Montreal, Southern Ontario, Southern Quebec, Toronto, Vancouver and Rocky mountain parks.

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