Pastel Hues & Explorers’ Paths — Canada Wall Map (1936)
A classic of interwar cartography, this National Geographic map of Canada stands out for its elegant pastel regional colouring and clear typography. Insets chart climate zones, natural resources, and historic explorers’ routes, turning a beautiful wall piece into a richly informative reference. Originally published in June 1936 to accompany “Exploring Yukon’s Glacial Stronghold,” it captures a vast country in crisp, period detail.
More Than a Map – A Window on a Continent
From Arctic archipelagos to prairie breadbaskets, follow landforms, waterways, settlements, and extractive frontiers at a glance. Ideal for educators, researchers, designers, and collectors, it rewards both room-distance viewing and close study—perfect for classrooms, libraries, studios, offices, or the home.
Premium Materials & Finishes
We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using high-quality materials and modern archival printing.
🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves fine linework and labels—ideal for framing under glass.
💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate using true thermal bonding.
Durable, moisture-resistant, and wipe-clean—great for classrooms and high-traffic spaces.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted cord create a polished, ready-to-hang display. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks keep tones deep and typography sharp for years.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the grain; top cord for effortless hanging. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Canada Wall Map |
| Publisher | National Geographic |
| Original Publication | 1936 |
| Scale | 1:5,892,480 |
| Cartographic Content | Regional colouring; relief & hydrography; climate & resources insets; explorers’ routes |
| Map Size | 986 mm (W) × 677 mm (H) |
| Available Formats | Paper, Laminated, Canvas |
| Paper Weight | 160gsm archival-quality |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate sheets (encapsulated) |
| Canvas Weight | 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Available on Laminated & Canvas (lead time up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Made in Australia |
Why Choose This Map
✔ Period Aesthetic: Subtle pastels and classic type capture 1930s National Geographic style.
✔ Built-In Context: Insets on climate, resources, and exploration enrich the story of Canada.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Striking on the wall; deeply informative up close.
✔ Archival Craft: Premium stocks and inks protect contrast, colour, and linework for decades.
Our Commitment
We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia with state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From our workshop to your wall, we deliver quality you can trust—and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.
Celebrate Canada’s scale and story. Order the Canada Wall Map (1936) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns any room into a conversation.
