Physical & Political Detail | Rockies to Prairies | Coastal & Boreal Context | Premium Finishes
Command a sweeping view of Western Canada—from the snow-capped Rockies and Coast Mountains to the Interior Plateaus, fertile Okanagan, and the broad Prairie provinces. This large-format wall map layers clear political boundaries over beautiful physical cartography, using relief shading and elevation colour-bands to make landforms instantly legible. Cities, towns, highways, rail, rivers, and lakes are thoughtfully labelled for planning, teaching, and display.
🗺️ What’s Shown — In Depth
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Physical + Political Layering
Provinces, international borders, major cities/towns, highways, and rail lines set over a refined terrain base for instant orientation.
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Relief Shading & Elevation Tints
Hypsometric colours and hillshading reveal mountain ranges, foothills, plateaus, and plains without visual clutter.
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Hydrology & Coastlines
Major rivers and lakes—Fraser, Columbia, Peace, Athabasca, North & South Saskatchewan, Lake Winnipeg, coastal inlets and fjords—are clearly depicted to illuminate watersheds and navigation corridors.
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Urban & Economic Hubs
Readable coverage of key centres including Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg and surrounding corridors. (Coverage is shown as depicted on the map.)
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Protected Areas & Natural Regions
Readable context for prominent parklands and natural zones—helpful for conservation, outdoor recreation, and trip planning.
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Wall-Optimised Cartography
Clean symbology, disciplined label hierarchy, and a balanced palette for clarity at 1–2 m viewing distance.
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Team-Ready (Laminated Option)
Write-on/wipe-off surface for routes, notes, and training with non-permanent markers.
🌄 Regional Highlights (Great for Teaching & Trip Planning)
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Pacific Coast & Islands – Inside Passage, fjords, and island context for Vancouver Island and archipelagos.
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Rocky & Coast Mountains – Distinguish high ranges, passes, and valleys at a glance for weather and travel discussions.
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Interior Plateaus & Okanagan – Terrain and lake systems that shape agriculture, wine regions, and resort corridors.
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The Prairies – Saskatchewan & Manitoba plains, river systems, and road/rail grids—ideal for logistics planning.
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Boreal & Shield Edges – Northern lakes and forested zones that define climate, wildlife, and resource geography.
(Specific sites appear as depicted on the map.)
👥 Perfect For
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Education & Field Studies – Geography, earth science, environmental systems, and Canadian studies.
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Logistics & Operations – Territory planning, regional routing, and team briefings.
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Travel, Outdoor & Hospitality – Itinerary planning for road trips, ski areas, parks, and resort regions.
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Offices, Studios & Homes – A sophisticated focal piece that informs and inspires daily.
✨ Available Finishes
Format |
Description |
📜 Paper (160 gsm)
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Heavyweight matte-coated paper—perfect for framing under glass. |
🧼 Laminated (Encapsulated)
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Fully sealed in 80-micron gloss laminate—durable, wipe-clean, and annotation-friendly. |
🪵 Laminated with Wooden Hang Rails
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Laminated map mounted with lacquered natural timber rails (top & bottom) and a hanging cord—ready to display. |
🖼️ Canvas (395 gsm)
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HP Professional Matte Canvas with archival pigment-based inks—rich texture, fade-resistant, gallery-grade. |
🪵 Canvas with Wooden Hang Rails
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Canvas finished with lacquered timber rails and hanging cord—timeless, frame-free presentation. |
🔨 Hang-railed maps are made to order—please allow up to 10 working days for professional mounting.
📐 Specifications
Feature |
Detail |
Title |
Western Canada Wall Map |
Map Type |
Physical / Political |
Scale |
1:2,500,000 |
Dimensions |
1219 mm (W) × 914 mm (H) |
Orientation |
Landscape |
Materials |
Paper, Laminated, Canvas, With or Without Timber Rails |
Printing |
Archival pigment-based inks, fade-resistant |
💡 Why You’ll Love It
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At-a-glance terrain—understand mountains, plateaus, and plains immediately.
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Clear political context—provinces, borders, key cities, and transport networks.
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Elegant, accurate cartography—a map that elevates any room while staying highly practical.
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Durable finish options—from classroom-proof laminated to gallery-grade canvas.
🚚 Delivery
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Paper, Laminated & Canvas (rolled): Usually ships within 1–2 business days.
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Hang-railed versions: Made to order; allow up to 10 working days.
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Packaging: Securely protected to arrive in pristine condition.
Bring Western Canada’s landscapes and connections into daily focus. Choose your finish, hang with ease, and enjoy a map that’s both beautiful and deeply useful.