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		<title>Map project highlights from 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:51:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every December as I prepare to take some much-needed vacation days, I look back at the highs and lows of the past year.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Guide to a successful map project part 8</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/guide-to-a-successful-map-project-part-8/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 18:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the last newsletter  I looked at types of custom data you can add to maps. In this final part of this guide I&#8217;ll briefly talk about the final product. There are a few questions I ask in the initial consultation which are important for me to know when I deliver the final product to...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Adding your data to the map &#8211; Guide to a successful map project part 7</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/guide-to-a-successful-map-project-part-7/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 18:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the last newsletter I talked about sources for map data, adding borders, roads, parks, rivers, etc. to design a base map. The purpose of a custom map is to show what&#8217;s important to you and your organization, which can often mean simplifying and editing the base data, such as showing only major roads. But...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Map Content &#8211; Guide to a successful map project part 6</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/guide-to-a-successful-map-project-part-6/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 18:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When I talk with clients, the first thing I do after finding out what kind of map they need, how they want to use it, and what coverage area they need, is to talk about what they want to show. In this issue I&#8217;ll talk about base map data and where to find it. The...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Two recent tourism map projects</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/two-recent-tourism-map-projects/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are two tourism maps from last year: for Alpena on Lake Huron, and Kingsville on Lake Erie. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Styling your map &#8211; Guide to a successful map project part 5</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/guide-to-a-successful-map-project-part-5/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Some clients have specific style ideas when they contact me and I enjoy bringing their ideas to life. It&#8217;s so satisfying when they tell me the map is exactly what they envisioned. When you have specific design ideas or requirements Some authors have an idea for a specific look (particularly for historic maps) and show...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Wins and challenges for 2023</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/wins-and-challenges-for-2023-2/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every December as I prepare to take some much-needed vacation days, I look back at the highs and lows of the past year.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Guide to a successful map project part 4</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/guide-to-a-successful-map-project-part-4/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Most of the time I provide a raster image (JPG/TIF/PNG) for my clients to include in their own designs, such as books, posters, brochures, etc. Sometimes my clients ask me to create the full graphic layout for city tourist and cycling maps or brochures. These will include additional graphic and text elements around the map...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Guide to a successful map project part 3</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/guide-to-a-successful-map-project-part-3/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In previous newsletters&#160;I talked about defining the&#160;project scope and designing for print vs online maps. This time we&#8217;ll look at inset maps. Inset maps These are additional smaller maps to help clarify the content of your main map. Examples are simple locator maps to show your location within a larger geographical area, or a detail...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Guide to a successful map project part 2</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/guide-to-a-successful-map-project-part-2/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the last&#160;newsletter&#160;I talked about the project overview and defining project scope. In this issue we&#8217;ll look at considerations for print and online maps. Maps for print Where/how will you use your print map? Online maps What type of online map do you need? What is the map size? Stay tuned for next month&#8217;s issue...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Designing a City Map of Portage La Prairie</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/portage-la-prairie-city-map/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Portage La Prairie commissioned a new custom tourism map of their city for display on tourism kiosks.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>A Paddling Map for a Tourist Business</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/a-paddling-map-for-a-tourist-business/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 00:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kayak Shack offers paddling tours and rentals on Clear Lake in Texas. They wanted fun maps that would encourage their customers to explore.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Guide to a successful map project part 1</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/guide-to-a-successful-map-project-part-1/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 02:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[So you&#8217;ve decided you want a custom map for your project and have reached out to a cartographer. What next?&#160; A lot goes into making a map. I&#8217;ve compiled this list of considerations through years of working with clients and learning what makes a successful project. It&#8217;s important to have a focus for your map...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>A look at the first 10 years of my cartography business</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/first-10-years-of-my-cartography-business/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[juliewitmermaps]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I'm finally able to say my business is where I want it to be. It took a long time to get here, but it's thriving and I get to work with so many interesting people on a wide variety of projects. It's just the career I envisioned when I went back to school to learn cartographic design.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>On the tracks of General Waller &#8211; Mapping a biography</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/on-the-tracks-of-general-waller/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[juliewitmermaps]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Vernon L. Williams is a military historian writing a biography of U.S. General LIttleton Waller. I designed 24 maps to accompany his text, to help readers understand Waller's movements in Europe, China, Cuba, Panama, and the Philippines in the late 19th-early 20th century. These are just a few of those maps.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mapping the Gibraltar Upper Rock Nature Reserve</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/mapping-the-gibraltar-upper-rock-nature-reserve/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wright Tech Media contacted me to create a new map for their rebrand of the Gibraltar Upper Rock Nature Reserve. The map will help visitors easily locate the reserve's attractions and is to be an informative national park map. It will be available for purchase as a fundraiser for the reserve.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Keep your cycling and wayfinding maps up-to-date</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/keep-your-cycling-and-wayfinding-maps-up-to-date/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[juliewitmermaps]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New city cycling map can take several months to complete, especially if your city has complex active transportation infrastructure. Now is the time to start. If you already have interactive cycling maps, you can add those routes to a printed map. And if you already have a print map, those routes can be added to...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Do you have a bike-friendly business?</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/do-you-have-a-bike-friendly-business/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[juliewitmermaps]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ontario by Bike&#160;publishes a cycling guide and has&#160;an interactive map showing attractions, routes, and bike-friendly businesses. There are certain requirements for accommodations, food services, and tourist attractions to be listed. But if your&#160;business provides services such as tours, rentals, or even if you have bike parking, you&#8217;ll want to let cyclists know. Many people who...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Time to plan spring updates to tourism maps</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/time-to-plan-spring-updates-to-tourism-maps/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Does your city or region have a visitor guide to attract tourists and show residents what&#8217;s going on in your area? Many municipalities and tourism marketing organizations update maps every year or two. If you want your maps ready for spring, now&#8217;s the time to start planning. Some examples of tourism maps from last year:...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What map style do you want for your book?</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/what-map-style-do-you-want-for-your-book/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re a first-time author, you may not know what kind of map your book needs. Editors and publishers may suggest maps, but most of my clients are the authors themselves. Do your readers need to know where a few places are located? Then a simple one page or smaller&#160;map showing countries or regions and...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Maps of rental properties for marketing</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/maps-of-rental-properties-for-marketing/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[CAPREIT has properties all over Canada. Last year they approached me to create maps for some of their properties in Québec, to show building footprints with their properties highlighted, and nearby streets. They are simple maps designed to be used in their marketing materials, both printed and online.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>That&#8217;s (almost) a wrap on 2022!</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/thats-almost-a-wrap-on-2022/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:29:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wow, what a busy year! Seems like there was a lot of pent up demand for maps. I worked on almost 50 custom projects this year: maps for books; for visitor guides and wayfinding signs; brochure maps and marketing materials for businesses; and a few unique projects.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Promote winter tourism in your community</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/promote-winter-tourism-in-your-community/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As the weather gets colder we look forward to cozy sweaters and hot chocolate instead of summer patio visits. But there&#8217;s still a lot to do outdoors in the winter. If your community wants to attract visitors all winter long, why not use maps to show people how they can find all the activities you...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cycling apps to help you navigate your city</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/cycling-apps-to-help-you-navigate-your-city/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you keep&#160;city maps and atlases in&#160;your car, just in case? I do,&#160;but I love print maps! When I ride my bike, I take the&#160;Region of Waterloo bike map if travelling along unfamiliar routes. There&#8217;s a PDF version available for download on the Region&#8217;s&#160;website, and I georeferenced it for my own personal use in the...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mapping a fantasy realm for a novel</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/mapping-a-fantasy-realm-for-a-novel/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Most of the maps I design for books are of real places and are based on geospatial data. But once in a while a different type of project crosses my path. M.K. MacLean is the author of a fantasy novel trilogy and commissioned custom maps of her world to illustrate her novel. Read about how we designed these maps.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Can you use any image found online? Let&#8217;s talk about copyright</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/can-you-use-any-image-found-online-lets-talk-about-copyright/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Copyright is a&#160;complex topic. Some people think that any image on the internet is free for the taking, but that&#8217;s not correct.&#160; Not all images on the internet are available&#160;for commercial use. Even if you&#160;find images and are able to download them, you may not be permitted to use them for commercial purposes. There are...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Different kinds of real estate maps</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When you think of real estate maps, you may think of developer maps showing new construction. These are typically shown on their websites as information tools for people interested in buying a home. They will show proposed streets and facilities and building type and location. This year I created maps for a property management company...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Some ideas for fall getaways in Ontario &#8211; with maps!</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/some-ideas-for-fall-getaways-in-ontario-with-maps/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://witmaps.ca/?p=2887</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Late summer and autumn are wonderful times to travel. Whether it&#8217;s enjoying parks, trails, and attractions in your own community, or road trips to see the beautiful fall colours, there&#8217;s something for everyone. And who doesn&#8217;t love sweater weather? Here are some ideas for fall getaways, and check out the maps on each site! Visit...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Local history walking tours and maps</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/local-history-walking-tours-and-maps/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://witmaps.ca/?p=2848</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[While many municipalities use city-wide maps for wayfinding or tourism, sometimes they want to promote specific areas and teach people about local history. Often these highlight the historic city centres and cemeteries, as in Kitchener-Waterloo, or specific features, such as Brantford&#8217;s community gardens and river access points. Self-guided walking tours in Waterloo The City of...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Tips and advice for authors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2022 01:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In&#160;case you missed it, here are some past newsletters with advice and tips for authors looking for maps. Advice&#160;from our clients for new authors Over the years I&#8217;ve worked with many authors and publishers &#8211; including travel and fiction writers, academic writers, and educational and magazine publishers. Some of my author clients work with traditional...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Maps for shopping districts and community resources</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/maps-for-shopping-districts-and-community-resources/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:47:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Patio season is in full swing, but how to you know where to find the best patios? With a map, of course! Maps can help people find your business and promote shopping districts. They can be simple or colourful, artistic or traditional, geographically accurate or fun and cartoony. And community organizations can use maps to...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Map of 12th Century England for a Historical Novel</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/map-of-12th-century-england-for-historical-novel/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[juliewitmermaps]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Many of the maps I create are for historical fiction books. I work with a lot of authors, some are first-time authors and some, like Amy Mantravadi, have written several books. Amy wrote a historical fiction series about her ancestor who lived in 12th-century England and she wanted a map showing locations in the story.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Maps to promote local travel this summer</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/maps-to-promote-local-travel-this-summer/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[juliewitmermaps]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 19:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://witmaps.ca/?p=2885</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summer is right around the corner, and people are itching to travel again.&#160;I know I&#8217;m planning a few weekend trips! Many tourism marketing organizations have plans to increase local tourism. The Ontario government has introduced the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit, to entice people to explore their own backyards. Does your community have supports in place...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Bike Month starts May 30 &#8211; enjoy the summer on your bike!</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/bike-month-starts-may-30-enjoy-the-summer-on-your-bike/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 00:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://witmaps.ca/?p=2846</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Bike month is fast approaching! It start May 30 with &#8220;Ride a Bike Day&#8221; and runs to the end of June, with lots of events. Pedal Poll Get involved with a Canada-wide cyclist count during bike month!&#160;Pedal Poll&#160;and local organizers have volunteers stationed across the country to observe people on bikes passing by, and collecting...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Books showcasing beautiful cartography</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/books-showcasing-beautiful-cartography/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 19:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://juliewitmermaps.local/?p=1443</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[You know that maps in books can help your readers understand your story, clearly show geography, and give important spatial context &#8211; whether for fiction or non-fiction books. But there are many books that are collections of maps &#8211; contemporary, historical, and ancient &#8211; and these are my favourites. Atlas of Design I&#8217;m a member...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>An area tourist map for a bike rental business</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/area-tourist-map-for-bike-rental-business/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[juliewitmermaps]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://witmaps.ca/?p=1593</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Beach Vibe Rentals &#038; Sales wanted a poster map of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Encinitas to show where customers could take their rented e-bikes and golf carts, with suggested points of interest. Read how we created those different layouts.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Location or navigation map?</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/location-or-navigation-map/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2022 02:32:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://juliewitmermaps.local/?p=1505</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Should you use a location map or a navigation map in your marketing materials, website, social media, etc.? Location or context map A location map shows your customers or clients where you are and gives them spatial context for your location. At a glance they can see where your business or organization ir located, and...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mapping projects with the City of Brantford</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/mapping-projects-with-city-of-brantford/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:48:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://witmaps.ca/?p=1649</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[I worked with the City of Brantford on multiple mapping projects last year - putting the finishing touches on their outdoor wayfinding maps, designing new maps of river access points, and updating their visitor guide map of Downtown Brantford. Even when cities design maps in-house, they can often use a helping hand!]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Winter festivals, polar patios, and more&#8230;</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/newsletters/winter-festivals-polar-patios-and-more/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[juliewitmermaps]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://witmaps.ca/?p=2883</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[It may be March, but winter is hanging on for a while yet. This year saw the introduction of winter patios in Waterloo Region, from picnic tables to heated domes.&#160;Explore Waterloo Region shared a Google Map of businesses with&#160;winter patios, and they are popular! Northwest Ontario Tourism uses has a&#160;winter interactive map&#160;to show locations of...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Creating a new Vaughan Tourism map</title>
		<link>https://witmaps.ca/musings/creating-a-new-vaughan-tourism-map/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[juliewitmermaps]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://witmaps.ca/?p=1565</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Read about my collaboration with the team at Vaughan Tourism to launch a new tourist map for their city. The map highlights many businesses and attractions in Vaughan and will appear in their visitor guide and on their website.]]></description>
		
		
		
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