Webmapping Part 1

Date: October 22nd 2026

This workshop provides a gentle introduction to web mapping using the browser-based platforms  and . These platforms are free and quite straightforward to use. Join us to learn how to dynamically and interactively visualize geospatial data with maps that can be shared to others via a link.

Note: This workshop is part of the series Intro to Webmapping, which explores common tools and platforms for making web maps.  While Part 1 focuses on online platforms, Part 2 introduces web mapping with code. No prior experience necessary! Participants are encouraged to register for both sessions.

Intro to Web Maps

• Why web maps?
• Web map vs digital map
• Map tiles
• GeoJSON
• Structure of a web map

This workshop is taught by a graduate student in Geography with expertise in GIS and cartographic methods.

Workshop Link: https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/gis-intro-leaflet/

Things to do before arriving:

This workshop will require the use of an internet browser and source code editor. We recommend downloading Mozilla Firefox for your browser, and VS Code as a source code editor.

Presenter(s):Lily Crandall-Oral