Webmapping Part 2

This workshop provides a gentle introduction to web mapping with Leaflet, a free and open-source code library. No prior experience necessary! 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 2 of the series Intro to Webmapping, which explores common tools and platforms for making web maps.  Part 1 focuses on free and straightforward online platforms for web mapping. Participants are encouraged to register for both sessions.

Hands on with Leaflet.js

• Intro to using your source code editor
• Examine the map “boilerplate”
• Configure the load location and zoom level
• Change base layer
• Add building data
• Examine building data attributes
• Configure a popup

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.

Date: Thursday, 23 July, 2026

Time: 10-noon (British Columbia)

Presenter: Lily Crandall-Oral