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Full Haida Gwaii coastal map print showing intricate islands and waterways in detailed bathymetric style.​
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Map of Haida Gwaii

$129.00 CAD

Haida Gwaii doesn't let you forget it. Long crossings, shallows on the east side, open on the west, forecasts that humble you – and a payoff that makes all of it worth it. This map is for the people who made it there, and the ones still working their way up to it.

20x30 map professionally printed using archival-quality materials and processes.

A map of waters that test everything you've got. Designed by someone who knows what that crossing feels like:

•    The full archipelago from Langara Island to Cape St. James
•    East coast shallows and west coast exposure – visible at a glance
•    Labelled with the remote anchorages, passages, and communities that matter
•    Colours that capture the grey-green weight of these islands
•    A daily reminder that you earned this one
•    Archival Giclée print on museum-quality paper

Some places don't forgive mistakes, and some places don't let you forget you were there. Haida Gwaii is both. Hang this where you can look at it on a Tuesday morning and remember what it felt like to finally round Cape St. James.

Map Purpose

This map is for dreaming and story-telling. It is not a nautical chart and is not intended for navigation.

Materials

All maps are printed with giclée techniques using fade resistant, archival inks on 240gsm, satin photo paper with a resin coating. The result is a crisp white base with vibrant colours.

All maps are rolled paper prints with a ~0.78" (2cm) white border that makes them ready to mat and frame.

Dimensions: 30x20 inches (77x51 cm) measured to the outside edge of paper.

Print Colour

Every digital screen displays colour differently so please be aware that the actual item may appear to be slightly different in color than what you see on your computer or phone screen.

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Why You'll Love it

Intentional Design

Every detail is chosen with a mariner’s eye: clear lines, balanced design, no clutter. Only the things that you need to tell your story.

Quality Materials

Printed on archival, eco-conscious paper using Giclée printing and with plastic‑free packaging. Built to last and align with mindful values.

Customer Care

I'm just a one person, putting their art out into the world. I care that you get a good product and love your map.

Frequently Asked Questions

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These maps are for anyone who likes the ocean: sailors, surfers, fisherman, paddlers, divers, coastal hikers; people who hike up that hill for a sunset over the water, and anyone who loves a good tidepool. PSST...they also make a great gift :)
People who see the map can walk up to it and start asking questions and you start telling stories you forgot you had. You dream bigger. You plan BIGGER. You remember that being on the water matters to you so you do it more.
These maps are from an ocean perspective. The labels are similar to what's one a marine chart: bays, inlets, channels, seas. The towns are good stops for provisions or places to start an adventure. The colours feel like the place feels. It's from a mariners perspective. It's a map for waterpeople made by a waterperson.
An analogue, paper map is pure magic. It let's you see everything all at once. It lets you understand the big picture and easily switch to the details. And! Unlike a phone, everyone can look at the same thing at the same time, which makes for much better stories.
Nope. A nautical chart is a very specific, standardized, tool for safe navigation. A chart helps you keep your boat floating and lets you find your way at sea.These maps are not for navigation. They are for decoration, general trip planning , dreaming, and storytelling,
When an order comes in your map goes into the print queue within 6 hours (gives us some time to correct any address issues). The maps are off the printer and in the mail within 2 to 5 days. Then it's usually 3-10 days for standard shipping.
I ship to Canada and the United States. In the future, I will ship internationally, but if you are desperate for a map send me a message and I can do a custom order for you.
If you order from Canada, your map is printed and shipped in Canada. If you order from the US, your map is printed and shipped in the US. This means no surprise fees for anyone.
My mission at the CDEdwards Map Store is to provide maps that are works of art that you will enjoy for years to come. I understand the uncertainties associated with online shopping and I want to make the process as simple as possible.30 days, no questions asked. See the Returns and Exchanges policy for more details.
Yup. My boat is a Kelly Peterson 44 called Whisky Jack II. Because I live on a boat, when you place an order, your map is printed by my professional photography and fine art print partners.
Aerial view of a forested coastline next to the ocean in British Columbia, Canada

Why I made this map

For a long time Haida Gwaii was the last frontier of my sailing goals. I remember being so proud of myself the first time I crossed the fabled Hecate Strait! Little did I know that I had barely touched the edge of what this archipelago has to offer a waterperson.

It's not easy. The east side is crazy shallow, the west side is craggy and deep. The forecasts are shifty. The charts are thin. Help is far away. But if you work for it, if you bring your skills up, it's worth the struggle and stress. It's got some of the biggest beaches I've ever seen. The longest narrows I've ever taken my boat through. The steepest, wildest west coast you could possibly imagine. Crazy beach combing. All the wildlife. And a lot of rain. It's so worth it.

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