Maps For Waterpeople

MADE BY A WATERPERSON

Maps of BC

Map of Baja

Ocean-focused printed wall maps for story telling and adventure planning

Gifts for sailors surfers fisherman and divers

"We love pointing out all the places we’ve explored along the inside passage on our sailboat. It’s such a fun way to relive and share our stories."

Judy from Washington

"Our map is a wonderful addition to the house. It is great to be able to show folks where we've worked, or where we've found glass balls or Yeti coolers while beach combing."

Matt from Vancouver Island

"These maps are awesome, we love the colours and the level of detail included; not too much not too little."

Blake from British Columbia

Map of British Columbia on a wooden surface with tools around

Tell better stories and plan better adventures

Imagine a world where a paper map, not your phone, brings your stories to life. It's on your wall or your table...You're mid-story, pointing at the spot where whatever it was happened.

There’s magic in a paper map. A reproduction of the world, compressed onto a sheet of paper, that can somehow hold all of your stories and dreams.

Analogue, and handmade still matter and there is still a place in this world for printed maps. When you trace a route with your finger you see more than where you went, you feel it again. The whole journey, all at once.

Every tool has it's place: Charts belong on the water. Art belongs on your wall.

Because you deserve more than a faded chart on the wall.

Ocean Focused

Made from a mariners perspective. #Salty-af

Vibrant & Detailed

Labeled like a chart, coloured like a photo.

Meticulously Crafted

Made by a professional cartographer and captain.

Quality Materials

Archival materials. Professional printing.

The Map Collection

Four Maps, Unlimited Possibilities

Framed topographic map of Baja Mexico on a wall with a decorative vases below.

LATEST RELEASE

Baja and the Gulf of California

Ready to escape winter? This Baja map is designed so you can almost feel the hot sun and desert sand colliding with the deep blue sea.

It highlights the key features and stops on the west coast of Baja, around the cape (Los Cabos), and up into the Sea of Cortez, as well as the mainland down to Puerto Vallarta.

It shows the national and state borders, the main roads, costal towns, and the length of the next passage extends out into the big blue yonder.

This Baja map is perfect for telling stories, planning trips, and dreaming about sailing, surfing, and long drives south.

Shop the Baja Map

Coastal British Columbia

Misty forested landscape in Haida Gwaii British Columbia, with a river flowing through rocky terrain out to the ocean

POPULAR COLLECTION

Visit the Rainforest

find secret spots, epic wildlife, and relentless challenge along this rugged coast.

Map of British Columbia

16,000+ nautical miles of salty adventure...

$129.00

Explore the Map

Map of Haida Gwaii

Where the charts end and the stories begin...

$129.00

Explore the Map

Map of Vancouver Island

A true saltwater classic: the start of the adventure...

$129.00

Explore the Map

Trusted by Waterpeople

Tested and loved by those who know these waters best

Person holding a map of a coastal British Columbia at the top of a lighthouse with an ocean view behind them

Made by a Waterperson

I'm Courtney, a marine cartographer, lifelong waterperson, and the mind behind every map you see here.

This business started at a lighthouse. The maps were made on my sailboat. The quality control was done by my salty-af friends.

This is the work of one ocean-obsessed cartographer with a simple mission:

Make beautiful maps that help waterpeople tell better stories and plan better adventures.

Meet the Map Maker

★★★★★ 4.8/5 based on 23 reviews

My customers say it best

Verified customer

Wall maps and charts are so captivating. I find myself dreaming and plotting new adventures whilst looking at them. Looking at and studying a nice large map is so different than looking at maps on any screen

Blake C

Man and child in a kayak on water, waving

Map of Coastal BC on a fridge with magnets and comics

Verified customer

WELL THIS IS COOL

One thing I noticed is how often I stop to just look at the coast as a whole. Then think of where we still want to go exploring. Big fan of this map.

Matt H

Verified customer

We love pointing out all the places we’ve explored along the inside passage on or sailboat. It’s such a fun way to relive and share our stories.

Judy E

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Verified customer

Everybody who comes to my place goes straight to this map. I’ve got framed up on the wall, total conversation starter. Great for dreaming up trips and getting the big picture. Stoked!

Ilja H

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Verified customer

I LOVE the map! It’s beautiful and on such nice, thick, quality paper. I’m thinking about mounting it on something magnetic so we can use magnets to show the places we’ve been (I don’t want to put holes in it!).

Judy E

Verified customer

Very nice tool for coast-wide adventure planning :)

Marilyn

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Verified customer

We just sat and stared at it for quite some time. We both love it. Thank you.

You are a talented cartographer!

Jocelyn S

Verified customer

All the maps of coastal BC I can find gloss over the ocean and oceanographic features. These maps show significant features like the continental shelf, highlighting what makes this coast so amazing!

Tristan B

Free Shipping

To Canada and the US

Fast Printing

Orders ship in 2-5 days

No Extra Fees

No customs or tariffs

30 Day Guarantee

No questions asked

Feeling Landlocked?

We can fix that.

Why You'll Love it

Stories Made Simple

These maps quietly show the waters and wild places that define you. No distractions, just a clear reflection of who you are and where you belong.

Mariner Approved

Field-tested and loved by those who know best: commercial fishermen, divers, sailors, surfers, and paddlers. These maps connect you to the tribe.

Your Daily Compass

A daily reminder that you belong on the water. Keep your passion front and center and never lose sight of what drives you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who are these maps for?

These maps are for anyone whose story starts where the land stops: Sailors, surfers, paddlers, divers, and fisherman. For the waterpeople who crave the sting of salt on their skin; who hunt for ocean adventure and authentic connection. It’s for those who love the sea, are planning their next passage, live for wild places, and want walls that honor their salty-af, ocean-loving life.

What happens when I hang a map on my wall?

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.

How is this map different from other maps?

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. The colours feel like the place feels. It's from a mariners perspective. It's a map for waterpeople made by a waterperson.

What's so special about a paper map?

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.

Is this a nautical chart?

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,

How long does it take to get a map?

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.

Where do you ship?

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.

What about customs/duties/tariffs?

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.

What's your return policy?

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.

Do you really live on a sailboat?

Yes. My boat is a 1976 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 partner.