Canada in Space StoryMaps
Maps can tell stories too — especially when they trace Canada’s journey into space.
Discover Canada’s Story in Space
Out of This World 25 is partnering with ESRI Canada and McMaster Children and Youth University (MCYU) to develop interactive StoryMaps that bring Canada’s space history to life.
Using digital mapping, images, and multimedia storytelling, these experiences will help visitors explore the missions, technologies, and discoveries that shaped Canada’s role in space exploration.
As the OOTW25 project grows, these StoryMaps will continue to expand — connecting Canada’s past achievements in space with the missions and milestones still to come.
Every mission leaves a trail of discovery across Earth and space.
Mapping Canada’s Journey in Space
Canada’s contributions to space exploration stretch across decades of innovation, international collaboration, and scientific discovery.
Through interactive StoryMaps developed with ESRI technology, visitors will be able to explore major milestones such as:
- Chris Hadfield’s historic 2001 mission
- The installation of Canadarm2
- Canada’s role aboard the International Space Station
- The upcoming Artemis II mission
These interactive maps combine geography, history, and storytelling to help Canadians explore the connections between people, places, and discoveries in space.
New tools for storytelling are helping Canadians explore history in entirely new ways.
Exploring Space Through StoryMaps
ESRI is a global leader in geographic information systems (GIS) and digital mapping technology.
Through this partnership, Out of This World 25 will use StoryMaps to create immersive learning experiences that combine maps, images, video, and narrative storytelling.
These digital tools allow students, educators, and space enthusiasts to explore Canada’s space story in ways that are interactive, visual, and engaging.
The story of space exploration continues to unfold.
Coming Soon
New StoryMaps are currently being developed as part of the Out of This World 25 project.
Future StoryMaps will explore:
- Canadian astronauts and missions
- The history of Canadarm technology
- Canada’s role on the International Space Station
- The Artemis II mission
Check back as new interactive stories are released.
Canada’s story in space is still unfolding — and new discoveries are still waiting to be mapped.
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Sources & Image Credits
This page includes information from Canadian Space Agency resources. Many images are courtesy of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and are used with permission. Other visuals are licensed stock photography or approved website assets. Image credits are provided here collectively as part of the page design.
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