Geomatics Association of Nova Scotia (GANS)

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

Download the Exhibitor and Sponsorship Package

https://geoignite.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GeoIgnite-Participation-Package-2026-Feb-17-2026.pdf

03/10/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗿 & 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮🗺️🍷

Understanding the land beneath our feet is more than just an academic exercise—it shapes industries, ecosystems, and even the flavors of the wines we enjoy. In Nova Scotia’s Annapolis-Gaspereau Valley, a region renowned for its agricultural richness and emerging wine industry, GIS has played a crucial role in unlocking the story of its surficial geology.

While well-established wine regions like the Okanagan and Niagara Valleys have been extensively studied, this region’s geological past remained under-researched—until now. Thanks to the work of the
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Geoscience and Mines Branch, researchers developed a 1:50,000 scale surficial geology map that:

📍𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗿, shaping where wineries choose to plant grapes.
🗺️𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 formed during the last glaciation (the Chignecto Phase, 15,000 years ago).
🌊𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀, offering insights into how the landscape evolved.

Using GIS-powered static mapping, this project captured the complex glacial history of the valley—streamlined drumlins, glacial advances, and shifting ice flows—providing critical information for agricultural planning, conservation, and land management.

This map is more than just a visual representation; it’s a story of time, ice, and land use—one that helps shape the future of Nova Scotia’s wine industry.

Check out the map and explore the geological history of the Annapolis-Gaspereau Valley!

03/03/2026

Join us for a free upcoming CCA webinar about “Women Cartography” Celebrating International Women's Day

https://cca-acc.org/conferences/cca-calendar =107

02/09/2026

A growing collection Canadian LiDAR data resources that is available to the geospatial community to use free ...

02/09/2026

🌟 Join Us for a Community Mapping Project! 🌟Your local knowledge is invaluable!

CORAH and NSCC Geomatics students and faculty are teaming up to identify and map local community assets — including green spaces, food and health resources, community and cultural hubs, and more! Share your knowledge and help support student learning while contributing to maps created for the community, by students!

📍 Location: CORAH – NSCC Annapolis Valley Campus (Middleton)
🗓️ Thursday, February 12th, 2026
⏰ 9:30am–11:30am
📧 To register or learn more: Email [email protected] or call 902‑825‑5215

We hope to see you there! 💜

NSCC Annapolis Valley Campus & COGS

02/09/2026

The Canadian Cartographic Association invites researchers, practitioners, educators, students, and industry partners to submit proposals for presentations at our 2026 annual conference (May 27th-29th).

We welcome contributions that advance the art, science, and practice of cartography, mapping, and geomatics, with an emphasis on work that offers a Canadian perspective.

https://cca-acc.org/conferences/2026-cca-conference/2026-call-for-papers

11/14/2025

Join us for an upcoming CCA webinar about “Cartography of the Past, Present, and Future” Celebrating 50 years of the Canadian Cartographic Association. Presenters will include Daniel Brendle-Moczuk, University of Victoria, Paul Heersink, Esri Canada, and more.


This online event will not only highlight the evolution of cartography over the past five decades, but also explore the innovative tools and approaches shaping the maps of tomorrow. Whether you are a student, researcher, professional, or simply someone fascinated by the way maps to tell stories, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow cartographer and map lovers in the field and reflect on the enduring importance of cartography in Canadian society and beyond.

This is a free event, but we ask that you register to save a spot, and receive connection details.

Follow link and to register to receive login details .... https://cca-acc.org/conferences/cca-calendar =105&cid=1893&wid=2001

11/25/2024

Join us on Friday evening, 6 Dec, from 5 PM onwards at Finbar Irish Pub (1595 Bedford Highway) for a GANS Holiday Mingle Social!

Join us on Friday evening, 6 Dec, from 5 PM onwards at Finbar Irish Pub (1595 Bedford Highway) for a GANS Holiday Mingle Social!