Carto Cup 2026: VIU 19th annual map design challenge

Past Dates
  • April 10 2026, All day

It’s not just geographers who make maps! Carto Cup 2026, VIU’s 19th annual map design challenge is open to all VIU students. Creative, hand-drawn, digital, or web-based maps are all welcome.

Key details:
• 📅 Deadline: 3:30 pm, Friday, April 10, 2026
• 📧 Submit to: Jessica Craig (jessica.craig@viu.ca)
• 📝 Include your map + a short description (who, what, where, when, why, how)
• 🗺️ Categories: Static (traditional) or Dynamic (web-based) maps
• 🌐 Full details: https://socialsciences.viu.ca/carto-cup
• 💰 ESRI-based submissions may be considered for a $2000 ESRI Student Scholarship

Maps can be artistic, analytical, or storytelling-focused—this is a great opportunity for students across disciplines to showcase their creativity and ideas.

Date and Time:
Attendance: Online / Virtual
Location: Online/Virtual