{"product_id":"kanada-vintage-map","title":"Canada | Explorer | Colonial History | Vintage Map","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe \"Routes of Explorers\" map from the Atlas of Canada impressively documents the expedition routes of European explorers in Canada between 1497 and 1905. It depicts the entire continent from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast, including Alaska, Greenland, and the Canadian Arctic with Hudson Bay, Baffin Bay, and the numerous Arctic islands.\u003cbr\u003eThe historical travel routes are marked in red, accompanied by dates and notations such as \"established,\" \"abandoned,\" or \"retreat.\" They range from early journeys by fur traders and land surveyors to the great polar expeditions, such as Peary's push to the North Pole in 1908\/09.\u003cbr\u003eDuring this period, exploration was a central component of Canadian history, driven by the search for new trade routes and resources. The map thus reflects the country’s colonial past and demonstrates the significant role that voyages of discovery played in shaping its geographical and cultural landscape. It serves as a visual record of this era, making the extent of European exploration visible—as well as its profound impact on the land and the cultures of the Indigenous peoples, whose ancestral territories and ways of life were permanently altered by these incursions.\u003cbr\u003eAs a historical document, this map is suitable for anyone interested in exploring Canadian history, colonialism, and the history of exploration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHistorical maps show traces of time and use, the intensity and nature of which vary depending on the map and its intended purpose. The print offered is a reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order the print in the specified formats.\u003cbr\u003eAll maps are delivered unframed and well-packaged. If a framed version is listed with the product dimensions and prices, you can also order it framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strive to represent the colors as accurately as possible. However, due to different monitor and device settings (brightness, contrast, saturation), slight color variations may occur between the screen display and the print.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"uk-maps.com","offers":[{"title":"45 x 60 cm","offer_id":65788302098781,"sku":"EXPLORER_1915_45x60","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 x 80 cm","offer_id":65788302131549,"sku":"EXPLORER_1915_60x80","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/8982\/1021\/files\/explorer_1915_2026-09-02_300-full.jpg?v=1788361185","url":"https:\/\/www.uk-maps.com\/en\/products\/kanada-vintage-map","provider":"uk-maps.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}