Off-Site Insight by First Base Solutions

Movie makers inspired by us real life cartographers have glamorized our craft. Art imitates life. In honour of TIFF , First Base salutes maps in film. More than just geospatial data, maps in movies hang in the background, set the scene, define the battlefront, point the way and sometimes play a starring role themselves. Take a look at the clips below of the best in cinematic cartographic representations as recommended by you, the internet surfing movie watching public. Do you have a favourite? The roll of best map goes to...

Pull new insights from your GPS data to guide smart decision making with better base maps.

Ghosts's eye view of Toronto's spookiest places That chill in the air - it's not the seasons turning.  Toronto has a spooky side.  Take a look at the sites below with notorious reputations for hauntings. How well do you know the city? Can you guess the locations? Check your answers below.

Spotlight on cinema The annual migration of celebrities and paparazzi is about to descend on downtown Toronto once again for TIFF 2015 . At First Base , we make pictures of a different kind, orthophoto , which give us an overhead perspective to produce highly accurate maps, but also let us gaze upon the intricate details of the city from an angle seldom seen by stars of the film variety.

Agricultural festivals offer something for everyone It's harvest time again in Ontario!  With back to school just around the corner, fall fairs like the CNE in Toronto see mass crowds of fun seekers skipping out on a hum drum day at the office to whack a few moles, spin a few teacups, take in a show, and gorge on something deep fried and covered in sprinkles. All over Ontario at this time, local fall fairs celebrate the season's bounty with unique festivals, competitions and traditions.  Here's a just a few spots where you'll find some fun this fall:

Are you GAME day ready? Two important dates for outdoor recreation enthusiasts in Ontario are coming up at the end of the month.  First, bass season opens the last weekend in June for most areas.  Second, applications for the annual doe tag draw are due June 30. If your plans involve heading into the woods, especially an area you're not familiar with, First Base Solutions has maps and solutions to help you plan your expedition, stay safe, and keep it legal.

How mapping technology enhances culture, tourism, & recreation services. Unique and impressive landscapes, both natural and cultural are often the reason why popular tourism destinations developed in that place. The best assets of these sites are most clearly seen from above.