Want to learn how to make orienteering maps? We offer an ever-expanding catalogue of introductory and professional development style courses. Check out our calendar and catalogue below.
Can't find what you're looking for or want a specific course offered for your club? Email jeff@navigationsports.ca
Zoom | 6:00 PM ET | 3/12 hrs | $245.00 CAD
Tags: Intermediate | practical
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This 3 hour class teaches participants how to use OCAD's DEM Import Wizard to turn lidar data into useable base map layers and contours. Participants will learn how to set up the various outputs along with the various information you can get from them:
Upcoming classes: There are no scheduled classes. If you would like to request a class, email jeff@navigationsports.ca
Every mapper has struggled with a map that for some reason doesn't align properly. Your different layers of base data aren't anywhere close to each other or you've shown up to do your fieldwork but your gps is several km from where it should be. This 2.5 hr course has been specifically designed to give you the knowledge to avoid these issues or troubleshoot them when they do arise. In the course you will learn all about coordinate reference systems, the earths magnetic field, declination, grid convergence, and grivation, and more.
Upcoming classes: There are no scheduled classes. If you would like to request a class, email jeff@navigationsports.ca
This course teaches participants how to interpret lidar data and draw contours and other features from various layers of lidar information. Over the course of four 3hr sessions you will learn about the following topics:
Upcoming dates:
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Zoom