[Qgis-user] base maps

2015-05-08 Thread Dayna LeClair
Hello, I work for an environmental consulting company. We use to outsource our maps to a local design firm that has recently closed down. I am starting to tackle the maps and figures we create for clients and thought that I could use QGIS. I have some GIS experience, however it was many years ago.

Re: [Qgis-user] base maps

2015-05-08 Thread James Keener
Would you be able to import the OpenStreetMaps data and manipulate it as you wish if you chose not to use the default OSM layer as your basemap? Jim ___ Qgis-user mailing list Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user

Re: [Qgis-user] base maps

2015-05-08 Thread Nicolas Cadieux
Hi, First of all, you can join the QGIS Canada in Google + for this type of question. I will be happy to help out there too. http://canadiangis.com/new-and-improved-geogratis-website.php is also a good site. There is lots of data available for Canada. You will find 2 WMS servers where you ca

Re: [Qgis-user] base maps

2015-05-08 Thread Nicolas Cadieux
Hi Dayna, If you are in a crunch and need some help with your maps, you can give me a call at 514-987-6253 or at the number below.  We are an archaeological firm in Montréal and we have a number of cartographers on staff. I hope you found my previous links useful. Have a nice weekend. Nicolas