Bigfoot's Giant Step Forward for Tourism Maps

Tourism websites often present destinations using static maps, brochures and carefully curated lists of attractions. Bigfoot's BC demonstrates that there is a much more engaging alternative. By turning British Columbia into a playful 3D world that visitors can explore as a giant Sasquatch, it transforms the traditional tourist guide into an interactive adventure.

Built with three.js and powered by open geographic data, this map recreates the province of British Columbia as a charming low-poly landscape. The terrain follows British Columbia's real topography, while roads, lakes, parks and settlements are all positioned using real-world geographic data. The result is a map that resembles an open-world video game.

Rather than assigning missions or objectives, Bigfoot's BC gently nudges you to explore. Beacons scattered across the landscape lead you to towns, roadside attractions and hidden natural landmarks. Each discovery opens an information panel explaining the history of the location, accompanied by photographs that help bring each place to life. It transforms what could have been little more than a virtual sightseeing tour into an engaging introduction to the province's geography and history

One of the map's greatest strengths is that it rewards curiosity. Leaving the main roads often uncovers hidden viewpoints, wildlife and lesser-known places that many visitors - and probably quite a few residents - might otherwise overlook.