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Local cartographer puts Georgina on the map

July 7, 2025

By Angie Sullivan

Georgina locals Jordan Findlay and Natalia Zammitti have teamed up to bring an artistic hand-drawn map of our region to Sutton. The unique piece of art was finished at the end of June and hangs outside Zammitti’s office at 163 High Street.

Zammitti said, “I love the creativity in Jordan’s work, and I thought it would wonderful to have a map of our region for tourists. Something that displays our parks, beaches, businesses, and restaurants. Our town should be celebrated!”

The map was created with inlaid drawings of local businesses to showcase the variety of attractions in Georgina. Jordan Findlay said, “I created the design so it pops off the page, and there is also a miniature drawing of Natalia’s building to show where you are on the map.”

This project is part of the Town of Georgina’s Public Art initiative, known as the Economic, Culture, and Community Betterment Program, which provides funding for art that reflects the culture, heritage, and vibrancy of our region.

Jordan Findlay at Georgina Farmers’ Market

Findlay’s hand-drawn and painted maps are on display every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., from now till October, at the Georgina Farmers’ Market located at the LINK in Sutton. He sells art pieces, pillows, and blankets, and takes custom orders.

Findlay said, “I got involved with the Farmers’ Market because I wanted to showcase my artwork to the community. My sales have been great, and locals love my maps of Lake Simcoe! They also love the idea that they can customize their own map of somewhere personal to them.”

The Boondocks Eatery has an entire wall dedicated to his mural of Lake Simcoe, and Turkey Shoot Brewing Company features his artwork on cans of Lake Simcoe Lagered Ale. Much of his cartography features Lake Simcoe. Additional murals grace the main office of Keswick High School and several clients’ homes.

Findlay said, “I focus on Lake Simcoe because I grew up in Keswick. I’ve been here my whole life, and when you grow up in Keswick, the lake becomes part of your culture. I understand it, so I know how much it means to us.”

Learn more about Findlay’s work at www.jjfcartography.com or on Instagram @j.j.f.cartography.