WE ARE CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK due to the sudden and
Unexpected passing of our boy, Coheed.
It is with immense grief and despair that we announce that our perfect boy, the goodest dog, Coheed, passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly in our showroom on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 6th. We are closed for the remainder of the week. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate the heartbreak and devastation of losing our first dog, our Company's namesake, our perfect boy, and the original Wanderlust Creature, Coheed.
N I C E T O M E E T Y O U
Trevor + Monique (pictured left to right)
Wanderlust Creatures Founders
W A N D E R L U S T C R E A T U R E S
PUSH PIN TRAVEL MAPS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Wanderlust Creatures is a
Small Canadian Business
specializing in Handcrafted Cork Push Pin Travel Maps to help
Travelers Share Their Story.
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ABOUT WANDERLUST CREATURES
Our Story
Wanderlust Creatures began in 2016 with a simple problem: our adventurous German Shepherd, Coheed, kept breaking his pet tags on our mountain hikes. As concerned pet parents, Trevor grabbed a metal stamping kit, and before we knew it, we were crafting durable tags for friends and launching our Etsy shop.
But our creative journey didn't stop there. Wanting to showcase our travel adventures—especially with our new pup—we painted a map on plywood, added pins and handmade flags, and created our first push pin travel map. Those two moments of creative problem-solving became the foundation of everything we do today.
What We Do
We specialize in handcrafted push pin travel cork maps that help you tell your story.
Made in Calgary, Alberta, using sustainable Portuguese cork and Canadian spruce, each map is laser-cut with our signature 3D effect and black edge detail. Whether you're tracking adventures, planning bucket list destinations, or creating a meaningful gift, our maps become the canvas for your wanderlust.
Our collection includes everything from intimate 8"x10" maps to statement 72"x48" pieces, plus National Flag Pins representing 219 countries, 13 Canadian provinces and territories, and 50 US states. We also craft premium pet tags and expedition collars—because every adventure is better with your four-legged companion.
Our Values
We believe in authentic storytelling, sustainable materials, and Canadian craftsmanship.
That's why we use renewable cork instead of wood, maintain transparent pricing (no fake urgency tactics), and back everything with our lifetime warranty.
We're proud to donate monthly to the World Wildlife Fund, Calgary Humane Society, Nova Scotia SPCA, and many other charitable partners.
Why Cork?
Portuguese cork isn't just beautiful—it's one of nature's most remarkable materials.
Here's what makes it extraordinary:
Incredibly Sustainable: Cork oak trees live for 200+ years and can be harvested every 9 years without harming the tree. The bark simply regenerates, making cork 100% renewable. In fact, harvesting actually stimulates growth and keeps the trees healthier longer.
Carbon Capture Champions: Cork oak forests are environmental powerhouses, sequestering up to 73 tons of CO2 for every ton of cork produced. By choosing cork, you're supporting forests that actively fight climate change.
Naturally Resilient: Cork's unique cellular structure makes it naturally antimicrobial, water-resistant, and incredibly durable. it's simply built to last a lifetime of adventures.
Biodiversity Havens: Cork oak forests support over 200 animal species and 135 plant species. These Mediterranean ecosystems are recognized as biodiversity hotspots, protecting wildlife while providing sustainable materials.
Zero Waste: Cork is 100% biodegradable and recyclable. Even our production scraps get saved for re-agglomeration into new sheets, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
Naturally Perfect for Travel Maps: Cork's natural grip holds pins securely while being gentle enough to remove and reposition as your adventures grow. Its warm, organic texture adds character that synthetic materials simply can't match.
When you choose a Wanderlust Creatures cork map, you're not just documenting your travels—you're supporting ancient forests, protecting wildlife, and choosing a material that respects the planet we all love to explore.
MEDIA FEATURES
Price Increase Coming May 15
This is something we've been holding off on, for several years..
Monique and I have built this company with the mindest of sustainabiity, giving back to the community that supports us, and paying our growing team with a livable wage.
Demand for our Hand-Made artwork, has increased the need to grow our team locally, so that we
aren't up until 2 am creating maps haha! (That's my Trauma-Response laugh)
As we grow our little Alberta-Made company, we find ourselves travelling to the major population centres of our Great Nation, and hiring local team members in those cities to provide them opportunites to be a part of our story.
We donate our largest Statement Maps and portions of sales to organizations we align with, to provide value for underrepresented communities, and feed our souls with that 'fuzzy feeling' you get from Helping People in need:
Jamaica Hurricane Relief Fund
Dreams Take Flight - Air Canada
Calgary Humane Society (where we got our pup, Quest)
Nova Scotia SPCA (Monique's Homeland)
World Wildlife Fund
and many, many more
Prices of raw materials, travel expenses, and overhead costs seem to only move in one direction, UP!
We have, during our 10 years (celebrating this month) improved the quality of our maps, and the production procedures to balance the costs, but there is only so much you can do to retain our Made-In-Canada strength.
(We've refused offers to manufacture overseas MANY times)
While we are the captains of this ship, we will
REMAIN - PROUDLY CANADIAN MADE
Thank you, for Support, Grace, and Understanding as we continue to grow this little brand we started in our garage, to a company offering Albertans and Canadians with a unique working environment.
Kindly,
Trevor & Monique