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  • Canada - British Columbia, Alberta & Yukon 2 (1978) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Canada - British Columbia, Alberta & Yukon 2 (1978) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Canada - British Columbia, Alberta & Yukon 2 (1978) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Canada - British Columbia, Alberta & Yukon 2 (1978) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Canada - British Columbia, Alberta & Yukon 2 (1978) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Canada - British Columbia, Alberta & Yukon 2 (1978) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Canada - British Columbia, Alberta & Yukon 2 (1978) - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design is a 1978 map of Canada's western reaches, drawn to show British Columbia, Alberta and the Yukon as a single connected territory.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map is built around the long, irregular boundaries that define the three regions. Their coastlines, mountain ranges and river systems run across the surface in fine linework, and the eye moves from the Pacific edge eastward across the prairie and northward into the Yukon. Place names and boundary lines are set in small, precise lettering, so the composition reads as a document first and a decoration second. Nothing is pushed to the centre; the whole western sweep is given equal weight.

Meaning & Symbolism

Regional maps of this kind were how Canadians pictured their country in the late twentieth century: as a vast landscape of distances, resource routes and frontiers still being mapped in detail. Grouping these three jurisdictions reflects the way the west was administered and talked about, as a region linked by geography rather than by a single border. The 1978 date places the map in a period when printed cartography still carried the authority of a reference atlas, and that sense of an official, careful record is what the design keeps.

Where the Map Meets the Mug

A mug is held in the hand and turned slowly while it is drunk from, so the map never appears all at once. Its features come round one at a time as the cup rotates, the way a traveller comes upon a range or a river on a long road. The design on this mug is only faintly visible when the cup is cold and comes up clearly when hot coffee or tea is poured in. The map therefore arrives in stages, and the coastline or the northern boundary surfaces at the moment the drink does.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.