Precise location
Combine parcel boundaries and address data for accurate property identification and spatial analysis.
Geospatial data
Find authoritative and commercial geospatial sources for parcel boundaries, addresses, elevation, environmental risk, imagery, and location analysis.
Combine parcel boundaries and address data for accurate property identification and spatial analysis.
Use terrain, flood, wildfire, and environmental layers to understand location-specific risk.
Analyze zoning, land use, infrastructure, and physical constraints before development decisions.
Workflow
Identify authoritative sources and the commercial datasets needed for your geographic scope.
Normalize identifiers, coordinate systems, vintages, and geographic coverage before combining data.
Use GIS tools, maps, and spatial joins to turn location data into decisions and workflows.
Reference catalog
Start with the primary publisher when possible, then compare commercial products when you need normalization, support, or broader delivery options.
National elevation products, including the High Resolution Digital Elevation Model (HRDEM) and CanElevation series, for terrain modelling and topographic analysis.
Access: Open downloads through the Government of Canada open data portal.
LiDAR-derived elevation datasets and digital elevation models published through the Government of Canada open data portal.
Access: Public downloads from open.canada.ca.
Census boundary files for provinces, census divisions, subdivisions, and dissemination areas used for mapping and statistical analysis.
Access: Public downloads from Statistics Canada.
Standardized parcel data and property attributes with Canadian coverage delivered through files, maps, and developer products.
Access: Commercial plans and selected open parcel resources.
Federal flood hazard and floodplain mapping products and guidelines supporting flood-risk analysis across Canada.
Access: Open map services and downloads.
Environmental and climate datasets covering weather, water quality, emissions, and regulated sites across Canada.
Access: Public search, downloads, and web services.
National land-cover datasets derived from satellite imagery for environmental monitoring and land analysis.
Access: Open downloads through the Government of Canada open data portal.
Canada's collection of aerial photographs used for mapping, land analysis, and historical comparison.
Access: Search and ordering through Natural Resources Canada.