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GOV Canada - Topographic data of Canada - CanVec Series
CanVec contains more than 60 topographic features classes organized into 8 themes: Transport Features, Administrative Features, Hydro Features, Land Features, Manmade Features, Elevation Features, Resource Management Features and Toponymic Features.This multiscale product originates from the best available geospatial data sources covering Canadian Territory. It offers quality topographic information in vector format complying with international geomatics standards.
Canada
Map
Reference Map
Canvec
Atlas of Canada
Toporama
Multiscale
Geospatial
Thematic
Topographic
Web Map Service
WMS
OpenGIS Consortium
OGC
Topography
Transportation
Administrative Boundaries
Built-up areas
Populated places
Designated areas
Constructions
Contours
Hypsography
Water features
Hydrography
Rivers
Landforms
Power network
Railway
Road network
Structures
Water saturated soils
Feature names
Vegetation
Government of Canada; Natural Resources Canada; Strategic Policy and Results Sector; Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO)
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geoinfo@canada.ca
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http://open.canada.ca/en/open-government-licence-canada
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canvec
GOV Canada - Topographic data of Canada - CanVec Series
CanVec contains more than 60 topographic features classes organized into 8 themes: Transport Features, Administrative Features, Hydro Features, Land Features, Manmade Features, Elevation Features, Resource Management Features and Toponymic Features.This multiscale product originates from the best available geospatial data sources covering Canadian Territory. It offers quality topographic information in vector format complying with international geomatics standards.
Canada
Map
Reference Map
Canvec
Atlas of Canada
Toporama
Multiscale
Geospatial
Thematic
Topographic
Web Map Service
WMS
OpenGIS Consortium
OGC
Topography
Transportation
Administrative Boundaries
Built-up areas
Populated places
Designated areas
Constructions
Contours
Hypsography
Water features
Hydrography
Rivers
Landforms
Power network
Railway
Road network
Structures
Water saturated soils
Feature names
Vegetation
EPSG:2019
EPSG:2294
EPSG:2295
EPSG:2952
EPSG:3347
EPSG:3348
EPSG:3395
EPSG:3400
EPSG:3401
EPSG:3571
EPSG:3572
EPSG:3573
EPSG:3574
EPSG:3575
EPSG:3576
EPSG:3578
EPSG:3579
EPSG:3799
EPSG:3857
EPSG:3978
EPSG:3979
EPSG:4269
EPSG:4326
EPSG:4617
EPSG:26707
EPSG:26708
EPSG:26709
EPSG:26710
EPSG:26711
EPSG:26712
EPSG:26713
EPSG:26714
EPSG:26715
EPSG:26716
EPSG:26717
EPSG:26718
EPSG:26719
EPSG:26720
EPSG:26721
EPSG:26722
EPSG:26907
EPSG:26908
EPSG:26909
EPSG:26910
EPSG:26911
EPSG:26912
EPSG:26913
EPSG:26914
EPSG:26915
EPSG:26916
EPSG:26917
EPSG:26918
EPSG:26919
EPSG:26920
EPSG:26921
EPSG:26922
EPSG:32181
EPSG:32182
EPSG:32183
EPSG:32184
EPSG:32185
EPSG:32186
EPSG:32187
EPSG:32188
EPSG:32189
EPSG:32190
EPSG:32191
EPSG:32192
EPSG:32193
EPSG:32194
EPSG:32195
EPSG:32196
EPSG:32197
EPSG:32198
EPSG:41001
EPSG:42101
EPSG:42304
EPSG:53016
EPSG:54003
EPSG:54004
EPSG:54008
EPSG:54009
EPSG:54016
EPSG:54030
EPSG:102001
EPSG:102002
EPSG:102008
EPSG:102009
EPSG:102016
EPSG:102017
EPSG:102018
EPSG:102100
EPSG:102184
EPSG:102185
EPSG:104306
EPSG:900913
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37
90
land
All Land Features
Land Features entities are: Island, Shoreline, Wooded Area, Saturated soil, Landform Feature (esker, sand…), and Cut Line. CanVec is a digital cartographic reference product of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). It originates from the best available data sources covering Canadian territory, offers quality topographical information in vector format, and complies with international geomatics standards. CanVec is a multi-source product coming mainly from the National Topographic Data Base (NTDB), the Mapping the North process conducted by the Canada Center for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), the Atlas of Canada data, the GeoBase initiative, and the data update using satellite imagery coverage (e.g. Landsat 7, Spot, Radarsat, etc.).
woodedarea_50k
Wooded Area, 75K-1K, polygon
Area covered by trees or shrubs having a minimum height of 2 metres.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
landform_feature_polygon_50k
Landform Feature, 75K-1K, polygon
Characteristic landform produced naturally or in some cases, artificially and recognizable on the ground. This includes forms such as eskers, moraines, tundra polygons, embankments, etc.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
saturated_soil_50k
Saturated Soil, 75K-1K, polygon
Water saturated area where there is no drainage.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
shoreline_50k
Shoreline, 75K-1K, line
Delineation of a waterbody. It generally represents the boundary between water and land, but also serves as the virtual demarcation between the sea and inland waters (tributaries).
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
landform_feature_line_50k
Landform Feature, 75K-1K, line
Characteristic landform produced naturally or in some cases, artificially and recognizable on the ground. This includes forms such as eskers, moraines, tundra polygons, embankments, etc.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
landform_feature_point_50k
Landform Feature, 75K-1K, point
Characteristic landform produced naturally or in some cases, artificially and recognizable on the ground. This includes forms such as eskers, moraines, tundra polygons, embankments, etc.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
shoreline_small
Shoreline, 35M-13M, line
Delineation of a waterbody. It generally represents the boundary between water and land, but also serves as the virtual demarcation between the sea and inland waters (tributaries).
EPSG:4269
1.3e+07
3.5e+07
island_mid
Island, 13M-3M, polygon
Simple polygon feature defined by a single outer ring describing a land area surrounded by water.
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
shoreline_mid
Shoreline, 13M-3M, line
Delineation of a waterbody. It generally represents the boundary between water and land, but also serves as the virtual demarcation between the sea and inland waters (tributaries).
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
island_large_01
Island, 3M-500K, polygon, land
Simple polygon feature defined by a single outer ring describing a land area surrounded by water.
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
shoreline_large
Shoreline, 3000K-500K, line
Delineation of a waterbody. It generally represents the boundary between water and land, but also serves as the virtual demarcation between the sea and inland waters (tributaries).
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
wooded_area_250k
Wooded Area, 400K-75K, polygon
Area covered by trees or shrubs having a minimum height of 2 metres.
EPSG:4269
75000
400000
island_large_02
Island, 500K-275K, polygon
Simple polygon feature defined by a single outer ring describing a land area surrounded by water.
EPSG:4269
275000
500000
landform_feature_polygon_250k
Landform Feature, 500K-75K, polygon
Characteristic landform produced naturally or in some cases, artificially and recognizable on the ground. This includes forms such as eskers, moraines, tundra polygons, embankments, etc.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
saturated_soil_250k
Saturated Soil, 500K-75K, polygon
Water saturated area where there is no drainage.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
shoreline_250k
Shoreline, 500K-75K, line
Delineation of a waterbody. It generally represents the boundary between water and land, but also serves as the virtual demarcation between the sea and inland waters (tributaries).
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
landform_feature_line_250k
Landform Feature, 250K-75K, line
Characteristic landform produced naturally or in some cases, artificially and recognizable on the ground. This includes forms such as eskers, moraines, tundra polygons, embankments, etc.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
landform_feature_point_250k
Landform Feature, 250K-75K, point
Characteristic landform produced naturally or in some cases, artificially and recognizable on the ground. This includes forms such as eskers, moraines, tundra polygons, embankments, etc.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
hydro
All Hydro Features
Hydro Features is composed of the network of Canadian surface waters. Hydro Features entities are: Watercourse, Water Linear Flow, Hydro Obstacle (falls, rapids…), Waterbody (lake, watercourse…), Permanent Snow and Ice, Water Well, and Spring. CanVec is a digital cartographic reference product of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). It originates from the best available data sources covering Canadian territory, offers quality topographical information in vector format, and complies with international geomatics standards. CanVec is a multi-source product coming mainly from the National Topographic Data Base (NTDB), the Mapping the North process conducted by the Canada Center for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), the Atlas of Canada data, the GeoBase initiative, and the data update using satellite imagery coverage (e.g. Landsat 7, Spot, Radarsat, etc.).
snow_and_ice_50k
Permanent Snow and Ice, 75K-1K, polygon
Permanent snow and ice such a glacier, ice cap or ice field.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
waterbody_50k
Waterbody, 75K-1K, polygon
Polygon feature describing a body of water.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
hydro_obstacle_polygon_50k
Hydro Obstacle, 75K-1K, polygon
Feature representing an obstacle that disturbs or impedes the natural flow of surface water
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
watercourse_50k
Watercourse, 75K-1K, line
A natural body of water through which water may flow.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
hydro_obstacle_line_50k
Hydro Obstacle, 75K-1K, line
Feature representing an obstacle that disturbs or impedes the natural flow of surface water
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
hydro_obstacle_point_50k
Hydro Obstacle, 75K-1K, point
Feature representing an obstacle that disturbs or impedes the natural flow of surface water
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
water_well_50k
Water Well, 75K-1K, point
A narrow, deep hole dug or drilled into the ground down to the water table to supply high-flow water to a municipality or an arid area.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
waterbody_small
Waterbody, 60M-13M, polygon
Polygon feature describing a body of water.
EPSG:4269
1.3e+07
6e+07
snow_and_ice_small
Permanent Snow and Ice, 35M-13M, polygon
Permanent snow and ice such a glacier, ice cap or ice field.
EPSG:4269
1.3e+07
3.5e+07
watercourse_small
Watercourse, 35M-13M, line
A natural body of water through which water may flow.
EPSG:4269
1.3e+07
3.5e+07
snow_and_ice_mid
Permanent Snow and Ice, 13M-3M, polygon
Permanent snow and ice such a glacier, ice cap or ice field.
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
waterbody_mid
Waterbody, 13M-3M, polygon
Polygon feature describing a body of water.
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
island_mid_hydro
Island, 13M-3M, polygon
Simple polygon feature defined by a single outer ring describing a land area surrounded by water.
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
watercourse_mid
Watercourse, 13M-3M, line
A natural body of water through which water may flow.
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
snow_and_ice_large
Permanent Snow and Ice, 3M-500K, polygon
Permanent snow and ice such a glacier, ice cap or ice field.
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
waterbody_continental_large
Waterbody, 3M-500K, polygon
Polygon feature describing a body of water.
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
island_large_hydro
Island, 3M-500K, polygon, hydro
Simple polygon feature defined by a single outer ring describing a land area surrounded by water.
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
waterbody_on_island_large
Waterbody, 3M-500K, polygon
Polygon feature describing a body of water.
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
watercourse_large
Watercourse, 3M-500K, line
A natural body of water through which water may flow.
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
snow_and_ice_250k
Permanent Snow and Ice, 500K-75K, polygon
Permanent snow and ice such a glacier, ice cap or ice field.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
waterbody_250k
Waterbody, 500K-75K, polygon
Polygon feature describing a body of water.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
hydroobstacle_polygon_250k
Hydro Obstacle, 500K-75K, polygon
Feature representing an obstacle that disturbs or impedes the natural flow of surface water
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
watercourse_250k
Watercourse, 500K-75K, line
A natural body of water through which water may flow.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
hydroobstacle_line_250k
Hydro Obstacle, 225K-75K, line
Feature representing an obstacle that disturbs or impedes the natural flow of surface water
EPSG:4269
75000
225000
hydroobstacle_point_250k
Hydro Obstacle, 225K-75K, point
Feature representing an obstacle that disturbs or impedes the natural flow of surface water
EPSG:4269
75000
225000
man_made
All Man-Made Features
Man-Made Features entities are: Dam, Protection Structure (breakwater, dike/levee), Liquid Storage Facility (basin, swimming pool…), Tank, Building, Delimiting Structure (fence, wall…), Landmark Feature (cross, radar, crane, fort…), Chimney, Tower, Sewage Pipeline, Conduit Bridge, Waste, Leisure Area, Residential Area, Commercial, and Institutional Area and Ritual Cultural Area (shrine, cemetery…). CanVec is a digital cartographic reference product of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). It originates from the best available data sources covering Canadian territory, offers quality topographical information in vector format, and complies with international geomatics standards. CanVec is a multi-source product coming mainly from the National Topographic Data Base (NTDB), the Mapping the North process conducted by the Canada Center for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), the Atlas of Canada data, the GeoBase initiative, and the data update using satellite imagery coverage (e.g. Landsat 7, Spot, Radarsat, etc.).
residentialarea_50k
Residential Area, 75K-1K, polygon
Area landscaped for residential and light commercial or industrial activities.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
waste_50k
Waste, 75K-1K, polygon
Area landscaped for heavy waste and residuals management activities, including autowrecker
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
landmark_feature_50k
Landmark Feature, 75K-1K, polygon
Manmade feature whose configuration or height makes it a landmark on the field.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
cemetery_50k
Cemetery, 75K-1K, polygon
Site where the remains of people are buried.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
zoo_annot_50k
Zoo, 50K-1K, polygon
An area where animals are kept for display or study.
EPSG:4269
1000
50000
commercial_institution_area_50k
Commercial and Institutional Area, 75K-1K, polygon
Area landscaped for commercial, institutional, or light industrial activities
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
tank_50k
Tank, 75K-1K, polygon
A cylindrical structure used to store liquids.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
leisure_area_polygon_50k
Leisure Area, 75K-1K, polygon
Area landscaped and organised for recreational or sporting activities
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
dam_polygon_50k
Dam, 75K-1K, polygon
Manmade structure built across a body of water to control the water flow.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
dam_line_50k
Dam, 75K-1K, line
Manmade structure built across a body of water to control the water flow.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
protection_structure_line_50k
Protection Structure, 75K-1K, line
Structure or embankment generally built to protect people or infrastructures. It can be a breakwater, dike, levee, wall, etc.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
building_50k
Building, 50K-1K, polygon
Permanent walled and roofed construction.
EPSG:4269
1000
50000
building_point_50k
Building, 50K-1K, point
Permanent walled and roofed construction.
EPSG:4269
1000
50000
landmark_feature_point_50k
Landmark Feature, 75K-1K, point
Manmade feature whose configuration or height makes it a landmark on the field.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
chimney_50k
Chimney, 75K-1K, point
An upright flue through which combustion gases and smoke are discharged high into the air.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
tower_50k
Tower, 75K-1K, point
A structure of 10 meters or more built to provide clearance above the surrounding objects or features.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
waste_point_50k
Waste, 75K-1K, point
Area landscaped for heavy waste and residuals management activities, including autowrecker
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
leisure_area_point_50k
Leisure Area, 75K-1K, point
Area landscaped and organised for recreational or sporting activities
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
ritual_cultural_area_point_50k
Ritual Cultural Area, 75K-1K, point
Site or area whose historical, cultural or religious nature is of interest.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
residentialarea_250k_01
Residential Area, 2M-500K, polygon
Area landscaped for residential and light commercial or industrial activities.
EPSG:4269
500000
2e+06
residentialarea_250k_02
Residential Area, 500K-75K, polygon
Area landscaped for residential and light commercial or industrial activities.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
dam_polygon_250k
Dam, 500K-75K, polygon
Manmade structure built across a body of water to control the water flow.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
liquid_storage_facility_250k
Liquid Storage Facility, 200K-75K, polygon
Artificial pond or basin used to accumulate a significant volume of water or liquid for domestic, agricultural or industrial use, including consumption, bathing and irrigation.
EPSG:4269
75000
200000
dam_line_250k
Dam, 500K-75K, line
Manmade structure built across a body of water to control the water flow.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
protection_structure_250k
Protection Structure, 250K-75K, line
Structure or embankment generally built to protect people or infrastructures. It can be a breakwater, dike, levee, wall, etc.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
chimney_250k
Chimney, 250K-75K, point
An upright flue through which combustion gases and smoke are discharged high into the air.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
tower_250k
Tower, 250K-75K, point
A structure of 10 meters or more built to provide clearance above the surrounding objects or features.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
tank_250k
Tank, 250K-75K, point
A cylindrical structure used to store liquids.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
building_250k
Building, 250K-75K, point
Permanent walled and roofed construction.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
leisure_area_250k
Leisure Area, 250K-75K, point
Area landscaped and organised for recreational or sporting activities
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
ritual_cultural_area_250k
Ritual Cultural Area, 250K-75K, point
Site or area whose historical, cultural or religious nature is of interest.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
resource_management
All Resource Management Features
Resource Management Features entities are: Power Line, Communication, Pipeline, Valve, Petroleum Well, Wind-Operated Device, Transformer Station, Ore, Aggregate, Peat and Oil, and Gas Site. CanVec is a digital cartographic reference product of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). It originates from the best available data sources covering Canadian territory, offers quality topographical information in vector format, and complies with international geomatics standards. CanVec is a multi-source product coming mainly from the National Topographic Data Base (NTDB), the Mapping the North process conducted by the Canada Center for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), the Atlas of Canada data, the GeoBase initiative, and the data update using satellite imagery coverage (e.g. Landsat 7, Spot, Radarsat, etc.).
peat_50k
Peat, 75K-1K, polygon
An excavation created by the removal of peat.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
ore_polygon_50k
Ore, 75K-1K, polygon
An excavation or tunnel in the earth from which mineral substances are extracted
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
aggregate_50k
Aggregate, 75K-1K, polygon
Excavation created by the removal of stone (by blasting or cutting), gravel, sand, or clay
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
oil_gas_site_50k
Oil and Gas Site, 75K-1K, polygon
Site or area used for the extraction, transformation or distribution of oil or natural gas products.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
aggregate_quarry_50k
Quarry, 75K-1K, polygon
An excavation created by the removal of stone by blasting or cutting.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
transformer_station_polygon_50k
Transformer Station, 75K-1K, polygon
Electrical power network facilities where voltage is altered.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
pipeline_50k
Pipeline, 75K-1K, line
One or more cylindrical conduits used to convey liquids or gases.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
powerline_50k
Power Line, 75K-1K, line
One or more cables used for power transmission.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
communicationline_50k
Communication Line, 75K-1K, line
One or more cables used for communication purposes
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
ore_point_50k
Ore, 75K-1K, point
An excavation or tunnel in the earth from which mineral substances are extracted
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
transformer_station_point_50k
Transformer Station, 75K-1K, point
Electrical power network facilities where voltage is altered.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
valve_point_50k
Valve, 50K-1K, point
A device on a pipeline that controls flow.
EPSG:4269
1000
50000
wind_operated_device_50k
Wind-Operated Device, 75K-1K, point
A structure used to develop power from the wind.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
petroleum_well_50k
Petroleum Well, 75K-1K, point
A narrow, deep hole dug or drilled in the earth for the extraction of petroleum liquids or gases.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
gasoilfacilities_point_50k
Oil and Gas Site, 75K-1K, point
Site or area used for the extraction, transformation or distribution of oil or natural gas products.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
ore_annotation_50k
Ore, 75K-1K, point
An excavation or tunnel in the earth from which mineral substances are extracted
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
ore_polygon_250k
Ore, 500K-75K, polygon
An excavation or tunnel in the earth from which mineral substances are extracted
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
aggregate_250k
Aggregate, 500K-75K, polygon
Excavation created by the removal of stone (by blasting or cutting), gravel, sand, or clay
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
aggregate_quarry_250k
Quarry, 500K-75K, polygon
An excavation created by the removal of stone by blasting or cutting.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
pipeline_250k
Pipeline, 250K-75K, line
One or more cylindrical conduits used to convey liquids or gases.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
powerline_250k
Power Line, 250K-75K, line
One or more cables used for power transmission.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
communicationline_250k
Communication Line, 250K-75K, line
One or more cables used for communication purposes
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
transformerstation_250k
Transformer Station, 250K-75K, point
Electrical power network facilities where voltage is altered.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
petroleum_well_250k
Petroleum Well, 250K-75K, point
A narrow, deep hole dug or drilled in the earth for the extraction of petroleum liquids or gases.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
ore_point_250k
Ore, 250K-75K, point
An excavation or tunnel in the earth from which mineral substances are extracted
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
oil_gas_site_250k
Oil and Gas Site, 250K-75K, point
Site or area used for the extraction, transformation or distribution of oil or natural gas products.
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
transport
All Transport Features
Transport Features is composed of, among others, the National Road Network (NRN) and the National Railway Network (NRWN). Transport Features entities are: Nautical Facility, Track Segment, Track Junction, Railway Station, Track Crossing, Track Marker Post, Track Structure, Rail Ferry, Road Segment, Road Ferry, Road Junction, Blocked Passage, Toll Point, Aerial Cableway, Footbridge, Trail, Navigational Aid, Marina, and Runway. CanVec is a digital cartographic reference product of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). It originates from the best available data sources covering Canadian territory, offers quality topographical information in vector format and complies with international geomatics standards. CanVec is a multi-source product coming mainly from the National Topographic Data Base (NTDB), the Mapping the North process conducted by the Canada Center for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), the Atlas of Canada data, the GeoBase initiative and the data update using satellite imagery coverage (e.g. Landsat 7, Spot, Radarsat, etc.).
runway_50k
Runway, 75K-1K, polygon
A prepared surface used by airplanes and helicopters for take-off and landing.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
footbridge_50k
Footbridge, 75K-1K, line
A bridge for pedestrians, bicycles, and occasionally some types of light recreational vehicles. Footbridges are used for crossing major arteries (urban areas) or obstructions such as streams, rivers, and deep depressions along trails.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
road_segment_50k
Road Segment, 75K-1K, line
A road is a linear section of the earth designed for or the result of vehicular movement. A road segment is the specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics. The specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
road_segment_structures_50k
Road Structure, 75K-1K, line
A road is a linear section of the earth designed for or the result of vehicular movement. A road segment is the specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics. The specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
Road_ferry_50k
Road Ferry, 75K-1K, line
The average route a ferryboat takes when transporting vehicles between two fixed locations on the road network that operates either year round or through periods when ice conditions permit.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
track_structure_50k
Track Structure, 75K-1K, line
Man-made structure or construction built to support or protect a railway track, or allow it to cross an obstacle. The structure may be built at, above, or below grade level.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
track_segment_50k
Track Segment, 75K-1K, line
Portion of a railway track with uniform characteristics.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
trail_50k
Trail, 75K-1K, line
A narrow path or route suitable for walking, hiking, or bicycling.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
nautical_facility_line_50k
Nautical Facility, 75K-1K, line
Structure or facility made to receive, launch, land, build or repair ships and watercrafts
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
navigationalaid_50k
Navigational Aid, 75K-1K, point
A Structure erected to guide navigators
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
runway_point_50k
Runway, 75K-1K, point
A prepared surface used by airplanes and helicopters for take-off and landing.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
marina_point_50k
Marina, 75K-1K, point
Site that is equipped for mooring and servicing pleasure boats
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
tollpoint_50k
Toll Booth, 50K-1K, point
Place where a right-of-way is charged to gain access to a motorway, a bridge, etc.
EPSG:4269
1000
50000
railway_station_50k
Railway Station, 50K-1K, point
Location along a railway track identified by a station name sign and designated by that name in a time table (schedule listing the times at which certain events, such as arrivals and departures at a station, are expected to take place). A railway station does not necessarily have to be a building.
EPSG:4269
1000
50000
railway_small
Track Segment, 35M-13M, line
Portion of a railway track with uniform characteristics.
EPSG:4269
1.3e+07
3.5e+07
roads_small
Road Segment, 35M-13M, line
A road is a linear section of the earth designed for or the result of vehicular movement. A road segment is the specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics. The specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics.
EPSG:4269
1.3e+07
3.5e+07
roadferry_small
Road Ferry, 15M-13M, line
The average route a ferryboat takes when transporting vehicles between two fixed locations on the road network that operates either year round or through periods when ice conditions permit.
EPSG:4269
1.3e+07
1.5e+07
road_ferry_mid
Road Ferry, 13M-3M, line
The average route a ferryboat takes when transporting vehicles between two fixed locations on the road network that operates either year round or through periods when ice conditions permit.
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
road_segment_mid
Road Segment, 13M-3M, line
A road is a linear section of the earth designed for or the result of vehicular movement. A road segment is the specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics. The specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics.
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
track_segment_mid
Track Segment, 13M-3M, line
Portion of a railway track with uniform characteristics.
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
road_ferry_large
Road Ferry, 3M-500K, line
The average route a ferryboat takes when transporting vehicles between two fixed locations on the road network that operates either year round or through periods when ice conditions permit.
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
road_segment_large
Road Segment, 3M-500K, line
A road is a linear section of the earth designed for or the result of vehicular movement. A road segment is the specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics. The specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics.
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
track_segment_large
Track Segment, 3M-500K, line
Portion of a railway track with uniform characteristics.
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
aerodrome_large
Aerodrome, 3M-500K, point
Site used by aircrafts for take-off and landing.
EPSG:4269
500000
2e+06
roads_250k
Road Segment, 500K-75K, line
A road is a linear section of the earth designed for or the result of vehicular movement. A road segment is the specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics. The specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
tuk_highway_1_50k
Tuktoyaktuk Highway, 35M-75K, line
A road is a linear section of the earth designed for or the result of vehicular movement. A road segment is the specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics. The specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics.
EPSG:4269
-133.776
-132.892
68.3698
69.413
75000
3.5e+07
road_ferry_250k
Road Ferry, 500K-75K, line
The average route a ferryboat takes when transporting vehicles between two fixed locations on the road network that operates either year round or through periods when ice conditions permit.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
track_structure_250k
Track Structure, 500K-75K, line
Man-made structure or construction built to support or protect a railway track, or allow it to cross an obstacle. The structure may be built at, above, or below grade level.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
track_segment_250k
Track Segment, 500K-75K, line
Portion of a railway track with uniform characteristics.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
nautical_facility_250k
Nautical Facility, 250K-75K, line
Structure or facility made to receive, launch, land, build or repair ships and watercrafts
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
navigationalaid_250k
Navigational Aid, 250K-75K, point
A Structure erected to guide navigators
EPSG:4269
75000
250000
runway_250k
Runway, 500K-75K, point
A prepared surface used by airplanes and helicopters for take-off and landing.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
administrative
administrative
administrative
boundary_large_01
Geopolitical Boundary, 75K-1K, line
Linear feature that delimits a province, territory, state, country or administrative area, or represents an adjacent line.
EPSG:4269
1000
75000
geopolitical_region_small
Geopolitical Region, 60M-13M, polygon
Feature representing or used to generate a geopolitical area.
EPSG:4269
1.3e+07
6e+07
boundary_small
Geopolitical Boundary, 35M-13M, line
Linear feature that delimits a province, territory, state, country or administrative area, or represents an adjacent line.
EPSG:4269
1.3e+07
3.5e+07
geopolitical_mid
Geopolitical Region, 13M-3M, polygon
Feature representing or used to generate a geopolitical area.
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
boundary_mid
Geopolitical Boundary, 13M-3M, line
Linear feature that delimits a province, territory, state, country or administrative area, or represents an adjacent line.
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
geopolitical_region_large
Geopolitical Region, 3M-500K, polygon
Feature representing or used to generate a geopolitical area.
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
boundary_large_02
Geopolitical Boundary, 3M-500K, line
Linear feature that delimits a province, territory, state, country or administrative area, or represents an adjacent line.
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
boundary_large_03
Geopolitical Boundary, 500K-75K, line
Linear feature that delimits a province, territory, state, country or administrative area, or represents an adjacent line.
EPSG:4269
75000
500000
places_small
Place name, 35M-13M, annotation
Location of a populated place
EPSG:4269
1.3e+07
3.5e+07
places_mid
Place name, 13M-3M, annotation
Location of a populated place
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
places_large
Place name, 3M-500K, annotation
Location of a populated place
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
elevation
All Elevation Features
Elevation Features entities are: Contour and Elevation Point. CanVec is a digital cartographic reference product of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). It originates from the best available data sources covering Canadian territory, offers quality topographical information in vector format, and complies with international geomatics standards. CanVec is a multi-source product coming mainly from the National Topographic Data Base (NTDB), the Mapping the North process conducted by the Canada Center for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), the Atlas of Canada data, the GeoBase initiative, and the data update using satellite imagery coverage (e.g. Landsat 7, Spot, Radarsat, etc.).
contour_approximative_250k_01
Contour, 75K-50K, line
A continuous line formed of vertices located at a constant elevation from mean sea level (MSL) to describe terrain relief.
EPSG:4269
50000
75000
contour_elevation_250k_01
Contour, 75K-50K, line
A continuous line formed of vertices located at a constant elevation from mean sea level (MSL) to describe terrain relief.
EPSG:4269
50000
75000
contour_depression_50k
Depression, 50K-1K, line
Contour representing a depression in the terrain relief where no surface drainage exists.
EPSG:4269
1000
50000
contour_approximative_50k
Contour, 50K-1K, line
A continuous line formed of vertices located at a constant elevation from mean sea level (MSL) to describe terrain relief.
EPSG:4269
1000
50000
contour_elevation_50k
Contour, 50K-1K, line
A continuous line formed of vertices located at a constant elevation from mean sea level (MSL) to describe terrain relief.
EPSG:4269
1000
50000
bathymetry_small
Bathymetry, 35M-13M, polygon
Underwater area representing a common range of depths in metres below sea level.
EPSG:4269
1.3e+07
3.5e+07
bathymetry_mid
Bathymetry, 13M-3M, polygon
Underwater area representing a common range of depths in metres below sea level.
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
bathymetry_large
Bathymetry, 3M-500K, polygon
Underwater area representing a common range of depths in metres below sea level.
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
contour_approximative_250k_02
Contour, 200K-75K, line
A continuous line formed of vertices located at a constant elevation from mean sea level (MSL) to describe terrain relief.
EPSG:4269
75000
200000
contour_elevation_250k_02
Contour, 300K-75K, line
A continuous line formed of vertices located at a constant elevation from mean sea level (MSL) to describe terrain relief.
EPSG:4269
75000
300000
toponymy
Toponymic features
Toponymic Features entity is Named Feature (geographical name or toponym). CanVec is a digital cartographic reference product of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). It originates from the best available data sources covering Canadian territory, offers quality topographical information in vector format, and complies with international geomatics standards. CanVec is a multi-source product coming mainly from the National Topographic Data Base (NTDB), the Mapping the North process conducted by the Canada Center for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), the Atlas of Canada data, the GeoBase initiative, and the data update using satellite imagery coverage (e.g. Landsat 7, Spot, Radarsat, etc.).
provinces_names
Province / Territory name, 35M-2500K, annotation
EPSG:4269
2.5e+06
3.5e+07
waterbody_name_mid
Waterbody name, 13M-3M, annotation
EPSG:4269
3e+06
1.3e+07
island_name_large
Island name, 2M-500K, annotation
EPSG:4269
500000
2e+06
aerodrome_name_large
Aerodrome name, 700K-500K, annotation
EPSG:4269
500000
700000
atlas_named_feature_point_large
Atlas Named Feature, 700K-500K, annotation
Geometric feature describing a toponymic phenomenon.
EPSG:4269
500000
700000
permanent_snow_and_ice_name_large
Permanent Snow and Ice name, 700K-500K, annotation
EPSG:4269
500000
700000
waterbody_name_large
Waterbody name, 3M-500K, annotation
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
watercourse_name_large
Watercourse name, 3M-500K, annotation
EPSG:4269
500000
3e+06
named_feature_point_place_50k
Atlas Named Feature - Place, 500K-1K, annotation
Geometric feature describing a toponymic phenomenon.
EPSG:4269
1000
500000
named_feature_line_hydro_50k
Atlas Named Feature - Watercourse, 275K-1K, annotation
Geometric feature describing a toponymic phenomenon.
EPSG:4269
1000
275000
named_feature_polygon_hydro_50k
Atlas Named Feature - Waterbody, 500K-1K, annotation
Geometric feature describing a toponymic phenomenon.
EPSG:4269
1000
500000
named_feature_point_landforms_50k
Atlas Named Feature - Landforms point, 300K-1K, annotation
Geometric feature describing a toponymic phenomenon.
EPSG:4269
1000
300000
named_feature_polygon_landforms_50k
Atlas Named Feature - Landforms polygon, 500K-1K, annotation
Geometric feature describing a toponymic phenomenon.
EPSG:4269
1000
500000
atlas_named_feature_polygon_large
Atlas Named Feature - Bay/Channel, 8M-1K, annotation
Geometric feature describing a toponymic phenomenon.
EPSG:4269
1000
8e+06