The Atlas of Canada - Free Data

A reminder about this fine resource from the Canadian Government - The Atlas of Canada data provide coverage for all of Canada. Data elements are feature-coded and structurally clean. Base map components are available in five scales and in a number of data exchange formats. The 1: 1 000 000 and 1: 7 500 000 scales are the primary bases for all Atlas products. The 1: 30 000 000 scale data have been generalized from the two larger scales. Start off here at: http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/dataservices/free_data.html

The Atlas of Canada base Map series includes all federal, provincial and territorial boundaries as well as the international boundaries, major road and rail transportation networks, hydrography and ice cover, a selection of populated places along with administrative, provincial and national capitals. The data is suitable for Geographical Information Systems (GIS) applications, electronic publishing and customized digital products.

• 1:2 000 000 Base Map Data
• 1:7.5 000 000 Base Map Data
• 1:20 000 000 Base Map Data
• 1:30 000 000 Base Map Data

The Atlas of Canada - Free Data