Geospatial Data and Software

Geospatial data and software are used to collect, analyze and interpret geographic information. Geomatics is the science of collecting, storing, analyzing and interpreting spatial data. Geospatial data can be used in a variety of applications such as mapping, surveying, navigation, land use planning, environmental monitoring, and resource management.

Nova Scotia Open data and other Free Geospatial Data setsGeomatics data and software are used in industries such as agriculture, forestry, engineering, urban planning, oil and gas, and mining. Geomatics software includes Geographic Information Systems (GIS), satellite imagery, surveying and mapping software, and other specialized applications. The combination of these technologies allow for efficient and accurate data collection and analysis, as well can be used to help identify trends and patterns in the environment, track the movement of animals and natural resources, and monitor the health of ecosystems. Geomatics data and software are essential for understanding and managing the Earth‘s resources.

The “Geospatial Data and Software” section of our site includes information related to a wide array of geospatial data and software related topics. See the various pages listed further below for more information …

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Comprehensive Guide for Finding Manitoba Geographic Data - Manitoba LiDAR Tracker

Comprehensive Guide for Finding Manitoba Geographic Data

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Manitoba sits at the heart of Canada, a prairie province bounded by Saskatchewan to the west, Ontario to the east, and Nunavut to the north. It is famous for big skies and bigger waters, and contains more than 100,000 lakes, including Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest inland freshwater bodies. For anyone working with GIS, Manitoba offers a wealth of trustworthy, easy‑to‑use reliable geographic data (you just need to know where to look).The Province’s ecosystem blends a strong open‑data hub with national repositories and a handful of specialized portals. Check out our Comprehensive Guide for Finding Manitoba Geographic Data ...
Ontario Open Data Catalogue

Ontario Open Data, Free GIS and Geospatial Data Sources

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Ontario provides an extensive collection of Ontario Open Data resources that support mapping, spatial analysis, and evidence‑based decision‑making across the province. Here we bring together the most reliable Ontario Free GIS and Geospatial Data Sources, including provincial datasets, municipal open data portals, conservation authority layers, and high‑value resources such as LiDAR, orthophotography, hydrology, and parcel information. Whether you’re a GIS professional, researcher, or student, this page offers a centralized starting point for accessing authoritative, open geospatial data for projects of any scale.
Ontario Geospatial Data (Ottawa Open Data Portal)

Ontario Municipal Geospatial Data Portals

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Ontario, being the largest Province in Canada, contains many large municipalities, and most provide enough geospatial data that they often have their own data portals. Therefore this page has been dedicated to the more then 80+ great Ontario Municipal Geospatial Data Portals that provide geospatial data.
GEO.ca Canada’s Federal Geospatial Portal

GEO.ca – Canadian Federal Geospatial Portal

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GEO.ca - Canadian Federal Geospatial Portal, is quickly becoming a cornerstone of Canada’s open geospatial ecosystem, offering an accessible entry point to more than 100,000 federal datasets and applications. It stands as a cornerstone of Canada’s geospatial data infrastructure, offering unparalleled access to authoritative, open, and interoperable spatial data. Its advanced search and visualization tools, commitment to open data and accessibility, and collaborative governance model position it as a leader among national geospatial portals. Designed for everyone, from GIS professionals to anyone interested in GIS, cartography, and public policy, GEO.ca provides the data, tools, and community needed to drive innovation, inform decision-making, and foster collaboration across sectors. For anyone working with location‑based information in Canada, GEO.ca is a resource worth exploring.
Canadian opendata

Canadian Open Data and Free Geospatial Data

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Over the past few years CanadianGIS.com has been highlighting and promoting various cities and provinces in Canada that have done a great job providing data and applications to the public. We created this page a few years ago to collaborate links of all the open geospatial data info (sites that offer data downloads at no cost and without restrictions), fee based geospatial data, online web mapping applications and other great sources of geospatial information (including National, Provincial and Regional levels). This comprehensive list of open geospatial data, fee based geospatial data, web mapping applications and cartographic products is a valuable asset to many people (... we get hundreds of emails and requests regarding "Where can I find data for ...?") so we continue to update it with new information and sources of Canadian data sets.
download Canada LiDAR data free

Canadian Lidar Data

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Since starting our Open Data Resources page in 2010, we have received thousands of requests from people looking for various geospatial data to use with their geospatial projects. We now have an ongoing list of places where you can find Canadian Lidar Data that is available to use for free. We hope that as more people start using this data and that the geospatial community will help us add more Canadian LiDAR Data sources to this page ...
Official Canadian Geographical Names Data

Official Canadian Geographical Names Data

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The Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGNDB) is a key Federal open data set that most geospatial users in Canada should be familiar with. It is Canada's authoritative source for all official geographical names, and their associated attributes. It can be accessed by ...
Indigenous Place Names in Canada map

Indigenous Place Names in Canada Map

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The map depicts Indigenous Place Names in Canada, shared by several First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. A high resolution digital version is provided that may be downloaded for free and printed for personal or educational uses.
Sources of Nova Scotia Open & Free Geospatial Data

Sources of Nova Scotia Geospatial Data

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On this page we maintain a dynamic growing list of sources where you can download Nova Scotia open data and related Nova Scotia geospatial data to use in GIS applications ...