DMTI CanMap water

Description

This product from DMTI Spatial provides detailed coverage of water features across Canada. This resource features rivers, creeks/ rapids and canals, as well as major and minor waterbodies. This dataset also includes hydrographic label points, and navigational hazards (i.e. rocks in water). Water features have been enhanced to include waterbody names and additional shared United States-Canada waterbodies (i.e. the Great Lakes). A file name index (PDF) and data dictionary (PDF) have been prepared to aid users in navigating through DMTI folders and products. Please visit DMTI Spatial for more information about CanMap Water. This data is current to 2023.

Spatial reference and data type

This data set is available in geographic (lat/long) co-ordinates; horizontal datum is North American Datum (NAD) 83. These data are stored as Esri shapefiles. Other data formats can be accommodated, as the Geospatial Centre has access to a number of conversion utilities.

Data access

To request this data, please fill out the Ask-Us form and include which layers (shapefiles) you are interested in obtaining. The dataset will be shared with you via OneDrive upon completion of the data release agreement form. You may also make an in-person appointment using the same form.

Use restrictions/licensing/copyright

These data are provided for personal use for academic, research, and/or teaching purposes. A data release agreement must be agreed to before these licensed data can be released. DMTI Spatial must be acknowledged on any derivative product, whether printed or electronic, including for example, a printed map, a raster or vector graphic, a web-based application, etc. Patrons are advised to fully respect the provisions of Canada's Copyright Act as well as terms and conditions imposed by the data provider.