Canadian Soil Information Service (CANSIS) National Soil Database

Description

This data resource shows information from the National Soil Database and the Canadian Soil Information System on the Canadian Soil Information Service website. This dataset was provided to us by the Ministry of Natural Resources and covers the entire province of Ontario. The attribute table shows soil type, slope, and stoniness class.

Spatial reference and data type

These data sets are 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.

Also available online: Soil Survey Data for Ontario/National Land and Water Information Services from Soils Ontario.

Use restrictions/licensing/copyright

This material is provided for academic, research, teaching, and personal use only. A data release agreement must be signed before the data is delivered. Agriculture Canada should be acknowledged on any derivative product, such as a map or an image.