Statistics Canada census boundaries

Description

This data resource shows all Canadian census boundaries for the years 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021. These coverages are provided by Statistics Canada, and are available for Canada, Ontario, and the Region of Waterloo/local area. Census boundaries are available (in decreasing geographic size); Federal electoral district, Census metropolitan area, Census division, Census subdivision, Census tract, Census dissemination area and Census dissemination block.

Dissemination Block Census Boundaries are only available for 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021

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.

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. Statistics Canada should be acknowledged on any derivative product, such as a map or an image.