A basemap of Canada
The Community Map of Canada is a basemap of Canada built from authoritative data, collected closest to source and updated daily. Seamlessly created to one common specification and compliant with international standards, it provides unrestricted access to community maps and imagery across the country.
Benefits of Participating in the Community Map of Canada
Free and Easy Access
Save time and resources in developing basemaps by using already available high-quality basemaps. Interested in contributing your maps? We will pre-process and host your data at no cost to you!
Improved Planning and Efficiencies
Focus on providing decision support and analysis based on reliable data that is location-referenced. Reduce operational redundancies by leveraging the productivity from the community.
Further Leverage Your GIS Investments
The Community Map of Canada works seamlessly with GIS technology, assuring you seamless integration and deployment.
Enhanced Innovation
Develop innovative GIS applications based on authoritative datasets and channel your time and resources to building high value applications. The Community Map of Canada can be used in thousands of GIS applications, all for free!
Greater Consistency
Drawing from a common basemap dramatically reduces discrepancies that may otherwise lead to critical errors—a single source of truth promotes understanding and furthers collaboration and community. The Community Map of Canada is updated daily.
Digital Transformation
Unlock the potential of location and get your organization on the path of digital transformation. Become a part of the growing community of Community Map participants across Canada. Don’t know how? Ask us!
Community Maps member spotlight
Meet Amanda Bent, GIS Analyst at the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia and a Community Map of Canada contributor! Amanda shares her experience in getting involved with Community Maps and how the program has supported her GIS achievements.
How do I participate?
Participating is easy! There are several ways:
- Provide your data via an open data site
- Sign a data sharing agreement and provide us your data via a map package shared to a private ArcGIS Online group
- Sign a data sharing agreement and provide us with direct access to your production database
To get started, please complete the form below.
