Government of Ontario

An abiotic damage event is a non-biological event -- such as wind or an ice storm -- that has damaged areas of forested land. Abiotic damage event information is mainly used to: * generate summary maps for these events at a general or provincial scale * monitor the extent of damage for forest...

Watercourses are line features - natural or manmade - that represent the location of flowing surface water. This product requires the use of GIS software. *[GIS]: geographic information system

This historic dataset delineates valley segments based on a number of different natural features. The data applies to valley segments on the Ontario side of the Great Lakes. ALIS has also been incorporated into the Aquatic Ecosystem Classification: Great Lakes Basin and Wetlands Data Class and...

Data has been collected primarily using a depth measurement device, such as an echo-sounder, in combination with a GPS for horizontal positioning. Other survey methods, such as bathymetric LiDAR may also have been used. The survey method used in each body of water is shown in the Bathymetry...

Geographic information for Ontario Health (OH) Regions, and Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) boundaries. The HCCSS boundary file is maintained by Statistics Canada. A link is provided to the Statistics Canada website where you can download the HCCSS boundary file in a variety of...

For mapping purposes. Instructions for downloading this dataset: * select the link below and scroll down the metadata record page until you find Transfer Options in the Distribution Information section, * select the link beside the Data for download label, * you must provide your name,...

The ORN is a provincewide geographic database of over 250,000 kilometres of municipal roads, provincial highways, and resource and recreational roads. The ORN is the authoritative source of roads data for the Government of Ontario. Road names in the ORN are the official names provided by the...

This dataset is used to: * assess biodiversity levels * define seed zones * map ecosystem types * set targets for the identification of natural heritage systems

View spatial imagery of Ontario captured by satellite or airplane. Background Every five years, the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry coordinates projects to photograph high resolution imagery of settled areas of the province. Project participants include: *...

This dataset is often used by users without access to the Provincial Forest Resource Inventory data, which contains information like municipalities and non-profit groups not affiliated with monitoring or maintaining the Forest Resource Inventory.

Used within the Travellers Road Information Portal Interactive Map to convey transportation related information in both official languages. Camera images are available in real time on certain highways within Central, Eastern & West Ontario. This data is best viewed using Google Earth or...

This dataset contains linear features constructed by beavers. The linear features are captured to scale on: * single line rivers * lakes * double line rivers We are no longer updating this data. It is best suited for historical research and analysis.

The Niagara Escarpment Special Policy Area is comprised of the North Aldershot Policy Area and the Waterdown Policy Area. More information

Geographic information for Public Health Unit's (PHU), official health agencies established by municipalities to provide an efficient community health program.

Travel Information Centres are available throughout the province of Ontario, and offer tourists and travelers insight and information about Ontario. For more details about these centres, please visit Info Centres. Travel Information Centres can also be viewed on a map, by visiting Ontario 511,...

Geographic information about social and recreational programs to promote wellness for seniors which may also offer preventive, health education, and support services helping keep seniors healthy, active, and independent for as long as possible.

The wildlife values area and site datasets represent the consolidation of 13 wildlife data classes collected by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The data estimates locations used by wildlife for various reasons, including: * breeding * calving and fawning * denning * feeding *...

General guidelines 1. The dataset contains trip origin, destination, commodity group, average daily trips, commodity weight and value. 2. The data represents activity by medium and heavy trucks only. 3. The origin and destination data is aggregated by counties in Ontario and province or state...

Displays areas regulated as a conservation reserve in order to: * permanently protect representative ecosystems, biodiversity and significant elements of Ontario's natural and cultural heritage * provide opportunities for ecologically sustainable land uses, including traditional outdoor heritage...

The built boundary identifies built-up urban areas across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. It is a fixed line that reflects what was built and on the ground when the Growth Plan came into effect in June 2006. The boundaries are an important implementation and monitoring tool for the Growth Plan for...