Government of Ontario

Fuel tax rates were last changed on July 1, 2022. The current rates are: * 9 ¢ per litre Effective July 1, 2022 until December 31, 2024, the fuel tax rate will be reduced from 14.3 cents per litre to 9.0 cents per litre, representing a cut of 5.3 cents per litre. The tax rate decrease takes...

Get statistical data on production, farm value and average price of greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers grown in Ontario.

Get statistical data on harvested area, marketed production, average price, farm value and average yield for carrots in Ontario. Statistical data are compiled to serve as a source of agriculture and food statistics for the province of Ontario. Data are prepared primarily by Statistics and...

This list allows you to identify persons authorized by the Minister of Finance to sell and distribute tobacco products. Registrants on this list hold a valid registration certificate, permit or designation. About tobacco tax

This dataset contains a list of soil erosion control contractors in Ontario who offer design and construction services to landowners to help control soil erosion on agricultural land. The list is maintained by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and includes contact...

This dataset shows the boundaries of the province's six fire management zones that existed prior to 2014 in which most forest fires received the same type of response. These management zones were based on: * common forest and forest fire management objectives * land use * density of values at...

Built-Up Areas are man-made land cover features, ranging from small hamlets at rural cross roads to large cities. 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 *...

The Renewable Energy on Crown Land Policy (PL 4.10.06) covers access to Crown land for potential onshore wind, solar and waterpower development. This information will help renewable energy development on Crown Land.

This dataset contains manmade linear features in a transportation network, such as bridges and railway tunnels. It does not include roads. The linear features included are: * aerial cable ways * railway bridges * roadway bridges * railway and road bridges * pedestrian/cycle bridges * railway...

A spot height identifies the elevation (z value) above sea level of natural and man-made geographic features. It includes: * spot heights * vertical control points * water level/lake elevations Instructions for downloading this dataset: * select the link below and scroll down the metadata record...

This area has been identified as important for species movement. Analysis was completed on the natural heritage features of the fragmented areas of this region. This region has considerable development pressures in Ontario and New York State. Official LIO title: Algonquin to Adirondack (A2A)...

This dataset provides various Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry business areas with fundamental forest inventory information needed to meet their program mandates.

The spatial record for all the province's geographic areas affected by provincial level, area-specific land use policy. This layer may contain geometry from the: * provincial parks-regulated layer * conservation reserves-regulated layer * natural heritage values area layer *  wilderness areas...

NGO Nature Reserves are polygon features describing lands held by nature trusts and other non-government agencies for the purpose of nature conservation. We are no longer updating this data. It is best suited for historical research and analysis. This product requires the use of GIS software....

This dataset contains a list of licensed tile drainage contractors in Ontario who design and install agricultural tile drainage systems. These contractors hold a valid business license under the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act, 1990 from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and...

Get the locations of dairy plants registered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.  The intended use of this data is to assist the public and ministry staff to locate licenced dairy plants.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry defines ecological units on the basis of bedrock, climate (temperature, precipitation), physiography(soils, slope, aspect) and corresponding vegetation. This enhances their compatibility with national and continental classification systems. The ELC...

Minor urban center is one of the 7 Niagara Escarpment Plan land use designations. This designation includes rural settlements, villages and hamlets. The boundaries of minor urban centres are defined by the municipality in an approved official plan and/or secondary plan. More information

Bathymetry line data was collected to assess fish habitat in Ontario. Spot depths (bathymetry points) were used to measure the depth contours, which function like isobars to show lines of constant depth. Their density and positional accuracies vary depending on the survey style and parameters....

Data set contains geographical referencing information like: * type of feature or place * location coordinates * geographic township * municipal and map references Also contains places and background information behind their official naming like: * name status * naming date * name origin * naming...