The Atlas of Canada has been a valuable resource of information on the geography of Canada for more than 100 years. The online version of the Atlas of Canada makes the atlas maps and information on Canadian geography interactive and easily accessible for both research and education purposes.
As part of Natural Resources Canada's GeoConnections program, the Atlas of Canada provides a summary of Canadian national geographic information, giving users the "big picture" view on particular topics. The Atlas of Canada also links to other organizations and online services which can provide Canadian maps and geography information at a local level.
Canadian Maps
Reference Maps gives quick access to a wide selection of Canadian national, regional, provincial, territorial and outline maps, which can be viewed online or downloaded and printed.
In Explore Our Maps, you can view Canadian maps by themes - the environment, the economy, history and people and society for example. You can also find maps relating to specific Canadian issues, such as health and climate change.
Canadian Geography
If you need information on geographical features in Canada, like rivers or mountains, the Facts About Canada section is the place to look.
For example, under Waterfalls you'll find basic information on waterfalls, including reversing falls, a list of waterfalls in Canada, the vertical drop of each, and links to maps showing their locations.
The Atlas of Canada ties into other Canadian geography teaching and learning resources on the Net, and includes a section on Map Making with self-contained modules for both teachers and students on the fundamentals of cartography.
Canadian Superlatives
If you're one of those people with a taste for the extreme, you'll find handy lists of Significant Canadian Facts, such as highest points by province and largest rivers in Canada. The weather superlatives map is an entertaining example.
