Maps

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Twelve applications are accessible from this section.

Soil Order Map of Canada

The Soil Order map of Canada displays the general distribution of soil types across Canada. The soil order is the highest level (broadest grouping) within the Canadian System of Soil Classification. Soils classified at the order level reflect the climate and landscape characteristics associated with the different regions of Canada.

Canadian Census of Agriculture - 2006 Map Series: Average Farm Area

This map represents average farm area in Canada. Specifically it represents total farm area / no. of farms (in ha). It is calculated based on 2006 interpolated Census of Agriculture values to Soil Landscape of Canada (SLC v.3.0).

Canadian Census of Agriculture - 2006 Map Series: Cropland Intensity

This map is a representation of agricultural intensity in Canada. Specifically it represents cropland as a proportion of interpolated total farm area (cropland area/ total farm area) (in %). It is calculated based on 2006 interpolated Census of Agriculture values to Soil Landscape of Canada (SLC v.3.0).

Biomass Inventory Mapping and Analysis Tool

The Biomass Inventory Mapping and Analysis Tool (BIMAT) provides Internet-based GIS functionality to query and visualize biomass inventory data. It was developed to broaden our knowledge about the availability of Canadian herbaceous and woody opportunity biomass, as well as the spatial variability of this resource across the country. Users of the application will be able to make well-informed decisions based on spatially-explicit information that presents a comprehensive view of biomass quantity and opportunity in Canada. Biomass supply and location information is made available through a collection of thematic maps and interactive queries of the herbaceous and woody biomass databases.

Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada - 2000

The Plant Hardiness Zones map outlines the different zones in Canada where various types of trees, shrubs and flowers will most likely survive. It is based on the average climatic conditions of each area. The 2000 plant hardiness map was created by Natural Resources Canada's Canadian Forest Service using the same variables as the 1967 map and includes more recent climate data (1961-90).

Agri-Environmental Indicators

The National Agri-Environmental Health Analysis and Reporting Program (NAHARP) assesses and reports on the agriculture sector's environmental performance via a set of Agri-Environmental Indicators (AEI). These indicators are intended to provide reliable, science-based information on the current state and changes in the conditions of the environment in agriculture at a national or regional scale.

Canada Land Inventory (Agriculture) Data Download (this link opens a new window)

Land Resource Viewer

The Land Resource Viewer (LRV) is one of the core components of the Internet-based decision tools and information products provided by the National Land and Water Information Service. Unlike some of the other applications designed for specific purposes, the LRV is a generic application meant to provide the basic functionality for viewing and eventually manipulating many forms and sources of geospatial data - all on-line. Many of the subsequent tools that will be developed for the National Land and Water Information Service will be accessed through the LRV. The current version of the LRV is intended to provide users with a high-level overview of information relevant to Canada's agricultural sector.

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National Ecological Framework for Canada

The Ecostratification Viewer site is the result of the commitment and need to think, plan, and act in terms of ecosystems, which requires a consistent, national spatial context within which ecosystems at various levels of generalization can be described, monitored, and reported on. The use of such a framework of standard ecological units provides for common communication and reporting between different jurisdictions and disciplines.

Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada - 1967

The Plant Hardiness Zones map outlines the different zones in Canada where various types of trees, shrubs and flowers will most likely survive. It is based on the average climatic conditions of each area. The 1967 plant hardiness map was created by Agriculture Canada scientists using Canadian plant survival data and a wide range of climatic variables.

Soil Landscapes of Canada version 2.2

Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLCs) describe the major characteristics of soil and land for the whole country. SLCs were compiled at a scale of 1:1 million, and information is organized according to a uniform national set of soil and landscape criteria based on permanent natural attributes.The full array of attributes that describe a distinct type of soil and its associated landscape, such as surface form, slope, water table depth, permafrost and lakes, is called a soil landscape. SLC polygons may contain one or more distinct soil landscape components and may also contain small but highly contrasting inclusion components. The location of these components within the polygon is not defined. This application will allow you to explore the various SLC attributes, either by dominant component value, or by percent distribution of an attribute class.

Soil Landscapes of Canada version 3.0

SLC version 3.0 is the latest revision of the Soil Landscapes of Canada, which was developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to provide information about the country's agricultural soils at the regional and national levels. SLC version 3.0 provides new soils information at a scale of 1:1 million for the major agricultural regions of Canada.