Reference maps

Modified on March 11, 2008

Major characteristics

Reference maps show the location of the geographic areas for which census data are tabulated and disseminated. The maps display the boundaries, names and codes of standard geographic areas, as well as physical features, such as roads, railroads, coastlines, rivers and lakes.

The Standard Geographical Classification Volume II (print version) is also available.

What's new?

Geography

Census subdivision/dissemination area (CSD/DA), census metropolitan area and census agglomeration area/census tract (CMA, CA/CT), census tract/dissemination area (CT/DA), non-tracted census agglomeration area/dissemination area (CA/DA).

National maps showing census metropolitan area and census agglomeration (CMA/CA), census division (CD), census division and economic region (CD/ER), federal electoral district (FED) (2003 Representation Order) and statistical area classification (SAC).

Standard Geographical Classification maps for Canada, province and territory, census division (CD), census subdivision (CSD).

Internet access

All maps are available for free to all users via the Internet in PDF format.

Other delivery methods

'Print on demand' service available, for fee.

Contact Statistics Canada’s National Contact Centre.

The Standard Geographical Classification Volume II (print version) is also available.

Availability

October 18, 2006 – Standard Geographical Classification Volume II maps (PDF) available via the Internet.

January 16, 2007 – All maps are available via the Internet in PDF format. Standard Geographic Classification Volume II (print version).

March 13, 2007 – Updated maps, which include urban area (UA) and designated place (DPL), are available via the Internet in PDF format.

Price/Price range

All maps are available for free in PDF format via the Internet.

Standard Geographical Classification Volume II (print format) CAN$135.

'Print on demand' service available, for fee.

Contact Statistics Canada’s National Contact Centre.