LibGuides UFV: GEOG 130, Geography of Canada: Other Topics

Gateways & Portals

Geography: Census Canada
Geographical resources provided by the Statistics Canada, including maps and images
Library and Archives Canada
Topics like Exploration and Settlement, Maps, Charts and Architectural Plans, Censuses and more.
Geographic Data & Services
Window to data and information sources provided by various ministries and agencies from the Natural Resource Sector within the B.C. provincial government; focus on spatial and attribute data and associated applications that allow display and interaction with the data

Metro Vancouver
Information and regional indicators for the 21 member municipalities of Metro Vancouver

Earthquakes Canada
Current and historical maps of earthquakes in Canada. Seismograms are also available.
Geological Survey of Canada: NRCan Open S&T Repository (OSTR)
Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research

Canadian Association of Geographers
National organization representing practising geographers from public and private sectors and from universities
Canadian Cartographic Association
An association committed to furthering the understanding and knowledge of maps by encouraging research in the field of cartography, both historical and current.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Dedicated to imparting a broader knowledge and deeper appreciation of Canada — its people and places, its natural and cultural heritage and its environmental, social and economic challenges — the RCGS is one of Canada’s largest non-profit educational organizations

Victoria Transport Policy Institute
Independent research organization dedicated to developing innovative and practical solutions to transportation problems

Historical Climate Data
Temperature, precipitation, sunshine, wind, and more for Canadian cities
Environment Canada: Canadian Weather
Today's weather, plus 5-day forecasts, marine weather, tides, winter driving conditions and weather archives
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Find out more about pollutant releases, disposal, recycling and pollution in your community by companies and organizations in Canada