CanVec contains more than 60 topographic features classes organized into 8 themes: Transport Features, Administrative Features, Hydro Features, Land Features, Manmade Features, Elevation Features, Resource Management Features and Toponymic Features.
This multiscale product originates from the best available geospatial data sources covering Canadian territory. It offers quality topographic information in vector format complying with international geomatics standards.
CanVec can be used in Web Map Services (WMS) and geographic information systems (GIS) applications and used to produce thematic maps. Because of its many attributes, CanVec allows for extensive spatial analysis.
Related Products (Open Maps Links):
Constructions and Land Use in Canada - CanVec Series - Manmade Features
Lakes, Rivers and Glaciers in Canada - CanVec Series - Hydrographic Features
Administrative Boundaries in Canada - CanVec Series - Administrative Features
Mines, Energy and Communication Networks in Canada - CanVec Series - Resources Management Features
Wooded Areas, Saturated Soils and Landscape in Canada - CanVec Series - Land Features
Transport Networks in Canada - CanVec Series - Transport Features
Elevation in Canada - CanVec Series - Elevation Features
Map Labels - CanVec Series - Toponymic Features