Creating a Geospatial Portal

Date: 9 July 2008

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GeoBase is a federal, provincial and territorial government initiative overseen by the Canadian Council on Geomatics. The Council has provided Canada with access to a common, up-to-date and maintained base of quality geospatial data. Through the GeoBase Internet portal, users with an interest in the field of geomatics have access to quality geospatial information for nominal fees and with unrestricted use.

GeoBase, a response to Canadians' requests for access to geospatial data at no cost to users, is built on partnerships and innovative technology. By working together, multiple levels of government are increasing their efficiency in collecting and maintaining geospatial data. This also reduces duplication of efforts amongst agencies. By creating the GeoBase portal the partners are also improving Canadians’ access to:

  • administrative boundaries
  • the Canadian Digital Elevation Network
  • the Canadian Geodetic Network
  • geographical names of Canada
  • Landsat and Orthoimages and Control Points
  • the national road network.

GeoBase data has been produced and is available in accordance with established national standards and includes explicit metadata to facilitate its use. GeoBase data provides reference, context and underpinning to a wide variety of key data for government, business and individual applications. Canadians will not only benefit from access to data, but also from ongoing geospatial data updates that will be delivered through the GeoBase portal.

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