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The Atlas of Canada

http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/index.html

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This sixth edition of The Atlas of Canada offers the very latest interactive mapping technology on the Internet. Users can browse interpreted information to better understand the geography of Canada. They can interact with the data being made available through the Atlas and can access the sources of data. Since its launch, the sixth edition has continued to develop, with its content being designed to take advantage of the Internet’s strengths of unlimited distribution, linkages to other data sources, and of course, better interactive and visualization technology.The maps located in this atlas are divided into nine main categories. Within each of these categories are more specific subcategories that allows the user to view a variety of related maps and read topical information. The main categories are:

  • Environment
  • People & Society
  • Economy
  • History
  • Climate Change
    • CanadaCanadians
  • Freshwater
  • Health
  • Reference Maps
  • Map Archives

Facts about Canada will help you find statistics by using tables, maps, and images depicting the geographical features of Canada.Also located on this website are lesson plans and curriculum guides.