National Topographic Database (NTDB - GIS Files)
Publication Date : 2003
Edition : 3.1
Geography : Canada  
Description : The National Topographic Database consists of a number of individual GIS layers (ArcView format) that can be viewed separately or can be combined to create a composite map. Available layers exist at scales of 1:50,000 and 1:250,000 including: transportation, hydrology, cultural features, boundaries, physiography, vegetation and contours.
Accessing the Data : Access is available via the World Wide Web
Use Restriction: For use by Ryerson University faculty, students and staff for academic teaching and non-commercial research. Read appropriate licensing agreement for further information.
Permissions : Users are required to sign an NRCan Data Release Agreement. Proper citation of the data are required.
Type of Data : vector
Link to ESRI Shapefile Viewer: Download ArcExplorer
Format: Shapefile
File Size :
Technical Detail : Map Projection: Geographic or UTM, Horizontal Datum: NAD83, Scale 1:50,000 and 1:250,000
Data Creator: Natural Resources Canada
Publisher: Natural Resources Canada
Copyright Owner: Natural Resources Canada
Contact Person: librdata@ryerson.ca
Citation Format: Link to Citation Examples
Subject: Base Maps   Railroads   Boundaries - Political   Highways   Placenames   Streets   Buildings - Points   Land Use   Utilities   Drainage   Trail   Hydrography   Topography   Wetlands   Vegetation   Agriculture