Natural Resources Canada
Government of Canada

Canada's North

Natural Resources Canada provides science, information, and tools for decision making and supporting the responsible development of Canada's North.


Geophysical Surveys
Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM) Program
Canada Lands National Map
This national map geographically illustrates the location of Canada Lands. Canada Lands include the Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, over 2600 Indian Reserves, Canada's National Parks and Historic Parks, and Canada's offshore area.
Circumpolar – International Polar Year (2008) Map
Its round shape shows detail from north of 55 degrees latitude.
Land Claim Settlement Maps
This series of 4 maps are intended to geographically illustrate the settlement regions in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut in which native Land Claims have been finalized.
Northern Circumpolar Region (2008)
Detailed coverage of all parts of the world north of approximately 500 latitude except for the Russian Federation side of the map, which shows areas north of 600 latitude.
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