GeoData

Find spatial data collections available in Nova Scotia. Create your own maps. Discover how geographic information can help you make decisions about your world.

Nova Scotia GeoData Available

The Province of Nova Scotia provides a service for citizens and government to access the Nova Scotia GeoData Collection.

We are providing public access to provincial geodata as part of a commitment to improve access to information, foster citizen engagement, and enhance transparency and accountability.

The free geodata is organized below by Nova Scotia GeoData Theme. More datasets will be added to different geodata themes over time as more government partners contribute to the Nova Scotia Geospatial Infrastructure. We welcome your feedback.

Other Nova Scotia GeoData Collections

Find other geographic data collections available in Nova Scotia. Datasets are organized by Nova Scotia GeoData Theme.

Base

Topographic mapping, data/imagery

• Topographic Base Mapping
• Aerial Photography
• Orthophoto Imagery
• Official Place Names
• Civic Addressing

Boundaries

Administrative and political boundaries

• Community Boundaries for Civic Addressing (General Service Areas)

Forest

Forest Resource Information

Geologic

Geoscience Data & Information

Location

Geodetic networks, control points

• Control survey monument coordinates, control station info, sketches & photos

Planning

Land parcel cadastre, legal descriptions

• Property boundaries and ownership information
• Flood mapping

Geographic Data Directory

Explore the provincial Geographic Data collection. Geographic data layers are available now to bring into your Geographic Information System (GIS). More layers will be added over time.

DataLocator

Explore DataLocator to find geographic data collections available in Nova Scotia. Download FREE 10K Topographic Data!

Foundation Geography

• Base Mapping
• Civic Addressing
• Place Names
• Coordinate Referencing