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Area Irrigated in Western Canada, 2001 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Canada has one of the most plentiful supplies of fresh water in the world. However, this supply is not limitless, and must be shared among many users. The agriculture sector is... Read more -
Change in Area of Potatoes, 1991 to 2001 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Potatoes, especially processing potatoes, have become a major Canadian commodity; the 2002 crop had a total farm value of 978.0 million Canadian dollars. In the 1999 to 2000... Read more -
Change in Greenhouse Area, 1991 to 2001 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Canada’s greenhouse area doubled between 1991 and 2001, to about 17.9 million square metres. Flowers have traditionally been the main greenhouse commodity, accounting for more... Read more -
Grape Area in Production, 2001 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Grapes, especially the best wine grapes, need mild winters and hot summers. In Canada, these conditions are found in relatively small pockets in the most southerly regions of... Read more -
Very Large Livestock Farms, 2001 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Large livestock farms (which includes very large livestock farms) have been expanding in the last few years. This reflects the trend throughout Canadian agriculture towards... Read more -
Very Large Livestock Farms, 2001 (Western Canada) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Large livestock farms (which includes very large livestock farms) have been expanding in the last few years. This reflects the trend throughout Canadian agriculture towards... Read more -
Location of Kimberlites (1997) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Kimberlites are rock formation where diamonds can be found. Diamonds form at a depth greater than 150 kilometres within the earth. After their formation, diamonds are carried to... Read more -
Main Areas for Diamond Exploration in 1997 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In the 1960s, several mining companies started systematically exploring for diamonds in Canada. Today, in addition to the Ekati mine, other diamond projects could reach... Read more -
Surficial Materials (Diamond Exploration) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Minerals associated with diamond source rocks found in glacial sediments indicate presence of a kimberlite. To a certain extent it also gives an evaluation of the potential... Read more -
All Generating Stations, 1997 - By Capacity Canada Open Gov Dataset
In the 1960s, several mining companies started systematically exploring for diamonds in Canada. Today, in addition to the Ekati mine, other diamond projects could reach... Read more -
All Generating Stations, 1997 - By Fuel Canada Open Gov Dataset
This map shows the 815 generating stations with a capacity of 500 kilowatts or greater classed by the principal fuel used. Two fuels are dominant: water power (hydro-... Read more -
All Generating Stations, 1997: By Operator Canada Open Gov Dataset
This map shows the 815 generating stations with a capacity of 500 kilowatts or greater, classed by the type of company operating them. Most plants are operated by utilities, but... Read more -
Forest Industry Generating Stations, 1997 Canada Open Gov Dataset
This map depicts the 77 electrical generating plants operated by forest-based industries. These industries are defined using the North American Industrial Classification. These... Read more -
Mining and Energy Industries Generating Stations, 1997 Canada Open Gov Dataset
This map shows the 53 generating stations that were operated by companies of the mining or energy industries. The stations are often relatively large - the largest has a... Read more -
Other Industries Generating Stations, 1997 Canada Open Gov Dataset
The 54 plants are operated by a wide variety of industries. Plants run by these industries tend to be fairly small (the largest is 38 000 kilowatts). They also tend to be found... Read more -
Utility Generating Stations, 1997: By Capacity Canada Open Gov Dataset
This map shows the 630 generating stations operated by utilities, with the stations being classed by their capacity (in kilowatts). They have an enormous size range: many are... Read more -
Utility-operated Generating Stations, 1997: By Technology Canada Open Gov Dataset
This map shows the 630 generating stations operated by utilities, with the stations being classed by their operating technology. The seven technologies shown represent water-... Read more -
Coal Resources Canada Open Gov Dataset
Canada has about 1% of the world’s coal resources. Ninety-seven per cent of Canada’s coal is found in the Western Provinces, although it is also found in Ontario, Nova Scotia... Read more -
Crude Oil and Natural Gas Resources Canada Open Gov Dataset
Canada has significant proven reserves of crude oil (178 billion barrels), second only to those of Saudi Arabia. Canadian natural gas reserves were 58 trillion cubic feet as of... Read more -
Generating Stations, 2007 - Technology Canada Open Gov Dataset
A generating station is an industrial facility built and operated to generate electricity. The map shows the 916 generating stations (power plants) operating in 2007. There were... Read more