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Major Avalanches Canada Open Gov Dataset
Avalanches are a mass movement of snow and ice down a hillside. They occur when unique circumstances of climate and topographic factors come together. This maps shows major... Read more -
Major Hailstorms Canada Open Gov Dataset
Hail is precipitation consisting of ice pellets with a diameter of 5 millimetres or more. Hailstorms can occur anywhere in Canada. The most common period when hailstorms occur... Read more -
Major Hurricanes that Affected Canada Canada Open Gov Dataset
« Hurricane » is one of the names given to a tropical storm whose winds revolve around a center of low pressure called the eye, at a minimum speed of 120 kilometres per hour. At... Read more -
Major Tornadoes Canada Open Gov Dataset
Tornadoes are columns of air that spin at a high rate of speed. They are small in scale but can be very violent. The area affected by a tornado's passage is between about 40 and... Read more -
Space Weather - Geomagnetic Activity Zones Canada Open Gov Dataset
The magnetic field of the Earth is influenced by the electromagnetic environment of the solar system. The disturbed interplanetary environment changes the conditions of the... Read more -
Space Weather - Telluric Activity Zones Canada Open Gov Dataset
The magnetic field of the Earth is influenced by the electromagnetic environment of the solar system. The disturbed interplanetary environment changes the conditions of the... Read more -
Storm Surge Canada Open Gov Dataset
Storm surges occur in coastal areas when strong onshore winds and low atmospheric pressure during passing storms raise water levels along the shore above predicted levels. Storm... Read more -
Major Volcanoes Canada Open Gov Dataset
There are many geologically active volcanoes along the Canadian Cordillera in British Columbia and the Yukon. Recurrent earthquakes below our feet and gigantic mountain ranges... Read more -
Protected Areas Canada Open Gov Dataset
Protected areas are composed of land, freshwater and marine areas set aside through legislation to protect representative examples of Canada’s ecosystems. They are created and... Read more -
Protected Areas through Time Canada Open Gov Dataset
A protected area is a geographically defined area that is designated, regulated and managed to achieve specific conservation objectives. Canada has a long history of... Read more -
Break-up of Sea Ice Canada Open Gov Dataset
The typical retreat of the sea ice cover from the late winter to late summer is shown on this map. Sea ice is any form of ice that is found at sea and has originated from the... Read more -
Freeze-up of Sea Ice Canada Open Gov Dataset
Typical advance of sea ice over from late summer to late winter is shown on this map. Sea ice is any form of ice that is found at sea and has originated from the freezing of... Read more -
Late Summer Sea Ice Conditions Canada Open Gov Dataset
Typical sea ice types are shown here at the end of the summer melt season, as well as how often sea ice has been present at any location on September 10 over the last 30 years .... Read more -
Late Winter Sea Ice Conditions Canada Open Gov Dataset
Typical sea ice types are shown here near the end of the winter season. Also shown is how often sea ice has been present at any location on the 26th February over the last 30... Read more -
Wetland Regions Canada Open Gov Dataset
Wetlands mainly occur low in the landscape and form areas of groundwater discharge. This aids in the accumulation and composition of peat, as water moves slowly in wetlands.... Read more -
Reference Map of Canada (2009) Canada Open Gov Dataset
This is a general reference map of Canada and surrounding countries. The representation of political features on this map does not necessarily reflect the position of the... Read more -
The 37th Federal Election, 2000 Canada Open Gov Dataset
This map shows the results of the 37th Federal Election, November 27, 2000. -
The 38th Federal Election, 2004 Canada Open Gov Dataset
This map shows the official results of the 38th Federal Election, held on June 28, 2004.