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Terrestrial Ecozones (Nunavut) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Ecozones are one of several levels of ecological regions that cover all of Canada. An ecozone is a discrete system, which has resulted from the mesh and interplay of geology,... Read more -
Aboriginal Cultural Areas (Nunavut) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Canada may be divided into six broad Aboriginal cultural areas based on major geographic regions. Tribes in the same region share a greater number of cultural affinities than... Read more -
Nunavut Communities Canada Open Gov Dataset
Nunavut’s 26 000 inhabitants live in 28 communities widely scattered across 2 million square kilometres. All communities are accessible by air and by sea. The Inuit have... Read more -
Heritage Rivers in Nunavut Canada Open Gov Dataset
Outstanding rivers of natural, cultural historical, and recreational values are insured long-term management and conservation by the Canada Heritage Rivers System (CHRS). Three... Read more -
Migratory Bird Sanctuaries in Nunavut Canada Open Gov Dataset
Bird sanctuaries areas of importance for the protection of migratory birds, their nests, and eggs. Nunavut has an abundance of sites favourable to the migratory habits of... Read more -
National Historic Sites in Nunavut Canada Open Gov Dataset
National Historic Sites and their associated artefacts are preserved to promote an appreciation of historic places, people, and events and their contribution to the Canadian... Read more -
National Parks in Nunavut Canada Open Gov Dataset
The Government of Canada’s objective is to have a park representing each of Canada’s 39 natural regions. Nunavut has three National Parks. Public appreciation and enjoyment... Read more -
National Wildlife Areas in Nunavut Canada Open Gov Dataset
National Wildlife Areas conserve essential wildlife habitats. There are two National Wildlife Areas in Nunavut: Nirjutiqavvik and Polar Bear Pass. While most human activities... Read more -
Active and Closed Mines in Nunavut, 1999 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In 1999 there are two operational mines in Nunavut: the Polaris and Nanisivik mines. The Polaris zinc-lead mine located on Little Cornwallis Island, is the most northerly mine... Read more -
Mineral Exploration in Nunavut, 1999 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Nunavut’s mineral potential is substantial, which is why large and small companies are investing millions of dollars for prospecting and exploration in the volcanic and... Read more -
Air Routes to Nunavut Canada Open Gov Dataset
In Nunavut, aircrafts are the ideal form of transportation for people because of the enormous distances between communities and vast areas of permafrost. Air transportation has... Read more -
Marine Transportation to Nunavut Canada Open Gov Dataset
Shipping remains the most important mode of transportation for goods even though navigation is possible only four months of the year during the ice-free period. The re-supply of... Read more -
Population Density, 1996 Canada Open Gov Dataset
The majority of the Canadian population, about 60% is concentrated within a thin belt of land representing 2.2% of the land between Windsor, Ontario and Quebec City. Even though... Read more -
Population Distribution, 1996 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Even though Canada is the second largest country in the world in terms of land area, it ranks 33rd in terms of population. Almost all of Canada’s population is concentrated in a... Read more -
Population Change, 1996 to 2001 (by census division) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Between 1996 and 2001, the nation's population increased by 1 160 333 people, a gain of 4%. Canada has experienced one of the smallest census-to-census growth rates in its... Read more -
Population Change, 1996 to 2001 (by census subdivision) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Between 1996 and 2001, the nation's population increased by 1 160 333 people, a gain of 4%. Canada has experienced one of the smallest census-to-census growth rates in its... Read more -
Population Density, 2001 (by census division) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Canada, with 3.3 people per square kilometre, has one of the lowest population densities in the world. In 2001, most of Canada's population of 30 million lived within 200... Read more -
Population Density, 2001 (by census subdivision) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Canada, with 3.3 people per square kilometre, has one of the lowest population densities in the world. In 2001, most of Canada's population of 30 million lived within 200... Read more -
Population Distribution, 2001 Canada Open Gov Dataset
The Census counted 30 007 094 people on May 15, 2001, compared with 28 846 761 on May 14, 1996. Urbanization continued in 2001, 79.4% of Canadians lived in an urban centre of 10... Read more -
Population Change, 2001-2006 (by census division) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Between 2001 and 2006, Canada’s population grew by 5.4%. Only two provinces, Alberta and Ontario and three territories registered growth rates above the national average. The... Read more