Natural Resources Canada






CanVec

Feature Catalogue




Edition 1.0.2





2008-10-01




Natural Resources Canada
Earth Sciences Sector
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RELEASES HISTORY

Date Edition Description
2008-09-01 1.0.2
Attributes common to all GeoBase entities:
• attribute removal: Standards version. Attribute is moved to entities where applicable (Blocked passage, Ferry connection segment, Junction, Road segment and Toll point). Data type changes from Character (100) to Character (10).

Attributes related to toponymy (geographical names):
• new section with 6 attributes: English name, French name, Geographical name database, Language, Name ID and Toponymic concise code;
• attribute Geographical name database: data type changes from Character (100) to Character (20);
• attribute Language: removal of four values in attribute domain (3, 5, 6, 7).

Entities Hydrographic obstacle entity, Island, Manmade hydrographic entity and Single line watercourse:
• become GeoBase;
• new attributes (9): Acquisition technique and Source identifier; English name, French name, Geographical name database, Language, Name ID, NHN drainage area and Toponymic concise code.

Entity island:
• attribute Coastal island: modification of the attribute definition; data type changes from Boolean to Integer and addition of one value to attribute domain (1);
• attribute Sand island: modification of the attribute definition and removal of one value to attribute domain (0);
• Attribute values combinations (Specification codes): addition of one value in Attributes combination (1490032).

Entity Named feature:
• attribute removal: Aboriginal name.

Entity Waterbody:
• becomes GeoBase;
• new attributes (16): Acquisition technique and Source identifier; Lake English name, Lake French name, Lake geographical name database, Lake language, Lake name ID, Lake toponymic concise code, NHN drainage area, River English name, River French name, River geographical name database, River language, River name ID and River toponymic concise code.
2008-03-01 1.0.1
Attributes common to all entities (except those from GeoBase):
• attribute Validity date: data type changes from Character (10) to Character (8); definition modification.

Attributes common to all GeoBase entities:
• attribute Validity date replaces Acquisition or revision date and data type changes from Character (7) to Character (8);
• attribute Provider replaces Acquisition provider;
• attribute Acquisition technique: addition of 8 values to attribute domain (0, 6 to 12).

Entity Blocked passage:
• new attributes (3): Creation date, Province/territory code and Revision date.

Entity Contour imperial:
• Attribute values combinations (Specification codes): correction of all names in Attributes combination (codes are unchanged).

Entity Elevation point:
• Attribute values combinations (Specification codes): correction of Attributes combination (recoded 1200020 to 1200030 and addition of 1200020).

Entity Elevation point impérial:
• attribute Elevation point type: correction of values in attribute domain (removal of code 2 and recoding of code 3 to 2).

Entity Ferry connection segment:
• attribute Functional road class replaces National road class;
• new attributes (3): Creation date, Province/territory code and Revision date.

Entity Hydrographic obstacle entity:
• modification of the entity definition;
• attribute Obstacle type: modification of one value to attribute domain (from 8: Other to 0: None); modification of the definitions in attribute domain;
• Attribute values combinations (Specification codes): modification of a name in Attributes combination (Other to None) but code is unchanged.

Entity Junction:
• new attributes (7): Acquisition technique, Creation date, Planimetric accuracy, Provider, Province/territory code, Revision date and Validity date.

Entity Manmade hydrographic entity:
• modification of the entity definition;
• attribute Manmade status: removal of one value in attribute domain (0);
• attribute Manmade type: removal of three values in attribute domain (102, 103 and 105);
• Attribute values combinations (Specification codes): removal of seven values in Attributes combination (1451070, 1451071, 1451072, 1451080, 1451081, 1451082 and 1451101) and addition of one value (1450111).

Entity Named feature (replaces entity Toponym):
• attributes Aboriginal name, English name and French name replace Name;
• attribute Name ID replaces CGNDB Identifier;
• attribute Toponymic concise code replaces Toponym type;
• new attributes (2): Geographical name database and Language.

Entity Permanent snow and ice:
• attribute Permanent snow and ice type: modification of the attribute definition; modification of one value in attribute domain (from -2: Indefinite to -1: Unknown); modification of the definitions in attribute domain; modification of a name in Attributes combination (Indefinite to Unknown) but code is unchanged.

Entity Road segment:
• attribute Functional road class replaces National road class;
• new attributes (14): Address range NID, Creation date, Digitizing direction flag left, Digitizing direction flag right, First house number left, First house number right, Last house number left, Last house number right, Official place name left, Official place name right, Official street name left, Official street name right, Province/territory code and Revision date.

Entity Single line watercourse:
• modification of the entity definition;
• attribute Water definition: modification of the definitions in attribute domain;
• attribute Isolated: addition of one value in attribute domain (-1); modification of the definitions in attribute domain;
• attribute Permanency: removal of one value in attribute domain (0); modification of the definitions in attribute domain;
• Attribute values combinations (Specification codes): addition of 5 values in Attributes combination (1470211 to 1470251).

Entity Toll point:
• new attributes (3): Creation date, Province/territory code and Revision date.

Entity Waterbody:
• modification of the entity definition;
• attribute Water definition: addition of 2 values in attribute domain (-1 and 100); modification of the definitions in attribute domain;
• attribute Isolated: addition of one value in attribute domain (-1); modification of the definitions in attribute domain;
• attribute Permanency: removal of one value in attribute domain (0); modification of the definitions in attribute domain;
• Attribute values combinations (Specification codes): addition of 10 values in Attributes combination (1480262 to 1480342 and 1481352).
2007-03-01 1.0.0 Original edition

Table of contents

Attributes common to all entities (except those from GeoBase)

A1- Dataset name - (Nom du jeu de données)
A2- Feature identifier - (Identifiant de l'élément)
A3- Planimetric accuracy - (Précision planimétrique)
A4- Provider - (Fournisseur)
A5- Specification code - (Code de spécification)
A6- Theme - (Thème)
A7- Validity date - (Date de validité)

Attributes common to all GeoBase entities

B1- Acquisition technique - (Technique acquisition)
B2- Dataset name - (Nom du jeu de données)
B3- Feature identifier - (Identifiant de l'élément)
B4- Planimetric accuracy - (Précision planimétrique)
B5- Provider - (Fournisseur)
B6- Source identifier - (Identifiant de la source)
B7- Specification code - (Code de spécification)
B8- Theme - (Thème)
B9- Validity date - (Date de validité)

Attributes related to toponymy (geographical names)

C1- English name - (Nom anglais)
C2- French name - (Nom français)
C3- Geographical name database - (Base de données toponymiques)
C4- Language - (Langue)
C5- Name ID - (ID du nom)
C6- Toponymic concise code - (Code concis toponymique)

Entities

1- Amusement park - (Parc d'amusement)
2- Auto wrecker - (Récupérateur)
3- Blocked passage - (Passage obstrué)
4- Botanical garden - (Jardin botanique)
5- Building - (Bâtiment)
6- Camp - (Camp)
7- Campground - (Terrain de camping)
8- Cemetery - (Cimetière)
9- Chimney - (Cheminée)
10- Coastal water - (Eau côtière)
11- Contour - (Courbe de niveau)
12- Contour imperial - (Courbe de niveau impériale)
13- Cross - (Croix)
14- Cut line - (Percée)
15- Designated area - (Aire désignée)
16- Domestic waste - (Déchet domestique)
17- Drive-in theatre - (Ciné-parc)
18- Elevation point - (Point d'élévation)
19- Elevation point imperial - (Point d'élévation impérial)
20- Esker - (Esker)
21- Exhibition ground - (Terrain d'exposition)
22- Extraction area - (Zone d'extraction)
23- Ferry connection segment - (Segment de liaison par transbordeur)
24- Footbridge - (Passerelle)
25- Fort - (Fort)
26- Gas and oil facilities - (Installations de gaz et pétrole)
27- Glacial debris undifferentiated - (Débris glaciaires non différenciés)
28- Golf course - (Terrain de golf)
29- Golf driving range - (Terrain de pratique de golf)
30- Historic site/Point of interest - (Lieu historique/lieu d'intérêt)
31- Hydrographic obstacle entity - (Entité obstacle hydrographique)
32- Industrial and commercial area - (Zone industrielle et commerciale)
33- Industrial solid depot - (Dépôt de solide industriel)
34- Island - (Île)
35- Junction - (Jonction)
36- Landform - (Forme terrestre)
37- Lookout - (Belvédère)
38- Lumber yard - (Cour à bois)
39- Manmade hydrographic entity - (Entité hydrographique anthropique)
40- Marina - (Marina)
41- Mine - (Mine)
42- Mining area - (Zone d'extraction de minerai)
43- Moraine - (Moraine)
44- Named feature - (Entité nommée)
45- Navigational aid - (Repère de navigation)
46- NTS50K boundary polygon - (Polygone de découpage SNRC50K)
47- Palsa bog - (Tourbière de palse)
48- Parabolic antenna - (Antenne parabolique)
49- Park/Sports field - (Parc/terrain de sports)
50- Peat cutting - (Tourbière)
51- Permanent snow and ice - (Neige et glace permanentes)
52- Picnic site - (Terrain de pique-nique)
53- Pingo - (Pingo)
54- Pipeline - (Pipeline)
55- Pipeline (Sewage/liquid waste) - (Pipeline (Eaux d'égout/déchets liquides))
56- Pit - (Banc)
57- Power transmission line - (Ligne de transport d'énergie)
58- Quarry - (Carrière)
59- Railway - (Chemin de fer)
60- Residential area - (Zone résidentielle)
61- Road segment - (Segment routier)
62- Ruins - (Ruines)
63- Runway - (Piste d'envol)
64- Sand - (Sable)
65- Saturated soil - (Sol saturé)
66- Shrine - (Lieu de pèlerinage)
67- Silo - (Silo)
68- Single line watercourse - (Cours d'eau simple)
69- Ski centre - (Centre de ski)
70- Sports track/Race track - (Piste de course)
71- Stadium - (Stade)
72- String bog - (Tourbière réticulée)
73- Tank - (Citerne)
74- Toll point - (Poste de péage)
75- Tower - (Tour)
76- Trail - (Sentier)
77- Transformer station - (Poste de transformateurs)
78- Transmission line - (Ligne de transmission)
79- Tundra polygon - (Sols polygonaux)
80- Tundra pond - (Étang de toundra)
81- Turntable - (Plaque tournante)
82- Underground reservoir - (Réservoir souterrain)
83- Valve - (Valve)
84- Wall/Fence - (Mur/clôture)
85- Waterbody - (Région hydrique)
86- Well - (Puits)
87- Wetland - (Terre humide)
88- Wind-operated device - (Éolienne)
89- Wooded area - (Région boisée)
90- Zoo - (Zoo)
Return

Attributes common to all entities (except those from GeoBase)
Name Dataset name
Definition Dataset identifier according to the National Topographic System (NTS).
Data type Character (10)
Domain [999A99] NTS identifier (6 characters).

Name Feature identifier
Definition Identifier for the entity of the source database.
Data type Character (64)
Domain A string of 32 lowercase characters random based UUID (Universal unique identifier) generated without "-". Example: 69822b23d217494896014e57a2edb8ac.

Name Planimetric accuracy
Definition Planimetric data accuracy expressed as the Circular Map Accuracy Standard (CMAS).
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,0..50] A real value equal or greater than the accuracy of the Landsat 7 Orthorectified product for the concerned area. Value "-1" is used when non applicable.

Name Provider
Definition The affiliation of the organization that generated (created or revised) the object.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..4]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Other Other value.
2 Federal Federal department or agency.
3 Provincial/territorial Provincial/territorial department or agency.
4 Municipal Municipal department or agency.

Name Specification code
Definition Entity specification code.
Data type Integer
Domain [AAABBBG] => AAA = Unique value for each entity; BBB = Unique value for each combination of attribute values; G = Geometry indicator (0 = Point, 1 = Line, 2 = Area) or Generic code (9).

Name Theme
Definition Entity theme code.
Data type Character (2)
Domain [BS,EN,FO,HD,IC,LI,LX,SS,TO,TR,VE]
Values
Code Label Definition
BS BS Buildings and structures
EN EN Energy
FO FO Relief and landforms
HD HD Hydrography
IC IC Industrial and commercial areas
LI LI Administrative boundaries
LX LX Places of interest
SS SS Water saturated soils
TO TO Toponymy
TR TR Transportation
VE VE Vegetation

Name Validity date
Definition Date of the data source used to create, revise or confirm an object. A source corresponds to any analog or digital document or field validation (e.g. aerial photography, imagery, GPS).
Data type Character (8)
Domain A date in the format YYYYMMDD. If the month or the day is unknown, the corresponding characters are left blank (e.g. 20060630, 200606, 2006). The whole field is left blank if unknown.
Return

Attributes common to all GeoBase entitiesAttributes related to toponymy (geographical names)
Name Acquisition technique
Definition The type of data source or technique used to populate (create or revise) the data.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,0,1..12]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine.
0 None No value applies.
1 Other All possible values not explicitly mentioned in the domain.
2 GPS Data collected using a GPS device.
3 Orthoimage Satellite imagery orthorectified.
4 Orthophoto Aerial photo orthorectified.
5 Vector data Vector digital data.
6 Paper map Conventional sources of information like maps or plans.
7 Field completion Information gathered from people directly on the field.
8 Raster data Data resulting from a scanning process.
9 Digital elevation model Data coming from a Digital Elevation Model (DEM).
10 Aerial photo Aerial photography not orthorectified.
11 Raw imagery data Satellite imagery not orthorectified.
12 Computed Geometric information that has been computed (not captured).

Name Dataset name
Definition Dataset identifier according to the National Topographic System (NTS).
Data type Character (10)
Domain [999A99] NTS identifier (6 characters).

Name Feature identifier
Definition Identifier for the entity of the source database.
Data type Character (64)
Domain A string of 32 lowercase characters random based UUID (Universal unique identifier) generated without "-". Example: 69822b23d217494896014e57a2edb8ac.

Name Planimetric accuracy
Definition The planimetric accuracy expressed as the circular map accuracy standard (CMAS).
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..n]

Name Provider
Definition The affiliation of the organization that generated (created or revised) the object.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..4]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Other Other value.
2 Federal Federal department or agency.
3 Provincial/territorial Provincial/territorial department or agency.
4 Municipal Municipal department or agency.

Name Source identifier
Definition A unique national identifier.
Data type Character (32)
Domain A string of 32 lowercase characters random based UUID (Universal unique identifier) generated without "-". Example: 69822b23d217494896014e57a2edb8ac.

Name Specification code
Definition Entity specification code.
Data type Integer
Domain [AAABBBG] => AAA = Unique value for each entity; BBB = Unique value for each combination of attribute values; G = Geometry Indicator (0 = Point, 1 = Line, 2 = Area) or Generic code (9).

Name Theme
Definition Entity theme code.
Data type Character (2)
Domain [BS,EN,FO,HD,IC,LI,LX,SS,TO,TR,VE]
Values
Code Label Definition
BS BS Buildings and structures
EN EN Energy
FO FO Relief and landforms
HD HD Hydrography
IC IC Industrial and commercial areas
LI LI Administrative boundaries
LX LX Places of interest
SS SS Water saturated soils
TO TO Toponymy
TR TR Transportation
VE VE Vegetation

Name Validity date
Definition Date of the data source used to create, revise or confirm an object. A source corresponds to any analog or digital document or field validation (e.g. aerial photography, imagery, GPS).
Data type Character (8)
Domain A date in the format YYYYMMDD. If the month or the day is unknown, the corresponding characters are left blank (e.g. 20060630, 200606, 2006). The whole field is left blank if unknown.
Return

Attributes related to toponymy (geographical names)
Name English name
Definition The English geographical name of the toponymic phenomenon.
Data type Character (100)
Domain An English toponym. If no English name exists, the French or Aboriginal name is provided, the priority is given to the French name. The field is left blank when not applicable or unknown.

Name French name
Definition The French geographical name of the toponymic phenomenon.
Data type Character (100)
Domain An French toponym. If no French name exists, the English or Aboriginal name is provided, the priority is given to the English name. The field is left blank when not applicable or unknown.

Name Geographical name database
Definition Name of the database from which the geographical name comes from.
Data type Character (20)
Domain The name or acronym of a geographical name database. The field is left blank when not applicable or unknown.

Name Language
Definition Attribute used to indicate the official geographical name (toponym) language.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2,4]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Unknown
1 French unilingual French unilingual
2 English unilingual English unilingual
4 Bilingual French/English Bilingual Fench/English

Name Name ID
Definition The geographical name identifier from the geographical name database.
Data type Character (32)
Domain A geographical name identifier. The field is left blank when not applicable or unknown.

Name Toponymic concise code
Definition Toponymic type used to specify the category of the named phenomenon. Called "Concise code" in the Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (CGNDB).
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,5,7,10,20,30,40,45,50,60,80,90,100,110,115,120,130,140,150,160,170,180,190,200,210,220, 230,240,250,260,270,280,290,300,310,320,330,340,350,370,380,390,400,410,420,430,440,450,460]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Toponymic feature type as defined in the Canadian Geographical Names Data Base.
5 PROV Province
7 TERR Territory
10 CITY City
20 TOWN Town
30 VILG Village
40 HAM Hamlet
45 DMUN District municipality
50 MUN1 Other municipal/district area - major agglomeration
60 MUN2 Other municipal/district area - miscellaneous
80 UNP Unincorporated area
90 IR Indian Reserve
100 GEOG Geographical area
110 PARK Conservation area
115 MIL Military area
120 RIV River
130 RIVF River feature
140 FALL Falls
150 LAKE Lake
160 SPRG Spring
170 SEA Sea
180 SEAF Sea feature
190 SEAU Undersea feature
200 CHAN Channel
210 RAP Rapids
220 BAY Bay
230 CAPE Cape
240 BCH Beach
250 SHL Shoal
260 ISL Island
270 CLF Cliff
280 MTN Mountain
290 VALL Valley
300 PLN Plain
310 CAVE Cave
320 CRAT Crater
330 GLAC Glacier
340 FOR Forest
350 VEGL Low vegetation
370 MISC Miscellaneous
380 RAIL Railway feature
390 ROAD Road feature
400 AIR Air navigation feature
410 MAR Marine navigation feature
420 HYDR Hydraulic construction
430 RECR Recreational site
440 RES Natural resources site
450 CAMP Miscellaneous campsite
460 SITE Miscellaneous site
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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Amusement park - ( Parc d'amusement )
Definition An area where entertainment is provided by game concessions, rides, etc.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2260009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Amusement park - ( Parc d'amusement ) 2260012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2260012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

Return

Entity
Name - ( French name ) Auto wrecker - ( Récupérateur )
Definition An area set aside for the disposal or recycling of wrecked vehicles.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Industrial and commercial areas 2360009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Auto wrecker - ( Récupérateur ) 2360012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2360012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

Return

Entity
Name - ( French name ) Blocked passage - ( Passage obstrué )
Definition A structure intentionally placed across a road to prevent or control further access.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Transportation 1780009 No Yes Point

Attributes
Name Acquisition technique
Domain
Name Blocked passage type
Definition The characteristics of the blocked passage.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown A blocked passage for which the specific type is unknown.
1 Removable A manmade obstacle placed across a road and designed to easily allow further access when so desired.
2 Permanently fixed An obstacle placed across a road that must be demolished or removed with heavy equipment in order to allow further access. Examples of permanently fixed blocked passage are concrete blocks or a mound of earth.
Name Creation date
Definition The date of data creation.
Data type Character (8)
Domain A date in the format YYYYMMDD or "?" when information is not available. If the month or the day is unknown, corresponding characters are left blank. Examples: 20060630, 200606, 2006.
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Network linear network NID
Definition The source identifer or national identifier (NID) of the road segment along which the feature is located.
Data type UUID
Domain A UUID string representation (32 characters).
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Province/territory code
Definition Canadian province or territory code.
Data type Character (2)
Domain [AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NS,NT,NU,ON,PE,QC,SK,YT]
Values
Code Label Definition
AB AB Alberta
BC BC British Columbia
MB MB Manitoba
NB NB New Brunswick
NL NL Newfoundland and Labrador
NS NS Nova Scotia
NS NT Northwest Territories
NS NU Nunavut
ON ON Ontario
PE PE Prince Edward Island
QC QC Quebec
SK SK Saskatchewan
YT YT Yukon
Name Revision date
Definition The date of data revision.
Data type Character (8)
Domain A date in the format YYYYMMDD or "?" when information is not available. If the month or the day is unknown, corresponding characters are left blank. Examples: 20060630, 200606, 2006.
Name Source identifier
Name Specification code
Name Standards version
Definition Version number of the GeoBase Product Specifications to which the dataset conforms.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value.
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Blocked passage - ( Passage obstrué ) 1780010

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Botanical garden - ( Jardin botanique )
Definition An area where plants and trees are displayed.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2200009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Botanical garden - ( Jardin botanique ) 2200012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2200012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

Return

Entity
Name - ( French name ) Building - ( Bâtiment )
Definition Permanent walled and roofed construction.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 2010009 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Building function
Definition Function of the building.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2,5..9,11,12,16,17,19,20,23..27,29,32,37..39,41]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the building function from the data source.
1 Arena An enclosed, large surface used for sporting activities.
2 Armoury A building used by the militia.
5 City hall A building where the principal offices of a city administration are located.
6 Coast guard station A building housing the Coast Guard administrative offices.
7 Community centre A public building in which community gatherings and/or sporting activities are held.
8 Courthouse A public building housing the judicial courts.
9 Customs post A structure near or at an international boundary where travellers and vehicles crossing the border are inspected.
11 Electric power station A building where electricity is generated.
12 Fire station A building housing fire-fighting equipment.
16 Highway service centre A building beside and directly accessible from the highway, providing automotive sevices and restaurant facilities.
17 Hospital An institution where sick or injured people receive medical care.
19 Medical centre Replaces a full service hospital in satellite communities or other areas without hospital services.
20 Municipal hall Where the main offices of a municipal administration are located.
23 Gas and oil facilities building A building or structure dedicated to in the production or distribution of chemical products represented by the entity "Gas and Oil Facilities" if its area is less than 30 meters.
24 Other A residential, public, or commercial building with a function other than those listed herein. If the "Other" building is not residential, public, or commercial, its size must be greater than 10 meters X 10 meters. In the case of farm complexes, such a building must be greater than 30 meters.
25 Parliament building A building in which the elected or appointed members of provincial or federal governments meet and enact laws.
26 Police station The main offices of a local or regional police force, including the RCMP.
27 Railway station A building along a railway where the train stops to load and unload passengers or freight.
29 Satellite-tracking station A building containing receiving devices to record information from satellites.
32 Sportsplex A building providing facilities for various sporting and recreational activities.
37 Industrial building A building for manufacturing products, processing or preserving raw materials, or producing energy outlets. Represented by "Building : other" if its area is less than 30 meters. Industrial building includes: steel mill, shipyard, cement plant, factory, sawmill, lumber mill, plant, automobile plant, chemical plant, water treatment plant, filtration plant, sewage treatment plant, pulp/paper mill, fish processing plant, petroleum refinery.
38 Religious building A building serving as a place of worship or residence for Christian or non-Christian religious order. Religious building includes: convent, church, non-Christian place of worship, monastery.
39 Penal building A facility for confining or rehabilitating of persons convicted of breaking the law. Penal facilities includes: correctionnal institute, reformatory, penitentiary.
41 Educational building An institution for elementary, secondary, or post-secondary education. Educational building contains: college, school, seminary, university.
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Orientation
Definition Gives the direction of an occurrence of a point entity. The orientation is measured counterclockwise from the X-axis.
Data type Integer
Mesurement Units Degree
Domain [-1,0..359]
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Arena - ( Aréna ) 2010020 2010022
Armoury - ( Manège militaire ) 2010030 2010032
City hall - ( Hôtel de ville ) 2010060 2010062
Coast guard station - ( Station de la garde côtière ) 2010070 2010072
Community centre - ( Centre communautaire ) 2010080 2010082
Courthouse - ( Palais de justice ) 2010090 2010092
Customs post - ( Poste de douane ) 2010100 2010102
Educational building - ( Établissement d'enseignement ) 2010420 2010422
Electric power station - ( Poste électrique ) 2010120 2010122
Fire station - ( Poste de pompiers ) 2010130 2010132
Gas and oil facilities building - ( Édifice d'installations gaz et pétrole ) 2010242
Highway service centre - ( Centre de services autoroutiers ) 2010170 2010172
Hospital - ( Hôpital ) 2010180 2010182
Industrial building - ( Établissement industriel ) 2010382
Medical centre - ( Centre médical ) 2010200 2010202
Municipal hall - ( Salle municipale ) 2010210 2010212
Other - ( Autre ) 2010250 2010252
Parliament building - ( Édifice parlementaire ) 2010260 2010262
Penal building - ( Établissement d'incarcération ) 2010400 2010402
Police station - ( Poste de police ) 2010270 2010272
Railway station - ( Gare ) 2010280 2010282
Religious building - ( Établissement religieux ) 2010390 2010392
Satellite-tracking station - ( Station de détection de satellites ) 2010300 2010302
Sportsplex - ( Centre sportif ) 2010330 2010332
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 2010010 2010012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2010012 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010022 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010032 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010062 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010072 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010082 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010092 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010102 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010122 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010132 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010172 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010182 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010202 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010212 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010242 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010252 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010262 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010272 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010282 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010302 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010332 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010382 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010392 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010402 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2010422 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Camp - ( Camp )
Definition A place where tents or buildings serve as temporary residences for members of an organization, such as a summer camp, vacation resort, or scout camp. Logging camps are not included under this entity.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2030009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Camp - ( Camp ) 2030010

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Campground - ( Terrain de camping )
Definition A parcel of land developed for camping in tents, campers, or trailers.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2480009 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Campground - ( Terrain de camping ) 2480010 2480012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2480012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Cemetery - ( Cimetière )
Definition Site where the remains of people are buried.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 1000039 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Cemetery - ( Cimetière ) 1000030 1000032

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1000032 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Chimney - ( Cheminée )
Definition An upright flue through which combustion gases and smoke are discharged into the air.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 2060009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Chimney type
Definition Type of chimney.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..3]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the chimney type from the data source.
1 Burner A permanent structure used for the disposal of wood waste products by burning.
2 Industrial A chimney used by industries or institutional buildings, excluding flare stacks and burners.
3 Flare stack A chimney-like structure used to burn off exhaust gases.
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Burner - ( Brûleur ) 2060020
Flare stack - ( Torche ) 2060040
Industrial - ( Industrielle ) 2060030
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 2060010

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Coastal water - ( Eau côtière )
Definition Waterbody surrounding the Canadian continental landmass.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Hydrography 1150009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Type of coastal phenomenon
Definition Type of coastal phenomenon.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Ocean Coastal waterbody.
2 Alluvium Sedimentary deposits (mud, sand, gravel, stone) left by a river or the tide.
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Alluvium - ( Alluvions ) 1150022
Ocean - ( Océan ) 1150012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1150022 250 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Contour - ( Courbe de niveau )
Definition A continuous line formed of vertices located at a constant elevation from mean sea level (MSL) to describe terrain relief.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Relief and landforms 1030009 No No Line

Attributes
Name Altimetric accuracy
Definition Alimetric data accuracy expressed as the Linear Map Accuracy Standard (LMAS).
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..n] Value "-1" is used when accuracy is unknown.
Name Contour generation
Definition Method used to get the hypsometric value.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the generation method used.
1 Collected Contour directly compiled from the source material with a collection method during a data acquisition process.
2 Derived Other than collected.
Name Contour type
Definition Characteristics of the contour.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Depression Contour representing a depression in the terrain relief where no surface drainage exists.
2 Elevation Standard contour.
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Geometric representation qualifier
Definition Identifies the nature of the entity's geometric representation.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Position definite Qualifies the planimetric position of all or part of the geometric representation of an entity occurrence when it is visible and discernable.
2 Position approximate Qualifies the planimetric position of all or part of the geometric representation of an entity occurrence when it is not visible or not clearly discernable on the data source.
Name Hypsometric value
Definition Numerical value for the altitude.
Data type Integer
Mesurement Units Meter
Domain [-1,0..6000]
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Depression, collected, approximate position - ( Dépression, capté, position approximative ) 1030011
Depression, collected, definite position - ( Dépression, capté, position définie ) 1030071
Depression, derived, approximate position - ( Dépression, dérivé, position approximative ) 1030021
Depression, derived, definite position - ( Dépression, dérivé, position définie ) 1030081
Depression, unknown, approximate position - ( Dépression, inconnu, position approximative ) 1030031
Depression, unknown, definite position - ( Dépression, inconnu, position définie ) 1030091
Elevation, collected, approximate position - ( Élévation, capté, position approximative ) 1030041
Elevation, collected, definite position - ( Élévation, capté, position définie ) 1030101
Elevation, derived, approximate position - ( Élévation, dérivé, position approximative ) 1030051
Elevation, derived, definite position - ( Élévation, dérivé, position définie ) 1030111
Elevation, unknown, approximate position - ( Élévation, inconnu, position approximative ) 1030061
Elevation, unknown, definite position - ( Élévation, inconnu, position définie ) 1030121

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1030009 --- 1 20 --- --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Contour imperial - ( Courbe de niveau impériale )
Definition A continuous line formed of vertices located at a constant elevation from mean sea level (MSL) to describe terrain relief.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Relief and landforms 2570009 No No Line

Attributes
Name Altimetric accuracy
Definition Alimetric data accuracy expressed as the Linear Map Accuracy Standard (LMAS).
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..n] Value "-1" is used when accuracy is unknown.
Name Contour generation
Definition Method used to get the hypsometric value.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the generation method used.
1 Collected Contour directly compiled from the source material with a collection method during a data acquisition process.
2 Derived Other than collected.
Name Contour type
Definition Characteristics of the contour.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Depression Contour representing a depression in the terrain relief where no surface drainage exists.
2 Elevation Standard contour.
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Geometric representation qualifier
Definition Identifies the nature of the entity's geometric representation.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Position definite Qualifies the planimetric position of all or part of the geometric representation of an entity occurrence when it is visible and discernable.
2 Position approximate Qualifies the planimetric position of all or part of the geometric representation of an entity occurrence when it is not visible or not clearly discernable on the data source.
Name Hypsometric value imperial
Definition Numerical value for the altitude.
Data type Integer
Mesurement Units Foot
Domain [-1,0..20000]
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Depression, collected - ( Dépression, capté ) 2570041
Depression, derived - ( Dépression, dérivé ) 2570051
Depression, unknown - ( Dépression, inconnu ) 2570061
Elevation, collected - ( Élévation, capté ) 2570011
Elevation, derived - ( Élévation, dérivé ) 2570021
Elevation, unknown - ( Élévation, inconnu ) 2570031

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2570011 --- 1 20 --- --- 10
2570021 --- 1 20 --- --- 10
2570031 --- 1 20 --- --- 10
2570041 --- 1 20 --- --- 10
2570051 --- 1 20 --- --- 10
2570061 --- 1 20 --- --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Cross - ( Croix )
Definition A structure of 20 meters or more in height in the shape of a cross erected in honour of a historical event.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 2120009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Cross - ( Croix ) 2120010

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Cut line - ( Percée )
Definition A line cut through a forest area to facilitate cadastral or seismic surveys, or to create firebreaks.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Vegetation 2290009 No No Line

Attributes
Name Cut line type
Definition Type of cut line.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the type of cut line from the data source.
1 Firebreak Cleared land or a manmade barrier intended to prevent the spread of fire.
2 Other Other than firebreak.
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Autre - ( Autre ) 2290021
Firebreak - ( Coupe-feu ) 2290031
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 2290011

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2290011 --- 6 20 3 --- 10
2290021 --- 6 20 3 --- 10
2290031 --- 6 20 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Designated area - ( Aire désignée )
Definition Site for various uses and land uses.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 1000059 No No Point - Line - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 1000050 1000051 1000052

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1000051 --- 1.5 50 3 --- 10
1000052 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Domestic waste - ( Déchet domestique )
Definition Site used to accumulate waste from domestic activity.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Industrial and commercial areas 1360019 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Domestic waste - ( Déchet domestique ) 1360012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1360012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Drive-in theatre - ( Ciné-parc )
Definition An open-air facility that where people can view motion pictures while seated in their vehicles.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2070009 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Orientation
Definition Gives the direction of an occurrence of a point entity. The orientation is measured counterclockwise from the X-axis.
Data type Integer
Mesurement Units Degree
Domain [-1,0..359]
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Drive-in theatre - ( Ciné-parc ) 2070010 2070012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2070012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Elevation point - ( Point d'élévation )
Definition Point whose precise elevation with respect to mean sea level is known.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Relief and landforms 1200009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Altimetric accuracy
Definition Alimetric data accuracy expressed as the Linear Map Accuracy Standard (LMAS).
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..n] Value "-1" is used when accuracy is unknown.
Name Dataset name
Name Elevation point type
Definition Characteristics of the elevation point.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..3]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Precise altitude Elevation point at ground level obtained from space triangulation or levelling.
2 Cartographic spot height Stereoscopic point at ground level,occupying a strategic position aiming at supplementing the altimetric description of the ground (relief) provided with contours.
3 Spot height Other stereoscopic point at ground level.
Name Feature identifier
Name Hypsometric value
Definition Numerical value for the altitude.
Data type Integer
Mesurement Units Meter
Domain [-1,0..6000]
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Cartographic spot height - ( Point coté cartographique ) 1200020
Precise altitude - ( Altitude précise ) 1200010
Spot height - ( Point coté ) 1200030

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Elevation point imperial - ( Point d'élévation impérial )
Definition Point whose precise elevation with respect to mean sea level is known.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Relief and landforms 2610009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Altimetric accuracy
Definition Alimetric data accuracy expressed as the Linear Map Accuracy Standard (LMAS).
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..n] Value "-1" is used when accuracy is unknown.
Name Dataset name
Name Elevation point type
Definition Characteristics of the elevation point.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2Date]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Precise altitude Elevation point at ground level obtained from space triangulation or levelling.
2 Spot height Other stereoscopic point at ground level.
Name Feature identifier
Name Hypsometric value imperial
Definition Numerical value for the altitude.
Data type Integer
Mesurement Units Foot
Domain [-1,0..20000]
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Precise altitude - ( Altitude précise ) 2610010
Spot height - ( Point coté ) 2610020

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Esker - ( Esker )
Definition A narrow, sinuous, steep-sided ridge composed of sand or gravel deposited by a glacial stream.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Relief and landforms 1080029 No No Line

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Esker - ( Esker ) 1080021

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1080021 --- 1.5 20 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Exhibition ground - ( Terrain d'exposition )
Definition A public area containing buildings used for amusement and display purposes.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2510009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Exhibition Ground Type
Definition Type of Exhibition Ground.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Other In urban areas.
2 Fairground In rural areas.
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Fairground - ( Champ de foire ) 2510022
Other - ( Autre ) 2510012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2510012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10
2510022 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Extraction area - ( Zone d'extraction )
Definition Area or site where minerals are extracted, including sand, broken rock, gravel, clay and peat.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Industrial and commercial areas 1350039 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 1350030 1350032

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1350032 500 1.5 --- 3 --- ---

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Ferry connection segment - ( Segment de liaison par transbordeur )
Definition A ferry connection is the average route a ferryboat takes when transporting vehicles between two fixed locations on the road network. A ferry connection segment is the specific representation of a portion of a ferry connection with uniform characteristics.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Transportation 1750009 No Yes Line

Attributes
Name Acquisition technique
Domain
Name Creation date
Definition The date of data creation.
Data type Character (8)
Domain A date in the format YYYYMMDD or "?" when information is not available. If the month or the day is unknown, corresponding characters are left blank. Examples: 20060630, 200606, 2006.
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Ferry connection segment ID
Definition A unique identifier assigned to each instance of ferry connection segment.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..n]
Name Functional road class
Definition A classification based on the importance of the role that the Road element or Ferry connection performs in the connectivity of the total road network.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..13]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Freeway An unimpeded, high speed controlled access thoroughfare for through traffic with typically no at grade intersections, usually with no property access or direct access and which is accessed by a ramp. Pedestrians prohibited.
2 Expressway/Highway A high-speed thoroughfare with a combination of controlled access intersections at any grade.
3 Arterial A major thoroughfare with medium to large traffic capacity.
4 Collector A minor thoroughfare mainly used to access properties and to feed traffic with right of way.
5 Local/Street A low-speed thoroughfare dedicated to provide full access to the front of properties.
6 Local/Strata A low-speed thoroughfare dedicated to provide access to properties with potential public restriction, trailer parks, First Nations, strata, private estates.
7 Local/Unknown A low-speed thoroughfare dedicated to provide access to the front of properties but for which the access regulations are unknown.
8 Alleyway/Lane A low-speed thoroughfare dedicated to provide access to the rear of properties.
9 Ramp A system of interconnecting roadways providing for the controlled movement between two or more roadways.
10 Resource/Recreation A narrow passage whose primary function is to provide access for resource extraction and may also have serve in providing public access to the backcountry.
11 Rapid transit A thoroughfare restricted to public transit buses.
12 Service lane A stretch of road permitting vehicles to come to a stop along a freeway or highway. Scale, service lane, emergency lane, lookout and rest area.
13 Winter A road that is only useable during the winter when conditions allow for passage over lakes, rivers and wetlands.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Province/territory code
Definition Canadian province or territory code.
Data type Character (2)
Domain [AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NS,NT,NU,ON,PE,QC,SK,YT]
Values
Code Label Definition
AB AB Alberta
BC BC British Columbia
MB MB Manitoba
NB NB New Brunswick
NL NL Newfoundland and Labrador
NS NS Nova Scotia
NS NT Northwest Territories
NS NU Nunavut
ON ON Ontario
PE PE Prince Edward Island
QC QC Quebec
SK SK Saskatchewan
YT YT Yukon
Name Revision date
Definition The date of data revision.
Data type Character (8)
Domain A date in the format YYYYMMDD or "?" when information is not available. If the month or the day is unknown, corresponding characters are left blank. Examples: 20060630, 200606, 2006.
Name Route name English 1
Definition The English version of the Name of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name English attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no English version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name English 2
Definition The English version of the name of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name English attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no English version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name English 3
Definition The English version of the name of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name English attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no English version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name English 4
Definition The English version of the name of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name English attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no English version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name French 1
Definition The French version of the Name of a route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name French attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no French version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name French 2
Definition The French version of the name of a route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name French attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no French version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name French 3
Definition The French version of the Name of a route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name French attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no French version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name French 4
Definition The French version of the name of a route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name French attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no French version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route number 1
Definition The ID-number of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one numbered route. In such cases, it has multiple route number attributes.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Route number 2
Definition The ID-number of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one numbered route. In such cases, it has multiple route number attributes.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Route number 3
Definition The ID-number of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one numbered route. In such cases, it has multiple route number attributes.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Route number 4
Definition The ID-number of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one numbered route. In such cases, it has multiple route number attributes.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Route number 5
Definition The ID-number of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one numbered route. In such cases, it has multiple route number attributes.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Source identifier
Name Specification code
Name Standards version
Definition Version number of the GeoBase Product Specifications to which the dataset conforms.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value.
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Ferry connection segment - ( Segment de liaison par transbordeur ) 1750011

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Footbridge - ( Passerelle )
Definition A bridge for pedestrians, bicycles, and occasionally some types of light recreational vehicles. Footbridges are used for crossing major arteries (urban areas) or obstructions such as streams, rivers, and deep depressions along trails.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2280009 No No Line

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Footbridge - ( Passerelle ) 2280011

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2280011 --- 1.5 5 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Fort - ( Fort )
Definition Historic military defensive site with defensive structures such as walls and towers.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 1000049 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Fort - ( Fort ) 1000042

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1000042 100 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Gas and oil facilities - ( Installations de gaz et pétrole )
Definition Site involved in the production or distribution of oil or natural-gas products.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Energy 1360049 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Gas and oil facilities - ( Installations de gaz et pétrole ) 1360040 1360042

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1360042 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Glacial debris undifferentiated - ( Débris glaciaires non différenciés )
Definition Heterogeneous mixture of rocks transported or deposited by glaciers. Glacial debris are mapped near permanent snow and ice areas.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Relief and landforms 1080039 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Glacial debris undifferentiated - ( Débris glaciaires non différenciés ) 1080032

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1080032 1000 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Golf course - ( Terrain de golf )
Definition Site designed for the playing of golf.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 1000089 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Golf course - ( Terrain de golf ) 1000082

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1000082 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Golf driving range - ( Terrain de pratique de golf )
Definition A parcel or tract of land developed specifically for practicing golf shots.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2500009 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Golf driving range - ( Terrain de pratique de golf ) 2500010 2500012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2500012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Historic site/Point of interest - ( Lieu historique/lieu d'intérêt )
Definition A site or area declared to be of national or provincial historic significance that is maintained for the public.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2220009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Historic site/Point of interest - ( Lieu historique/lieu d'intérêt ) 2220010

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Hydrographic obstacle entity - ( Entité obstacle hydrographique )
Definition A feature representing an obstacle that desturbes or impedes the natural flow of surface water.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Hydrography 1460009 No Yes Point - Line - Area

Attributes
Name Acquisition technique
Domain
Name Dataset name
Name English name
Name Feature identifier
Name French name
Name Geographical name database
Name Language
Name Name ID
Name NHN drainage area
Definition NHN dataset (drainage area) identifier.
Data type Character (7)
Domain 7-characters code based on the naming convention of the Water Survey of Canada Sub-Sub-Drainage Areas (WSCSSDA) and/or the Fondamental Drainage Areas from the Atlas of Canada (FDAAC). The field is left blank when not applicable.
Name Obstacle type
Definition The nature of the obstacle on the Hydro Network where the natural flow of surface water is disturbed or impeded.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,0,1..7,103,104,106]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine.
0 None None of the other values.
1 Falls A perpendicular or steep drop in a body of water over which water flows.
2 Rapids A fast-flowing, often turbulent, section of a body of water, generally containing exposed rocks or boulders.
3 Reef A rock formation that is alternatively covered and uncovered by the tide.
4 Rocks A rock or earthen formation always visible above water surface.
5 Disappearing stream Extremity of a body of water or a natural depression where water disappears into the ground.
6 Exposed shipwreck The remains of a grounded ship that is partially above the water surface.
7 Ford A shallow part of a body of water suitable for crossing by people or vehicles.
103 Reef in the ocean A rock formation, located in an ocean, alternatively covered and uncovered by the tide.
104 Rocks in the ocean A rock or earthen formation, located in an ocean, always visible above water surface.
106 Exposed shipwreck in the ocean The remains of a grounded ship, located in an ocean, partially above the water surface.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Source identifier
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Toponymic concise code
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Disappearing stream - ( Exsurgence ) 1460050
Exposed shipwreck - ( Épave émergée ) 1460060
Exposed shipwreck in the ocean - ( Épave émergée dans l'océan ) 1461060
Falls - ( Chutes ) 1460020 1460021
Ford - ( Gué (passage à) ) 1460070 1460071
None - ( Aucun ) 1460080 1460081 1460082
Rapids - ( Rapides ) 1460030 1460031 1460032
Reef - ( Barres rocheuses ) 1460092
Reef in the ocean - ( Barres rocheuses dans l'océan ) 1461092
Rocks - ( Écueil ) 1460040
Rocks in the ocean - ( Écueil dans l'océan ) 1461040
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 1460010 1460011 1460012

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Industrial and commercial area - ( Zone industrielle et commerciale )
Definition Groups of cleared lots and buildings operated or arranged for human activity that is primarily industrial, commercial, institutional and/or recreational.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Industrial and commercial areas 1360039 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 1360030 1360032

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1360032 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Industrial solid depot - ( Dépôt de solide industriel )
Definition Site used to accumulate solid material or waste from industrial activity.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Industrial and commercial areas 1360029 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Industrial solid depot - ( Dépôt de solide industriel ) 1360020 1360022

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1360022 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Island - ( Île )
Definition Simple polygon with only an outer ring describing a land area surrounded by water, including coastal Island and sand Island.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Hydrography 1490009 No Yes Area

Attributes
Name Coastal island
Definition An Island surrounded by the sea.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,0,1]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine.
0 No or False Not a coastal island.
1 Yes or True A coastal island.
Name Dataset name
Name English name
Name Feature identifier
Name French name
Name Geographical name database
Name Language
Name Name ID
Name NHN drainage area
Definition NHN dataset (drainage area) identifier.
Data type Character (7)
Domain 7-characters code based on the naming convention of the Water Survey of Canada Sub-Sub-Drainage Areas (WSCSSDA) and/or the Fondamental Drainage Areas from the Atlas of Canada (FDAAC). The field is left blank when not applicable.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Sand island
Definition An island composed almost entirely of sand where the growth of trees and shrubs is limited by constant winds, salt spray, and blowing sand.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine.
1 No or False Not a sand island.
2 Yes or True A sand island.
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Toponymic concise code
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Coastal - ( Côtière ) 1490012
Non coastal - ( Non côtière ) 1490022
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 1490032

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Junction - ( Jonction )
Definition A point feature that is always connected to one or more road segment or ferry connection segment. A Junction is defined at the intersection of three or more roads, at the junction of a road and a ferry, at the end of a dead end road and at the junction of a road or ferry with a national, provincial or territorial boundary.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Transportation 1770009 No Yes Point

Attributes
Name Acquisition technique
Domain
Name Creation date
Definition The date of data creation.
Data type Character (8)
Domain A date in the format YYYYMMDD or "?" when information is not available. If the month or the day is unknown, corresponding characters are left blank. Examples: 20060630, 200606, 2006.
Name Dataset name
Name Exit number
Definition The ID-number of an exit on and off a controlled access thoroughfare that has been assigned by an administrating body.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Junction type
Definition A type assignation based on the number of road or ferry connection segment elements joining at a junction.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..4]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Intersection An intersection between three or more road segments intersecting at same grade level.
2 Dead end A specific junction that indicates that a road segment ends and is not connected to any other road segment or ferry connection segment.
3 Ferry A specific junction that indicates that a road segment continues as a ferry connection segment.
4 NatProvTer A specific junction at the limit of a province or territory indicating that a road segment or ferry connection segment continues into the adjacent province or territory.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Province/territory code
Definition Canadian province or territory code.
Data type Character (2)
Domain [AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NS,NT,NU,ON,PE,QC,SK,YT]
Values
Code Label Definition
AB AB Alberta
BC BC British Columbia
MB MB Manitoba
NB NB New Brunswick
NL NL Newfoundland and Labrador
NS NS Nova Scotia
NS NT Northwest Territories
NS NU Nunavut
ON ON Ontario
PE PE Prince Edward Island
QC QC Quebec
SK SK Saskatchewan
YT YT Yukon
Name Revision date
Definition The date of data revision.
Data type Character (8)
Domain A date in the format YYYYMMDD or "?" when information is not available. If the month or the day is unknown, corresponding characters are left blank. Examples: 20060630, 200606, 2006.
Name Source identifier
Name Standards version
Definition Version number of the GeoBase Product Specifications to which the dataset conforms.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value.
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Dead end - ( Cul-de-sac ) 1770020
Ferry - ( Transbordement ) 1770030
Intersection - ( Intersection ) 1770010
NatProvTer - ( NatProvTer ) 1770040

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Landform - ( Forme terrestre )
Definition Any physical, recognizable form of the Earth's surface, having a characteristic shape and produced by natural causes.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Relief and landforms 1080019 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 1080012

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Lookout - ( Belvédère )
Definition A generally elevated area with facilities services for travellers who wish to observe the scenery.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 1000019 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Lookout - ( Belvédère ) 1000010 1000012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1000012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Lumber yard - ( Cour à bois )
Definition A parcel of land specially used for the storage of lumber.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Industrial and commercial areas 2110009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Lumber yard - ( Cour à bois ) 2110012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2110012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Manmade hydrographic entity - ( Entité hydrographique anthropique )
Definition A feature representing a manmade structure constructed to facilitate access to a water resource or control water level.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Hydrography 1450009 No Yes Point - Line - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name English name
Name Feature identifier
Name French name
Name Geographical name database
Name Language
Name Manmade status
Definition The operational condition of a manmade structure at a specified time.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine.
1 Operational Ready for or in condition to undertake a destined function.
2 Abandoned No longer suitable for a destined function.
Name Manmade type
Definition A manmade structure constructed to facilitate access to water resource or to control water level.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,0..9,104]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine.
0 None None of the other values.
1 Dam A manmade structure built across a body of water to control the water flow.
2 Dock A waterway extending between two piers or wharves or cut into the land to receive ships.
3 Wharf A structure built along or at an angle to the shore of navigable waters so that ships may lie alongside to receive and discharge cargo and passengers.
4 Breakwater A structure used for breaking the force of waves to protect a beach, harbour, or other waterfront facilities.
5 Dike/Levee An embankment built to restrict the flow of water or other liquids.
6 Lock gate A gate on a navigable canal used to raise or lower the water level so that boats may pass from one level to another.
7 Boat ramp A sloped area partially above and partially below the water surface used for launching or landing watercraft.
8 Fish ladder A constructed series of pools arranged like steps to enable fish to pass an obstacle. Fish ladders are also referred to as fish ways, fish passes, and fish passage facilities.
9 Slip A substructure serving as a place for building or repairing ships.
104 Breakwater in the ocean A structure totally included in an ocean and disjoint from any Bank, used for breaking the force of waves to protect a beach, harbour, or other waterfront facilities.
Name Name ID
Name NHN drainage area
Definition NHN dataset (drainage area) identifier.
Data type Character (7)
Domain 7-characters code based on the naming convention of the Water Survey of Canada Sub-Sub-Drainage Areas (WSCSSDA) and/or the Fondamental Drainage Areas from the Atlas of Canada (FDAAC). The field is left blank when not applicable.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Toponymic concise code
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Boat ramp - ( Rampe de mise à l'eau ) 1450050
Breakwater - ( Brise-lames ) 1450091 1450092
Breakwater in the ocean - ( Brise-lames dans l'océan ) 1451091 1451092
Dam - ( Barrage ) 1450030 1450031 1450032
Dike/Levee - ( Digue ) 1450101
Dock - ( Dock ) 1450070 1450071 1450072
Fish ladder - ( Échelle à poissons ) 1450060
Lock gate - ( Porte d'écluse ) 1450040 1450041
None - ( Aucun ) 1450020 1450021 1450022
Slip - ( Cale ) 1450110 1450111 1450112
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 1450010 1450011 1450012
Wharf - ( Quai ) 1450080 1450081 1450082

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Marina - ( Marina )
Definition Site that is equipped for mooring and servicing pleasure boats.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 1000069 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Marina - ( Marina ) 1000060

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Mine - ( Mine )
Definition An excavation or tunnel in the earth from which mineral substances are extracted.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Industrial and commercial areas 1350049 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Mine - ( Mine ) 1350040 1350042

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1350042 500 1.5 --- 3 --- ---

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Mining area - ( Zone d'extraction de minerai )
Definition Area or site where minerals are extracted, including sand, broken rock, gravel, and clay.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Industrial and commercial areas 2600009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Mining area nature
Definition Mining area nature.
Data type Integer
Domain [1]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Mine An excavation or tunnel in the earth from which mineral substances are extracted.
Name Mining area status
Definition Mining area status.
Data type Integer
Domain [1]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Operational Can be used or is in full operation.
Name Mining area type
Definition Mining area type.
Data type Integer
Domain [1]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Underground Under the surface of the earth.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Mine, underground, operational - ( Mine, souterraine, opérationnelle ) 2600010

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Moraine - ( Moraine )
Definition A mound, ridge of unstratified glacial drift, predominantly till, deposited chiefly by direct action of glacier ice, in a variety of topographic landforms.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Relief and landforms 1080049 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Moraine - ( Moraine ) 1080042

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1080042 1000 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Named feature - ( Entité nommée )
Definition A feature delineating the extent, in whole or in part, of a toponymic phenomenon for which the geometry does not fully correspond to that of another feature.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Toponymy 1580009 No No Point - Line - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name English name
Name Feature identifier
Name French name
Name Geographical name database
Name Language
Name Name ID
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Toponymic concise code
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Named feature - ( Entité nommée ) 1580010 1580011 1580012

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Navigational aid - ( Repère de navigation )
Definition A structure erected to guide navigators.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 1250009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Navigational aid
Definition Characteristics of the navigation aid.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the navigational aid type from the data source.
1 Navigation beacon A non-lighted structure.
2 Navigation light A structure equipped with a light.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Navigation beacon - ( Balise de navigation ) 1250010
Navigation light - ( Feu de navigation ) 1250020
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 1250030

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) NTS50K boundary polygon - ( Polygone de découpage SNRC50K )
Definition Polygon corresponding to a National Topographic System of Canada (NTS) tile.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Administrative boundaries 1210009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Characteristic of the tiling polygon
Definition Characteristics of a tiling polygon.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..4]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Extended A polygon that has been extended to include a narrow portion of territory of the theoretical adjoining polygon at an international boundary.
2 Multiple A polygon representing a portion of a territory comprised of one or many other polygons. The polygons do not correspond to NTS theoretical limits because they are segmented at the international boundary.
3 Simple A polygon representing a portion of a territory comprised of a single polygon. The polygon does not correspond to NTS theoretical limits it is segmented at the international boundary.
4 Theoretical A polygon that is identical to the NTS theoretical limit.
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Flooded polygon
Definition Indicates if the tiling polygon contains only water.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Partly flooded The boundary polygon do not contain only surface topographic objects of permanent water type.
2 Totally flooded The boundary polygon contains only surface topographic objects of permanent water type.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Extended, partly flooded - ( Allongé, partiellement submergé ) 1210012
Multiple, partly flooded - ( Multiple, partiellement submergé ) 1210022
Simple, partly flooded - ( Simple, partiellement submergé ) 1210032
Simple, totally flooded - ( Simple, totalement submergé ) 1210042
Theoretical, partly flooded - ( Théorique, partiellement submergé ) 1210052
Theoretical, totally flooded - ( Théorique, totalement submergé ) 1210062

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Palsa bog - ( Tourbière de palse )
Definition A marsh-like area with mounds of peat and ice normally less than 10 meters in height.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Water saturated soils 1320029 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Palsa bog - ( Tourbière de palse ) 1320022

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1320022 1000 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Parabolic antenna - ( Antenne parabolique )
Definition A dish-like structure, sometimes enclosed in a dome.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 2000009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Antenna type
Definition Type of antenna.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Radar Antenna used to transmit and receive radar signals.
2 Radio telescope Antenna used for radioastronomy.
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Radar - ( Radar ) 2000010
Radio telescope - ( Radiotélescope ) 2000020

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Park/Sports field - ( Parc/terrain de sports )
Definition A field on which sporting and/or recreation activities are carried out.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2270009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Park/Sports field - ( Parc/terrain de sports ) 2270012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2270012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Peat cutting - ( Tourbière )
Definition An excavation created by the removal of peat.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Industrial and commercial areas 1350059 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Peat cutting - ( Tourbière ) 1350052

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1350052 500 1.5 --- 3 --- ---

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Permanent snow and ice - ( Neige et glace permanentes )
Definition Permanent snow and ice such a glacier, ice cap or ice field.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Hydrography 1140009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Permanent snow and ice type
Definition A value indicating whether the feature is disjoint from any other Permanent snow and Ice feature or from any hydrographic feature.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the type.
1 Isolated. Is disjoint.
2 Non isolated. Is not disjoint.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Isolated - ( Isolé ) 1140012
Non isolated - ( Non isolé ) 1140022
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 1140032

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1140009 1000 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Picnic site - ( Terrain de pique-nique )
Definition A parcel of land that has picnic tables for public use.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2490009 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Picnic site - ( Terrain de pique-nique ) 2490010 2490012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2490012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Pingo - ( Pingo )
Definition A mound containing an ice core insulated with dirt and low vegetation.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Relief and landforms 1080079 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Pingo - ( Pingo ) 1080070

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Pipeline - ( Pipeline )
Definition A cylindrical conduit used to convey liquids and/or gases.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Energy 1180009 No No Line

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Number of pipelines
Definition Number of pipelines.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..10]
Name Pipeline product
Definition Type of liquid circulating in the pipeline.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..3]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the type of product transported by the pipeline from the data source.
1 Natural gaz Main lines transporting natural gas.
2 Oil Main lines transporting oil.
3 Multiuse One or many pipelines used to convey various liquids and/or gases produced by the oil and gas industry.
Name Pipeline relationship to ground
Definition Characteristics of the relationship to ground for a pipeline.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Aboveground On or above the surface of the ground.
2 Underground Below the surface of the ground.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Multiuse, aboveground - ( Utilisation multiple, au-dessus du sol ) 1180071
Multiuse, underground - ( Utilisation multiple, souterrain ) 1180081
Natural gas, aboveground - ( Gaz naturel, au-dessus du sol ) 1180011
Natural gas, underground - ( Gaz naturel, souterrain ) 1180021
Oil, aboveground - ( Pétrole, au-dessus du sol ) 1180051
Oil, underground - ( Pétrole, souterrain ) 1180061
Unknown, aboveground - ( Inconnu, au-dessus du sol ) 1180031
Unknown, underground - ( Inconnu, souterrain ) 1180041

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1180009 --- 6 20 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Pipeline (Sewage/liquid waste) - ( Pipeline (Eaux d'égout/déchets liquides) )
Definition A cylindrical conduit used to convey liquids.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 2310009 No No Line

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Pipeline product
Definition Pipeline product.
Data type Integer
Domain [1]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Sewage/liquid waste A pipeline used to convey sewage and other liquid waste.
Name Pipeline relationship to ground
Definition Pipeline relationship to ground.
Data type Integer
Domain [1]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Aboveground On or above the surface of the ground.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Sewage/liquid waste, aboveground - ( Eaux d'égout/déchets liquides, au-dessus du sol ) 2310011

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2310011 --- 6 20 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Pit - ( Banc )
Definition An excavation from which gravel, sand, or clay are removed.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Industrial and commercial areas 1350019 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Pit - ( Banc ) 1350012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1350012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- ---

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Power transmission line - ( Ligne de transport d'énergie )
Definition One or more cables used for power transmission.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Energy 1120009 No No Line

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Number of power transmission line
Definition The number of power transmission lines in a particular corridor (not the number of individual lines supported by a tower).
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..10]
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Power transmission line type
Definition Characteristics of the power transmission line.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Overhead Electric-power cables or wires supported by pylons.
2 Submarine Submarine electric-power cables or wires.
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Overhead - ( Aérien ) 1120011
Submarine - ( Sous-marin ) 1120021

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1120009 --- 6 20 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Quarry - ( Carrière )
Definition An excavation created by the removal of stone by blasting or cutting.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Industrial and commercial areas 1350029 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Quarry - ( Carrière ) 1350022

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1350022 500 1.5 --- 3 --- ---

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Railway - ( Chemin de fer )
Definition Infrastructure including two steel rails set on crosspieces on which trains can travel.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Transportation 1020009 No No Line

Attributes
Name Competence
Definition Legislative authority of the railway.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Other Other than federal authority.
2 Federal Railway governed by federal laws.
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Railway gauge
Definition Type of track based on the distance between the two rails.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..3]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the gauge from the data source.
1 Narrow Railway with a gauge of 0.967 m.
2 Standard Railway with a gauge of 1.435 m.
3 Special A railway-like feature, such as a subway or miniature railway.
Name Railway status
Definition Status of the railway.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..3]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the railway status from the data source.
1 Under construction Railroad under construction when the field survey was carried out.
2 Non-operational Railway no longer suitable for rail traffic.
3 Operational Any useable or used railway.
Name Railway support
Definition Portion of a railway having a structure to cross an obstacle.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..4]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the railway support from the data source.
1 Ground level Railway built directly at ground level.
2 Snowshed Roofed structure built over a railway in mountainous areas to protect railway from snow slides.
3 Bridge Railway built on a raised structure spanning an obstacle.
4 Tunnel Railway built in a cavity or underground structure to get through or under an obstacle.
Name Railway type
Definition Description of existing infrastructure.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..3]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the railway type from the data source.
1 Other Any known railway section that is not categorized as multiple or unique, such as a siding, passing track, spur, etc.
2 Multiple More than one railway on the same roadbed.
3 Single Railroad with only one railway.
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Federal, narrow, non-operational, unknown, unknown - ( Fédéral, étroit, non opérationnel, inconnu, inconnu ) 1020621
Federal, narrow, operational, unknown, other - ( Fédéral, étroit, opérationnel, inconnu, autre ) 1020631
Federal, narrow, operational, unknown, unknown - ( Fédéral, étroit, opérationnel, inconnu, inconnu ) 1020641
Federal, special, operational, bridge, single - ( Fédéral, spécial, opérationnel, pont, unique ) 1020711
Federal, special, operational, ground level, single - ( Fédéral, spécial, opérationnel, au sol, unique ) 1020701
Federal, special, operational, tunnel, single - ( Fédéral, spécial, opérationnel, tunnel, unique ) 1020721
Federal, standard, non-operational, bridge, multiple - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, pont, multiple ) 1021021
Federal, standard, non-operational, bridge, other - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, pont, autre ) 1021001
Federal, standard, non-operational, bridge, single - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, pont, unique ) 1021031
Federal, standard, non-operational, bridge, unknown - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, pont, inconnu ) 1021011
Federal, standard, non-operational, ground level, multiple - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, au sol, multiple ) 1020901
Federal, standard, non-operational, ground level, other - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, au sol, autre ) 1020881
Federal, standard, non-operational, ground level, single - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, au sol, unique ) 1020911
Federal, standard, non-operational, ground level, unknown - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, au sol, inconnu ) 1020891
Federal, standard, non-operational, snowshed, multiple - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, paraneige, multiple ) 1020981
Federal, standard, non-operational, snowshed, other - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, paraneige, autre ) 1020961
Federal, standard, non-operational, snowshed, single - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, paraneige, unique ) 1020991
Federal, standard, non-operational, snowshed, unknown - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, paraneige, inconnu ) 1020971
Federal, standard, non-operational, tunnel, multiple - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, tunnel, multiple ) 1021061
Federal, standard, non-operational, tunnel, other - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, tunnel, autre ) 1021041
Federal, standard, non-operational, tunnel, single - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, tunnel, unique ) 1021071
Federal, standard, non-operational, tunnel, unknown - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, tunnel, inconnu ) 1021051
Federal, standard, non-operational, unknown, multiple - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, inconnu, multiple ) 1020941
Federal, standard, non-operational, unknown, other - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, inconnu, autre ) 1020921
Federal, standard, non-operational, unknown, single - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, inconnu, unique ) 1020951
Federal, standard, non-operational, unknown, unknown - ( Fédéral, normal, non opérationnel, inconnu, inconnu ) 1020931
Federal, standard, operational, bridge, multiple - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, pont, multiple ) 1021221
Federal, standard, operational, bridge, other - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, pont, autre ) 1021201
Federal, standard, operational, bridge, single - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, pont, unique ) 1021231
Federal, standard, operational, bridge, unknown - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, pont, inconnu ) 1021211
Federal, standard, operational, ground level, multiple - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, au sol, multiple ) 1021101
Federal, standard, operational, ground level, other - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, au sol, autre ) 1021081
Federal, standard, operational, ground level, single - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, au sol, unique ) 1021111
Federal, standard, operational, ground level, unknown - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, au sol, inconnu ) 1021091
Federal, standard, operational, snowshed, multiple - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, paraneige, multiple ) 1021181
Federal, standard, operational, snowshed, other - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, paraneige, autre ) 1021161
Federal, standard, operational, snowshed, single - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, paraneige, unique ) 1021191
Federal, standard, operational, snowshed, unknown - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, paraneige, inconnu ) 1021171
Federal, standard, operational, tunnel, multiple - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, tunnel, multiple ) 1021261
Federal, standard, operational, tunnel, other - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, tunnel, autre ) 1021241
Federal, standard, operational, tunnel, single - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, tunnel, unique ) 1021271
Federal, standard, operational, tunnel, unknown - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, tunnel, inconnu ) 1021251
Federal, standard, operational, unknown, multiple - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, inconnu, multiple ) 1021141
Federal, standard, operational, unknown, other - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, inconnu, autre ) 1021121
Federal, standard, operational, unknown, single - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, inconnu, unique ) 1021151
Federal, standard, operational, unknown, unknown - ( Fédéral, normal, opérationnel, inconnu, inconnu ) 1021131
Federal, standard, under construction, unknown, multiple - ( Fédéral, normal, en construction, inconnu, multiple ) 1020681
Federal, standard, under construction, unknown, single - ( Fédéral, normal, en construction, inconnu, unique ) 1020691
Federal, unknown, non-operational, unknown, unknown - ( Fédéral, inconnu, non opérationnel, inconnu, inconnu ) 1020661
Federal, unknown, operational, unknown, unknown - ( Fédéral, inconnu, opérationnel, inconnu, inconnu ) 1020671
Federal, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown - ( Fédéral, inconnu, inconnu, inconnu, inconnu ) 1020651
Other, narrow, operational, unknown, other - ( Autre, étroit, opérationnel, inconnu, autre ) 1020011
Other, narrow, operational, unknown, unknown - ( Autre, étroit, opérationnel, inconnu, inconnu ) 1020021
Other, special, operational, bridge, multiple - ( Autre, spécial, opérationnel, pont, multiple ) 1020581
Other, special, operational, bridge, single - ( Autre, spécial, opérationnel, pont, unique ) 1020591
Other, special, operational, ground level, multiple - ( Autre, spécial, opérationnel, au sol, multiple ) 1020521
Other, special, operational, ground level, single - ( Autre, spécial, opérationnel, au sol, unique ) 1020531
Other, special, operational, snowshed, multiple - ( Autre, spécial, opérationnel, paraneige, multiple ) 1020561
Other, special, operational, snowshed, single - ( Autre, spécial, opérationnel, paraneige, unique ) 1020571
Other, special, operational, tunnel, multiple - ( Autre, spécial, opérationnel, tunnel, multiple ) 1020601
Other, special, operational, tunnel, single - ( Autre, spécial, opérationnel, tunnel, unique ) 1020611
Other, special, operational, unknown, multiple - ( Autre, spécial, opérationnel, inconnu, multiple ) 1020541
Other, special, operational, unknown, single - ( Autre, spécial, opérationnel, inconnu, unique ) 1020551
Other, special, under construction, unknown, multiple - ( Autre, spécial, en construction, inconnu, multiple ) 1020501
Other, special, under construction, unknown, single - ( Autre, spécial, en construction, inconnu, unique ) 1020511
Other, standard, operational, bridge, multiple - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, pont, multiple ) 1020451
Other, standard, operational, bridge, other - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, pont, autre ) 1020441
Other, standard, operational , bridge, single - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, pont, unique ) 1020461
Other, standard, operational, ground level, multiple - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, au sol, multiple ) 1020361
Other, standard, operational, ground level, other - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, au sol, autre ) 1020351
Other, standard, operational, ground level, single - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, au sol, unique ) 1020371
Other, standard, operational, snowshed, multiple - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, paraneige, multiple ) 1020421
Other, standard, operational, snowshed, other - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, paraneige, autre ) 1020411
Other, standard, operational, snowshed, single - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, paraneige, unique ) 1020431
Other, standard, operational, tunnel, multiple - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, tunnel, multiple ) 1020481
Other, standard, operational, tunnel, other - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, tunnel, autre ) 1020471
Other, standard, operational, tunnel, single - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, tunnel, unique ) 1020491
Other, standard, operational, unknown, multiple - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, inconnu, multiple ) 1020391
Other, standard, operational, unknown, other - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, inconnu, autre ) 1020381
Other, standard, operational, unknown, single - ( Autre, normal, opérationnel, inconnu, unique ) 1020401
Other, standard, under construction, unknown, multiple - ( Autre, normal, en construction, inconnu, multiple ) 1020061
Other, standard, under construction, unknown, single - ( Autre, normal, en construction, inconnu, unique ) 1020071
Other, unknown, non-operatinal, unknown, unknown - ( Autre, inconnu, non opérationnel, inconnu, inconnu ) 1020031
Other, unknown, operational, unknown, unknown - ( Autre, inconnu, opérationnel, inconnu, inconnu ) 1020051
Other, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown - ( Autre, inconnu, inconnu, inconnu, inconnu ) 1020041

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1020011 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020021 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020031 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020041 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020051 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020061 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020071 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020351 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020361 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020371 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020381 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020391 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020401 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020411 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020421 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020431 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020441 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020451 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020461 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020471 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020481 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020491 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020501 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
1020511 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
1020521 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
1020531 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
1020541 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
1020551 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
1020561 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
1020571 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
1020581 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
1020591 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
1020601 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
1020611 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
1020621 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020631 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020641 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020651 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020661 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020671 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020881 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020891 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020901 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020911 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020921 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020931 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020941 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020951 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020961 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020971 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020981 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1020991 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021001 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021011 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021021 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021031 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021041 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021051 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021061 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021071 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021081 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021091 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021101 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021111 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021121 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021131 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021141 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021151 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021161 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021171 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021181 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021191 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021201 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021211 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021221 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021231 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021241 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021251 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021261 --- 6 10 3 --- 10
1021271 --- 6 10 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Residential area - ( Zone résidentielle )
Definition Group of lots and buildings operated or arranged for human activity that is primarily residential.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 1370009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Residential area - ( Zone résidentielle ) 1370012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1370009 1000 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Road segment - ( Segment routier )
Definition A road is a linear section of the earth designed for or the result of vehicular movement. A road segment is the specific representation of a portion of a road with uniform characteristics. When crossing roads are separated by grades, the bisecting road segments do not share a junction. Grade separated crossings between road segments involve road structure objects, that is, either bridges or tunnels. If a junction occurs at a grade separation, it is either connected to the lower set of road segments or to the higher, but never to both. Proposed roads are not represented.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Transportation 1760009 No Yes Line

Attributes
Name Acquisition technique
Domain
Name Address range NID
Definition A national unique identifier assigned to each particular block face adress ranges.
Data type Character (32)
Domain A lowercase random based UUID generated without "-". When no value applies, the value "-" is assigned. Example: 69822b23d217494896014e57a2edb8ac.
Name Creation date
Definition The date of data creation.
Data type Character (8)
Domain A date in the format YYYYMMDD or "?" when information is not available. If the month or the day is unknown, corresponding characters are left blank. Examples: 20060630, 200606, 2006.
Name Dataset name
Name Digitizing direction flag left
Definition Indicates if the attribute event follows the same direction as the digitizing of the Road element. A specific value is defined for the left and right sides of the Road element.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..3]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Same direction Attribute event and Road element geometry are in the same direction.
2 Opposite direction Attribute event and Road element geometry are in opposite directions.
3 Not applicable Indication of the digitizing direction of the Road element not needed for the attribute event.
Name Digitizing direction flag right
Definition Indicates if the attribute event follows the same direction as the digitizing of the Road element. A specific value is defined for the left and right sides of the Road element.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..3]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Same direction Attribute event and Road element geometry are in the same direction.
2 Opposite direction Attribute event and Road element geometry are in opposite directions.
3 Not applicable Indication of the digitizing direction of the Road element not needed for the attribute event.
Name Exit number
Definition The ID-number of an exit on and off a controlled access thoroughfare that has been assigned by an administrating body.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Feature identifier
Name First house number left
Definition The first house number address value along a particular side (left or right) of a Road element. A specific value is defined for the left and right sides of the Road element.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,0,1..n] The value "0" is used when no value applies. The value "-1" is used when the value is unknown.
Name First house number right
Definition The first house number address value along a particular side (left or right) of a Road element. A specific value is defined for the left and right sides of the Road element.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,0,1..n] The value "0" is used when no value applies. The value "-1" is used when the value is unknown.
Name Functional road class
Definition A classification based on the importance of the role that the Road element or Ferry connection performs in the connectivity of the total road network.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..13]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Freeway An unimpeded, high speed controlled access thoroughfare for through traffic with typically no at grade intersections, usually with no property access or direct access and which is accessed by a ramp. Pedestrians prohibited.
2 Expressway/Highway A high-speed thoroughfare with a combination of controlled access intersections at any grade.
3 Arterial A major thoroughfare with medium to large traffic capacity.
4 Collector A minor thoroughfare mainly used to access properties and to feed traffic with right of way.
5 Local/Street A low-speed thoroughfare dedicated to provide full access to the front of properties.
6 Local/Strata A low-speed thoroughfare dedicated to provide access to properties with potential public restriction: trailer parks, First Nations, strata, private estates.
7 Local/Unknown A low-speed thoroughfare dedicated to provide access to the front of properties but for which the access regulations are unknown.
8 Alleyway/Lane A low-speed thoroughfare dedicated to provide access to the rear of properties.
9 Ramp A system of interconnecting roadways providing for the controlled movement between two or more roadways.
10 Resource/Recreation A narrow passage whose primary function is to provide access for resource extraction and may also have serve in providing public access to the backcountry.
11 Rapid transit A thoroughfare restricted to public transit buses.
12 Service lane A stretch of road permitting vehicles to come to a stop along a freeway or highway. Scale, service lane, emergency lane, lookout and rest area.
13 Winter A road that is only useable during the winter when conditions allow for passage over lakes, rivers and wetlands.
Name Last house number left
Definition The last house number address value along a particular side (left or right) of a Road element. A specific value is defined for the left and right sides of the Road element.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,0,1..n] The value "0" is used when no value applies. The value "-1" is used when the value is unknown.
Name Last house number right
Definition The last house number address value along a particular side (left or right) of a Road element. A specific value is defined for the left and right sides of the Road element.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,0,1..n] The value "0" is used when no value applies. The value "-1" is used when the value is unknown.
Name Number of lanes
Definition The number of dedicated traffic lanes on a road surface.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..10]
Name Official place name left
Definition Official name of an administrative area, district or other named area which is required for uniqueness of the street name along a particular side (left or right) of a Road element.
Data type Character (100)
Domain The complete name of the place for the left side of the Road Element or "?" when information is not available.
Name Official place name right
Definition Official name of an administrative area, district or other named area which is required for uniqueness of the street name along a particular side (left or right) of a Road element.
Data type Character (100)
Domain The complete name of the place for the right side of the Road Element or "?" when information is not available.
Name Official street name left
Definition Official street name along a particular side (left or right) of a Road element.
Data type Character (100)
Domain The complete street name for the left side of the Road Element or "?" when information is not available.
Name Official street name right
Definition Official street name along a particular side (left or right) of a Road element.
Data type Character (100)
Domain The complete street name for the right side of the Road Element or "?" when information is not available.
Name Paved road surface type
Definition The characteristics of the material used on a paved road surface.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,0..3]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown A paved road with an unknown surface type.
0 None No value applies.
1 Rigid A paved road with a rigid surface such as concrete.
2 Flexible A paved road with a flexible surface such as asphalt.
3 Blocks A paved road with a surface made of blocks such as cobblestones.
Name Pavement status
Definition The type of improvement applied to a road surface.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Paved A road with a surface made of hardened material such as concrete, asphalt, tar gravel, or steel decks.
2 Unpaved A road with a surface made of loose material such as gravel or dirt.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Province/territory code
Definition Canadian province or territory code.
Data type Character (2)
Domain [AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NS,NT,NU,ON,PE,QC,SK,YT]
Values
Code Label Definition
AB AB Alberta
BC BC British Columbia
MB MB Manitoba
NB NB New Brunswick
NL NL Newfoundland and Labrador
NS NS Nova Scotia
NS NT Northwest Territories
NS NU Nunavut
ON ON Ontario
PE PE Prince Edward Island
QC QC Quebec
SK SK Saskatchewan
YT YT Yukon
Name Revision date
Definition The date of data revision.
Data type Character (8)
Domain A date in the format YYYYMMDD or "?" when information is not available. If the month or the day is unknown, corresponding characters are left blank. Examples: 20060630, 200606, 2006.
Name Road segment ID
Definition A unique identifier assigned to each instance of road segment.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..n]
Name Route name English 1
Definition The English version of the name of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name English attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no English version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name English 2
Definition The English version of the Name of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name English attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no English version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name English 3
Definition The English version of the name of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name English attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no English version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name English 4
Definition The English version of the name of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name English attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no English version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name French 1
Definition The French version of the Name of a route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name French attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no French version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name French 2
Definition The French version of the name of a route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name French attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no French version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name French 3
Definition The French version of the name of a route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name French attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no French version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route name French 4
Definition The French version of the name of a route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one named route. In such cases, it has multiple route name French attributes.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no French version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Route number 1
Definition The ID-number of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one numbered route. In such cases, it has multiple route number attributes.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Route number 2
Definition The ID-number of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one numbered route. In such cases, it has multiple route number attributes.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Route number 3
Definition The ID-number of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one numbered route. In such cases, it has multiple route number attributes.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Route number 4
Definition The ID-number of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one numbered route. In such cases, it has multiple route number attributes.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Route number 5
Definition The ID-number of a particular route in a given road network as assigned by a national or subnational agency. A road segment or ferry connection segment can belong to more than one numbered route. In such cases, it has multiple route number attributes.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Source identifier
Name Specification code
Name Standards version
Definition Version number of the GeoBase Product Specifications to which the dataset conforms.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value.
Name Structure ID
Definition A unique identifier assigned to the road segment or the set of adjoining road segments forming a structure. This identifier allows for the reconstitution of a structure that is fragmented by junctions.
Data type UUID
Domain A known value or "-" when no string value applies.
Name Structure name English
Definition The English version of the name of a road structure as assigned by a national or subnational agency.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no English version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Structure name French
Definition The French version of the name of a particular road structure as attributed by a national or subnational agency.
Data type Character (100)
Domain A known value, or "-" when no French version of the name is recognized, or "?" when information is not available.
Name Structure type
Definition A manmade linear structure built to support a road. It may be built at, above, or below grade.
Data type Integer
Domain [0..7]
Values
Code Label Definition
0 None No value applies.
1 Bridge A manmade construction that supports a road on a raised structure and spans an obstacle, river, another road, or railway.
2 Bridge covered A manmade construction that supports a road on a covered raised structure and spans an obstacle, river, another road, or railway.
3 Bridge moveable A manmade construction that supports a road on a moveable raised structure and spans an obstacle, river, another road, or railway.
4 Bridge unknown A bridge for which it is currently impossible to determine whether its structure is covered, moveable or other.
5 Tunnel An enclosed manmade construction built to carry a road through or below a natural feature or other obstructions.
6 Snowshed A manmade roofed structure built over a road in mountainous areas to prevent snow slides from blocking the road.
7 Dam A manmade linear structure built across a waterway or floodway to control the flow of water and supporting a road for motor vehicles.
Name Theme
Name Unpaved road surface type
Definition The characteristics of the material used on unpaved road surface.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,0..2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown An unpaved road for which characteristics of the material used is not known.
0 None No value applies.
1 Gravel A dirt road which surface has been improved by the grading with gravel.
2 Dirt An unpaved road whose surface is formed by the removal of vegetation and/or by the transportation movements over that road which inhibits further growth of any vegetation.
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Road segment - ( Segment routier ) 1760011

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Ruins - ( Ruines )
Definition A structure of recognized historical interest in an advanced state of disrepair, making it unusable, with masonry walls or excavations.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2400009 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Orientation
Definition Gives the direction of an occurrence of a point entity. The orientation is measured counterclockwise from the X-axis.
Data type Integer
Mesurement Units Degree
Domain [-1,0..359]
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Ruins - ( Ruines ) 2400010 2400012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2400012 100 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Runway - ( Piste d'envol )
Definition A prepared surface used by airplanes and helicopters for take-off and landing.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Transportation 1190009 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Runway status
Definition Indicates if the runway is listed in the "Canada Flight Supplement" or the "Water Aerodrome Supplement".
Data type Integer
Domain [-2,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-2 Indefinite Attribute value used when it is impossible to differentiate official runways from unofficial runways.
1 Nonofficial The runway is not listed in the "Canada Flight Supplement" or the "Canada Water Aerodrome Supplement".
2 Official The runway is listed in the "Canada Flight Supplement" or the "Canada Water Aerodrome Supplement".
Name Runway type
Definition Characteristices of the runway.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..4]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Airport All the land necessary for air traffic serving a town or a region.
2 Heliport Aerodrome used or intended to be used for the arrival, landing, takeoff, or departure of vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
3 Hospital heliport Heliport located close to a hospital.
4 Water aerodrome Aerodrome used for seaplanes.
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Airport, indefinite - ( Aéroport, indéfini ) 1190100 1190102
Airport, nonofficial - ( Aéroport, non officiel ) 1190030 1190032
Airport, official - ( Aéroport, officiel ) 1190060 1190062
Heliport, indefinite - ( Héliport, indéfini ) 1190110
Heliport, nonofficial - ( Héliport, non officiel ) 1190040
Heliport, official - ( Héliport, officiel ) 1190070
Hospital heliport, nonofficial - ( Héliport d'hôpital, non officiel ) 1190050
Hospital heliport, official - ( Héliport d'hôpital, officiel ) 1190080
Water aerodrome, indefinite - ( Hydroaérodrome, indéfini ) 1190120
Water aerodrome, official - ( Hydroaérodrome, officiel ) 1190090

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1190032 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10
1190062 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10
1190102 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Sand - ( Sable )
Definition Fine, hard, rock material including raised beaches and dunes.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Relief and landforms 1080059 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Sand - ( Sable ) 1080052

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1080052 250 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Saturated soil - ( Sol saturé )
Definition Water saturated area where there is no drainage.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Water saturated soils 1320039 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 1320032

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1320032 100 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Shrine - ( Lieu de pèlerinage )
Definition A place where a structure or structures of a religious nature having historic interest or serving landmark objects are built.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2210009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Shrine - ( Lieu de pèlerinage ) 2210010

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Silo - ( Silo )
Definition An upright, cylindrical structure 20 meters or more in height used for storing silage.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 2440009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Silo - ( Silo ) 2440010

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Single line watercourse - ( Cours d'eau simple )
Definition A linear feature describing the path of a narrow flow of water on the earth's surface.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Hydrography 1470009 No Yes Line

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name English name
Name Feature identifier
Name French name
Name Geographical name database
Name Isolated
Definition Any waterbody or single line watercourse that has no connection with any other waterbody or single line watercource.
Data type Integer
Domain [-2,-1,0,1]
Values
Code Label Definition
-2 Indefinite Not determined
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine.
0 False Not isolated
1 True Isolated
Name Language
Name Name ID
Name NHN drainage area
Definition NHN dataset (drainage area) identifier.
Data type Character (7)
Domain 7-characters code based on the naming convention of the Water Survey of Canada Sub-Sub-Drainage Areas (WSCSSDA) and/or the Fondamental Drainage Areas from the Atlas of Canada (FDAAC). The field is left blank when not applicable.
Name Permanency
Definition Nature of the occurence through time.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine.
1 Permanent Intended to exist or function for a long, indefinite period.
2 Intermittent Coming and going at intervals.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Toponymic concise code
Name Validity date
Name Water definition
Definition The nature of a body of water defined according to its water velocity and usage.
Data type Integer
Domain [0..3,6,7]
Values
Code Label Definition
0 None None of the other values.
1 Canal An artificial body of water serving as a navigable waterway or to channel water.
2 Conduit An artificial system, such as an aqueduct, penstock, flume, or sluice, designed to carry water for purposes other than drainage.
3 Ditch Small, open manmade channel constructed through earth or rock for the purpose of conveying water.
6 Watercourse A natural body of water through which water may flow.
7 Tidal river A natural body of water in which flow and water surface elevation are affected by the tide.

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Canal, isolated - ( Canal, isolé ) 1470021
Canal, non isolated - ( Canal, non isolé ) 1470121
Canal, unknown - ( Canal, inconnu ) 1470221
Conduit, indefinite - ( Conduit, indéfini ) 1470201
Conduit, isolated - ( Conduit, isolé ) 1470031
Conduit, non isolated - ( Conduit, non isolé ) 1470131
Conduit, unknown - ( Conduit, inconnu ) 1470231
Ditch, isolated - ( Fossé de drainage, isolé ) 1470041
Ditch, non isolated - ( Fossé de drainage, non isolé ) 1470141
Ditch, unknown - ( Fossé de drainage, inconnu ) 1470241
None, isolated - ( Aucun, isolé ) 1470011
None, non isolated - ( Aucun, non isolé ) 1470111
None, unknown - ( Aucun, inconnu ) 1470211
Tidal river, non isolated - ( Rivière à marées, non isolé ) 1470181
Watercourse, indefinite - ( Cours d'eau, indéfini ) 1470191
Watercourse, isolated - ( Cours d'eau, isolé ) 1470071
Watercourse, non isolated - ( Cours d'eau, non isolé ) 1470171
Watercourse, unknown - ( Cours d'eau, inconnu ) 1470251

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Ski centre - ( Centre de ski )
Definition Site developed for alpine skiing.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 1000029 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Ski centre - ( Centre de ski ) 1000020

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Sports track/Race track - ( Piste de course )
Definition Site designed to hold races and sporting events, including drag strips.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 1000079 No No Line - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Sports track/Race track - ( Piste de course ) 1000071 1000072

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1000071 --- 1.5 50 3 --- 10
1000072 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Stadium - ( Stade )
Definition A structure containing tiered spectator seating along the perimeter of playing fields and sports track.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2460009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Stadium - ( Stade ) 2460012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2460012 500 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) String bog - ( Tourbière réticulée )
Definition Area comprised of a series of crests of fibrous vegetation (mostly sphagnum moss) often dotted with relatively large waterbodies.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Water saturated soils 1320059 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
String bog - ( Tourbière réticulée ) 1320052

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1320052 1000 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Tank - ( Citerne )
Definition A cylindrical structure used to store liquids.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 2080009 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Orientation
Definition Gives the direction of an occurrence of a point entity. The orientation is measured counterclockwise from the X-axis.
Data type Integer
Mesurement Units Degree
Domain [-1,0..359]
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Tank type
Definition Type of tank.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the type of the tank from the data source.
1 Horizontal A tank with the cylinder in a horizontal position.
2 Vertical A tank with the cylinder in a vertical position.
Name Tank use
Definition Tank use.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the tank use from the data source.
1 Other Other than a water tank.
2 Water A tank on or above ground level that is used to contain water.
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Horizontal, unknown - ( Horizontale, inconnu ) 2080020 2080022
Unknown, unknown - ( Inconnu, inconnu ) 2080010
Vertical, other - ( Verticale, autre ) 2080030 2080032
Vertical, unknown - ( Verticale, inconnu ) 2080050 2080052
Vertical, water - ( Verticale, eau ) 2080040 2080042

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2080022 200 1.5 --- 1.5 --- 10
2080032 200 1.5 --- 3 --- 10
2080042 200 1.5 --- 3 --- 10
2080052 200 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Toll point - ( Poste de péage )
Definition Place where a right-of-way is charged to gain access to a motorway, a bridge, etc.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Transportation 1790009 No Yes Point

Attributes
Name Acquisition technique
Domain
Name Creation date
Definition The date of data creation.
Data type Character (8)
Domain A date in the format YYYYMMDD or "?" when information is not available. If the month or the day is unknown, corresponding characters are left blank. Examples: 20060630, 200606, 2006.
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Network linear element NID
Definition The source identifier or national identifier (NID) of the road segment along which the feature is located.
Data type UUID
Domain A UUID string representation (32 characters).
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Province/territory code
Definition Canadian province or territory code.
Data type Character (2)
Domain [AB,BC,MB,NB,NL,NS,NT,NU,ON,PE,QC,SK,YT]
Values
Code Label Definition
AB AB Alberta
BC BC British Columbia
MB MB Manitoba
NB NB New Brunswick
NL NL Newfoundland and Labrador
NS NS Nova Scotia
NS NT Northwest Territories
NS NU Nunavut
ON ON Ontario
PE PE Prince Edward Island
QC QC Quebec
SK SK Saskatchewan
YT YT Yukon
Name Revision date
Definition The date of data revision.
Data type Character (8)
Domain A date in the format YYYYMMDD or "?" when information is not available. If the month or the day is unknown, corresponding characters are left blank. Examples: 20060630, 200606, 2006.
Name Source identifier
Name Specification code
Name Standards version
Definition Version number of the GeoBase Product Specifications to which the dataset conforms.
Data type Character (10)
Domain A known value.
Name Theme
Name Toll point type
Definition The characteristics of an infrastructure used for collecting a toll charge.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..3]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown A toll point for which it is currently impossible to determine the specific type.
1 Physical toll booth A construction along or across a road where toll charges are collected by employees of an organization or by electronic payments such as with credit cards or bankcards.
2 Virtual toll booth A toll booth at which tolls are charged, using invoice or subscription, by automatically recording the passing vehicles.
3 Hybrid A toll booth that is both physical and virtual.
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Toll point - ( Poste de péage ) 1790010

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Tower - ( Tour )
Definition A structure of 10 meters or more built to provide clearance above the surrounding objects or features.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 2530009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Tower Function
Definition Function of the tower.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..5]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Communication A tower used in the transmission and the reception of radio waves.
2 Control A structure at an airport from which air and ground traffic are controlled.
3 Clearance A tower used to support cables over water or a road.
4 Fire A tower used to watch for and report forest fire.
5 Lookout A tower used for viewing a natural or developed scene.
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Clearance - ( De dégagement ) 2530030
Communication - ( Communication ) 2530010
Control - ( Contrôle ) 2530020
Fire - ( Feu ) 2530040
Lookout - ( Observation ) 2530050

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Trail - ( Sentier )
Definition A narrow path or route suitable for walking, hiking, or bicycling.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2420009 No No Line

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Trail function
Definition Function of the trail
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the trail function from the data source.
1 Other Other than portage.
2 Portage A trail used by canoeists to bypass an unnavigable portion of a watercourse or to go from one watercourse to another.
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Other - ( Autre ) 2420021
Portage - ( Portage ) 2420031
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 2420011

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2420011 --- 1.5 5 3 --- 10
2420021 --- 1.5 10 3 --- 10
2420031 --- 1.5 5 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Transformer station - ( Poste de transformateurs )
Definition Site that is part of an electrical power system where voltage is altered.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Energy 1360059 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Transformer station - ( Poste de transformateurs ) 1360050 1360052

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1360052 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Transmission line - ( Ligne de transmission )
Definition One or more cables used for communication.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 2230009 No No Line

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Number of transmission lines
Definition The number of transmission lines in a particular corridor (not the number of individual lines supported by a tower).
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1..10]
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Tranmission line location
Definition Transmission line location.
Data type Integer
Domain [1]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Other Other than submarine.
Name Transmission line function
Definition Transmission line function.
Data type Integer
Domain [1]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Telephone Communication cables or wires supported by poles.
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Telephone, other - ( Téléphone, autre ) 2230011

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2230011 --- 6 100 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Tundra polygon - ( Sols polygonaux )
Definition Tract of land in a permafrost region, in which the land surface has cracked and separated, forming a multitude of polygon-shaped islands with ice wedges between them.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Relief and landforms 1080069 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Tundra polygon - ( Sols polygonaux ) 1080062

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1080062 1000 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Tundra pond - ( Étang de toundra )
Definition A tract of land in a permafrost region where lakes are so numerous that they prevent movement across the area except when they are frozen.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Water saturated soils 1320019 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Tundra pond - ( Étang de toundra ) 1320012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1320012 1000 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Turntable - ( Plaque tournante )
Definition A railed platform used to turn locomotives and train cars.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Transportation 2320009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Turntable - ( Plaque tournante ) 2320010

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Underground reservoir - ( Réservoir souterrain )
Definition An underground or artificially covered basin for storing drinking water.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 2380009 No No Point - Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Underground reservoir - ( Réservoir souterrain ) 2380010 2380012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2380012 200 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Valve - ( Valve )
Definition A device on a pipeline that controls flow.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Energy 1340009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Valve - ( Valve ) 1340010

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Wall/Fence - ( Mur/clôture )
Definition A vertical structure constructed to enclose or divide an area.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 2240009 No No Line

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date
Name Wall/Fence type
Definition Wall/Fence type.
Data type Integer
Domain [1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Fence A barrier made of wire, rails or other relatively light material used to enclose or divide an area.
2 Wall A vertical structure constructed to enclosed or divide an area.

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Fence - ( Clôture ) 2240011
Wall - ( Mur ) 2240021

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2240011 --- 6 20 3 --- 10
2240021 --- 6 20 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Waterbody - ( Région hydrique )
Definition A polygon feature describing a body of water.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Hydrography 1480009 No Yes Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Isolated
Definition Any waterbody or single line watercourse disjoint from any other waterbody or single line watercourse.
Data type Integer
Domain [-2,-1,0,1]
Values
Code Label Definition
-2 Indefinite Not determined.
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine.
0 False Not isolated.
1 True Isolated.
Name Lake English name
Name Lake French name
Name Lake geographical name database
Name Lake language
Name Lake name ID
Name Lake toponymic concise code
Name NHN drainage area
Definition NHN dataset (drainage area) identifier.
Data type Character (7)
Domain 7-characters code based on the naming convention of the Water Survey of Canada Sub-Sub-Drainage Areas (WSCSSDA) and/or the Fondamental Drainage Areas from the Atlas of Canada (FDAAC). The field is left blank when not applicable.
Name Permanency
Definition Nature of the occurence through time.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine.
1 Permanent Intended to exist or function for a long, indefinite period.
2 Intermittent Coming and going at intervals.
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name River English name
Name River French name
Name River geographical name database
Name River language
Name River name ID
Name River toponymic concise code
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date
Name Water definition
Definition The nature of a body of water defined according to its water velocity and usage.
Data type Integer
Domain [-2,-1,0,1,4..10,100]
Values
Code Label Definition
-2 Indefinite Not determined.
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine.
0 None None of the other values.
1 Canal An artificial body of water serving as a navigable waterway or to channel water.
4 Lake A natural and usually flat body of water.
5 Reservoir A wholly or partially manmade body of water for storing and/or regulating and controlling water.
6 Watercourse A natural body of water through which water may flow.
7 Tidal river A natural body of water in which flow and water surface elevation are affected by the tide.
8 Liquid waste Liquid waste or discharge from an industrial complex.
9 Pond A body of standing water, usually smaller than a lake.
10 Side channel A channel providing an alternative water way within a flowing body of water.
100 Ocean Coastal waterbody.

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Canal, isolated - ( Canal, isolé ) 1480022
Canal, non isolated - ( Canal, non isolé ) 1480122
Canal, unknown - ( Canal, inconnu ) 1480302
Indefinite, indefinite - ( Indéfini, indéfini ) 1480232
Indefinite, isolated - ( Indéfini, isolé ) 1480212
Indefinite, non isolated - ( Indéfini, non isolé ) 1480222
Lake, isolated - ( Lac, isolé ) 1480052
Lake, non isolated - ( Lac, non isolé ) 1480152
Lake, unknown - ( Lac, inconnu ) 1480312
Liquid waste, indefinite - ( Déchets liquides, indéfini ) 1480242
Liquid waste, isolated - ( Déchets liquides, isolé ) 1480092
Liquid waste, non isolated - ( Déchets liquides, non isolé ) 1480192
Liquid waste, unknown - ( Déchets liquides, inconnu ) 1480332
None, isolated - ( Aucun, isolé ) 1480012
None, non isolated - ( Aucun, non isolé ) 1480112
None, unknown - ( Aucun, inconnu ) 1480292
Ocean, unknown - ( Océan, inconnu ) 1481352
Pond, isolated - ( Étang, isolé ) 1480102
Pond, non isolated - ( Étang, non isolé ) 1480202
Pound, unknown - ( Étang, inconnu ) 1480342
Reservoir, indefinite - ( Réservoir, indéfini ) 1480252
Reservoir, isolated - ( Réservoir, isolé ) 1480062
Reservoir, non isolated - ( Réservoir, non isolé ) 1480162
Reservoir, unknown - ( Réservoir, inconnu ) 1480322
Side channel, non isolated - ( Voie d'eau latérale, non isolé ) 1480132
Tidal river, non isolated - ( Rivière à marées, non isolé ) 1480182
Unknown, isolated - ( Inconnu, isolé ) 1480282
Unknown, non isolated - ( Inconnu, non isolé ) 1480272
Unknown, unknown - ( Inconnu, inconnu ) 1480262
Watercourse, isolated - ( Cours d'eau, isolé ) 1480072
Watercourse, non isolated - ( Cours d'eau, non isolé ) 1480172

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Well - ( Puits )
Definition A narrow, deep hole dug or drilled in the earth for the extraction of liquids or gases.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Buildings and structures 2350009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date
Name Well type
Definition Type of well.
Data type Integer
Domain [-1,1,2]
Values
Code Label Definition
-1 Unknown Impossible to determine the type of well from the data source.
1 Water A well dug or drilled in the earth down to the water table to provide a high rate of flow to supply water to a municipality or located in arid areas.
2 Petroleum A well on land or offshore for the extraction of oil or natural gas.

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Petroleum - ( Pétrole ) 2350030
Unknown - ( Inconnu ) 2350010
Water - ( Eau ) 2350020

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Wetland - ( Terre humide )
Definition Area with vegetation requiring a significant amount of water. The vegetation may grow in waterbodies, in areas intermittently covered by water, or in badly drained, water saturated areas. The vegetation species vary according to the amount of water and the environment: reeds, rushes, aquatic vegetation, shrubs, trees, etc.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Water saturated soils 1320049 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Wetland - ( Terre humide ) 1320042

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1320042 100 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Wind-operated device - ( Éolienne )
Definition A structure used to develop power from the wind.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Energy 2170009 No No Point

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Wind-operated device - ( Éolienne ) 2170010

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Wooded area - ( Région boisée )
Definition Area covered by trees or shrubs having a minimum height of 2 meters.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Vegetation 1240009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date
Name Wooded area type
Definition Characteristics of the wooded area.
Data type Integer
Domain [1..3]
Values
Code Label Definition
1 Extracted More than 50% of the wooded area is covered with trees and shrubs over 2 meters in height.
2 Interpreted More than 35% of the wooded area is covered with trees and shrubs over 2 meters in height. The wooded regions interpreted can include logged and burned-over areas, and avalanche corridors.
3 CFS-EOSD Wooded area extracted from the "EOSD Land Cover Classification" of the Canadian Forest Service.

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Extracted - ( Extrait ) 1240012
Interpreted - ( Interprété ) 1240022

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
1240009 300 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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Entity
Name - ( French name ) Zoo - ( Zoo )
Definition An area where animals are kept for display or study.
Theme Generic code Is abstract GeoBase Geometry
Places of interest 2560009 No No Area

Attributes
Name Dataset name
Name Feature identifier
Name Planimetric accuracy
Name Provider
Name Specification code
Name Theme
Name Validity date

Attribute values combinations (Specification codes)
Attributes combination Point Line Area
Zoo - ( Zoo ) 2560012

Minimum sizes
Specification
code
 Area

(Square meter) 		Lateral
distance
(Meter) 		Length

(Meter) 		Longitudinal
distance
(Meter) 		Right angle
tolerance
(Degree) 		Spike angle
tolerance
(Degree)
2560012 500 1.5 --- 3 --- 10

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