Geographical Names of Canada

Canada Geographical Names

The Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (CGNDB) helps to find the location of a place in Canada.

Content

 * Site provides the following searches.
 * Name of a place
 * Query by the name of a city, town, lake or other geographical feature.
 * Coordinates
 * Query by CGNDB Coordinates
 * Rectangular area
 * Unique key
 * Query by CGNDB Unique Identifier or Feature ID
 * Alphabetical list


 * The results list shows:
 * Name
 * Province or territory
 * Feature type
 * Location
 * NTS (National Topographic System) map
 * Details
 * Map

Using the site
1. On the left, under the heading GeoNames Query, click on one of the following:


 * Name
 * Coordinates
 * Rectangular area
 * Unique Code
 * Alphabetical list

2. Follow the instructions give on the screen.

Main Internet Address
Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) -Canadian Geographical Names with links to The Atlas of Canada online, and other maps and information.

Cost
Free

Tips

 * Read the instructions before beginning a search.
 * Each Canadian province and territory has its own geographical names division. See the Canadian Geographical Names list of links for Canada.