Canadian GIS & Geomatics

02/10/2026

Ontario provides an extensive collection of Ontario Open Data resources that support mapping, spatial analysis, and evidence‑based decision‑making across the province. This guide brings together the most reliable Ontario Free GIS and Geospatial Data Sources, including provincial datasets, municipal open data portals, conservation authority layers, and high‑value resources such as LiDAR, orthophotography, hydrology, and parcel information. Whether you’re a GIS professional, researcher, or student, this page offers a centralized starting point for accessing authoritative, open geospatial data for projects of any scale.

https://canadiangis.com/ontario-free-gis-and-geospatial-data-sources.php

Ontario provides an extensive collection of Ontario Open Data resources that support mapping, spatial analysis, and evidence‑based decision‑making across the province. Here we bring together the most reliable Ontario Free GIS and Geospatial Data Sources, including provincial datasets, municipal ...

02/09/2026

time to grab early bird pricing for GeoIgnite 2026 ...

https://mailchi.mp/gogeomatics/geoignite-2026early-bird?e=488abf818d

02/09/2026

80+ Ontario Municipal Geospatial Data Portals now providing geospatial data to the geospatial community

https://canadiangis.com/ontario-municipal-geospatial-data.php

Ontario, being the largest Province in Canada, contains many large municipalities, and most provide enough geospatial data that they often have their own data portals. Therefore this page has been dedicated to the more then 80+ great Ontario Municipal Geospatial Data Portals that provide geospatial....

01/26/2026

Planet Open Canada Program - Now Available - https://mailchi.mp/gogeomatics/planet-open-canada-program-now-available

01/26/2026

The Canadian Cartographic Association invites researchers, practitioners, educators, students, and industry partners to submit proposals for presentations at our 2026 annual conference (May 27th-29th).

We welcome contributions that advance the art, science, and practice of cartography, mapping, and geomatics, with an emphasis on work that offers a Canadian perspective.

https://cca-acc.org/conferences/2026-cca-conference/2026-call-for-papers

11/14/2025

Join us for an upcoming CCA webinar about “Cartography of the Past, Present, and Future” Celebrating 50 years of the Canadian Cartographic Association. Presenters will include Daniel Brendle-Moczuk, University of Victoria, Paul Heersink, Esri Canada, and more.


This online event will not only highlight the evolution of cartography over the past five decades, but also explore the innovative tools and approaches shaping the maps of tomorrow. Whether you are a student, researcher, professional, or simply someone fascinated by the way maps to tell stories, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow cartographer and map lovers in the field and reflect on the enduring importance of cartography in Canadian society and beyond.

This is a free event, but we ask that you register to save a spot, and receive connection details.

Follow link and to register to receive login details .... https://cca-acc.org/conferences/cca-calendar =105&cid=1893&wid=2001

08/20/2025

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07/30/2025

These aerial views help show the quaint beauty of a historic wooden covered bridge spanning a small river, nestled between sprawling farmers’ fields.

https://geomatics.one/Drone_Aerial_Views_of_a_/covered-bridge

The aerial drone photos and video help show the quaint beauty of a historic wooden covered bridge spanning a small river, nestled between sprawling farmers' fields.

07/30/2025

03/11/2025

What a view of the Manicouagan Reservoir! 🤩

One of two cymbal-shaped solar arrays on the Northrop Grumman Cygnus space freighter, is pictured in the foreground as the International Space Station orbited 420 kilometers above the 214 million-year-old Manicouagan crater.

📷 NASA

03/11/2025

Les universitaires, les professionnel.le.s, les praticien.ne.s et les détenteurs / détentrices de connaissances ayant un lien avec la géographie sont invités à soumettre des résumés. L'ACG 2025 propose plusieurs façons de contribuer, et nous vous demandons d'examiner attentivement la meilleure forme de contribution à l'événement. L'Association autorise une (1) présentation orale par auteur. Des contributions supplémentaires peuvent être apportées par la proposition d'une affiche, ou la participation à un panel.
Vous trouverez ci-dessous un résumé des dates importantes concernant ACG2025 : Confluence
- Date limite de soumission des résumés des présentations orales : 14 mars 2025 (PROLONGÉE)
- Date limite pour les propositions d'affiches : 21 mars 2025 (PROLONGÉE)

Les résumés peuvent être soumis ici : https://forms.gle/NsvzPyFMxaTbsgFr6

Inscription anticipée
Nous vous invitons à vous inscrire à Confluence, la 75e réunion et congrès annuel de l'ACG. Les frais d'inscription anticipée sont en vigueur jusqu'au 25 avril 2025.
Les frais d'inscription comprennent les dîners et les réceptions.
Inscrivez-vous ici: https://www.meet-here.ca/cag-acg-2025/begin

Excursions
Ne manquez pas l'occasion d'explorer certains des sites les plus fascinants d'Ottawa grâce à nos excursions ! Que vous soyez un lève-tôt, que vous préfériez une excursion en milieu de journée ou que vous souhaitiez prolonger votre expérience du congrès au-delà des séances principales, nous avons quelque chose pour vous.
Voir ici pour les offres actuelles d'excursions : https://www.meet-here.ca/confluence_fieldtrips/8080381

Pour réserver à l'hôtel DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown, cliquez ici: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/yowoddt-geo-d11b4173-2186-49e0-8a9b-3f6910a2feef/

Pour réserver un logement étudiant.e à l'université de Carleton, cliquez ici: https://www.meet-here.ca/CAG_CCA_CarletonHousing