NHS Commuting to Work Data for Nova Scotia Geographies

2011 National Household Survey data on commuting methods to work. The dataset is archived and no longer maintained, with users advised to consult Statistics Canada for current information. It was produced by the Government of Nova Scotia and covers multiple geographic levels within the province.

Use Cases

• Analyze commuting mode share based on travel method data mentioned in the description
• Compare transportation patterns across different geographic regions like counties and municipalities
• Study demographic trends related to work travel for archival research purposes

Strengths

• Data sourced from the 2011 National Household Survey, a national statistical program
• Available for multiple geographic levels including provinces, counties, municipalities, and electoral districts

Limitations

• Dataset is archived and not maintained or updated; last metadata update is 2026-04-17
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment

Provenance

Source

Government of Nova Scotia

Collection Method

Sourced from the 2011 National Household Survey

Time Range

2011

Geography

Nova Scotia, including provinces, counties, communities, municipalities, district health authorities, and other regional divisions