Canadian Hydrographic Features Including Permanent Snow And Ice

250,000 vector features represent Canadian surface water networks, including watercourses, waterbodies, and permanent snow and ice. The dataset originates from Natural Resources Canada's CanVec product, compiled from multiple authoritative topographic sources and satellite imagery. It provides quality topographical information compliant with international geomatics standards.

Use Cases

• Train a geospatial model to classify hydrographic feature types like Waterbody or Permanent Snow and Ice from vector attributes.
• Analyze the distribution and connectivity of Watercourse and Water Linear Flow features for hydrological network modeling.
• Map Hydro Obstacle features such as falls and rapids to assess navigation or recreational safety risks.
• Integrate Water Well and Spring point data with other environmental layers for groundwater resource studies.

Strengths

• Contains approximately 250,000 distinct hydrographic features.
• Compiled from multiple authoritative sources including the National Topographic Data Base and satellite imagery.
• Complies with international geomatics standards for vector data quality.

Limitations

• Specific column names, data types, and row counts per feature type are not provided in the input.
• Sample data is unavailable, making preliminary assessment of attribute structure difficult.

Provenance

Source

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) CanVec product, distributed by the Government of Yukon.

Collection Method

Multi-source product from the National Topographic Data Base, Mapping the North process, Atlas of Canada, GeoBase, and satellite imagery updates.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 2026, indicating active maintenance.

Geography

Covers Canadian territory.