Canadian Railroad Station Locations From CanVec Topographic Data

Yukon's GeoYukon platform distributes this vector dataset of railway stations and other transport features across Canada. It originates from Natural Resources Canada's multi-source CanVec product, which complies with international geomatics standards. The dataset includes entities like Railway Station, Road Segment, and Track Junction.

Use Cases

• Map Railway Station density relative to other Transport Features like Road Segments or Trails for infrastructure analysis.
• Analyze spatial distribution of Track Junctions and Track Structures for network connectivity studies.
• Use the vector format of entities like Navigational Aids and Marinas for integration with other topographic maps.

Strengths

• Data originates from Natural Resources Canada's best available sources, including the National Topographic Data Base.
• Product complies with international geomatics standards, ensuring interoperability.
• Multi-source compilation includes satellite imagery from Landsat 7, Spot, and Radarsat for updates.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column definitions, and sample data are unavailable for assessing dataset scale and structure.
• The description lists many Transport Features entities, but data availability for each specific type is unclear.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from multiple sources: National Topographic Data Base, Mapping the North process, Atlas of Canada, GeoBase, and satellite imagery.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Geography

Covers Canadian territory.