Canadian National Railway Network Vector Features

CanVec digital cartographic product provides topographical transport features for Canadian territory, compiled from sources like the National Topographic Data Base and satellite imagery. The dataset includes vector entities such as Track Segments, Railway Stations, and Track Structures, distributed by the Government of Yukon.

Use Cases

• Analyze Track Segment density and connectivity to model national railway network topology.
• Map Railway Station locations relative to other Transport Features like Road Segments or Marinas for infrastructure planning.
• Use Track Structure and Track Crossing data to assess railway intersection safety and maintenance needs.
• Integrate Rail Ferry and Nautical Facility features for multimodal transport corridor analysis.

Strengths

• Data originates from the best available sources covering Canadian territory, 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 count, column definitions, and sample data are unavailable, hindering initial assessment of data volume and structure.
• As a compiled cartographic product, positional accuracy and feature currency may vary across source regions and update cycles.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

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

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-25.

Geography

Canadian territory.