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Nova Scotia Geographic Catalogue - Discover Geographic DataExternal Link
Welcome to the Nova Scotia Geographic Catalogue; Nova Scotia's gateway for discovering geographic data products. Browse metadata records or search by subject, coverage or to find, evaluate, visualize and access the geographic data you need.

Nova Scotia Geographic Catalogue - Geographic Data CustodiansRequires Username/PasswordExternal Link
Nova Scotia Geographic Data Custodians: catalogue new geographic products and services, update existing records. This is our Nova Scotia tool that allows your geographic products to be discovered by users.

Download NS Forestry Data External Link
The Forest Inventory Division at the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources offers many geographic data products for download. Please visit their download page for access.

GeoNOVA: Geographic Data DownloadExternal Link
The Geographic Data Download tool allows users to download data according to the boundaries of their choosing such as municipality, community name, a Nova Scotia 1:10,000 map sheet, or by keying in specific map coordinates. Users may then select map data from any combination of the available products for their download. Additional options are available for map file format and preferred coordinate system.
 

Electoral District FinderExternal Link
Use the Electoral District Finder to find out what your Electoral District is. You can also find out who your MLA is and the Returning Officer for your District. Individual District maps are available for download. click hereExternal Link.

Map StoreExternal Link
Welcome to the Nova Scotia Geomatics Centre online store where you can purchase a range of map products. To find out more information about this site, please click hereExternal Link.

Place NamesExternal Link
 

Atlas of Nova ScotiaExternal Link
The Atlas of Nova Scotia is an exciting online mapping product showcasing over two dozen interesting, colourful Nova Scotia maps. This interactive mapping program may be used by anyone with an interest in geography and in particular Nova Scotia maps and charts.

Assessment MapsExternal Link
This site provides easy access to property information to help you decide if your assessment is a reasonable estimate of market value. Once you have had a chance to use the site, please give us feedback by filling in our surveyExternal Link.

DataLocatorExternal Link
The Data Locator application is your opportunity to find digital data in Nova Scotia. This intuitive, easy to use map-based software allows you to browse the province and find digital data products by existing mapsheets. You can search for data using many available indexes, including 1:10,000, 1:50,000, 1:250,000 mapsheets and more.

Gas Stations in Nova ScotiaExternal Link
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations has developed an on-line tool that will help you to locate a service station in any area of the province, by brand name and by the type of service offered - full-serve, self-serve, or a combination of the two.

Aquaculture Site FinderExternal Link
This site is the result of a recent Research and Development project between the Aquaculture Division of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and The Nova Scotia Geomatics Centre of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations.

Hurricane Juan Preliminary Assessment Map ServiceExternal Link
The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources has developed the Hurricane Juan Preliminary Assessment Map Service. This easy to use web mapping program allows the user to assess the damage from the Hurricane first hand.

Download NS Geoscience DataExternal Link
The Mineral Resources Branch of the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources has created a large number of geoscience digital products, such as digital maps, digital images and digital databases. All available digital products are FREE, and can be directly downloaded from the Mineral Resources Branch web site.

Visit the Mineral Resources BranchExternal Link web site.

Restricted and Limited Use LandRestricted and Limited Use Land
The Restricted and Limited Use Land (RLUL) database contains spatial boundaries for land that is protected or limited in use for conservation, ecological, resource management, or heritage purposes. Crown land included may be restricted in use by legislation, orders in council, cabinet decree or other legal means.

Mineral Resource Land-Use AtlasExternal Link
The main purpose in preparing this Mineral Resource Land-Use Atlas (MRLU) Internet Map Service (IMS) is to provide the public with a single geographic compilation of mineral resource and related land-use information at a reasonably detailed scale. A key objective is to create a useful reference for practitioners working in land-use and environmental planning, geotechnical firms and groups involved in community economic development.

Nova Scotia Geoscience Maps, Databases and ImagesExternal Link
The purpose of the Nova Scotia Geoscience Maps, Databases and Images (NSGEOMAP) Internet Map Service (IMS) is to provide the public with a single geographic compilation of geoscience maps, databases and images created and maintained by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR), Mineral Resources Branch (MRB).

Community CountsExternal Link
A community embodies a wide range of characteristics. Nova Scotia Community Counts presents socio-economic and other data that illustrate the unique nature of each community. With easily accessible information, Community Counts also allows comparisons of community resources among regional, provincial, and national levels to present a more complete picture of Nova Scotian communities.

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Search for Nova Scotia Geographic information, i.e. elevation, soil conditions
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