Geospatial Data  

York University Map Library has a large collection of print maps, aerial photographs, topographic maps, city maps, and print atlases. The Map library staff and librarian can help you find the maps that you need for your research.  

The Map Library is located on the 1st Floor of the Scott Library, in room 102.  For more information, visit the York University Map Library website.

Welcome to York University's subject research guide for geospatial data (GIS data). This guide will introduce you to geospatial data and Geographic Information System software.  This guide provides information on how to successfully select, obtain and use geospatial data and GIS software for your research and assignments.

Getting Started 

   What is geospatial data? | Ordering geospatial data | What is GIS?

Toronto & Area

   City of Toronto | Greater Toronto Area | Census Metropolitan Area | Durham Region | Halton Region | Peel Region | York Region

Ontario

   Province of Ontario | Southern Ontario | Ontario Cities Not in Toronto Region

Provinces & Territories

   British Columbia | Prairie Provinces | Quebec | Maritime Provinces | Territories

Canada

   Canada

International

   USA | World 

Here are a few quick links to commonly-used sources of data & statistics (note that some may require a York login to access).