Geographical Names of Canada

Canada Geographical Names

The Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (CGNDB) helps to find the location of a place in Canada.

Content

• Site provides the following searches.
  • Name of a place
    • Query by the name of a city, town, lake or other geographical feature.
  • Coordinates
    • Query by CGNDB Coordinates
      
  • Rectangular area
    
  • Unique key
    • Query by CGNDB Unique Identifier or Feature ID
  • Alphabetical list

• The results list shows:
  • Name
  • Province or territory
  • Feature type
  • Location
  • NTS (National Topographic System) map
  • Details
  • Map

Using the site

1. On the left, under the heading GeoNames Query, click on one of the following:

• Name
• Coordinates
• Rectangular area
  
• Unique Code
• Alphabetical list
  

2. Follow the instructions give on the screen.

Main Internet Address

Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) -Canadian Geographical Names with links to The Atlas of Canada online, and other maps and information.

Cost

Free

Tips

• Read the instructions before beginning a search.
• Each Canadian province and territory has its own geographical names division. See the Canadian Geographical Names list of links for Canada.