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The [http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/place-names/search/9170 Canadian Geographical Names Data Base] (CGNDB) helps to find the location of a place in Canada. | The [http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/place-names/search/9170 Canadian Geographical Names Data Base] (CGNDB) helps to find the location of a place in Canada. | ||
=== Content === | === Content === | ||
*Site provides the following searches. | *Site provides the following searches. | ||
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**Coordinates | **Coordinates | ||
***Query by CGNDB Coordinates<br> | ***Query by CGNDB Coordinates<br> | ||
**Rectangular area<br> | **Rectangular area<br> | ||
**Unique key | **Unique key | ||
***Query by CGNDB Unique Identifier or Feature ID | ***Query by CGNDB Unique Identifier or Feature ID | ||
**Alphabetical list<br> | **Alphabetical list | ||
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*The results list shows: | *The results list shows: | ||
**Name | **Name | ||
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**Map | **Map | ||
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=== Using the site === | |||
=== Using the site === | |||
1. On the left, under the heading GeoNames Query, click on one of the following: | 1. On the left, under the heading GeoNames Query, click on one of the following: | ||
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*Name | *Name | ||
*Coordinates | *Coordinates | ||
*Rectangular area<br> | *Rectangular area<br> | ||
*Unique Code | *Unique Code | ||
*Alphabetical list<br> | *Alphabetical list<br> | ||
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2. Follow the instructions give on the screen. | 2. Follow the instructions give on the screen. | ||
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Main Internet Address | === Main Internet Address === | ||
Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) -[http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/place-names/10786 Canadian Geographical Names] with links to The Atlas of Canada online, and other maps and information. <br> | Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) -[http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/place-names/10786 Canadian Geographical Names] with links to The Atlas of Canada online, and other maps and information. <br> | ||
=== Cost === | === Cost === | ||
Free | Free | ||
=== Tips === | === Tips === | ||
*Read the instructions before beginning a search. | *Read the instructions before beginning a search. | ||
*Each Canadian province and territory has its own geographical names division. See the [http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/place-names/about-geographical-names-board-canada/9241 Canadian Geographical Names list of links for Canada.] | *Each Canadian province and territory has its own geographical names division. See the [http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/place-names/about-geographical-names-board-canada/9241 Canadian Geographical Names list of links for Canada.]<br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:11, 9 July 2025
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
- Query by CGNDB Coordinates
- Rectangular area
- Unique key
- Query by CGNDB Unique Identifier or Feature ID
- Alphabetical list
- Name of a place
- 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.