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''[[Canada|Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Geographical_Names_of_Canada|Geographical Names]]'' | ''[[Canada Genealogy|Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Geographical_Names_of_Canada|Geographical Names]]'' | ||
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. | ||
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2. Follow the instructions give on the screen. | 2. Follow the instructions give on the screen. | ||
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*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> | *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 22:35, 22 November 2015
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.