Geographical Names of Canada

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
  • Unique code
    • Query by CGNDB Unique Identifier
• The results list shows:
  • Name
  • Province or territory
  • Feature type
  • Location
  • NTS (National Topographic System) map
  • Details
  • Map

Internet Address

• http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/index_e.php

or a Google search for Geographical Names Canada.

Using the site

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

• Name
• Coordinates
• Unique Code

2. Follow the instructions give on the screen.

Cost

Free

Tips

• Read the instructions before beginning a search.