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Found 595 records

This line layer describes hiking trails for which Parks Canada has a responsibility. This includes trails found in national parks, …

Record Modified: Jul 22, 2026
Record Released: Jun 20, 2023
Publisher: Parks Canada
Formats: ESRI REST GEOJSON SHP KML CSV
Keywords: Parks

The Directory of Federal Heritage Designations (DFHD) is an online source of information on places, persons, and events recognized by …

Record Modified: Jul 21, 2026
Record Released: Feb 28, 2020
Publisher: Parks Canada
Formats: CSV XLSX
Keywords: designation history heritage conservation decision-making preservation rehabilitation restoration planning historic place historic site historic person ...

To show the locations of campsites on Parks Canada sites, campsites administered by Parks Canada, or other campsites of interest …

Record Modified: Jul 17, 2026
Record Released: Dec 11, 2017
Publisher: Parks Canada
Formats: SHP ESRI REST GEOJSON KML CSV
Keywords: Parks

This point layer shows the locations of places of interest to Parks Canada, visitors, employees, or local residents. These are …

Record Modified: Jul 17, 2026
Record Released: Dec 11, 2017
Publisher: Parks Canada
Formats: ESRI REST GEOJSON KML CSV SHP
Keywords: Parks
Federal

Point layer that shows the locations of gates and other barriers (to roads and trails) that are managed by Parks …

Record Modified: Jul 17, 2026
Record Released: Dec 11, 2017
Publisher: Parks Canada
Formats: ESRI REST JSON KML CSV SHP GEOJSON
Keywords: Parks

Line layer that shows the locations of lockstation gates. (See GatesBarriersPortails_Barrieres for other gates and fences).

Data …

Record Modified: Jul 17, 2026
Record Released: Dec 11, 2017
Publisher: Parks Canada
Formats: ESRI REST GEOJSON KML CSV SHP
Keywords: Parks
Federal

This line layer shows the locations of docks and quays on Parks Canada sites, docks or quays owned by Parks …

Record Modified: Jul 17, 2026
Record Released: Dec 11, 2017
Publisher: Parks Canada
Formats: ESRI REST GEOJSON KML CSV SHP
Keywords: Parks

This point layer shows the locations of named places that fall within Parks Canada areas of interest.

Data is …

Record Modified: Jul 17, 2026
Record Released: Dec 11, 2017
Publisher: Parks Canada
Formats: SHP ESRI REST CSV KML GEOJSON
Keywords: Parks
Federal

To show the locations of dams on Parks Canada sites or dams managed by Parks Canada, and other dams of …

Record Modified: Jul 17, 2026
Record Released: Dec 11, 2017
Publisher: Parks Canada
Formats: ESRI REST GEOJSON KML CSV SHP
Keywords: Parks

Point layer showing the locations of facilities. A "facility" is an area that contains one or more components. For example, …

Record Modified: Jul 17, 2026
Record Released: Dec 11, 2017
Publisher: Parks Canada
Formats: ESRI REST GEOJSON SHP KML CSV
Keywords: Parks