Understanding Canada’s land from space

Mapping products derived from satellite imagery depict Canada’s vast landscapes, including land cover, water resources, snow and ice extent, vegetation cover indicators and more.

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About Earth Observation mapping

Satellites play a crucial role in mapping Canada’s diverse and vast landscapes. They deliver consistent, reliable, high-quality, and detailed observations. Advanced radar and optical imaging technologies enable accurate and efficient mapping of the country’s landmass.

Satellite-based mapping improves our understanding of Canada’s environment and supports evidence-based decision-making. They are used for impact assessments, monitoring environmental changes and managing emergencies like floods and wildfires.

Land Cover Canada

Unravel Canada’s land cover changes with the Land Cover of Canada map. Explore land cover changes between 2010, 2015 and 2020.

Canada’s Evapotranspiration and Evaporation

Explore land surface evapotranspiration and water surface evaporation over Canada’s landmass.

Canadian Wetland Inventory

This is the third-generation high resolution wetland inventory map of Canada. It was produced using multi-year imagery between 2016 and 2020.