Map Sources

The Atlas maps are composed of several layers of which there are two broad categories: thematic and base layers. Find below a description of each of the map layers. The layer source is included in the metadata.

Thematic Map Layers

UNESCO Biosphere Reserves

Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association (CBRA), Secretariat. 2005.

Base Map Layers

Atlas of Canada Framework Layers

Base map components are features that provide a geographic context for the thematic data shown on Atlas of Canada maps. These features include rivers, lakes, administrative boundaries, populated places, roads and rail lines. All of the Atlas of Canada base map components are available for immediate free download in five scales and in a number of data exchange formats. The 1:7 500 000 and the 1:1 000 000 scale data are the primary base frameworks used for all Atlas of Canada 6th Edition online maps. You can download Atlas of Canada data from this Web page on GeoGratis.

References

Canadian Biosphere Reserve Association. 2002. Canadian Biosphere Reserves.

Georgian Bay Littoral Biosphere Reserve. 2004. Frequently Asked Questions, GBA Foundation.

Les réserves de la biosphère au Canada. 2004. In Almanach 2004, Dernière Heure. Montréal: Une division des Éditions TVA inc.,pp. 192-203.

Réseau mondial des réserves de biosphère. 1996. Carte-affiche du monde. Paris: UNESCO.

Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association (CBRA)

UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Program

Bruce Trail Association

Quebecweb. The Portal of Quebec. Charlevoix region