Map combines layers from the National Register of Historic Places, Washington State Register of Historic Places, Clark County Historic Places, and the Heritage Districts of Vancouver established and defined in Ch. 20.510 Heritage Overlay District | Vancouver Municipal Code. Metadata for individual layers can be seen below.

This dataset consists of zoning polygons throughout the City and labels describing them.Zoning regulates the development of property in Vancouver by encouraging land use and building in accordance with community goals and visions for the future of Vancouver and its neighbourhoods. The city is divided into many development zones, with each zone further broken down into districts. The Zoning Development Bylaw describes each district and its list of permitted uses and regulations. Some districts are scattered across the city, while others are found only in a single neighbourhood or local area.​ Data currencyThis data in City systems is updated frequently in the normal course of business, however priorities and resources determine how fast a change in reality is reflected in the database. The extract on this website is updated weekly. Data accuracySome of the City's data is created using survey accuracy however some features are not as precise. Websites for further information Zoning and land use document library Zoning & Development By-​law 3575Digital Zoning Map

Contained within the 5th Edition (1978 to 1995) of the National Atlas of Canada is a plate with two maps. The first map shows coverage areas for three map series: National Topographic System, International Map of the World, and National Earth Science Series; Bathymetry sheets. Insets show appearance of Vancouver area at four scales. The second map shows coverage areas for regional base and bathymetric maps at a scale of 1: 35 000 000.

The map title is Vancouver. Tactile map scale. 2.2 centimetres = 250 metres North arrow pointing to the north. The downtown area is bordered by Burrard Inlet/Vancouver Harbour to the northeast and False Creek to the southeast Vancouver downtown detail is coded with type and Braille expanded in the PDF file. Main streets are coded with type and Braille expanded in the PDF file. Secondary streets are not labelled. Tactile maps are designed with Braille, large text, and raised features for visually impaired and low vision users. The Tactile Maps of Canada collection includes: (a) Maps for Education: tactile maps showing the general geography of Canada, including the Tactile Atlas of Canada (maps of the provinces and territories showing political boundaries, lakes, rivers and major cities), and the Thematic Tactile Atlas of Canada (maps showing climatic regions, relief, forest types, physiographic regions, rock types, soil types, and vegetation). (b) Maps for Mobility: to help visually impaired persons navigate spaces and routes in major cities by providing information about streets, buildings and other features of a travel route in the downtown area of a city. (c) Maps for Transportation and Tourism: to assist visually impaired persons in planning travel to new destinations in Canada, showing how to get to a city, and streets in the downtown area.

The files linked to this reference are the geospatial data created as part of the completion of the baseline vegetation inventory project for the NPS park unit. Current format is ArcGIS file geodatabase but older formats may exist as shapefiles. Data collected in the classification plots consisted of a GPS point, notes on the appearance of the site on the aerial imagery, site description, photo in each cardinal direction, plant association, confidence level of the association selection (weak, moderate, strong), and alternate association. Once the classification was finalized, all of the annotated polygons from the field maps were digitized using ArcMap 10.2 and attributed with a final association, alliance or map class. Because this was a true census (i.e. every portion of the Reserve was visited and there was no interpolation or modeling done) an accuracy assessment was not performed.

THIS IS A GEOREFERENCED FILE. The South-Eastern Districts of Vancouver Island, from a Trigonometrical Survey made by the Honble. Hudsons Bay Company, by J. D. Pemberton, Engr. and Survr. to the Company. Published 2nd October, 1855. By John Arrowsmith, London. 1 mile to 1 inch. [Vancouver Island, 1855]. Show First nations locations. Inset map shows Strait of Jaun de Fuca and Gulf of Georgia.

Shade is important to urban environments as they provide comfort, reduce heat-related stress, and enhance overall wellbeing. This report presents a comprehensive study on shade mapping for Neighbourhood climate adaptation and community wellbeing within the University of British Columbia Vancouver (UBCV) campus. The primary objectives are to develop methodologies for shade mapping, identify areas with insufficient shade coverage, and provide actionable recommendations for improving shade distribution. Using high-resolution LiDAR data and sun position data, a Digital Surface Model (DSM) was created to represent campus elevation, and hillshade analysis was employed to simulate shade coverage at 15-minute intervals. Findings reveal that pedestrian areas have the highest mean shade coverage (0.69507), while concrete areas such as buildings and structures have the lowest (0.434512). Significant variations exist across Neighbourhoods, with East Campus and Hampton Place showing high, consistent shade, while Stadium and UBlvd require improvement. Bus stations also exhibit variability in shade, with UBC Exchange Bay 8 having the lowest coverage (0.160035). Recommendations include enhancing shade consistency in pedestrian areas, providing shelters in open concrete spaces, and increasing shade in Neighbourhoods like Wesbrook Place and UBlvd. Limitations of the study include the hillshade method's inability to account for shaded areas underneath trees or structures and the need for ground-truth validation. Future work should explore 3D multipatch analysis, incorporate detailed tree inventory data, and integrate shade analysis into broader urban planning efforts. This methodology-driven research aims to inspire further enhancements to the campus environment, ensuring optimized shade coverage and contributing to a more comfortable and sustainable urban landscape.

This application contains map data derived from housing density targets adopted by the City of Vancouver. Process and methodology are provided with documentation in the "Info" section of the application.

The Digital Surficial Geologic-GIS Map of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Washington is composed of GIS data layers and GIS tables, and is available in the following GRI-supported GIS data formats: 1.) an ESRI file geodatabase (fova_surficial_geology.gdb), a 2.) Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) geopackage, and 3.) 2.2 KMZ/KML file for use in Google Earth, however, this format version of the map is limited in data layers presented and in access to GRI ancillary table information. The file geodatabase format is supported with a 1.) ArcGIS Pro 3.X map file (.mapx) file (fova_surficial_geology.mapx) and individual Pro 3.X layer (.lyrx) files (for each GIS data layer). The OGC geopackage is supported with a QGIS project (.qgz) file. Upon request, the GIS data is also available in ESRI shapefile format. Contact Stephanie O'Meara (see contact information below) to acquire the GIS data in these GIS data formats. In addition to the GIS data and supporting GIS files, three additional files comprise a GRI digital geologic-GIS dataset or map: 1.) a readme file (fova_geology_gis_readme.pdf), 2.) the GRI ancillary map information document (.pdf) file (fova_geology.pdf) which contains geologic unit descriptions, as well as other ancillary map information and graphics from the source map(s) used by the GRI in the production of the GRI digital geologic-GIS data for the park, and 3.) a user-friendly FAQ PDF version of the metadata (fova_surficial_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Please read the fova_geology_gis_readme.pdf for information pertaining to the proper extraction of the GIS data and other map files. Google Earth software is available for free at: https://www.google.com/earth/versions/. QGIS software is available for free at: https://www.qgis.org/en/site/. Users are encouraged to only use the Google Earth data for basic visualization, and to use the GIS data for any type of data analysis or investigation. The data were completed as a component of the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program, a National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Division funded program that is administered by the NPS Geologic Resources Division (GRD). For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/geologic-resources-inventory-products.htm. For more information about the Geologic Resources Inventory Program visit the GRI webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/gri.htm. At the bottom of that webpage is a "Contact Us" link if you need additional information. You may also directly contact the program coordinator, Jason Kenworthy (jason_kenworthy@nps.gov). Source geologic maps and data used to complete this GRI digital dataset were provided by the following: National Park Service. Detailed information concerning the sources used and their contribution the GRI product are listed in the Source Citation section(s) of this metadata record (fova_surficial_geology_metadata.txt or fova_surficial_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Users of this data are cautioned about the locational accuracy of features within this dataset. Based on the source map scale of 1:20,000 and United States National Map Accuracy Standards features are within (horizontally) 10.2 meters or 33.3 feet of their actual location as presented by this dataset. Users of this data should thus not assume the location of features is exactly where they are portrayed in Google Earth, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS or other software used to display this dataset. All GIS and ancillary tables were produced as per the NPS GRI Geology-GIS Geodatabase Data Model v. 2.3. (available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/gri-geodatabase-model.htm).

This reference contains the imagery data used in the completion of the baseline vegetation inventory project for the NPS park unit. Orthophotos, raw imagery, and scanned aerial photos are common files held here. Maps used for field sampling were created using 2013 National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) aerial imagery. Higher resolution imagery was downloaded from the Clark County GIS website for the Water Resources Education Center (Clark County 2014).

This dataset includes the coastal floodplain and Still Creek floodplain within the City of Vancouver. A floodplain is a lowland area that is susceptible to flooding from an adjoining watercourse, ocean, lake or other body of water.

Sea level has increased over the last century and is expected to rise at an accelerated rate over the next century. In 2014, the City of Vancouver (the City) assessed the potential for present and future flooding along the shorelines of Vancouver in response to the Province of British Columbia’s sea level rise planning recommendations to all local governments in British Columbia.

Scenario 1 delineates the potential for coastal flooding under present (year 2013) conditions caused by a current 500-year return period ocean event. A 500-year return period ocean event means that, on average, the event will occur once in 500 years (or a 0.2% AEP event).

 Scenario 3 ​shows the coastal area that could flood in Vancouver due to a major storm (1:500 year storm) in 2100, with 1 metre of sea level rise and 0.6 m of freeboard should no interventions take place.

The Still Creek floodplain shows the areas subject to overland flooding due to the creek overflowing.

 Wave effect zone is defined as a general term describing all aspects of wave interaction with a coastal structure including wave setup, wave run-up and overtopping. The area that is exposed to wave effect are the areas of the coastline where wind-induced waves can significantly raise the coastal water level above stillwater conditions.​  Data accuracy​Original data was in UTM Zone 10N, NA83 (EPSG:26910)Source: 
 ​ Maps 1-8 on page 5/89 of Coastal Flood Risk Assessment (​CFRA)1 Maps​ Websites for further information 

    Sea level rise 

    Fraser River Coastal Adaptation Plan 

    False Creek Coastal Adaptation Plan 

    Flood prevention tips

The map title is Vancouver-Granville. Tactile map scale. 2.0 centimetres = 100 metres North arrow pointing to the north. The points of interest in the downtown area of Vancouver around Granville Mall are labelled with type and Braille expanded in the PDF file. Main streets are coded with type and Braille expanded in the PDF file. Secondary streets are not labelled. Tactile maps are designed with Braille, large text, and raised features for visually impaired and low vision users. The Tactile Maps of Canada collection includes: (a) Maps for Education: tactile maps showing the general geography of Canada, including the Tactile Atlas of Canada (maps of the provinces and territories showing political boundaries, lakes, rivers and major cities), and the Thematic Tactile Atlas of Canada (maps showing climatic regions, relief, forest types, physiographic regions, rock types, soil types, and vegetation). (b) Maps for Mobility: to help visually impaired persons navigate spaces and routes in major cities by providing information about streets, buildings and other features of a travel route in the downtown area of a city. (c) Maps for Transportation and Tourism: to assist visually impaired persons in planning travel to new destinations in Canada, showing how to get to a city, and streets in the downtown area.

The map title is Vancouver. Tactile map scale. 4.4 centimetres = 5 kilometres North arrow pointing to the north. Vancouver and surrounding area. The Strait of Georgia, Burrard Inlet, and the Fraser River are shown with a wavy symbol to indicate water. Main roads, routes 1, 1A, and 99. A circle with a cross through it and with a smaller circle covering the centre of the cross indicates Pacific Central Station, the combined bus and train station. A circle with the shape of an airplane in it indicates the Vancouver International Airport located on an island south of the city. Tactile maps are designed with Braille, large text, and raised features for visually impaired and low vision users. The Tactile Maps of Canada collection includes: (a) Maps for Education: tactile maps showing the general geography of Canada, including the Tactile Atlas of Canada (maps of the provinces and territories showing political boundaries, lakes, rivers and major cities), and the Thematic Tactile Atlas of Canada (maps showing climatic regions, relief, forest types, physiographic regions, rock types, soil types, and vegetation). (b) Maps for Mobility: to help visually impaired persons navigate spaces and routes in major cities by providing information about streets, buildings and other features of a travel route in the downtown area of a city. (c) Maps for Transportation and Tourism: to assist visually impaired persons in planning travel to new destinations in Canada, showing how to get to a city, and streets in the downtown area.

Layers include developed park lands in the following categories:Community ParksNeighborhood ParksSpecial FacilitiesUrban Natural AreasAdditionally, the geographic areas corresponding to the nearest Community Park and Neighborhood Park are selectable as "Service Areas".Popups include information about park amenities and acreage.Updated from Clark County's dataset "Park Lands" on an as-needed basis.

The map title is Vancouver-Stanley. Tactile map scale. 2.0 centimetres = 100 metres North arrow pointing to the north. The Stanley Park area, immediately northwest of downtown, is bordered on the east by Burrard Inlet and on the south by Coal Harbour. A wavy symbol indicates water. The points of interest in the Stanley Park area of Vancouver are labelled with type and Braille expanded in the PDF file. Main streets and secondary streets are labelled with type and Braille expanded in the PDF file. Tactile maps are designed with Braille, large text, and raised features for visually impaired and low vision users. The Tactile Maps of Canada collection includes: (a) Maps for Education: tactile maps showing the general geography of Canada, including the Tactile Atlas of Canada (maps of the provinces and territories showing political boundaries, lakes, rivers and major cities), and the Thematic Tactile Atlas of Canada (maps showing climatic regions, relief, forest types, physiographic regions, rock types, soil types, and vegetation). (b) Maps for Mobility: to help visually impaired persons navigate spaces and routes in major cities by providing information about streets, buildings and other features of a travel route in the downtown area of a city. (c) Maps for Transportation and Tourism: to assist visually impaired persons in planning travel to new destinations in Canada, showing how to get to a city, and streets in the downtown area.

Local Health Area (LHA) boundaries; 2022 boundary configuration. The LHAs are a mutually exclusive and exhaustive classification of the land area in BC. LHAs are contiguous (land area is geographically adjacent) and fit within an existing geographical hierarchy structure, e.g., cannot violate higher-level geography boundaries such as the Health Service Delivery Areas (HSDA) and Health Authorities (HA).

THIS IS A GEOREFERENCED FILE. Map of the districts of South Eastern Vancouver Island including the North Saanich, South Saanich, Lake, Highland, Esquimalt, Sooke, and Victoria Districts. Many features and places have been named and the land in the Victoria District has been divided into numbered plots of land. Relief shading and sketches show the land forms and land cover. Includes an inset map of the southern tip of Vancouver Island with the surrounding bodies of water and islands named. Map signed by John Gastineau.

Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a plate that shows four condensed maps of both Vancouver and Victoria. The first two maps display stages of urban growth for Vancouver, for periods ranging from 1886 to 1956 and Victoria, for periods ranging from 1851 to 1955. The two remaining maps show the extent and classification of land use for 1955 for both of these cities. The urban growth maps represent the expansion of areas occupied by structures, yet the small open areas classified as parks and playgrounds on the land-use maps are also included.

THIS IS A GEOREFERENCED FILE. Map of the Districts of Victoria and Esquimalt in Vancouver Island. Published 1854, by John Arrowsmith. 2 inches to 1 mile. [Victoria and Esquimalt Districts, 1854]. Shows lots and owners (if any), First Nations reserves, farms, mills etc.

Contained within the 5th Edition (1978 to 1995) of the National Atlas of Canada is a plate with two maps. The first map shows coverage areas for three map series: National Topographic System, International Map of the World, and National Earth Science Series; Bathymetry sheets. Insets show appearance of Vancouver area at four scales. The second map shows coverage areas for regional base and bathymetric maps at a scale of 1: 35 000 000.