Pre-amalgamation townships in Grey CountyThe boundaries represent the townships prior to Amalgamation details. (2001), referred to as geographic townships. The boundaries are sometimes still used for local communities; although, they will not reflect changes made to the amalgamated townships boundaries.

The Geographic Names Ontario (Geonames) data set contains names and locations of geographic features and unincorporated places that have been officially named in Ontario, for identification and labelling purposes. It includes additional geographical referencing information:

type of feature or place location coordinates geographic township municipal and map references

And some background information behind some official names:

name status naming date name origin naming history

This layer used to be distributed under the name "Geographic Name Extent" but was modified to "Geographic Named Extent" in November 2011.
See About Geographic Names for more information about the geographic names program and how to propose names for unnamed features.

Additional Documentation

Geographic Names Ontario - Data Description (PDF) Geographic Names Ontario - Documentation (Word)

Status On going: data is being continually updated

Maintenance and Update Frequency

Continual: data is repeatedly and frequently updated

Contact
Geographic Names, geographicnames@ontario.ca or phone 705-761-6859

A Township is a land subdivision in Ontario. This information was captured through the Ontario Base Mapping Program, is maintained by the Ministry of Natural Resources and distributed through Geospatial Ontario (GEO) Warehouse. The spatial accuracy for some of the townships was improved through the Ontario Parcel, Township Realignment and Township Improvement projects. Improvements may include: * road allowance widths * spatial changes to better represent where the township boundaries are located * more consistent concession names Materials used to improve the location of township lines may include: * township Improvement plots * survey information i.e. retracements * original township plans * surveys notes * the physical features e.g. fence lines in the corporate editing environment * water bodies * GPS Ontario Road Network geometry This product requires the use of GIS software. * [GEO]: Geospatial Ontario * [GIS]: geographic information system

Data set contains geographical referencing information like: * type of feature or place * location coordinates * geographic township * municipal and map references Also contains places and background information behind their official naming like: * name status * naming date * name origin * naming history This layer used to be distributed under the name "Geographic Name Extent" but was modified to "Geographic Named Extent" in November 2011. About Geographic Names

This dataset represents unique Ontario waterbody location identification information including: * unique identifiers * geographic coordinates * geographic township * municipality * waterbody names, official and local (unofficial) This is a derived dataset from Named geographic features. This dataset should not be used as a source for official waterbody names. For more information on using Geographic Names, visit Geographic names.

UPPER TIER - An upper-tier municipality means a municipality of which two or more lower-tier municipalities form part for municipalities purposes. Municipal responsibilities set out under the Municipal Act and other Provincial legislation are split between the upper tier and lower tier municipalities.
DISTRICT - Territorial district means a geographic area in northern Ontario, which is described in the Territorial Division Act and is composed of municipalities, geographic townships, and unsurveyed territory. Additional Time Period Information: Updates are done as required. Changes may occur as a result of correction of errors or improvement in positional accuracy, at any time.

Additional Documentation

Municipal Boundary - Upper Tier and District - Data Description (PDF) (Document Update in Progress) Municipal Boundary - Upper Tier and District - Documentation (Word)

Status
On going: data is being continually updated

Maintenance and Update Frequency Annually: data is updated every year

Contact Paul McKenzie, Community Services I&IT Cluster, Paul.McKenzie@ontario.ca

Revision Note: Please note that this dataset has been revised and is available from the Land Information Ontario (LIO) Warehouse.

A Lot is a surveyed area that is a subdivision within a geographic township. In many townships, lots lose area to road allowances. Lots are land identifying a portion of a Concession within a Geographic Township. The townships, concessions and lots comprise the original township fabric of the Province. This layer is part of what was known as the OMNR Fundamental Dataset.

MNR regions were created to help manage ministry programs and resources at a regional level. Extents of the regions were originally compiled by description of: metes and bounds, topographic features, geographic township boundaries, territorial district boundaries, etc. MNR regions consist of a number of districts. This product requires the use of GIS software. *[MNR]: Ministry of Natural Resources *[GIS]: Geographic Information System

This data tracks the review and final decisions for files where the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the planning approval authority.

Dataset includes the following information (where available):

• Case Number
• Case Type
• Municipality
• Received Date
• Complete Date
• Decision Due Date
• Municipal Services Office (MSO) Region
• Decision Date
• Decision Type
• PIN
• Parcel Number
• Lot
• Section
• Concession
• Geographic Township
• Registered Plan Number
• Registered Plan Lot Number
• Registered Plan Lot Type
• Reference Plan Number

• Municipal Address

  *[PIN]: Property Identification Number

This data set is an index in which the geographic extent covers mostly un-surveyed territory. The geographic areas within the index are based on a grid of 7.5 ' latitude by 15' longitude. Each area consists of a G-Plan number and/or an area name (based on MNR' s G-Plans).

The G-Plan is a hard copy graphic index to Crown Land dispositions in the Province of Ontario. In addition to topography and culture, the G-Plan shows all Crown surveys with numerical identification and, in symbolized form, the type of document, patent, lease, licence-of-occupation, attached to the area defined by the Crown survey.

The G-Plan, also referred to as a control map, began in the early 1900's out of a need to graphically delineate land parcels that are open (Crown), closed (patent, lease) or closed conditionally (reservations). The plans exist in two formats, geographic township and geographic area (where land has not been surveyed into a geographic township) formats.

Supplementary tables can be used and are available for download from the additional documentation section.

En Ontario, un canton est un lotissement.Ces données, recueillies dans le cadre du Programme de cartographie de base de l'Ontario, sont tenues à jour par le ministère des Richesses naturelles et diffusées par l'entremise de l'Entrepôt d'Information sur les terres de l'Ontario (ITO).On a accru la précision du positionnement spatial de certains cantons dans le cadre du projet Parcelles de l’Ontario et des projets de réalignement et d'amélioration des cantons.Les améliorations apportées peuvent comprendre:l'accroissement de la largeur des réserves routièresdes modifications spatiales qui visent à mieux représenter l'emplacement des limites des cantonsl'uniformisation des noms des concessionsLes éléments utilisés pour accroître la précision du positionnement des limites des cantons peuvent comprendre:des plans d'amélioration des cantonsdes données d'arpentage (p.ex., retracés)les plans d'origine des cantonsdes notes d'arpentageles entités physiques (p.ex., clôtures dans l'environnement d'édition d'entreprise)des plans d'eaudes donnéesGPS géométriques de la base de données Réseau routier de l'Ontario.Veuillez consulter l'enregistrement de métadonnées complet pour plus d'informations.Documents SupplémentairesGeographic Township Improved - Data Description (PDF)Geographic Township, Improved - Documentation (Word)Geographic Township, Improved - FAQ (PDF)ÉtatActives: Les données sont continuellement mises à jourFréquence de mise à jour des donnéesAnnuelle: Les données sont mises à jour tous les ansPersonne-resourceBureau de l'arpenteur général, landtenuremapping@ontario.ca

An upper-tier municipality is made up of 2 or more lower-tier municipalities. Municipal responsibilities set out under the Municipal Act and other Provincial legislation are split between the upper-tier and lower-tier municipalities. A lower-tier municipality forms part of an upper-tier municipality. Municipal responsibilities set out under the Municipal Act and other Provincial legislation are split between the upper-tier and lower-tier municipalities. A single-tier municipality doesn't form part of an upper-tier municipality and assumes all municipal responsibilities set out under the Municipal Act and other Provincial legislation. Territorial districts are geographic areas in northern Ontario. They are described in the Territorial Division Act, and are composed of municipalities, geographic townships and un-surveyed territory.

MNR regions were created to help manage ministry programs and resources at a regional level.Extents of the regions were originally compiled by description of: metes and bounds, topographic features, geographic township boundaries, territorial district boundaries, etc.MNR regions consist of a number of districts.Additional DocumentationMNR Region - Data Description (PDF)MNR Region - Documentation (Word)Product PackagesLegacy MNR District-Region Boundaries 1997-2022 (ZIP)StatusOn going: Data is continually being updatedMaintenance and Update FrequencyAs needed: Data is updated as deemed necessaryContactShaun Walsh, Digital Services Section, shaun.walsh@ontario.ca

This spatial dataset represents the boundaries of the areas of responsibility for aggregate inspectors working on behalf of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. In southern Ontario, inspectors may use various criteria to determine their area of responsibility, including: * geographic township boundaries * the number of licences and permits in a given area * geographic size In northern Ontario, areas of responsibility generally follow MNRF district boundaries. Use our interactive Pits and Quarries map to learn more about active aggregate sites and designated areas.

Land identifying a portion of a Concession within a Geographic Township. The townships, concessions and lots comprise the original township fabric of the Province.

An upper-tier municipality is made up of 2 or more lower-tier municipalities. Municipal responsibilities set out under the Municipal Act and other Provincial legislation are split between the upper-tier and lower-tier municipalities. A lower-tier municipality forms part of an upper-tier municipality. Municipal responsibilities set out under the Municipal Act and other Provincial legislation are split between the upper-tier and lower-tier municipalities. A single-tier municipality doesn't form part of an upper-tier municipality and assumes all municipal responsibilities set out under the Municipal Act and other Provincial legislation. Territorial districts are geographic areas in northern Ontario. They are described in the Territorial Division Act, and are composed of municipalities, geographic townships and un-surveyed territory.

MNR regions are divided into districts – smaller organizational units – to help manage ministry programs and resources.Extents of the districts were originally compiled by description of: metes and bounds, topographic features, geographic township boundaries, territorial district boundaries, etc.Changes to the extent of the districts have been made over time by MNR district offices.Additional DocumentationMNR District - Data Description (PDF)MNR District - Documentation (Word)Product PackagesLegacy MNR District-Region Boundaries 1997-2022 (ZIP)StatusOn going: Data is continually being updatedMaintenance and Update FrequencyAs needed: Data is updated as deemed necessaryContactShaun Walsh, Digital Services Section, shaun.walsh@ontario.ca

This data represents the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) administrative boundaries from 1997-2022. Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) administrative areas divide Ontario into smaller organizational units. These units were used to manage ministry programs and resources at a district and regional level. Regional and district boundaries were originally created based on: * metes and bounds * topographic features * geographic townships boundaries * territorial district boundaries We made changes to district boundaries over time. We are no longer updating this data. It is best suited for historical research and analysis. MNR regions MNR regions were created to help manage ministry programs and resources at a regional level. Regions consist of several districts. MNR districts MNR regions were divided into smaller organizational units called districts. MNR areas MNR districts were further divided into areas.