This file geodatabase consists of all publicly available (Open) products extracted from the Land Information Ontario (LIO) Warehouse excluding Wetlands, Contours and OHN products. This data represents the data housed in the LIO Warehouse as of the date the extraction occurred. The file geodatabase will be refreshed on a bi-weekly basis and has been prepared as a convenience to users wanting access to all LIO Warehouse Open Data products in file geodatabase structure. Metadata for each layer is available in the Ontario GeoHub and can be found by searching for the various layers individually.StatusOn going: Data is continually being updatedMaintenance and Update FrequencyFortnightly: Data is updated every two weeksContactGeospatial Ontario Support, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, geospatial@ontario.ca

This file geodatabase consists of all publicly available (Open) Ontario Hydro Network (OHN) and its derivative Cartographic products extracted from the Land Information Ontario (LIO) Warehouse. This data represents the data housed in the LIO Warehouse as of the date the extraction occurred. The file geodatabase will be refreshed on a daily basis and has been prepared as a convenience to users wanting access to all LIO Warehouse Open Data products in file geodatabase structure. Metadata for each layer is available in the Ontario GeoHub and can be found by searching for the various layers individually.

Status

On going: Data is continually being updated

Maintenance and Update Frequency

Daily: data is updated each day

Contact

LIO Support, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, lio@ontario.ca

This spatial dataset contains generalized location data for:species of conservation concern (including species at risk)plant communitieswildlife concentration areasThe data includes a spatial layer and related table. We recommend using the geodatabase, as the relationship between the spatial layer and its table is built in. If you prefer another format, the ‘complete shapefile’ download is the only option that includes the spatial layer and its related table in one package.This data can be used to identify species or ecological communities on or near your property or project site.This class has related tables. Provincially Tracked Species 1km grid related tablesAdditional DocumentationProvincially Tracked Species 1KM Grid - Data Description (PDF)Provincially Tracked Species 1KM Grid - Documentation (Word)StatusOn going: data is being continually updatedMaintenance and Update FrequencyBi-Annually: data is updated in April and OctoberContactNatural Heritage Information Centre, NHICrequests@ontario.ca

Ontario Land Cover (OLC) is a primary data layer. It provides a comprehensive, standardized, landscape level inventory of Ontario’s natural, rural and anthropogenic (human made) features.Product Packages:Esri-compatible PackageOpen source compatible PackageService:Now also available through a web service which circumvents the need to download data by exposing it for visualization over the internet. When using the ESRI Image Server URL in ESRI software full geoprocessing and analysis can also be done using just the service URL.Services can be accessed directly in ArcPro by using Add Data -> Add Data From Path and copying the desired service URL below into the text box. They can also be accessed by setting up an ArcGIS server connection in ESRI software using the ArcGIS Image Server REST endpoint URL.Services can also be accessed in open-source software. For example, in QGIS you can right click on the type of service you want to add in the browser pane (e.g., ArcGIS Rest Server, WCS, WMS/WMTS) and add the appropriate URL in the resultant popup window.. All services are in Web Mercator projection.For more information on what functionality is available and how to work with the service, read the Ontario Web Raster Services User Guide. If you have questions about how to use the service, email Geospatial Ontario (GEO) at geospatial@ontario.ca.Service URL’sArcGIS Image Server Resthttps://ws.geoservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis5/rest/services/Thematic/Ontario_Land_Cover_Baseline_V1/ImageServerWeb Mapping Service (WMS)https://ws.geoservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis5/services/Thematic/Ontario_Land_Cover_Baseline_V1/ImageServer/WMSServer/Web Coverage Service (WCS)https://ws.geoservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis5/services/Thematic/Ontario_Land_Cover_Baseline_V1/ImageServer/WCSServer/Additional DocumentationBaseline Class Descriptions - Ontario Land Cover Version 1 (TEXT)Changes Descriptions - Ontario Land Cover Version 1 (TEXT)StatusCompleted: Production of the data has been completedMaintenance and Update FrequencyAs needed: Data is updated as deemed necessaryContactJoel Mostoway, Natural Resources and Forestry, Science and Research Branch, joel.mostoway@ontario.ca

The LIO Topographic Data Cache is a collection of topographic data, that has been preprocessed for fast, seamless display at predefined scales. The topographic data includes constructed and natural features that make up Ontario’s landscape. The cache provides limited data from areas outside Ontario’s boundaries, such as the United States and adjacent provinces and territories. Technical information Two versions of the LIO Topographic Data Cache are available: 1. The traditional raster version is available for a variety of GIS applications and is updated annually. 2. The vector version is suitable for online web map applications as well as modern GIS software and is updated twice a year. Contributing data layers may have different maintenance and update cycles. Some cache layers have been processed in a way that makes it easier for them to be displayed in a mapping product. Other layers are unchanged from the authoritative data. The cartographic symbology used in the data cache is intentionally muted to allow users to showcase their data. The LIO Topographic Data Cache is created from many source datasets, which are described in the LIO Topographic Data Cache user guide. If you are interested in getting this authoritative data, you can download it from the Ontario GeoHub. For instructions on getting a copy of either version of the cache for use in mapping applications, visit the Ontario GeoHub.

The Ontario Land Inventory (OLI) database provides a digital representation of a series of historical maps created between 1963 and 1977 describing and evaluating Ontario's land resources for its capability for Timber Use, Wildlife Use, Recreation Use and for Shoreland Recreation. Land Classification as used by the Ontario Land Inventory (OLI) is a system of describing the physical features of the land which exert the most significant influence upon the growth of the plant community. The Timber Use Capability ratings of the OLI indicate the potential ability of land to grow tree crops. These ratings are specifically related to the physical features which control the rate of tree growth. Wildlife Use Capability indicates the natural ability of the land to provide the required habitat for a given species. The selection of wildlife species for which an area is rated, is based on the natural range of each species. Recreation Use Capability classifies the land for its inherent ability to attract and sustain recreation use. The physical features of the land determine the intensity of use that can be attracted and sustained. A recreation feature that can attract and sustain use by many people rates higher than a feature that can only attract and sustain a few. The Shoreland Recreation information describes the physical features of the wet beach and backshore of a lake and rates the sites for their capability for bathing and camping activities and lodging and deep water activities. Originally produced as published maps only the Land Classification, Wildlife and Timber information are currently avaliable in a digital format. Support hardcopy published maps, worksheets and source documentation can be assessed through the Archives of Ontario. (excluding Land Classification Series).

Status

On going: Data is continually being updated

Maintenance and Update Frequency

Unknown: Frequency of maintenance for the data is not known

Contact

Ian Smyth, Science and Research Branch, ian.smyth@ontario.ca

This table represents metadata records which formerly existed on LIO’s Metadata Management Tool. Records representing data licensed for use under the Open Government Licence - Ontario have migrated to the Ontario GeoHub.

The remaining records could not migrate for one of the following reasons:

The data is not spatial. The metadata record is incomplete. The metadata contact information is invalid. The metadata references data that has not been made available to LIO. LIO cannot confirm that the data has been reviewed to be released under the Open Government Licence - Ontario.

Contact LIO Support at geospatial@ontario.ca for more information or to get an extract of original metadata files.

Status

Obsolete: data is no longer relevant

Maintenance and Update Frequency

Not planned: there are no plans to update the data

Contact

Land Information Ontario (LIO) Support, geospatial@ontario.ca

The Ontario Parcel is commercially licensed data with restricted usage.The parcels are managed by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (assessment), Teranet Enterprises Inc. (ownership), and the Ontario Government (Crown lands). The Ontario Parcel dataset is a source of assessment, ownership and Crown parcel mapping that can be used for assessment, taxation, land title/registration, as well as land use management and business planning.Ontario Parcel – Supporting Information consists of over 30 layers of polylines and text in CAD format only.This CAD product is only available as a package product by Land Registry Office area.The Ontario Parcel - Supporting Information product includes geometry of the assessment and ownership data, as well as supporting information such as roads, water, underlying surveys, condos, easements and leases, and township fabric. Although comprehensive, the supporting information is not complete and exhaustive, and should not be relied upon as a sole source.See Ontario Parcel Guide (coming soon) for a comparison of the products.Public viewing of the standard Ontario Parcel - Assessment Parcel is available through the following web applications:Make a Topographic MapMake a Map: Natural Heritage AreasAgricultural Information Atlas (AgMaps).Licence EligibilityThese products are for non-commercial use. To receive data from Land Information Ontario (LIO), the organization must be eligible and sign an Ontario Parcel licensing agreement (MNRF General List User Licence Agreement).All ministries; agencies, boards and commissions; indigenous communities; conservation authorities; non-profit organizations and others are eligible to apply.Ontario Parcel data is available at no cost to those eligible to receive the data. Eligible organizations should contact Ontario Parcel at ontarioparcel@ontario.ca.Corporations and for-profit entities should contact:Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)Teranet Enterprises, Inc. - Ontario ParcelTerms of UseOntario Parcel geometry represents an index of property locations, not a legal representation of property boundaries.Ontario Parcel is an indication that a boundary may be in the general area.The data should not be used for legal purposes. The data should not be used to define boundaries on the ground or be relied on to calculate areas of properties (unless for crude estimates) or depths or frontages of lots. The data is not a substitute for a legal survey and should not be used for applications that require accurate positional data.Additional DocumentationOntario Parcel FAQ (Word)Assessment Parcel - Data Description (PDF)Assessment Parcel - Documentation (Word)Crown Parcel - Data Description (PDF)Crown Parcel - Documentation (Word)Ownership Parcel - Data Description (PDF)Ownership Parcel - Documentation (Word)StatusOn going: data is being continually updatedMaintenance and Update FrequencyQuarterly: data is updated every three monthsContactOntario Parcel, ontarioparcel@ontario.ca

The LIO Topographic Data Cache is a collection of topographic data, that has been preprocessed for fast, seamless display at predefined scales. The topographic data includes constructed and natural features that make up Ontario’s landscape. The cache provides limited data from areas outside Ontario’s boundaries, such as the United States and adjacent provinces and territories. Technical information Two versions of the LIO Topographic Data Cache are available: 1. The traditional raster version is available for a variety of GIS applications and is updated annually. 2. The vector version is suitable for online web map applications as well as modern GIS software and is updated twice a year. Contributing data layers may have different maintenance and update cycles. Some cache layers have been processed in a way that makes it easier for them to be displayed in a mapping product. Other layers are unchanged from the authoritative data. The cartographic symbology used in the data cache is intentionally muted to allow users to showcase their data. The LIO Topographic Data Cache is created from many source datasets, which are described in the LIO Topographic Data Cache user guide. If you are interested in getting this authoritative data, you can download it from the Ontario GeoHub. For instructions on getting a copy of either version of the cache for use in mapping applications, visit the Ontario GeoHub.

The 3 combined land cover databases:

Far North Land Cover v1.4 Southern Ontario Land Resource Information System (SOLRIS) v1.2 the Provincial Land Cover 2000 Edition

While each of these source products has differing pixel resolutions, projections and classifications, the resulting OLCC database is a standardized product with a:

pixel resolution of 15 metres coordinate system of Ontario Lambert Conformal Conic class structure of 29 land cover classes.

The standardized classification has been accomplished at the expense of the more detailed class structures in the source land cover products. Where possible, the original land cover products should be used for analysis.

This is an update to OLCC v1.0. In this version the Far North Land Cover component has been updated and extends further south into the Area of Undertaking (AOU) and into Manitoba than the previous version.Now also available through a web service which exposes the data for visualization and geoprocessing.The service is best accessed through the ArcGIS REST API, either directly or by setting up an ArcGIS server connection using the REST endpoint URL. The service draws using the Web Mercator projection.For more information on what functionality is available and how to work with the service, read the Ontario Web Raster Services User Guide. If you have questions about how to use the service, email Land Information Ontario (LIO) at lio@ontario.ca.Service Endpointshttps://ws.geoservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis5/rest/services/Thematic/Ontario_Land_Cover_Compilation_v2/ImageServerhttps://intra.ws.geoservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis5/rest/services/Thematic/Ontario_Land_Cover_Compilation_v2/ImageServer (Government of Ontario Internal Users)

Additional Documentation

Data Specification Document - Ontario Land Cover Compilation Version 2 (PDF)

Data Specification Document - Far North Land Cover Version 1.4 (PDF)

Data Specification Document - SOLRIS Version 1.2 (PDF)

Data Specification Document - Provincial Land Cover (2000 Edition) (PDF)

Status

Completed: Production of the data has been completed

Maintenance and Update Frequency

As needed: Data is updated as deemed necessary

Contact

Joel Mostoway, Forest Resources Inventory Program, Science and Research Branch, joel.mostoway@ontario.ca

The Ontario Parcel is commercially licensed data with restricted usage.The parcels are managed by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (assessment), Teranet Enterprises Inc. (ownership), and the Ontario Government (Crown lands). The Ontario Parcel dataset is a source of assessment, ownership and Crown parcel mapping that can be used for assessment, taxation, land title/registration, as well as land use management and business planning.The Ontario Parcel (OP) consists of three data classes in geodatabase format and supporting information in CAD format:Assessment ParcelOwnership ParcelCrown ParcelOntario Parcel - Supporting Information (CAD format).See Ontario Parcel Guide (coming soon) for a comparison of the products. Public viewing of the standard Ontario Parcel - Assessment Parcel is available through the following web applications:Make a Topographic MapMake a Map: Natural Heritage AreasAgricultural Information Atlas (AgMaps).Licence EligibilityThe Ontario Parcel licensed through LIO is for non-commercial use. To receive data from Land Information Ontario (LIO), the organization must be eligible and sign an Ontario Parcel licensing agreement (MNRF General List User Licence Agreement).Eligible to apply: all Ontario ministries; agencies, boards and commissions; Indigenous communities; conservation authorities; non-profit organizations and others.Ontario Parcel data is available at no cost to those eligible to receive the data. Eligible organizations should contact Ontario Parcel at ontarioparcel@ontario.ca.Corporations and for-profit entities should contact:Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)Teranet Enterprises, Inc. - Ontario ParcelTerms of UseOntario Parcel geometry represents an index of property locations, not a legal representation of property boundaries.Ontario Parcel is an indication that a boundary may be in the general area.The data should not be used for legal purposes. The data should not be used to define boundaries on the ground or be relied on to calculate areas of properties (unless for crude estimates) or depths or frontages of lots. The data is not a substitute for a legal survey and should not be used for applications that require accurate positional data.Additional DocumentationOntario Parcel FAQ (PDF)Assessment Parcel - Data Description (PDF)Assessment Parcel - Documentation (Word)Crown Parcel - Data Description (PDF)Crown Parcel - Documentation (Word)Ownership Parcel - Data Description (PDF)Ownership Parcel - Documentation (Word)StatusOn going: data is being continually updatedMaintenance and Update FrequencyFortnightly: data is updated every two weeksContactOntario Parcel, ontarioparcel@ontario.ca

The land cover classes consist of vegetation types (such as forest, wetlands and agricultural crops or pasture) and categories of non-vegetated surface (such as water bodies, bedrock outcrops or settlements). These classes reflect the nature of the land surface rather than actual or potential land use. The 2000 Edition of the Ontario Land Cover Data Base is the Second Edition of this provincial land cover classification. The coverage is derived wholly from Landsat-7 Thematic Mapper (TM) satellite data frames recorded between 1999 and 2002, most from 2000 onward. The Provincial Land Cover (2000) Data Base is divided into 4 individual Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) grid zone tiles (15, 16, 17, and 18) and is distributed in TIFF format. Documentation is provided with this database in the form of a user's guide and general use caveats. *[TIFF]: Tagged Image File Format *[TM]: Thematic Mapper *[UTM]: Universal Transverse Mercator

A Research Line is a feature representing linear or transect based locations, where some form of research observation, test, trial, measure, or monitoring activity has, or will take place. Coordinates are taken along the full length of the transect. These features are generally long and narrow with no appreciable width (less than 10 meters). This data class is one of three primitive data classes: Research Point (RESPOINT), Research Line (RESLINE), and Research Polygon (RESPOLY).

Additional Documentation

Research Plot - User Guide (Word) Research Plot - FAQ (Word)

Status

On going: data is being continually updated

Maintenance and Update Frequency

As needed: data is updated as deemed necessary

Contact

Adam Hogg, adam.hogg@ontario.ca

The data referenced here is licensed under the Ontario Geospatial Data Exchange (OGDE) Agreement and is available to members of the OGDE for professional, non-commercial use only. To find out more about the OGDE visit Land Information Ontario on Ontario.ca.

The Ontario Watershed Information Tool (OWIT) is used to calculate information about Ontario’s watersheds. Watersheds are areas of land where surface water converges to a single point. Water professionals in the public and private sectors and academia use OWIT to better understand water flow in Ontario. The general public use OWIT for educational or general interest purposes. You can use the tool to: * create a map of a watershed * characterize the watershed * extract land cover information

SOLRIS is based on MNRF's Ecological Land Classification (ELC) for southern Ontario (Lee et al, 1998). It is a land use inventory that supports a number of key provincial initiatives including: State of Natural Resources Reporting (Forestry, Biodiversity), Natural Heritage Features Reporting (wetlands, woodlands), Climate Change Reporting and Land Use Planning. Maintained on a consistent update cycle, SOLRIS provides a standardized geospatial information layer that allows for reporting on changes in natural and anthropogenic features, such as wetland extent, forest afforestation/deforestation, habitat connectivity and built-up areas (impervious/pervious). The data covers the date ranges from 2000-2015 in Ecoregions 7E, 6E and 5E (Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Study Area and an Eastern Ontario extension to the Forest Resources Inventory boundary).

Additional Documentation

Southern Ontario Land Resource Information System Version 3.0 - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Southern Ontario Land Resource Information System Version 3.0 - Data Specification (PDF)

Status

On going: Data is continually being updated

Maintenance and Update Frequency

As needed: Data is updated as deemed necessary

Contact

Joel Mostoway, Forest Resources Inventory Program, Science and Research Branch, joel.mostoway@ontario.ca

The Ontario GeoHub Item Report contains details on the items present in Ontario GeoHub and CarrefourGéo Ontario. The report can be filtered using the "date of last data update" to find recently updated items. See below for a list of the fields and descriptions.

Status

On going: data is being continually updated

Maintenance and Update Frequency

Daily: data is updated each day

Contact

Land Information Ontario Support, lio@ontario.ca

Data Dictionary

    dataset_id - Identifier assigned to the item by ArcGIS Hub. For items based on a feature service this is a combination of the ArcGIS Online id and the layer number of the feature layer in the associated service. Format [agol_id]_[layer number].

    item_id - ArcGIS Online identifier associated with the item

    slug - Easy-to-read identifier for the dataset used in URLs

    url_dataset_id - Complete URL to the item using the dataset_id

    url_slug - Complete URL to the item using the slug

    item_tile - Item title

    snippet - Short description of the item

    item_type - ArcGIS Hub item type

    site - The site that the item resides in. Possible values: 'Ontario GeoHub' or 'CarrefourGéo Ontario'

    metadata_lang - Language of the metadata based on mdLang tag in metadata record

    detected_lang - Language of the metadata based on detection of the title and description using Google Translate libraries

    tags - ArcGIS Online tags associated with the item

    grp_name - Name of the Open Data Group through which this item was shared to ArcGIS Hub

    grp_id - Identifier of the Open Data Group through which this item was shared to ArcGIS Hub

    grp_owner - Name of the ArcGIS Online organization that owns the Open Data Group

    dataset_id_eng - The dataset_id of the related English record in Ontario GeoHub. Only applies to records where site = 'CarrefourGéo Ontario'

    dataset_id_fre - The dataset_id of the the related French record in CarrefourGeo Ontario. Only applied to records where site = 'Ontario GeoHub'
  item_id_eng - The item_id of the related English record in Ontario GeoHub. Only applies to records where site = 'CarrefourGéo Ontario'
  item_id_fre - The item_id of the the related French record in CarrefourGeo Ontario. Only applied to records where site = 'Ontario GeoHub'

    legacy_id - Identifier of the source record in the legacy Metadata Management Tool, where applicable

    ccsn - LIO Concrete Class Short Name associated with the item, where applicable

    agol_owner - Username of the ArcGIS Online user that owns the item

    agol_org - Name of the ArcGIS Organization to which the item belongs

    publisher - Item "source" organization as displayed in Hub search results

    publisher_src - Location from which Hub pulled the value of publisher

    data_url - The data url associated with the item

    fgdb_link - Link to the LIO-generated file geodatabase download package associated with the item, where applicable

    shp_link - Link to the LIO-generated shapefile download package associated with the item, where applicable

    created_dt - Item creation date

    modified_dt - Item modified date

    dl_package_dt - Esri download creation date

    dl_lastrety_dt - Date of last attempt to generate Esri download

    data_currency_dt - Date of last data update

    data_currency_dt_src - Source from which data_currency_dt was retrieved

    metadata_present - Indicates whether an ISO-19115 NAP metadata record exists for this item

    metadata_url - Direct URL to the unformatted XML metadata for the item

SOLRIS is based on MNRF's Ecological Land Classification (ELC) for southern Ontario (Lee et al, 1998). It is a land use inventory that supports a number of key Provincial initiatives including Source Water Protection, Natural Spaces, Biodiversity Conservation and State of Resources Reporting.

The data covers the date ranges from 1999-2002 and 2009-2011.

*[MNRF]: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry *[SOLRIS]: Southern Ontario Land Resource Information System

SOLRIS is a primary data layer that provides a comprehensive, standardized, landscape level inventory of natural, rural and urban lands in Ecoregions 6E and 7E, current to 2000-2002. It is based on MNR's Ecological Land Classification (ELC) for southern Ontario (Lee et al, 1998). Release Notes: The initial release of SOLRIS (Version 1.1 - November, 2006) is restricted to a geographic area generally constrained by the Greater Toronto Area. The current release of SOLRIS (Version 1.2 - April, 2008) covers Ecoregions 6E and 7E in entirety, but unlike Version 1.1, does not provide a classification of agricultural land use. Additional Time Period Information: The time period reflects the date range of the source data used to produce the SOLRIS product.

Southern Ontario Land Resource Information System (2000-2002) versions (1.1, 1.2)

Status

On going: Data is continually being updated

Maintenance and Update Frequency

As needed: Data is updated as deemed necessary

Contact

Ian Smyth, Remote Sensing Specialist, Science and Research Branch, ian.smyth@ontario.ca

This product consists of data layers in geodatabase format (.gdb) extracted from Land Information Ontario's (LIO) GeoHub for various time periods, for historical and reference purposes only. There are multiple geodatabases for the same years due to the size of the products, typically they are separated by region or by type of data for the Province of Ontario.

The structure and organization of the geodatabases may vary from year to year. The data cover:

• Wetland (Ontario coverage)
• Contours (Ontario coverage)
• Ontario Hydrograhy Network (OHN) and Cartographic products (Ontario Coverage)
• Additional Data layers (Ontario coverage)

Note: Not all years include all four of the files listed above.

These files represent data for the period that the geodatabase was extracted from LIO's GeoHub, these are not current data and should be used for historical and reference purposes only. Most of these data are now available as open data through LIO's GeoHub.

The extract dates are preserved in the date fields provided in the data and metadata table(s) for each geodatabase. The file geodatabase has been prepared as a convenience to users wanting access to all LIO Warehouse Open Data products in file geodatabase structure. If you require the data in SHAPE file format, you can get the data for these from the metadata describing individual data layers from the LIO GeoHub.

A grid series composed of 89 grid cells at a scale of 1:250 000. Additional Metadata: Natural Resources Canada

Additional DocumentationNTS 250 Grid - Data Description (PDF) NTS 250 Grid - Documentation (Word)

Status

Completed: production of the data has been completed

Maintenance and Update Frequency

As needed: data is updated as deemed necessary

Contact

Eric Gervais, Provincial Recording Office, pro.ndm@ontario.ca

The data referenced here is licensed under the Ontario Geospatial Data Exchange (OGDE) Agreement and is available to members of the OGDE for professional, non-commercial use only. To find out more about the OGDE visit Land Information Ontario on Ontario.ca.