Maps & Geospatial Data

The Capital Regional District (CRD) provides public access to geospatial data through static PDF maps, interactive web services and data downloads.

Online Mapping

Visit the CRD Regional Map to explore data about properties, parks and trails, water systems, and more.

Data via Map Services

The CRD provides live connections to most data by way of map services. By connecting to these map services in a desktop GIS or CAD software package you are able to map and print the information.

The advantage of map services is that you are consuming the most up to date version of the data as possible.

It is important to note that these service names do change occasionally as the data architecture in our GIS databases changes.

All of the CRD's map services can be found here.

Specific "most requested" services are listed below:

If your software cannot connect to a rest endpoint directly (such as AutoCAD or QGIS), remove "/rest" from the URL and append "/WMSserver" to the end of the URL to connect as a WMS service. For example:

Data via Download

The CRD provides the following data for download. The data was either created by the CRD or is maintained by the CRD as the official source.

Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GNSS Correction Services

The Capital Regional District (CRD) The Capital Regional District (CRD) maintains and provides access to three active RTK control points that deliver real-time GNSS correction data through a subscription-based service. Correction data is streamed using the NTRIP 1.0 protocol and is available in RCTM3.1 and RCTM3.4 formats. The service supports the following satellite constellations:

  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

Data From External Authorities

The CRD routinely receives inquiries about many categories of data for which the CRD is not the authoritative source. Questions about these categories of data should be directed to the responsible authority. Some examples of these categories are:

Credit

The Capital Regional District requires that the following acknowledgement must be displayed directly on or adjacent to any reproduction of this product or service: "Used with permission from the Capital Regional District."

Disclaimer

Use of spatial data from this site is subject to the following: The Capital Regional District does not make any guarantee, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy of data or fitness for a particular purpose, and does not assume liability or responsibility for the accuracy, content, completeness, quality or usefulness of any data. The Capital Regional District disclaims all liability of any kind whatsoever arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this data. The Capital Regional District assumes no responsibility for damages, losses, business interruption or expenses incurred as a result of using this product or service.

Distribution

The Capital Regional District does not permit the user to rent, sell, distribute, transfer, or grant any rights to this product or service, in whole or in part, to another person or organization.

Contact

Please contact the CRD HelpDesk for questions regarding Geographical Information Systems or map services at the CRD.

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The CRD conducts its business within the Territories of many First Nations, all of whom have a long-standing relationship with the land and waters from time immemorial that continues to this day. Statement of Reconciliation