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GeoSearch2006

Modified on November 1, 2007

Major characteristics

GeoSearch2006 is a map-based Internet tool that allows users to find a place in Canada, see it on a map, and obtain basic geographic population and dwelling data for that place. Users can click and zoom on a map of Canada or they can search by place name, street name, street intersection or postal code.

What's new?

  • Improved searching capabilities.
  • Functionality for creating thematic maps, updated with each census major release.
  • Links to reference maps and the 2006 Community Profiles.

Geography

Canada, province and territory, federal electoral district (FED) (2003 Representation Order), census division (CD), census subdivision (CSD), economic region (ER), census metropolitan area/census agglomeration (CMA/CA), census tract (CT), dissemination area (DA), designated place (DPL), urban area (UA), dissemination block (DB), forward sortation area (FSA).

Internet access

Available for free to all users via the Internet.

Other delivery methods

Not applicable.

Availability

February 14, 2007 (without population and dwelling counts - geographic framework only).

March 13, 2007 (with population and dwelling counts).

Price/Price range

Available for free to all users via the Internet.