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Maps & Atlases

Information and resources about the UBC map collection.

Canada

The following resources include geographical information and maps across Canada.

British Columbia

The following resources include geographical information and maps across British Columbia.

Metro Vancouver

Most cities and municipalities offer online interactive maps and data, which may include property and address information, zoning data, engineering data (sewers and water mains), community services (such as police and fire stations), crime data, schools, parks and facilities, bike routes, hazards, and emergency response information.

If your municipality is not listed below, try an internet search for your municipality name and maps to find similar resources.

Online Gazetteers

Gazetteers are directories of geographical place names. They often contain additional information on the area's population, statistical information about the locality, as well as descriptions of the physical and geographical features of the location.

World Historical Map Collections Online

The following online resources include historical maps from around the world. For historical maps of Vancouver, BC, and Canada, refer to the relevant boxes on this page. For further resources see our guide on Historical Map Collections