Fresh Water

Contained within the 4th Edition (1974) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the area of fresh water. It is split into squares that have the percentage of total fresh water. Each square covers an area of 10,000 square kilometers. According to the map, fresh water bodies occupy 7.9% of the area of Canada.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 18:54 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 18:54 (UTC)
contact_email geoinfo@nrcan.gc.ca
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criticality_level []
data_dictionary ["inland_waters"]
geographic_scope []
open_canada_collection geogratis
open_canada_date_published 1973-01-07 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["eau douce", "eau potable", "hydrologie", "utilisation de l'eau"], "en": ["drinking water", "fresh water", "hydrology", "water use"]}
open_canada_subject ["nature_and_environment"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Eaux douces
update_frequency as_needed