Canada - Coal

Contained within the 5th Edition (1978 to 1995) of the National Atlas of Canada are two maps. The first map shows the Canadian coal resources and infrastructure of the Canadian coal industry in 1982. Details given for coal resources are: coal-bearing formations (classed by geological period), coal zones and named coalfields. Infrastructure consists of existing and proposed coal mines, major coal users, coal transportation routes and coal trade symbols. The second map shows ranks and resources of Canadian coal. There are three small inset maps for Western Canada. The summary map and table show ranks and resources of Canadian coal, 1978. The tables identify mines, coal users and coal shipping terminals, and also give production summaries.

Data and Resources

Additional Info

Field Value
Last Updated April 17, 2026, 19:48 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 19:48 (UTC)
contact_email geoinfo@nrcan.gc.ca
contact_person {}
criticality_level []
data_dictionary ["economy"]
geographic_scope []
open_canada_collection geogratis
open_canada_date_published 1982-02-15 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["charbon", "industrie minière"], "en": ["coal", "mining industry"]}
open_canada_subject ["economics_and_industry"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Canada - Charbon
update_frequency as_needed