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Utility-operated Generating Stations, 1997: By Technology
This map shows the 630 generating stations operated by utilities, with the stations being classed by their operating technology. The seven technologies shown represent water-... -
Climate Warming - National Winter Temperature Scenario: 2050
A simulation of projected changes in the winter (December to February) temperatures from the period 1961 to 1990 to the period 2040 to 2060 for Canada is shown on this map. The... -
Utility Generating Stations, 1997: By Capacity
This map shows the 630 generating stations operated by utilities, with the stations being classed by their capacity (in kilowatts). They have an enormous size range: many are... -
Other Industries Generating Stations, 1997
The 54 plants are operated by a wide variety of industries. Plants run by these industries tend to be fairly small (the largest is 38 000 kilowatts). They also tend to be found... -
Mining and Energy Industries Generating Stations, 1997
This map shows the 53 generating stations that were operated by companies of the mining or energy industries. The stations are often relatively large - the largest has a... -
Forest Industry Generating Stations, 1997
This map depicts the 77 electrical generating plants operated by forest-based industries. These industries are defined using the North American Industrial Classification. These... -
All Generating Stations, 1997: By Operator
This map shows the 815 generating stations with a capacity of 500 kilowatts or greater, classed by the type of company operating them. Most plants are operated by utilities, but... -
All Generating Stations, 1997 - By Fuel
This map shows the 815 generating stations with a capacity of 500 kilowatts or greater classed by the principal fuel used. Two fuels are dominant: water power (hydro-... -
All Generating Stations, 1997 - By Capacity
In the 1960s, several mining companies started systematically exploring for diamonds in Canada. Today, in addition to the Ekati mine, other diamond projects could reach... -
Surficial Materials (Diamond Exploration)
Minerals associated with diamond source rocks found in glacial sediments indicate presence of a kimberlite. To a certain extent it also gives an evaluation of the potential... -
Main Areas for Diamond Exploration in 1997
In the 1960s, several mining companies started systematically exploring for diamonds in Canada. Today, in addition to the Ekati mine, other diamond projects could reach... -
Location of Kimberlites (1997)
Kimberlites are rock formation where diamonds can be found. Diamonds form at a depth greater than 150 kilometres within the earth. After their formation, diamonds are carried to... -
Climate Warming - National Winter Precipitation Scenario: 2050
A simulation of projected changes in winter (December to February) precipitation from the period 1961 to 1990 to the period 2040 to 2060 for Canada is shown on this map. In... -
Very Large Livestock Farms, 2001 (Western Canada)
Large livestock farms (which includes very large livestock farms) have been expanding in the last few years. This reflects the trend throughout Canadian agriculture towards... -
Very Large Livestock Farms, 2001
Large livestock farms (which includes very large livestock farms) have been expanding in the last few years. This reflects the trend throughout Canadian agriculture towards... -
Grape Area in Production, 2001
Grapes, especially the best wine grapes, need mild winters and hot summers. In Canada, these conditions are found in relatively small pockets in the most southerly regions of... -
Change in Greenhouse Area, 1991 to 2001
Canada’s greenhouse area doubled between 1991 and 2001, to about 17.9 million square metres. Flowers have traditionally been the main greenhouse commodity, accounting for more... -
Change in Area of Potatoes, 1991 to 2001
Potatoes, especially processing potatoes, have become a major Canadian commodity; the 2002 crop had a total farm value of 978.0 million Canadian dollars. In the 1999 to 2000... -
Canada 1-km, 10-day, SPOT/VEGETATION composites for growing season-2000-03-11
As part of the climate change research, data from the SPOT/VEGETATION instrument are systematically corrected for period 1998-2004 and provided in this archive. The VGT archive... -
Area Irrigated in Western Canada, 2001
Canada has one of the most plentiful supplies of fresh water in the world. However, this supply is not limitless, and must be shared among many users. The agriculture sector is...