Map of Canada in Shapefile format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
Customize the map
Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
Open in constructor →Map passport
Area12 822 899 km²
What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About Shapefile
Map of Canada in Shapefile — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
Shapefile is the ESRI GIS format. De-facto standard for geodata exchange between GIS systems. A set of .shp, .dbf, .shx files.
Which layers are in the file
The set of layers depends on the selected area.
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Compatibility
ArcGIS ProQGISGDAL/OGRMapInfoGlobal MapperFME
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | GIS |
| File extension | .shp |
| Tier | Free |
How to use Shapefile for Canada
- Select the Canada map area on the main page
- Choose Shapefile format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
Programs that open Shapefile
ArcGIS ProQGISGDAL/OGRMapInfoGlobal MapperFME
