Environment, Climate & Monitoring
48 curated official resources. Search and filter these in the directory →
Federal
- Canadian Climate Data OnlineDaily, monthly, and hourly historical climate observations from ECCC stations
- Canadian Hydrographic Service — Tides & Water Levels ArchiveHistorical, downloadable observed water-level data from 968 CHS gauges across Canada, plus real-time observations and predictions via the IWLS API, benchmarks, and Great Lakes monthly means since 1918.
- Canadian Ice ServiceSuper niche and very cool ice charts and marine ice information
- CHS — Tides, Currents and Water LevelsCanadian Hydrographic Service predictions, observations and forecasts of tides and water levels for over 700 stations across Canada.
- ClimateData.caDownscaled climate projections, analysis tools, and scenario maps for Canada
- DFO — Shellfish Harvesting Map (SHELLI)Daily-updated coastwide map of bivalve harvesting openings and contamination closures; check prohibition orders before digging clams, oysters, mussels or scallops.
- DFO — Sustainability Survey for FisheriesBrowse status zones (Healthy, Cautious, Critical, Uncertain) for key Canadian fish stocks by DFO region, with annual summaries and downloadable survey data.
- Environment and Climate Change Canada — MSC DatamartRaw feeds of weather, water, climate, and air-quality data for developers and researchers
- Environment Canada — Marine Weather ForecastMarine forecasts for Canadian coastal waters, Great Lakes, and major lakes
- Environment Canada — Naturalized Flow DataCanadian historical and naturalized streamflow records for rivers and basins
- Freshwater ResearchDFO research on freshwater fish, habitat, and aquatic ecosystems
- GeoGratisTopographic, elevation, and imagery datasets from NRCan
- Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program — Facility Data SearchQuery facility-level greenhouse gas emissions by gas, NAICS sector, city or province and download results as CSV; links NPRI records for dual reporters.
- Hinterland Who's WhoSpecies fact sheets, identification guides, and conservation stories for Canadian wildlife
- Impact Assessment Agency — Canadian Impact Assessment RegistryOfficial registry of federally designated projects under the Impact Assessment Act: proposals, assessments in progress, conditions, and decisions, searchable by region, type, and status.
- National Pollutant Release Inventory — Data SearchSearch pollutant releases, disposals and transfers reported by 7,000+ facilities back to 1993 by substance, sector, province or watershed; predefined queries plus CSV bulk downloads.
- Species at Risk Public RegistrySearch Canada's legal list of aquatic and terrestrial species at risk by name, range or taxon; access profiles, recovery strategies, management plans and permits.
- Weather.gc.caForecasts, alerts, radar, air quality, marine weather, and more
Provincial
- Alberta — Water Well Information DatabaseSearch roughly 500,000 Alberta water well drilling reports, chemistry analyses and pump tests by owner name, well ID, legal land location or map selection.
- Alberta Flood Awareness Map (FAMA)Environment & Protected Areas viewer of provincial flood studies: switch between flood hazard, inundation, likelihood and forecast maps, click for flow/depth details, search by address and print summaries.
- Alberta Wildfire StatusLive Alberta wildfire locations, sizes, causes, and fire bans
- BC Wildfire Service — Active Wildfires MapLive BC wildfire locations, sizes, statuses, and evacuation orders
- British Columbia — GWELLS Groundwater Wells and AquifersSearch BC water well records by owner, address, well tag or map, view aquifer details, and pull public well data through a REST API.
- British Columbia — Mineral Titles OnlineMap viewers and search tools for every mineral, placer and coal claim or lease in BC — locate tenures, check holders and status, and view reserve boundaries.
- Environmental Reporting BCMinistry of Environment indicator library across air, climate change, water, land, forests and species: graphs, maps, downloadable datasets and trend reports on groundwater, timber harvest and air quality.
- Manitoba Wildfire Service — FireView MapTrack active wildfires on an interactive map and sortable table updated hourly: fire location, size, cause, and status (out of control/being held), plus fire danger and travel restriction links.
- NL Water Resources Management Division PortalReal-time streamflow and water level monitoring, drinking water quality, boil water advisories, floodplain maps, water rights registry and an interactive water resources map.
- Wildfire Nova Scotia Viewer (DNRR)Interactive map of current-year wildfires showing location, size and control status, published by Natural Resources and Renewables Forest Protection.
- Air Quality Ontario — AQHI and Real-Time Pollutant DataHourly Air Quality Health Index observations and forecasts across ~38 provincial stations, real-time O3, PM2.5, NO2 concentrations, alerts, and historical AQHI data search.
- Ontario — Environmental Registry (ERO)Official public notice and comment registry for Ontario environmentally significant proposals: policies, permits (incl. water takings), and regulations open for comment, with ministry decisions posted.
- Ontario — Forest Fires InformationActive Ontario forest fires, fire bans, and fire-weather conditions
- Ontario — Well Records SearchInteractive map of every reported water well in Ontario from the Water Well Information System — click a well for its record, plus a companion map of active water-taking permits.
- Ontario Provincial Stream Water Quality Monitoring Network (PWQMN)Stream water quality monitoring data across Ontario rivers and streams. Parameters include nutrients (total and dissolved), metals, and chloride. CSV downloads available by year (2023, 2024). Spatial coordinates for all monitoring stations included.
- Forêt ouverteMRNF interactive map of Quebec's forest territory: ecoforestry maps, aerial/satellite imagery, lidar products, wildfire disturbances, protected areas; view, query, download, WMS into GIS.
- Québec — Flood Zone Maps (Zones Inondables)Official interactive cartography of flood zones and watercourse mobility zones in force across Quebec, with new-generation maps rolling out from 2026.
- Saskatchewan Air Quality Monitoring NetworkProvince-wide network of continuous ambient air monitoring stations operated by the Ministry of Environment. Interactive map shows station locations across SK; download validated hourly air quality data as CSV. Covers Swift Current, Estevan, Prince Albert, Buffalo Narrows, and other stations with pollutant readings (PM2.5, O3, NO2, SO2, CO).
- Saskatchewan Wildfire StatusSaskatchewan Public Safety Agency wildfire dashboard and active fire map
Municipal
- Edmonton — Trees MapMap of 260,000+ city-maintained trees with species and location — the open-data inventory behind Edmonton's urban forest program.
- North Bay Drinking Water Quality ReportsAnnual and summary drinking water quality test results for City of North Bay municipal water system — PDF reports by year.
- Vancouver — Street Trees DatasetMap and download Vancouver's inventory of 150,000+ public boulevard trees, with species, height, diameter and coordinates, refreshed daily on weekdays.
Agency
- Credit Valley ConservationWatershed management and conservation areas in the Credit River watershed
- Grand River Conservation Authority — Watershed NavigatorInteractive watershed navigator with flood risk, conservation areas, and environmental data
- Halton Conservation AuthorityConservation areas, trails, and environmental services in Halton region
- Hamilton Conservation AuthorityConservation areas, trails, and watershed management in Hamilton
- Lake Simcoe Region Conservation AuthorityLake Simcoe watershed health, flood risk maps, and conservation lands
- Niagara Peninsula Conservation AuthorityWatershed management, conservation areas, and flood risk in Niagara
- Conservation Ontario — Find Your Conservation AuthorityFind which conservation authority covers your watershed or municipality in Ontario
- Toronto and Region Conservation Authority — Living RoomRouge National Urban Park, conservation areas, maps, and environmental programs for the Toronto region