gcd_000b11a_e <p>Cartographic boundary files (CBFs) contain the boundaries of standard geographic areas together with the shoreline around Canada. Selected inland lakes and rivers are available as a supplementary<br />layer.</p> <p>The 2011 Census Boundary Files depict boundaries of standard geographic areas established for the purpose of disseminating census data. A diagram illustrating the hierarchy of standard geographic units is included in Appendix B of this guide.</p> <p>The 2011 Census Boundary Files provide a framework for mapping and spatial analysis. They are available for download in two types: cartographic and digital. Cartographic boundary files depict the geographic areas using only the shorelines of the major land mass of Canada and its coastal islands. Digital boundary files depict the full extent of the geographic areas, including the coastal water area. Figure 2.1 illustrates an example of cartographic and digital boundary files.</p> <p>The 2011 Census Boundary Files are similar to the 2006 Census Boundary Files in format. New for the 2011 Census, each boundary file includes the unique identifiers, names and types (where applicable) of all higher level geographic areas available at time of release.</p> Census Division Census of Population Geographic Areas Geographic Information Systems Mapping Reference Maps EPSG:4269 -141.01807315799994 -52.61940850399992 41.681435425000075 83.13550252400006 text/xml