Mapping and Geography	For more information contact Natalie J. Work (250) 387-0330

Reference Maps

Reference maps show the location of geographic areas for which data are tabulated and disseminated. The maps display the boundaries, and identifiers, as well as major cultural and physical features such as roads, railways, coastlines, rivers, and lakes. (Click here to view.)

Interactive Atlas

Demographer's Friend Atlas (2008) [multiple variables for the year 2008] Help Credits		Demographer's Friend Atlas (1986-2008) [single variable for multiple years] Credits
Wellness Atlas2008 Wellness Atlas2009 Help Credits		Food for Thought Atlas Credits

Thematic Maps

A thematic map shows the spatial distribution of one or more specific data themes. The map may be qualitative in nature (e.g., number of liquor store outlets, number of schools by school district, or number and type of regional offices) or qualitative (e.g., percentage population change). Thematic maps present data such as population so that geographic patterns in the data are more easily understood across multiple regions. THematic maps can be produced for a variety of administrative boundaries. (Click here to view.)

Chinese Language as Mother Tongue (1986-2006 Trends)

Translations and Data Sets

BC Stats maintains files for translating various data across administrative regions. These files can be accessed through the BC Stats website directly.

• Translation of Place Names to BC Administrative Regions [Excel spreadsheet] (last update May 2010)
• Translation of Indian Reserves to BC Administrative Regions (last update 10 April, 2003)
• Regional District and Municipal Boundary Changes, 1996 to Present (in PDF format)