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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)

Interactive Data and Health Map Browsers

BC Stats is providing this test site for interactive, thematic data display. This ARC/IMS web-mapping application will allow users to select a variable from a vast array of socio-economic data. The geographic units used are LHA (Local Health Areas) and HSDA (Health Service Delivery Areas), both analytical boundaries used within the Ministry of Health. This browser will allow clients to perform analysis on "normalized" data across multiple health geographies. (Click here to view.)

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. Included in the translations section is the Translation Master File (TMF), which can be purchased through BC Stats. Various boundary shapefiles are available upon request.

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