Project Snapshot
| Category | Details |
| Client | Natural Resources Canada |
| Project Name | Canada Lands GIS and Cadastral Compilation |
| Location | British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut |
| Date | 2003–2005 |
Project Overview
Introduction
Between 2003 and 2005, Underhill was contracted by Natural Resources Canada to support national cadastral modernization efforts. The work focused on Canada Lands, including Indian Reserves and community boundaries across British Columbia, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Scope of Work
- British Columbia (2005) Captured GIS and attribute data for 513 Indian Reserve parcels, using AutoCAD Map and ArcGIS. Deliverables included .shp files and DBF attribute tables.
- Yukon, NWT, Nunavut (2003–2005) Under eight separate contracts, Underhill completed cadastral compilation for over 30 communities, working within OIC boundaries to compile, restructure, and annotate all parcel data.
Technologies Used
- Copan for COGO Calculations Used to accurately define lot lines and legal boundaries.
- AutoCAD Map 5 Structured geospatial data for GIS integration and final delivery.
- ArcGIS Compatibility Deliverables prepared in ESRI-compliant formats for direct integration with NRCan’s systems.
Project Impact
This work contributed to NRCan’s ongoing efforts to digitally manage, map, and analyze Canada Lands data, helping improve governance, land use planning, and infrastructure development across multiple jurisdictions.Underhill captured and processed GIS and cadastral data for 500+ Canada Lands parcels and over 30 communities across BC, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut.
