1. About this guide

The guide provides an overview of the maps, describes specific map content, the general methodology used to create the maps, information about data quality and information related to the 2011 Census standard geographic areas. It was prepared to accompany the reference and thematic maps, which include:

• National, Census Division and Census Subdivision Reference Maps (Standard Geographical Classification [SGC]. Volume II. Reference Maps; Catalogue no.12-572-X)
• Census Tract Reference Maps, by Census Metropolitan Areas or Census Agglomerations (Catalogue no. 92-146-X)
• Dissemination Area Reference Maps, by Census Tracts, for Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations (Catalogue no. 92-147-X)
• Dissemination Area Reference Maps, by Non-tracted Census Agglomerations (Catalogue no. 92-148-X)
• Dissemination Area Reference Maps, by Census Subdivisions, for areas outside Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations (Catalogue no. 92-145-X)
• Thematic maps on various census themes (e.g., population; age and sex).

These maps are available for free download from the Statistics Canada website at www.statcan.gc.ca.

This data product is provided 'as-is,' and Statistics Canada makes no warranty, either express or implied, including but not limited to, warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will Statistics Canada be liable for any direct, special, indirect, consequential or other damages, however caused.