Data Available to the General Public
The Ministry of Natural Resources makes a number of digital geographic data sets such as administrative boundaries, natural resources and infrastructure features available at no cost. These data sets are being made available to promote the use of standardized data across the province.
MNR does not provide technical support for this data. All licensed users should have a working knowledge of GIS concepts, spatial data management, digital map production and cartographic principles.
Unrestricted Use License
To become a licensed user, you must fully complete and sign two copies of the Unrestricted Use License and return both copies to MNR. Please note that incomplete license agreements cannot be processed.
Return copies to Christine Bolton at christine.bolton@ontario.ca or by mail:
Information Access Section
Ministry of Natural Resources
300 Water Street, 3rd Floor North Tower
Peterborough, ON K9J 8M5
For more information, see UUL Frequently Asked Questions.
Priced Data
Additional data sets can be purchased. This data can only be used for non-commercial, internal and professional purposes. The data is available for $16.00 per megabyte (MB) and includes a minimum $100.00 administrative fee. The administrative fee is credited from your total if the price of the data exceeds $100.00.
Here is a complete listing of the Data Available for Purchase. Please send a list of the data and a shape file of the area you are interested in purchasing to christine.bolton@ontario.ca.
Using this information, we will extract the data and provide you with a quote to purchase it. Both the administration fee and the cost of the data can be paid by credit card or by a cheque made payable to the Minister of Finance.
Cost examples for some popular data sets.
Need Help?
For more information, please call (705) 755-1878 or email lio@ontario.ca.
Notice of Collection of Personal Information:
The Ministry of Natural Resources collects personal information through applications for or agreements to the Unrestricted Use Licence under the authority of the MNR Act. Your personal information will be used only for maintaining your Land Information Data Subscription Service account, mailing data products and contacting you with information relating to your licence agreement. If you have any questions about how your personal information is used, please contact the person noted below for further information:
Information Access Analyst
Information Access Section
Ministry of Natural Resources
300 Water Street, 3rd Floor North
(705) 755-2216
