Reference map tutorial, part 1

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A brief guide to reading maps

A map, like a picture, is worth a thousand words. A map is a simplified view of the earth's surface that shows where places and things are located and helps us communicate that spatial information efficiently. In this section you will learn more about maps and how to read them.

Statistics Canada primarily produces two types of maps: reference maps and thematic maps.