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Nova Scotia Topographic DataBase - Roads, Trails and Rails (Break Line Layer)

Part of the Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB), the roads and railroads theme layer is updated and maintained from aerial photography and collected in the field with mobile GPS, Field inspections verify road way types such as surface and number of lanes. Road feature codes and their descriptions are provided with the download in a NSTDB feature code table. Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=15 Map service view also available via GeoNova: https://nsgiwa.novascotia.ca/arcgis/rest/services/BASE/BASE_NSTDB_10k_Roads_UT83/MapServer?f=jsapi
Nova Scotia Topographic DataBase - Roads, Trails and Rails (Line Layer)

Part of the Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB), the roads and railroads theme layer is updated and maintained from aerial photography and collected in the field with mobile GPS, Field inspections verify road way types such as surface and number of lanes. Road feature codes and their descriptions are provided with the download in a NSTDB feature code table. Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=15 Map service view also available via GeoNova: https://nsgiwa.novascotia.ca/arcgis/rest/services/BASE/BASE_NSTDB_10k_Roads_UT83/MapServer?f=jsapi
Surface Water Quality Monitoring Network Station Locations

Station locations for moorings deployed as part of the Centre for Marine Applied Research's (CMAR) Coastal Monitoring Program. The moorings record high-resolution temperature, dissolved oxygen, and intermittent salinity data at various depths, typically for several months. The dataset for each county is available at https://data.novascotia.ca/browse?Detailed-Metadata_Department=Fisheries+and+Aquaculture&tags=coastal+monitoring+program For more information on CMAR and the Coastal Monitoring Program go to: https://cmar.ca/coastal-monitoring-program/
Surface Water Quality Monitoring Network Grab Sample Water Quality Data

The Nova Scotia Automated Surface Water Quality Monitoring Network was established in 2002 to assess water quality in surface waters across the province at five stations. In 2019 the station list was modified to reduce overlap with Environment and Climate Change Canada surface water quality monitoring stations. The results are used to help manage water resources, determine baseline water quality in lakes and watercourses throughout the province, evaluate the impact of human activities on surface water, and assess long term trends in water quality. The following weblink connects to a Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change web map that includes the five monitoring station locations within the province and an alternative method for downloading the same datasets: http://nse.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=7ded7a30bef44f848e8a4fc8672c89bd
Surface Water Quality Monitoring Network Continuous Water Quality Data

The Nova Scotia Automated Surface Water Quality Monitoring Network was established in 2002 to assess water quality in surface waters across the province at five stations (and one discontinued station, St Mary's River). The results are used to help manage water resources, determine baseline water quality in lakes and watercourses throughout the province, evaluate the impact of human activities on surface water, and assess long term trends in water quality. The following weblink connects to a Nova Scotia Environment web map that includes the six monitoring station locations within the province and an alternative method for downloading the same datasets: http://nse.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=7ded7a30bef44f848e8a4fc8672c89bd
Nova Scotia Rockweed Leases

The Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is the lead regulatory of rockweed leasing and licensing. This file illustrates all the issued rockweed leases along the coast of Nova Scotia. Fisheries and Aquaculture also provides a Nova Scotia Aquaculture and Rockweed Map viewer at: https://fishaqua.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/media/index.html?appid=a7c3520e73894539afadf8602ee57ef1
Utilization and payments of the Nova Scotia Special Dental Programs

The Nova Scotia Special Dental Programs provides eligible residents of Nova Scotia coverage for the following program areas: Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Program, Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Program, Individuals with Special Needs Oral Health Program, and the Exceptional Circumstance Program (Special Considerations – Adult). Includes the following data fields: Fiscal Year, Program Area, Program Area, Services Rendered, Amount Paid, Beneficiaries, Services Per Beneficiary, Paid Per Beneficiary.
Unclaimed Estate or Trust Funds Database

An executor, administrator, or trustee may, at any time, and must, after five years of receiving assets of an estate or trust, if the heir-at-law or beneficiary cannot be located for the purposes of distribution of the assets of the estate or trust, apply for an order authorizing the transfer of the assets to the Public Trustee. These assets received by the Public Trustee, pursuant to the direction of the court, are converted into cash and paid to the Minister of Finance and Treasury Board. Unclaimed Estate or Trust Funds paid to the Minister of Finance and Treasury Board are then held until the Minister of Finance and Treasury Board is ordered by a court and authorized by the Governor in Council to release the funds to the rightful heir or beneficiary. There are time limitations outlined in the Public Trustee Act for the release of funds. The Capital Markets Administration and Compliance Division of the Department of Finance and Treasury Board manages Unclaimed Estate or Trust Funds.
Nova Scotia Road Network (NSRN)

The Nova Scotia Road Network (NSRN) is the authoritative source for road centerlines in the province. This 3D coverage contains addressed roads and non-addressed roads and has several descriptive attributes to define a roadway such as number of lanes, surface type, and road class. The NSRN is used to contribute the Nova Scotia portion of the federal National Road Network (NRN). The NSRN is available in the UTM projection with the following two datums: • UTM/NAD83v3 & CGVD28 horizontal & vertical datum. • UTM/NAD83v6 & CGVG2010 horizontal & vertical datum. (This version is currently only available via the [NS Geographic Data Directory])
Nova Scotia Topographic DataBase - Buildings (Poly Layer)

Part of the Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB), the buildings theme layer is updated and maintained from aerial photography. Buildings over 30m (one side) are collected as polygons, all others as points. Selected buildings are inspected in the field or interpreted from aerial photography and classified according to use such as hospitals, schools, police stations or community centres. Building feature codes and their descriptions are provided with the download in a NSTDB feature code table. Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=20 Map service view also available via GeoNova: https://nsgiwa.novascotia.ca/arcgis/rest/services/BASE/BASE_NSTDB_10k_Buildings_UT83/MapServer?f=jsapi
Nova Scotia Topographic DataBase - Buildings (Point Layer)

Part of the Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB), the buildings theme layer is updated and maintained from aerial photography. Buildings over 30m (one side) are collected as polygons, all others as points. Selected buildings are inspected in the field or interpreted from aerial photography and classified according to use such as hospitals, schools, police stations or community centres. Building feature codes and their descriptions are provided with the download in a NSTDB feature code table. Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=20 Map service view also available via GeoNova: https://nsgiwa.novascotia.ca/arcgis/rest/services/BASE/BASE_NSTDB_10k_Buildings_UT83/MapServer?f=jsapi
Nova Scotia Topographic Database - Land Cover (Line Layer)

Part of the Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB), the land cover theme layer is updated and maintained from aerial photography. Land cover is limited to treed areas over 3600m2 in size and over two metres in height. Orchards, nurseries, tree lines, and single landmark trees are also included. Land Cover feature codes and their descriptions are provided with the download in a NSTDB feature code table. Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=13 Map service view also available via GeoNova: https://nsgiwa.novascotia.ca/arcgis/rest/services/BASE/BASE_NSTDB_10k_Land_Cover_UT83/MapServer?f=jsapi
Nova Scotia Topographic Database - Digital Terrain Model (DTM)

Part of the Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB), DTM is a vector data set of spot elevations collected from aerial photography. An elevation point is collected at ground level approximately every eighty meters in an irregular grid pattern. These spot elevations, or mass points, can be used to create profiles of the ground or Digital Elevation Models (DEM). Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=37 Map Service view also available via GeoNova: https://nsgiwa.novascotia.ca/arcgis/rest/services/BASE/BASE_NSTDB_10k_DTM_UT83/MapServer?f=jsapi
Nova Scotia Topographic Database - Designated Areas

Part of the Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB), the designated areas theme layer is updated and maintained from aerial photography and field inspection. These areas include of parking lots, pits, campgrounds, sport fields, cemeteries, and numerous other features normally consistent with topographic mapping. Designated area feature codes and their descriptions are provided with the download in a NSTDB feature code table. Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=11 Map service view also available via GeoNova: https://nsgiwa.novascotia.ca/arcgis/rest/services/BASE/BASE_NSTDB_10k_Designated_Areas_UT83/MapServer?f=jsapi
Nova Scotia Topographic Database - Delimiters (Poly Layer)

Part of the Nova Scotia Topographic Database, the delimiter lines are obtained from various sources which could include Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Property Records Database, or Parks Canada. These areas are generally administrative Boundaries. Delimiter Line feature codes and their descriptions are provided with the download in a NSTDB feature code table. Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=12 Map service view also available via GeoNova: https://nsgiwa.novascotia.ca/arcgis/rest/services/BASE/BASE_NSTDB_10K_Delimiter_Boundaries_UT83/MapServer?f=jsapi
Nova Scotia Topographic Database - Delimiters (Line Layer)

Part of the Nova Scotia Topographic Database, the delimiter lines are obtained from various sources which could include Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Property Records Database, or Parks Canada. These areas are generally administrative Boundaries. Delimiter Line feature codes and their descriptions are provided with the download in a NSTDB feature code table. Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=12 Map service view also available via GeoNova: https://nsgiwa.novascotia.ca/arcgis/rest/services/BASE/BASE_NSTDB_10K_Delimiter_Boundaries_UT83/MapServer?f=jsapi
Deer Management Zones

Nova Scotia is divided in 12 deer management zones and deer hunting regulations may vary by zone. When accuracy is needed, consult the official legal wording of the Wildlife Act and its Regulations. Laws are subject to change at any time and are available online. Links to wildlife related acts can be found here: https://novascotia.ca/natr/wildlife/laws/actsregs.asp. For a summary of the hunting and furharvesting regulations in Nova Scotia, see: https://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt/pdf/hunting-and-furharvesting-summary-of-regulations.pdf
Death Registrations 1864-1877, 1908-1974; City of Halifax 1890-1908

Civil registration of deaths in Nova Scotia began in 1864, continued to 1877, then lapsed until 1908, when the province resumed record-keeping. Registrations for 1864-1877 are incomplete. There are two registers for the city of Halifax 1890-1908. Since 1 October 1908, the records have been maintained without interruption.
Crown Land

A spatial dataset of all Crown lands in Nova Scotia. Crown lands are all or any part of the land under the administration and control of the Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables as per the Crown Lands Act. The dataset includes land in which the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables has full or partial interest. Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=87 Map service view also available via GeoNova: https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnsgiwa.novascotia.ca%2Farcgis%2Frest%2Fservices%2FPLAN%2FPLANCrownLandsWM84V1%2FMapServer&source=sd
Crime Statistics - Incidents and rates for selected offences

The dataset includes incident-based crime statistics at the provincial and police service level. Statistics include the number of incidents of offences and rates per 100,000 population for the following offences: Homicide, Attempted murder , Sexual assault (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Total sexual violations against children, Assault (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Total robbery, Total breaking and entering, Total theft of motor vehicle, Total impaired driving, Total drug violations, Possession (cannabis), Possession, (cocaine), Possession (other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act drugs), Cannabis (trafficking, production or distribution), Cocaine (trafficking, production or distribution), Other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act drugs (trafficking, production or distribution). Data source: Statistics Canada.
County Where Nominees Intend to Settle

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) issues nomination certificates to prospective immigrants who meet a labour market need and who will make a contribution to Nova Scotia’s economy. Nominees then apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for a permanent resident visa. In most cases, nominees inform LSI of their intended county of residence at the time of application. Many applicants may already be living in that location as a temporary resident when they apply to become a permanent resident. This dataset provides the number of nomination certificates issued annually broken down into intended county of settlement. The maximum number of nomination certificates that LSI may issue annually through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program is determined by the federal government.
Co-operatives Financial and Operating Summary

Co-operatives are required to report financial and operational information to the Co-operatives Branch on an annual basis. This report includes aggregate amounts for each of the past ten years including the number of co-operatives registered at the Registry of Joint Stock Companies, reports received, new Incorporations, co-operatives struck from the Registry, total income, expenses, net income, assets, liabilities, equity, employees (full and part time), members, percentage and number of co-operatives that had board positions filled, held AGM's, established quorum at AGM's, and had financials approved by members.
Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) rates in patients while in hospital

Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) rates while in hospital are measured and monitored by infection prevention and control staff as a means to evaluate the effectiveness of their infection control protocols. CDI rates are calculated by dividing the number of clostridium difficile infections by the total number of patient days. This rate is then multiplied by 10,000 to make a standard CDI infection rate for each reporting period. The rate is reported per 10,000 patient days. The Canadian benchmark CDI rate is included in the dataset. Data fields include: Year, Quarter, Health Authority, Health Authority Zone, CDI Rate, Canadian benchmark
Citizenship of Nominees

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) issues nomination certificates to prospective immigrants who meet a labour market need and who will make a contribution to Nova Scotia’s economy. Nominees then apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for a permanent resident visa. Applicants are attracted to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program from around the world. This dataset provides the number of nomination certificates issued annually by citizenship of the applicant. The maximum number of nomination certificates that LSI may issue annually through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program is determined by the federal government.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Crude Prevalence

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) prevalence data is from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS). Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) crude prevalence in Nova Scotia. Includes the following data fields: Management Zone, Sex, Age Group, Population, Chronic disease 2 Count, Crude Prevalence Rate %
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Rates in Intensive Care Units (ICU)

Central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates are measured and monitored by infection prevention and control staff as a means to evaluate the effectiveness of their infection control protocols. CLABSI rates are calculated by dividing the number of central line bloodstream infections by the total number of days in which patients had a central line in the ICU in each reporting period. The rate is reported per 1,000 patient line days. The Canadian benchmark for each type of intensive care units (Adult, Neonatal, Pediatric) are included in the dataset. Data fields include: Year, Quarter, Category, Health Authority, Health Authority Zone, Canadian benchmark, CLABSI rate
Census, Assessment and Poll Tax Records 1767-1838

The database presented here brings together an assortment of early census, property assessment, and poll tax records, providing a total of 69,807 personal names. None of the census, assessment or poll tax records presented here is complete for the province - even if they claimed to be so at the time. None of the individual returns is complete internally either; people and households were overlooked, and sections of communities were undoubtedly missed.
Build Nova Scotia Pedestrian Counts

This information is taken from pedestrian counters placed along the Halifax Waterfront at the following locations: Boardwalk North (44.6512 N, 63.57267 W), Cable Plaza (44.64897 N 63.57134 W), Summit Boardwalk (44.64671 N 63.56991 W), and Bishop’s Landing Boardwalk (44.64482 N 63.56817 W). Historical data from a former pedestrian counter at Foundation Place/Salter (44.64595 N 63.56926 W) are also included.
Boundary File of Nova Scotia’s Self-contained Labour Areas (2021)

A geographic shape file of Nova Scotia’s Functional Economic Regions based on the 2021 census data. The most widely accepted approach to identifying functional economic regions is based on self-contained labour areas (SLAs) - a group of two or more Census Subdivisions (CSDs) where at least 75% of the workers both live and work in the area. Using Census data, Statistics Canada has identified Census Subdivisions (CSDs) that can be grouped together into SLAs based on daily commuting flows. The Office of Planning and Priorities has mapped these areas and created a GIS shape file that is intended to represent Nova Scotia’s functional economic regions.
Boundary File of Nova Scotia’s Self-contained Labour Areas (2016)

A geographic shape file of Nova Scotia’s Functional Economic Regions. The most widely accepted approach to identifying functional economic regions is based on self-contained labour areas (SLAs) - a group of two or more Census Subdivisions (CSDs) where at least 75% of the workers both live and work in the area. Using Census data, Statistics Canada has identified Census Subdivisions (CSDs) that can be grouped together into SLAs based on daily commuting flows. Department of Business has mapped these areas and created a GIS shape file that is intended to represent Nova Scotia’s functional economic regions.
Average Daily Counts at Adult and Youth Correctional Facilities

Average daily count statistics of adults and youth provide a representation of the typical custodial population within a particular year in Nova Scotia correctional facilities. Includes in-house counts only (i.e., excludes individuals on temporary absences, intermittent time served out of facility, etc.). Data source: Nova Scotia Department of Justice. Information in previous reports or other sources may differ from this publication due to modifications to counting methodologies.
Atlantic Quarterly Winter 2018  Underground economy, tobacco and ecigarette use

Data set is results of commissioned questions the Atlantic Quaterly omnibus public opinion survey conducted between February 7 and March 14, 2018. The questions relate to public opinion and behaviour regarding “underground economy” (purchasing contraband tobacco) and tobacco and ecigarette use. Overall results are provided for each question and results are presented by demographic markers (age, gender, geographic region, education level and household income).
Atlantic Quarterly Summer 2018  Underground economy, tobacco and ecigarette use

Data set is results of commissioned questions the Atlantic Quarterly omnibus public opinion survey conducted between August 5 to November 5, 2018. The questions relate to public opinion and behaviour regarding “underground economy” (purchasing contraband tobacco) and tobacco and ecigarette use. Overall results are provided for each question and results are presented by demographic markers (age, gender, geographic region, education level and household income).
Atlantic Quarterly Spring 2018  Underground economy, tobacco and ecigarette use

Data set is results of commissioned questions the Atlantic Quaterly omnibus public opinion survey conducted between April 5 to August 5, 2018. The questions relate to public opinion and behaviour regarding “underground economy” (purchasing contraband tobacco) and tobacco and ecigarette use. Overall results are provided for each question and results are presented by demographic markers (age, gender, geographic region, education level and household income).
Atlantic Quarterly Spring 2018 - DHW (Perception of Health Care)

The data set represents the results of commissioned questions in the public opinion survey conducted in May 2018 via Atlantic Quarterly, Corporate Research Associate’s omnibus survey. These commissioned questions relate to public perception of health care delivery and the effect of adding a collaborative team approach may have on it. Overall results are provided for each question and results are also broken down by various demographic markers (age, gender, geographic region, education level and household income).
Atlantic Quarterly Autumn 2017 - Select Nova Scotia

The data set represents the results of commissioned questions in the public opinion survey conducted in November 2017 via Atlantic Quarterly, Corporate Research Associate’s omnibus survey. These commissioned questions relate to public opinion, attitude and behaviour regarding the province's buy local initiative - Select Nova Scotia. Overall results are provided for each question and results are also broken down by various demographic markers (age, gender, geographic region, education level and household income).