AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Shuttle Circuit (RTCS) - City of Shawinigan

Polyline layer of the shuttle circuit of the Shawinigan Public Transport Board (RTCS) on the territory of the city of Shawinigan.

[Link to the complete Isogeo sheet] (https://open.isogeo.com/s/b6da64af30234cbda2afed3972a5fc3e/Urd8YxfJdWSzGaUmhHFMY60vx14s0/r/6d46de38b68a41e294383ef777c1689a?lock)

! [Shawinigan logo] (https://jmap.shawinigan.ca/doc/photos/LogoShawinigan.jpg)
! [RTCS logo] (https://jmap.shawinigan.ca/doc/photos/RTCS-Copie.jpg)



**Attributes**

* `objectid` (`integer`): 
* `st_length (shape) `(`double`): Length
* `schedule` (`char`): 
**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Distribution areas of terrestrial mammals, reptiles, reptiles, amphibians, and freshwater fish

The data represent the distribution of species of amphibians, reptiles, reptiles, terrestrial mammals and freshwater and migratory fish in Quebec.

The files represent:

amphibians: 21 species
terrestrial mammals: 69 species
freshwater and migratory fish: 118 species
reptiles: 17 species


The ranges were established on the basis of various sources of information and validated by the Main Directorate of 
expertise on terrestrial fauna (DPEFT), the Main Directorate for Threatened or Vulnerable Species (DPEMV) and the Main Directorate of Expertise on Aquatic Wildlife (DPEFA) of the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks (MELCCFP).

The ranges of species of _freshwater and migratory fish_ are also illustrated in the [“Freshwater Fish of Quebec”] poster (https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/faune/documents/animaux/affiche-poissons-eau-douce.pdf). Some ranges have been slightly modified since they were included in the poster.

__There may be differences between the ranges of the species shown in the files and the current spatial distribution of the species. __

The distribution areas were produced on a small scale; they provide indicative information on the presence of the species in Quebec.

The cards are the property of MELCCFP.

__Atten:__ The ranges of marine mammals that frequent the coasts of the province of Quebec are not included in this dataset.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Authorized annual programming (PRANA)

The Annual Programming of Authorized Harvesting Activities (PRANA) is developed based on the intervention sectors of the Operational Integrated Forest Management Plan (PAFIO) and respects the Tactical Management Plan Strategy (PAFIT).
PRANA presents the areas of intervention authorized by the Ministry in which right holders will be able to carry out forest management activities over the course of a year. It aims to generate the expected volumes of wood while respecting the agreed harmonization measures.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Ecoforest map in PDF format

__The link: *Access the data directory* is available in the section*Dataset Description Sheets; Additional Information*__.


Ecoforest maps have been produced at a scale of 1/10,000 since 2025 (previously, they were distributed at a scale of 1/20,000) and illustrate forest information for Quebec territory up to approximately the 52nd parallel. They offer an up-to-date image of the ecoforest map for the year of production.

The maps represent the result of the photo-interpretation of aerial photographs taken during the most recent ecoforestry inventory of southern Quebec to which were added natural disturbances (fires, epidemics, windfalls, etc.) and forest interventions (harvesting, thinning and reforestation) carried out in the public forest following the year in which they were taken. Vegetation information specific to each stand is expressed in detailed species (AIPF) when information is available for a complete sheet. Otherwise, vegetation is expressed as a group of species.

Each map at a scale of **1/10,000** covers an average area of approximately **62.5 km²** and presents forest information for the target territory. Its accuracy is approximately ± 5 m. 

Each map at a scale of **1/20,000** covers an average area of approximately **250 km²** and presents forest information for the target territory. Its accuracy is approximately ± 10 m. 

## Descriptions of maps and components

### 2025 maps: 
+ Scale (1/10,000);
+ Replacing the BDTQ level curves with those from the lidar; 
+ Characterization of vegetation by detailed species (AIPF) or by grouping of species, depending on the availability of information;
+ Maps based on up-to-date ecoforest maps from the 4th and 5th inventories. 
### Maps 2021 to 2024: 
+ Scale (1/20,000);
+ Characterization of vegetation by detailed species (AIPF) or by grouping of species, depending on the availability of information;
+ Maps based on up-to-date ecoforest maps from the 4th and 5th inventories. 
### 2019 and 2020 maps: 
+ Scale (1/20,000);
+ Characterization of vegetation by grouping of species;
+ Maps based on up-to-date ecoforest maps from the 4th and 5th inventories.
### 2015 maps: 
+ Scale (1/20,000);
+ Characterization of vegetation by grouping of species;
+ Maps based on up-to-date ecoforest maps from the 3rd and 4th inventories.

## ⚠️ Notes:
+ Forest codes vary depending on the inventory; **consult the legend** of the map.
+ The maps are **georeferenced** and optimized for printing.
+ **AIPF**: The AIPF (**forest stand inventory approach**) is a method used in Quebec for ecoforest stratification to classify forests according to their populations and including updates compared to previous inventories.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Road signs (excluding parking)

Data set geolocating road signs on Montreal territory.

 It should be noted that [road signs concerning parking] (/city-of-montreal/parking-on-street-signalisation-currant) are available in a separate set.

Additional files provide more details on the descriptions and 
the codifications of the panels. The images of all the panels are also available.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Geobase - poles

Geobase poles are a point representation of the left and right sides of segmented sections of the road network. They are related to the [double geobase] (/city-of-montreal/geobase-double) which presents the same information in linear form.

Related data sets:

- [Geobase - road network] (http://donnees.montreal.ca/dataset/geobase)
- [Geobase double - street sides of the road network] (http://donnees.montreal.ca/dataset/geobase-double)
- [Geobase - destroyed sections] (http://donnees.montreal.ca/dataset/geobase-troncon-detruit)
- [Geobase - section management] (http://donnees.montreal.ca/dataset/geobase-gestion-troncon)
- [Geobase - nodes] (http://donnees.montreal.ca/dataset/geobase-noeud)

 __Warnings__

- The data disseminated (Géobase - clusters) must be used in accordance with the open data policy and license of the City of Montreal.
- The data disseminated (Géobase - poles) are those that are in our possession and are not necessarily up to date throughout the country.
- The data disseminated (Géobase - poles) is provided for information purposes only and should not be used for the purposes of designing or carrying out the works, or for the purpose of locating assets.
- The City of Montreal and the Geomatics Division cannot be held responsible for the inaccuracies or inaccuracies of the data disseminated (Géobase - poles).
**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Draft operational or special forest management plans submitted for public consultation

Operational Integrated Forest Management Plans (PAFIO) contain areas where wood harvesting and other forest management activities (e.g. non-commercial silvicultural work and roads) are planned in accordance with tactical plans. They are updated on a regular basis. 
A special management plan (PAS) can also be prepared in order to recover wood and plan the return to production of areas affected by a natural or human disturbance. 
Updates and changes to the PAFIOs are subject to public consultation when a new intervention area or infrastructure is added to the plan or when an intervention area, infrastructure, or forest management standard identified in the plan is modified. Citizens and organizations can then express their opinion on these new planning intentions. The PASs are also subject to public consultation when the minister considers that their implementation is not urgent.
Following public consultations, the Minister adjusts and specifies the development activities that he or she integrates into the plans, as required, before they are implemented. 
The data provided below correspond to the preliminary versions of PAS and draft updates or changes to PAFIO as they were at the time of the public consultations.
**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Land Rights Layer (Leases)

The product of the land rights layer (leases) contains the centroid or, in some cases, the outline of rental leases granted by the Government of Quebec, or granted by MRCs and cities that are signatories of an agreement to delegate land management and the management of sand and gravel exploitation on land under the domain of the State.

The main components are:

* Personal purposes (e.g.: main residence, cottage, summary shelter in the forest)
* Commercial purposes (e.g. outfitter, tourist site, fish farming, sawmill)
* Public interest purposes (e.g. telecommunications)
* Municipal purposes (recreational or sports activities)
* Community purposes (shelter, shelter, relay, trail)

Depending on the case, the data sources are:

* GPS inputs
* Aerial photographs
* Surveying surveys**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Perimeters of the Lac-Mégantic train accident July 6, 2013

On July 6, a train of 72 cars, carrying 100 tons of crude oil each, exploded in Lac-Mégantic. The fire is now out. Several buildings in the city center were destroyed. Some forty buildings would be affected, including residences and businesses.
The yellow perimeter (still active) corresponds to the controlled access zone.
The red perimeter (inactive) corresponded to the area restricted to emergency responders.
The green perimeter (inactive) was the reintegration zone.

 Purpose: To identify in the field the various perimeters related to ongoing operations.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Quebec Landsat annual mosaics

The annual Landsat mosaics offer a unique portrait of the whole of Quebec. They make it possible to analyze environmental and territorial changes over more than 40 years, in particular the evolution of natural environments, urban sprawl, agricultural and forestry activities, the transformations of protected areas as well as the modifications of water networks, such as reservoirs and dams.

## #Principales characteristics of mosaics###
* 30m resolution
* GeoTIFF format
* Images acquired between July and August 
* Time series covering 1984 to the present 
* Production based on the selection of the best optical quality pixel
* Designed to provide a consistent representation from year to year

These mosaics are produced in collaboration with the Laurentian Forestry Center of the Canadian Forest Service (CFS). The SCF produces the mosaics and the Directorate-General for Geospatial Information of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests prepares them for dissemination.

The main components are as follows:

### #Images GeoTIFF by spectral bands####

* Unenhanced mosaics available by spectral bands in 16-bit GeoTIFF format 
(ex.: SR_L5789_HARM_BP_2013_B1_gapfill_mrnf_masked.tif). Each mosaic includes bands 1 (Blue), 2 (green), 2 (green), 3 (red), 3 (red), 4 (near infrared), 5 (medium infrared) and 7 (medium infrared);
* Matrix showing the year of the images where the highest quality pixels were extracted 
(ex.: SR_L5789_HARM_BP_2013_year_gapfill_mrnf_masked.tif);
* Matrix showing the Julian days of the highest quality pixels extracted. Julian days start on January 1, 1970, hence the JJ70 label (e.g.: SR_L5789_HARM_BP_2013_JJ70_gapfill_mrnf_masked.tif). They make it possible to find the exact date when the pixels were captured in each mosaic;
* Matrix showing which Landsat satellite corresponds to each higher-quality pixel extracted 
(ex.: SR_L5789_HARM_BP_2013_sensor_gapfill_mrnf_masked.tif).

### #Images enhanced mosaics####

GeoTIFF mosaics bringing together the six spectral bands enhanced by Contrast Limited Adaptive Histogram Equalization (CLAHE) for each year (e.g.: Mosaique_Landsat_2013_CLAHE.tif).
 
Notes to the user: 

1. Some artifacts may be present where no Landsat images acquired during the same year were free of clouds, airveils, or shadows. 
2. Mosaics from 1984 to 1989 include certain areas where there is no data due to limited acquisition capacity. The number of Landsat satellites in orbit at that time was not sufficient to ensure complete imaging coverage during the months of July and August.
3. Use of images: This is not a requirement, but the following source citation may be used in publications or presentation materials to recognize the United States Geological Survey. 
Landsat Collection 2 Surface Reflectance (SR) courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey.
**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Harmonized 2016 census geography for Quebec

Geographic database containing the result of Statistics Canada's 2016 Census geography harmonization process. 

Harmonization is a process of editing geographic boundaries in order to adjust them spatially to the official geographic base.

This work was carried out in 2016 by the Institut de la Statistique du Québec (ISQ) according to the official provincial geographic base. A detailed project report presents in two parts the coherence between the geography of the 2016 census and the geographical code of Quebec, then presents the process of harmonizing this geography. The content of the resulting database is detailed there (page 22), as well as the description of the attributes (pages 27 to 29).
**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Temporary sample plot from the third inventory

__The link: *Access the data directory* is available in the section*Dataset Description Sheets; Additional Information*__.


The temporary sample plot is a circular sample unit that covers an area of 400 m2. For each tree, we observe and measure the species, diameter, sunlight, and floor in relation to other trees, as well as defoliation and quality for the stems of deciduous trees and certain pines. In addition, the age and height of three trees are determined. Finally, a survey of the station and the vegetation of the undergrowth is carried out, and the characteristics of the soil are noted. Plot data also includes information about the location of the plots and the sampling plan. 

These data are acquired as part of the **third ecoforest inventory of southern Québec.** They are used in particular to produce forest compilation results used to feed the calculation of forest opportunities in public forests in Quebec. They can also be useful in the development of private forests. 

The establishment of these plots took place from 1992 to 2005. 

This database covers almost all of the territory south of the 52nd parallel of Quebec's public and private forest. 
**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Habitat quality model (MQH) for short-eared owls in southern Quebec

This habitat quality model shows the probability of the presence of short-eared owls in southern Quebec during the nesting season. It is based on species presence data and a modeling of several environmental variables of interest to the species during the nesting period. The model is based on 64 ha analysis units, i.e. cells with a side length of 800 meters. For more details, for example on the study area, the data used and the modeling carried out, consult the following report [“Habitat quality model for the short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in southern Quebec”] (https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/faune/documents/habitats/modele-qualite-habitat-hibou-marais.pdf).

### What is an MQH?
A habitat quality model (HQM) is a “rough representation” of the preferred habitat of a wildlife species. For general information, see the [“Habitat Quality Assessment”] page (https://www.quebec.ca/agriculture-environnement-et-ressources-naturelles/faune/gestion-faune-habitats-fauniques/habitats-fauniques/evaluation-qualite-habitats).

### WARNING
The MQH was developed primarily in order to determine the sectors with the best potential to shelter the target species, in order to prioritize inventories. The models developed have limitations and therefore cannot be used to confirm the absence of a species at a given location. Consult the [“The benefits and limitations of habitat quality models”] section (https://www.quebec.ca/agriculture-environnement-et-ressources-naturelles/faune/gestion-faune-habitats-fauniques/habitats-fauniques/evaluation-qualite-habitats#c159177) on the “Habitat Quality Assessment” page for general information or the [report] (https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/faune/documents/habitats/RA_modele-qualite-habitat_hibou_marais.pdf) for information specific to the short-eared owl MQH.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Temporary sample plot from the fourth inventory

The temporary sample plot is a circular sample unit that covers an area of 400 m2. For each tree, we observe and measure the species, diameter, sunlight, and floor in relation to other trees, as well as the defoliation and the quality of the stems of deciduous trees and certain pines. In addition, the age and height of three trees are determined. Finally, a survey of the station and the vegetation of the undergrowth is carried out, and the characteristics of the soil are noted. Plot data also includes information about the location of the plots and the sampling plan. 

These data are acquired as part of the **fourth ecoforest inventory of southern Québec.** They are used in particular to produce forest compilation results used to feed the calculation of forest opportunities in public forests in Quebec. They can also be useful in the development of private forests. 

The establishment of these plots took place from 2004 to 2018. 

This database covers almost all of the territory south of the 52nd parallel of Quebec's public and private forest. 
**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Quebec road network reference system

Please note that a web service is currently under development and will be launched in summer 2026. To be informed as soon as it is posted online and to stay up to date with geospatial news, subscribe to our newsletter [ActuGéo.] (https://mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/ministere/cartes-information-geographique/repertoire-services-web-donnees-geographiques/actugeo/)

The Quebec Road Network Reference System (RQRR) includes all roads in Quebec as well as several descriptive attributes relating to the characteristics of the road, in particular the following main components:

* The name of the street (odonym)
* Structures
* Address ranges
* The name and code of the municipality
* Road management
* The date of creation, modification and withdrawal
* Etc.

The RQRR is the result of the integration of data in collaboration with the municipal sector and production partners: Élections Québec, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.

This data includes municipal and higher road networks (highways, boulevards, etc.) geolocated. This repository is updated monthly, and is available in a single file format (*flat file*).

A [CSV file] (https://diffusion.mern.gouv.qc.ca/diffusion/RGQ/Vectoriel/Theme/Local/Odonymes_Renvois/CSV/Odonymes_renvois.csv) containing all the odonyms as well as the references is also available in the data section below. Referrals allow you to track changes in street names. 

The RQRR can be used in addition to the [Quebec Address Repository (RQA)] (https://www.donneesquebec.ca/recherche/dataset/referentiel-quebecois-des-adresses). 
**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Station quality index sample plots

__The link: *Access the data directory* is available in the section*Dataset Description Sheets; Additional Information*__.


The **Station Quality Index (PQS) plot ** is the sampling unit that made it possible to characterize the productivity of stations in the Quebec Ecological Classification System. These are circular plots where the physical and vegetation characteristics of the station have been recorded. Thus, the stems were counted, and the ecological type of the station was determined. In each plot, about ten study trees were selected, felled and cut at several heights along the trunk.
 
A total of **1,644** plots were installed, and **12,215** plots were analyzed. The location of the plots was recorded using a GPS. This dataset covers most of the public forest in the territory of the ecoforestry inventory of southern Quebec. 

__ ⚠️ Note that__ sampling was done between 1999 and 2009, and the dataset will not be updated.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Organization: Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec