The sixth edition, an Internet based version, is currently underway and will provide the very best geographical and geospatial information and data to Canadians. The atlas structure is designed around physical, economic and human geographic themes. Subject material on school Atlas sites will be linked to the National Atlas of Canada and other national level resources, of similar theme, through the project's search tool and the Content Registration Database. This will permit students to see both the local and national perspectives of many relevant geographic subjects. The project time-lines are very flexible and can be adapted to any timetable.
Schools can develop their atlas site as time and resources allow.
Your Community Atlas can grow, over time, to become a complete geographical compendium of your community. Every Community Atlas in the project will also become a resource, to be used by anyone and any school with Internet access. GeoAccess is now looking for schools in every province and territory to participate in the project. We invite you to be involved if your school is looking for a project that makes meaningful and educational use of the Internet using a solid and inclusive geography and social studies based foundation.