Canada topographic map
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Canada
Canada's topography is a diverse tapestry shaped by its vast landscapes and geological history. Dominating nearly half of the country, the Canadian Shield is a massive expanse of ancient, eroded rocks, characterized by a rugged terrain dotted with countless lakes and rivers. To the west, the majestic Rocky Mountains rise sharply, featuring some of the nation's highest peaks and deep valleys carved by glacial activity. In contrast, the central provinces are home to the Interior Plains, expansive flatlands that stretch between the Shield and the Rockies, known for their fertile soils and prairie landscapes. The eastern region encompasses the Appalachian Mountains, an older and more eroded range presenting rolling hills and rich forests. Along the southern edge, the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Lowlands offer fertile plains that support a significant portion of Canada's agriculture and urban development. In the far north, the Arctic Archipelago consists of a labyrinth of islands and peninsulas, characterized by permafrost and tundra, presenting a stark yet captivating landscape. This intricate blend of mountains, plains, forests, and tundra defines Canada's varied terrain.
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Name: Canada topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Canada (41.67656 -141.00275 83.33621 -52.32377)
Average elevation: 254 m
Minimum elevation: -2 m
Maximum elevation: 4,944 m
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Average elevation: 113 m
Guelph
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Average elevation: 344 m
Kamloops
Canada > British Columbia > Thompson-Nicola Regional District > Kamloops
Average elevation: 875 m
Salt Lake City
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London
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Average elevation: 268 m
Koksilah River
Canada > British Columbia > Cowichan Valley Regional District > Area B (Shawnigan Lake)
Average elevation: 171 m
Grande Prairie
Canada > Alberta > Grande Prairie
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Average elevation: 668 m
Minneapolis
United States > Minnesota > Hennepin County > Minneapolis
A 1959 report by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service listed Minneapolis's elevation as 830 feet (250 m). The city's lowest elevation of 687 feet (209 m) above sea level is near where Minnehaha Creek meets the Mississippi River. Sources disagree on the exact location and elevation of the city's highest point,…
Average elevation: 271 m
Whistler
Canada > British Columbia > Squamish-Lillooet Regional District > Whistler Resort Municipality > Whistler
Average elevation: 996 m
Caribbean
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Average elevation: 20 m
Burnaby
Canada > British Columbia > Metro Vancouver Regional District > Burnaby
Burnaby occupies 98.60 square kilometres (38.07 sq mi) and is located at the geographic centre of the Metro Vancouver area and home to the Metro Vancouver regional government in Metrotown. Situated between the city of Vancouver on the west and Port Moody, Coquitlam, and New Westminster on the east, Burnaby is…
Average elevation: 144 m
The Arboretum
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Average elevation: 332 m
Blind Bay
Canada > British Columbia > Columbia-Shuswap Regional District > Area C (Blind Bay/Sorrento)
Average elevation: 414 m
Burnaby Mountain
Canada > British Columbia > Metro Vancouver Regional District > Burnaby
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Average elevation: 167 m
Banff
Canada > Alberta > Banff > Banff
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Canada > British Columbia > Regional District of North Okanagan > Area B (Westside/Swan Lake/Kalamalka Lake)
Average elevation: 454 m
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Canada > Ontario > Sudbury District > Unorganized North Sudbury
Average elevation: 205 m
Millbrook
Canada > Ontario > Peterborough County > Cavan-Monaghan
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Average elevation: 250 m
Anglemont
Canada > British Columbia > Columbia-Shuswap Regional District > Area F (Scotch Creek/Seymour Arm)
Average elevation: 472 m
West Hawk Lake
Canada > Manitoba > Division No. 1 > Unorganized Division No. 1
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Grouse Mountain
Canada > British Columbia > Metro Vancouver Regional District
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Average elevation: 968 m
Tobermory
Canada > Ontario > Northern Bruce Peninsula > Tobermory
The deep waters at the mouth of Georgian Bay are home to Fathom Five, Canada's first National Marine Conservation Area. The park preserves a rich cultural legacy that includes 22 shipwrecks and several historic lighthouses. Fathom Five's freshwater ecosystem contains some of the most pristine waters of the…
Average elevation: 182 m
Canmore
Canada > Alberta > Town of Canmore
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Peterborough
Canada > Ontario > Peterborough
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Average elevation: 235 m
Ishpatina Ridge
Canada > Ontario > Sudbury District > Unorganized North Sudbury
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Average elevation: 545 m
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Mount Royal
Canada > Quebec > Urban agglomeration of Montreal > Montreal
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Average elevation: 111 m
Elk River
Canada > British Columbia > Regional District of East Kootenay > Fernie
Average elevation: 1,134 m
London
London has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb), though due to its downwind location relative to Lake Huron and elevation changes across the city, it is virtually on the Dfa/Dfb (hot summer) boundary favouring the former climate zone to the southwest of the confluence of the South and North Thames Rivers,…
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Forêt Montmorency
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