GEOG 270: Geography of British Columbia
Course Resources
Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 | Unit 5
Working through GEOG 270, you will begin to form regional images of British Columbia — mental impressions of the regional character — based on your understanding, feelings, and interpretations of material covered in the course units.
B.C. Moments is one of the Knowledge Tools produced by The Knowledge Network. It is an on-line, self-directed exploration of the heritage and natural diversity of regions and communities in the province. You are encouraged to use this resource to help develop your regional images of the physical and human geography of British Columbia. Although it has been produced for a general audience rather than specifically for geographers, the video clips, links, captions, maps, and images available on the site will help you in many aspects of your course work.
Follow the narrated instructions and click on the outline maps of the province and various regions of British Columbia to:
- Watch video clips focusing on the people, culture, and landscapes of the province
- Browse through B.C. Facts for information about the province and its regions
- Explore the province by selecting highlighted communities on regional maps
Unit 1
B.C. Moments — Videos on the physical and human geography of the regions of British Columbia, from The Knowledge Network
The Map Place — Access to maps and databases of the B.C. Ministry of Energy & Mines; create your own maps using interactive data sets
Base Mapping and Geomatic Services — Air photos, survey data, maps, searchable database of geographical names, etc., from the B.C. Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management
Geoscape Canada — Satellite images, interactive geological maps, etc., of the regions of Canada, from Natural Resources Canada
Geological Survey and Development — Information on B.C. mines, mineral occurrences, mineral deposit profiles, geochemical survey data, etc., from B.C. Ministry of Energy & Mines
Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification of BC — Land classification system of ecosystems on the basis of climate, soils, and vegetation, with plant species database (from the B.C. Ministry of Forests)
Canada Landslide Project — Information on landslide types and causes, including news stories and prediction models for hazard mapping, and Canadian Landslides, an interactive tool for examining landslides in connection with geology and other topographic features. From Natural Resources Canada.
Meteorological Service of Canada (Environment Canada) — Information on air quality, climate, climate change, ice, El Niño/La Niña, the ozone layer, water quantity, etc.
Unit 2
B.C. Moments — Videos on the physical and human geography of the regions of British Columbia, from The Knowledge Network
The Treaty Negotiations Office (Government of B.C.) — Information on B.C. treaty negotiations, negotiating principles, landmark cases, and treaty information for all B.C. Bands, First Nations, and Tribal Councils
Statistics Canada, Population and Demography — Demographic information on ethnic origin, immigration, language, population characteristics, etc., for Canadian provinces and territories, and statistical profiles of Canadian communities
Unit 3
B.C. Moments — Videos on the physical and human geography of the regions of British Columbia, from The Knowledge Network
B.C. Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management — Information on land use and planning. Includes maps, mineral claims data, and resource inventories of fish, wildlife, plants, soils, archaeological sites, water, etc.
B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines — News and information on the development of the energy and mineral resource sectors on B.C. (mining, oil and gas, electricity, alternative energy sources)
Geoscape Canada — Satellite images, interactive geological maps, etc., of the regions of Canada, from Natural Resources Canada
Water Resource Information (B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection) — Information on drinking water quality, groundwater contamination, water management planning, water rights, the location of aquifers and water wells, etc.
Unit 4
B.C. Moments — Videos on the physical and human geography of the regions of British Columbia, from The Knowledge Network
B.C. Ministry of Forests — News and information on forest regions, forest fire data, forest management policy and legislation, commercial use of public forests, mountain pine beetle infestation, etc.
B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries— Information, reports, statistics, and links related to the agriculture industry in B.C., including livestock, fruit, vegetables and field crops, seafood, aquaculture, the commercial fishery, and food processing. Includes a section on BC Farm Products A - Z.
Agricultural Institute of Canada — Agriculture-related news and links to agriculture-related websites in Canada and around the world
Canada Land Inventory — Multi-disciplinary land inventory of rural Canada (including land and water). Data on land use for agriculture, forestry, wildlife, recreation, and wildlife are shown color coded on mapsheets at 1:250,000 scale. From Natural Resources Canada.
Salmon Aquaculture Policy Framework (B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries — Fisheries and Aquaculture) — Includes provincial policies on escape prevention, fish health, waste management, and new technologies
FishInfo BC — Online access to BC Fisheries and federal-provincial fisheries datasets. Use interactive maps to find fishery-related data about any B.C. location. From the B.C. Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Region — News and reports on fisheries, fish habitat, aquaculture, and fishery management planning for commercial, recreational, and Aboriginal fisheries
Tourism British Columbia — Market profiles, research reports, and statistical information on the tourism industry in B.C. (e.g., data on customs entries, restaurant receipts, hotel room occupancy rates, visitor information centres, airports, ferries, conference centres, etc.)
Living Oceans Society — Reports on marine-related topics (declining fish stocks, the impact of current fishery management policies, marine protected areas), maps showing marine resource use, and news on oil and gas development and fish farming in marine areas
Parks Canada — Information on Canadian national parks, national marine conservation areas, and world heritage sites, including photos, natural features, and ecological, historical, and cultural information
B.C. Parks — Information on recreational aspects of provincial parks in B.C. (including photos, maps, facilities, wildlife, visitation statistics, etc.) and on ecological reserves and conservation
Unit 5
B.C. Moments — Videos on the physical and human geography of the regions of British Columbia, from The Knowledge Network
The Treaty Negotiations Office (Government of B.C.) — Information on B.C. treaty negotiations, negotiating principles, landmark cases, and treaty information for all B.C. Bands, First Nations, and Tribal Councils
Statistics Canada, Population and Demography — Demographic information on ethnic origin, immigration, language, population characteristics, etc., for Canadian provinces and territories, and statistical profiles of Canadian communities
State of Environment Reporting — Information on air and water quality, climate change, endangered species, etc. in British Columbia, from the B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection