Digital geographic imagery of B.C.
Last updated on June 27, 2024
Imagery provides a sense of the current state of a place, as well as a view into its past condition. Learn how you can access visual data.
High-resolution images are useful for mapping, research, emergency planning and natural resource management. They are available digitally to government agencies, industry, and the general public. These images offer a visual story of how the province has grown and transformed over time.
Web imagery search
The Web Imagery Search Interface (WIMSI) allows you to find air photo or orthophoto imagery for specific locations in British Columbia. Learn how to use the search and find the image you are looking for.
Orthophotos
An orthophoto is a geometrically corrected aerial photograph that displays ground features to be displayed in their true ground position with a constant scale throughout the image. Learn how you can acquire or view orthophotos.
Air photos
Aerial photographs, or air photos, are images taken of the ground from a high altitude. Aerial photography in British Columbia dates as far back as the 1930s. Learn how you can acquire or view aerial photos.