Crown land registry (Tantalis)
Last updated on June 27, 2024The Crown land registry is a record of Crown land ownership, rights, interests and encumbrances according to the Land Act.
On this page
- About the Crown land registry
- Access Crown land records
- GATOR
- ParcelMap BC (cadastral information)
- Contact us
About the Crown land registry (Tantalis)
British Columbia has been keeping records of land ownership since the 1850s. These records were digitized in the 1980s and made available online in the 1990s. The provincial government ensures spatial representation of Crown land registry records are accurate and complete.
Government Crown land records include:
- Current and past Crown land areas
- Survey plans and reference maps
- Changes in land ownership
- Records of land purchases
Online database
Tantalis is an online database application that stores Crown land records. The public can access these records through a tool called GATOR.
Spatial Crown land data
Tantalis spatial data consists of current and historical Crown land survey and tenure information from across British Columbia. It also features several types of administrative areas relevant to land disposition, including:
- Land districts
- Regional districts
- Municipalities
The spatial data in Tantalis was compiled using coordinate geometry. It referenced information from existing surveys and geographical data available at that time.
Access Crown land records
GATOR
The public can access Crown land records through the Government Access Tool for Online Retrieval (GATOR). GATOR is an online search and retrieval system. It allows you to search for information from the B.C. Crown Land Registry, Tantalis.
You can use GATOR to view, copy, and print online records. You can also find scanned original Crown land documents, such as:
- Original Crown grants
- Crown land survey field notes
- Official plans
ParcelMap BC
Public access to Tantalis spatial data is available through the Land Title & Survey Authority (LTSA) of B.C.'s app, ParcelMap BC. ParcelMap BC is the current, complete and trusted mapped representation of titled land parcels across British Columbia.
Contact us
GeoBC manages geospatial information and products, aiding natural resource management and offering consultations to agencies.
General enquiries: GeoBCinfo@gov.bc.ca
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