British Columbia Geological Survey

Last updated on February 9, 2024

The Survey’s mission is to provide accessible geoscience expertise, evolving knowledge, new technology and comprehensive public geoscience data to benefit land use planning and governance, societal development, low carbon innovation, economic opportunity, education services and Indigenous reconciliation in British Columbia.

The Survey creates and disseminates public geoscience information that supports effective mineral exploration, sound land use management, responsible governance and attracts investment.

Updates on upcoming events and recent publications of the BC Geological Survey.

The Survey's catalogue of publications.
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The Survey's database-driven geospatial web service.
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Bedrock and surficial geology, coal geology, geochemistry, geophysics, natural hazards, educational resources, current projects.

Assessment report archives and information (ARIS and COALFILE).
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British Columbia's mineral inventory (MINFILE).
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Previously unpublished private documents acquired in the last 150 years.
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Technical information and expertise about mineral opportunities.

The materials needed for a low-carbon future.

Meet our staff and learn about the Survey.

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The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.