Administrative boundaries

Find reference maps and data sets that show various administrative boundaries.

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• Reference maps
  • Census boundaries
  • Health boundaries
  • School districts
  • College regions
  • Provincial electoral districts
  • Local government boundaries
• Data downloads
• Contact us

Reference maps

Reference maps show the location of geographic areas for which data are collected. The maps display the boundaries, names and codes of standard geographic areas. They also reference major cultural and physical features such as roads, railways, coastlines, rivers and lakes.

Census boundaries

The Census uses a system where areas are grouped together in a specific order. First, there are Census subdivisions, which combine to form Census divisions (also known as regional districts). Then, these divisions come together to form economic regions (also known as development regions).

Below are maps of each of the census development regions and regional districts. 

• Census regional districts wall map (PDF, 46.1MB) (prepared July 2019)
• Census development region wall map (PDF, 28.6MB) (prepared January 2020)

To search Census areas for a selection of years, choose British Columbia maps from Stats Canada.

Visit the BC Data Catalogue for Census data.  

Health boundaries

BC Stats and the Ministry of Health have produced a reference map of Health Administrative Boundaries.

• Health boundaries wall map (PDF 21.8MB) (produced April 2023)

​For other information on Health boundaries, please visit Regional health authorities.

School district boundaries

• School district wall map (PDF, 23.7MB) (produced September 2012)

To access an interactive map of school district contacts, please visit School District Contacts Map.

College regions

• College region wall map (PDF, 1.0MB) (produced November 2018)

Provincial electoral districts

The latest map of Provincial Electoral District boundaries is available from the Elections BC website.

Local government boundaries

Visit Local government maps to view the boundaries for regional districts, electoral areas, and municipalities.