Explore by Location
Last updated on February 23, 2026Explore by Location is an interactive mapping tool that provides information about the land base within a selected area of interest (AOI). It highlights existing activities, designations, or other land uses to help you determine whether your AOI is available for the activity you plan to apply for.
The tool also generates a report describing how these existing uses may influence your proposed project and what you may need to consider before applying for natural resource licences, permits, registrations, or other authorizations. Watch a short video that shows how it works.
Key features and definitions
Review key features and definitions to make navigating Explore by Location easier.
Reports and data
Explore by Location can generate an on-screen summary or download a PDF report for your AOI.
Reports can be run on a single AOI of 10,000 ha or smaller.
On-screen summary
This option provides an interactive report of the selected area. View descriptions, guidance, and a clickable list of overlaps that affect your AOI.
PDF report
This option provides a detailed, printable listing of all overlaps within the AOI. These are based on pre-determined data layers and report overlaps that fall within 10 m of your AOI.
Mapping functions
Explore by Location allows you to customize your map based on what is important to your project. You can:
- Filter map layer by selecting a category of interest
- Select individual layers to view
- Add labels and markup to your map
- Save, load or print an AOI or a map
View the mapping functions for step-by-step instructions.