Help shape the future of Clarington’s maps

Clarington is developing a GIS and GIS Data Strategy to guide how we use maps, data, and technology to support services, planning, and decision-making. 

As part of this work, we’re asking residents to share their feedback to help shape what comes next. 

What is GIS? 

You might not think about it, but you use GIS more often than you realize. 

GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is the technology that powers many of the maps and tools you use to explore your community, find information, and access services. 

For example, if you’ve ever: 

Maps you might be using every day

If you’ve used any of these maps and tools, you’ve already experienced GIS in action:

• Active Transportation (Trails) Map
• Clarington Public Map Gallery
• Heritage Properties Map
• Municipal Parking Lots and Parking Meter Location Map
• Parks and Sports Fields Search
• Property Search Map
• Service Clarington
• Snowplow tracking map 
• Ward Map
• Zoning By-law Map

It’s more than a map

While maps are the most visible part, GIS is more than what you see on the screen.

Behind the scenes, GIS helps us:

• Collect and organize location-based information
• Connect data to places across Clarington
• Identify patterns and trends
• Make informed decisions about services and planning

In short, maps show information — GIS helps us understand and use it.

Help map out what’s next

We’re updating how we use GIS to better serve our community, and your input will help guide future improvements.

Take a few minutes to complete our short survey and share how you use maps today and what you’d like to see in the future.