Business or Organizational Use

Availability options:  Eligible Eligible  Not Eligible Not Eligible

PurposeGrantLicenceLeaseEasementAssignment
Access RoadNot EligibleEligibleNot EligibleEligibleEligible

In order to construct an access road for business use in the province, you will need to submit the application as well as the following documentation. Before you apply, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following should be included with your application:

  • Map of exact route of road to be constructed (PDF preferred)
  • Any existing land ownership documentation, such as:
    • Copy of current land title
    • Bill of sale
    • Deed of conveyance
  • If an access road already exists, provide “as constructed” trail data in the format of GPX/GPS/Shapefile.
  • If the road is within a municipality, a letter of support from the municipality.

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AgricultureNot EligibleNot EligibleEligibleNot EligibleEligible

Before you apply, please refer to Applicants Guide.

In order to apply for Crown lands for agricultural business use in the province, you will need to submit the application as well as the documentation listed below. Before you apply, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following documents must be provided with the application:

  • You must attach a Commercial Farm Development Plan to the application. Once you have submitted the plan to one of the Land Management Division Offices, the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture will provide feedback on its portion of the plan. Questions and inquiries about this plan can be directed to the Land Management Division Offices. The completed plan must be attached to the application for Crown land.
  • Map of exact route of road to be constructed (PDF preferred)
  • If applying as an active company or commercial entity, any existing land ownership documentation, such as:
    • Copy of current land title
    • Bill of sale
    • Deed of conveyance
  • After the application is submitted, the following is required:
    • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown Lands Division only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.

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Aircraft HangarEligibleEligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleEligible

In order to apply for Crown lands for an aircraft hangar for business use in the province, you will need to submit the application as well as the documentation listed below. Before you apply, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following should be included with your application:

  • A site plan (PDF preferred) that includes:
    • An accurate scale
    • Dimensions of overall lot size
    • Length and width of any proposed access roads
    • Dimensions of individual lots (if applicable)
    • Dimensions of all buildings
    • Distance from buildings to the boundary of land
  • Any existing land ownership documentation, such as:
    • Copy of current land title
    • Bill of sale
    • Deed of conveyance

The following items are required after the application is submitted:

  • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown lands only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.
  • Applications for unserviced lots require details of regarding the on-site water supply and sewage disposal facilities, and they must be prepared by an approved designer at the applicant’s expense and provided within 12 months of application approval.

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AquacultureEligibleNot EligibleEligibleNot EligibleEligible
  • Applications for aquaculture are received and processed by the Fisheries and Aquaculture division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture. For more information, visit the department’s Aquaculture webpage.

Boathouse / Wharf / SlipwayEligibleNot EligibleEligibleNot EligibleEligible

To apply to Crown Lands Division for a boathouse/wharf/slipway (also referred to a “section 7”) for business use, the items listed below must be submitted with the application. Before you apply, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

Documents that must be provided with the application are:

The following items are required after the application is submitted:

  • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown lands only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.
  • Applications for unserviced lots require details of regarding the on-site water supply and sewage disposal facilities, and they must be prepared by an approved designer at the applicant’s expense and provided within 12 months of application approval.

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Commercial - GeneralEligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleNot Eligible

To apply to for Crown lands for a general commercial purpose, the following items must be submitted. Before you apply, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following should be included with your application:

  • A site plan must be submitted to Crown Lands Division which includes:
    • an accurate scale
    • dimensions of overall lot size
    • length and width of any proposed access roads
    • dimensions of individual lots (if applicable)
    • dimensions of all buildings
    • distance from buildings to the boundary of land
    • dimensions of a parking area
    • dimensions of washroom(s)/laundry facilities (if applicable),
    • dimensions of septic field(s) or dumping station(s)

The following items are required after the application is submitted:

  • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown lands only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.
  • Applications for unserviced lots require details of regarding the on-site water supply and sewage disposal facilities, and they must be prepared by an approved designer at the applicant’s expense and provided within 12 months of application approval.

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Outfitting LodgeNot EligibleNot EligibleEligibleNot EligibleEligible

To apply for Crown lands for an outfitting lodge, the following items must be submitted. Before applying, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following should be included with your application:

  • A site plan must be submitted to Crown Lands Division which includes:
    • an accurate scale
    • dimensions of overall lot size
    • length and width of any proposed access roads
    • dimensions of individual lots (if applicable)
    • dimensions of all buildings
    • distance from buildings to the boundary of land
    • dimensions of a parking area
    • dimensions of washroom(s)/laundry facilities (if applicable),
    • dimensions of septic field(s) or dumping station(s)

The following items are required after the application is submitted:

  • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown lands only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.
  • Applications for unserviced lots require details of regarding the on-site water supply and sewage disposal facilities, and they must be prepared by an approved designer at the applicant’s expense and provided within 12 months of application approval.

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Outfitting Satellite CampNot EligibleEligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleEligible

To apply for Crown lands for land for an outfitting satellite camp, the following items must be submitted. Before applying, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following should be included with your application:

  • A site plan must be submitted to Crown Lands Division which includes::
    • an accurate scale
    • dimensions of overall lot size
    • length and width of any proposed access roads
    • dimensions of individual lots (if applicable)
    • dimensions of all buildings
    • distance from buildings to the boundary of land
    • dimensions of a parking area
    • dimensions of washroom(s)/laundry facilities (if applicable),
    • dimensions of septic field(s) or dumping station(s)

The following items are required after the application is submitted:

  • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown lands only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.
  • Applications for unserviced lots require details of regarding the on-site water supply and sewage disposal facilities, and they must be prepared by an approved designer at the applicant’s expense and provided within 12 months of application approval.

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Sawmill (Commercial)EligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleNot Eligible
  • In order to apply to Crown Lands Division for land for a commercial sawmill, you must have a sawmill licence. To obtain a licence, please contact a local Forestry District Office. Please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).
  • Once approval is granted from the local Forestry District Office, the following documents must be provided with the application:
    • Map of exact location being requested (PDF preferred)
    • Copy of sawmill licence
  • The following is required after the application is submitted:
    • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown lands only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.

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Sewer LineNot EligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleEligibleEligible

In order to apply to Crown Lands Division to construct a sewer line, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

When you are ready to apply, you must include the following with your application:

  • Map of exact route of sewer line to be constructed (PDF preferred)
  • Any existing land ownership documentation, such as:
    • Copy of current land title
    • Bill of sale
    • Deed of conveyance

The following items are required after the application is submitted:

  • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown Lands Division only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.

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Subdivision (Commercial)EligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleNot Eligible

To apply to Crown Lands Division for a commercial subdivision, the following items must be submitted. Before beginning, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following should be included with your application:

  • A site plan must be submitted to Crown Lands Division which includes:
    • an accurate scale
    • dimensions of overall lot size
    • length and width of any proposed access roads
    • dimensions of individual lots (if applicable)
    • dimensions of all buildings
    • distance from buildings to the boundary of land
    • dimensions of a parking area
    • dimensions of washroom(s)/laundry facilities (if applicable),
    • dimensions of septic field(s) or dumping station(s)

The following items are required after the application is submitted:

  • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown lands only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.
  • Applications for unserviced lots require details of regarding the on-site water supply and sewage disposal facilities, and they must be prepared by an approved designer at the applicant’s expense and provided within 12 months of application approval.

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Subdivision (Commercial, Non-residential)EligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleNot Eligible

To apply to Crown Lands Division for a subdivision of commercial and non-residential purpose, the following items must be submitted. Before applying, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following should be included with your application:

  • A site plan must be submitted to Crown Lands Division which includes:
    • an accurate scale
    • dimensions of overall lot size
    • length and width of any proposed access roads
    • dimensions of individual lots (if applicable)
    • dimensions of all buildings
    • distance from buildings to the boundary of land
    • dimensions of a parking area
    • dimensions of washroom(s)/laundry facilities (if applicable),
    • dimensions of septic field(s) or dumping station(s)

The following items are required after the application is submitted:

  • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown lands only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.
  • Applications for unserviced lots require details of regarding the on-site water supply and sewage disposal facilities, and they must be prepared by an approved designer at the applicant’s expense and provided within 12 months of application approval.

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Temporary Work CampsNot EligibleEligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleEligible

To apply to Crown Lands Division for a temporary work camp, the following items must be submitted. Before applying, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following should be included with your application:

  • A site plan must be submitted to Crown Lands Division which includes:
    • an accurate scale
    • dimensions of overall lot size
    • length and width of any proposed access roads
    • dimensions of individual lots (if applicable)
    • dimensions of all buildings
    • distance from buildings to the boundary of land
    • dimensions of a parking area
    • dimensions of washroom(s)/laundry facilities (if applicable),
    • dimensions of septic field(s) or dumping station(s)

The following items are required after the application is submitted:

  • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown lands only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.
  • Applications for unserviced lots require details of regarding the on-site water supply and sewage disposal facilities, and they must be prepared by an approved designer at the applicant’s expense and provided within 12 months of application approval.

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TrailNot EligibleEligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleEligible

To apply to Crown Lands Division for a trail, the following items must be submitted. Please note that applications for parking lots and rest-stops/look-offs must be submitted separately

Before applying, ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following should be included with your application:

  • Map of exact route of road to be constructed (PDF preferred)
    • Any existing land ownership documentation, such as:
      • Copy of current land title
      • Bill of sale
      • Deed of conveyance
    • If an trail already exists, provide “as constructed” trail data in the format of GPX/GPS/Shapefile

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Utility Easement (e.g., distribution lines, access roads, etc)Not EligibleNot EligibleNot EligibleEligibleEligible

To apply to Crown Lands Division for a utility easement, the following items must be submitted. Please note that applications for parking lots and rest-stops/look-offs must be submitted separately

Before applying, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following documentation should be included with your application:

  • Map of exact route of road to be constructed (PDF preferred)
  • Any existing land ownership documentation, such as:
    • Copy of current land title
    • Bill of sale
    • Deed of conveyance
  • If trail already exists, provide “as constructed” data in the format of GPX/GPS/Shapefile

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Utility Use (e.g., tower sites)EligibleNot EligibleEligibleNot EligibleEligible

To apply to Crown Lands Division for land for a utility use, such as a tower site, the following must be submitted. Before applying, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following should be included with your application:

  • A site plan must be submitted to Crown Lands Division which includes:
    • an accurate scale
    • dimensions of overall lot size
    • length and width of any proposed access roads
    • dimensions of individual lots (if applicable)
    • dimensions of all buildings
    • distance from buildings to the boundary of land
    • dimensions of a parking area
    • dimensions of washroom(s)/laundry facilities (if applicable),
    • dimensions of septic field(s) or dumping station(s)
    • Commercial Site Plan Example

The following items are required after the application is submitted:

  • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown lands only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.

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Well and/or WaterlineNot EligibleEligibleNot EligibleEligibleEligible

To apply to Crown Lands Division for a well and/or waterline, the following items must be submitted. Please note that applications for parking lots and rest-stops/look-offs must be submitted separately

Before applying, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

The following should be included with your application:

  • Map of exact route of road to be constructed (PDF preferred)
  • Any existing land ownership documentation, such as:
    • Copy of current land title
    • Bill of sale
    • Deed of conveyance
  • If utility easement already exists, provide “as constructed” data in the format of GPX/GPS/Shapefile

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OtherEligibleEligibleEligibleEligibleEligible

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Note: If your project is within 15 metres of a lake, pond, seashore or foreshore, or along a river, you will also be required to complete and submit a Notice of Intent.

Applications for Crown lands within the Wind Energy Land Reserve area are limited only to those that are required on an urgent basis and for the public good at this time.  Information regarding the Call for Bids for Wind Development Projects can be found on the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology’s website.

  1. Paying an annual invoice

    In order to pay your annual invoices, first please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO):

  2. Selling or transferring land

    • Granted lands (i.e. privately owned) cannot be transferred through the Crown Lands Division, however, may be transferred through the Registry of Deeds or call 729-729-3302.
    • Before you apply, it is important to ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO)
    • Crown lands
      • Completed Application for Consent and Notice of Assignment of Lease/Licence, confirmation of payment and supporting documents must be submitted to Crown Lands Headquarters:Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Building
        192 Wheeler’s Road
        P.O. Box 2006
        Corner Brook, NL
        A2H 6J8Tel: 1-833-891-3249
      • To transfer/assign a lease/licence from one individual to another, the Application for Consent and Notice of Assignment of Lease/Licence form (listed above) must be fully completed by the seller(s) and the purchaser(s). An assignment application fee of $200.00 that can be paid through the Central Cashiers Office at (709) 729-3042 is required, and all lease/licence rental fees must be paid up to date. Application receipt must be attached with the submission.
      • IMPORTANT TO NOTE: No financial transactions between parties should occur until application is approved and transfer completed.

  3. Applying for additional land

    In order to apply for additional land for business or organizational use in the province, you will need to submit the application as well as the documentation listed below. Before you apply, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

    • Along with the completed Application for Crown Lands , the following documents must be provided:
      • Submit a site plan that includes:
        • an accurate scale
        • dimensions of overall lot size
        • length and width of any proposed access roads
        • dimensions of individual lots (if applicable)
        • dimensions of all buildings
        • distance from buildings to the boundary of land
        • dimensions of a parking area
        • dimensions of washroom(s)/laundry facilities (if applicable)
        • dimensions of septic field(s) or dumping station(s)
        • Site plan example
    • The following items are required after the application is submitted:
      • Applicants are responsible for arranging a land survey at their own expense within 12 months of application approval. Crown lands only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.
      • Applications for unserviced lots require details of regarding the on-site water supply and sewage disposal facilities, and they must be prepared by an approved designer at the applicant’s expense and provided within 12 months of application approval.

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  4. Renewing crown title

    In order to renew a Crown title for business or organizational use in the province, you will need to submit the application as well as the documentation listed below. Before you apply, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

    • In order to renew a Crown title – that is, if you are a lease/licence holder and your lease/licence has expired, or is about to expire – then you must complete the Application for Renewal of Lease/Licence.
    • This application and supporting documents must be submitted to crownlandsinfo@gov.nl.ca or directly to a Crown Lands Regional Office.
    • Please note that while there is no application fee to renew the Crown title, all rentals must be paid up-to-date.
    • There is no payment required for renewing your licence to occupy, however an application fee of $150 plus HST is required for all other renewals.

    NOTE: If applying for agricultural crown lands renewal, a new application and farm plan is required.

  5. Cancelling crown title

    In order to cancel a Crown title, a written request must be submitted to crownlandsinfo@gov.nl.ca with the following information:

    • Title number
    • Location of land requesting cancellation
    • Title holder name and information
    • The formal written request to cancel must be submitted by the title owner(s)

  6. Changing the use of crown lands grant/lease/licence to occupy

    In order to change the use of your Crown lands grant, lease, or licence to occupy, your should follow the process outlined here: Applying for Crown lands. Before you apply, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

    • You must include the following documents with the application:
      • A map of the exact location requested (PDF preferred)
      • A detailed explanation of the requested change
    • After the application is submitted you must arrange a land survey at your own expense within 12 months of application approval. Please note that:
      • Applications for unserviced lots must include details of on-site water supply and sewage disposal facilities. These details must be prepared by an approved designer at your expense and provided to Crown Lands Division within 12 months of the approval of your application.
      • Crown Lands Division only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.

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  7. How to purchase crown lands licence to occupy

    If you wish to purchase Crown lands that you are currently leasing/renting, you must follow the full application process here Applying for Crown lands. Before you apply, please ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

    • Your application must include:
      • Map of exact location being requested (PDF preferred)
      • Existing title number
    • After the application is submitted you must arrange a land survey at your own expense within 12 months of the application being approved. Please note that:
      • Applications for unserviced lots must include details of on-site water supply and sewage disposal facilities. These details must be prepared by an approved designer at your expense and provided to Crown Lands Division within 12 months of the approval of your application.
      • Crown Lands Division only accepts surveys from registered members of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors.

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  8. Changing address on Crown lands account

    To change your address on your account with the Crown Lands Division, please first ensure your company is “In Good Standing” with the Registry of Deeds and Companies of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL using an application entitled: Companies and Deeds Online (CADO).

    • Send your written request to crownlandsinfo@gov.nl.ca with the following information:
      • Title number
      • Location of land
      • Title holder name
      • Old address information
      • New address information

  9. Where to see mapping of the Province

    The Provincial Government makes the Provincial Land Use Atlas (LUA) available on its website.  The Land Use Atlas is a collection of digital land use data displaying administrative boundaries, proposed and/or approved developments, and layers associated with land use policies, regulations, and legislation.

    The Atlas was originally created as a tool to process Crown lands applications and an aide in resource planning to identify potential land use conflict. Included is: topographic base-mapping, aerial photography, imagery, Crown Lands titles/applications, municipal plans and land use/land use restriction data.

    Land Use Atlas

  10. Where to get aerial photography

    The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Aerial Photography program collects, processes and distributes aerial photography of Newfoundland and Labrador. The GIS and Mapping Division is the custodian of air photo film and photos that date back to the 1930s. More than 500,000 photos of the province have been taken from aircraft since then.

    To obtain aerial photography, please visit GIS and Mapping NL : Aerial Photography (arcgis.com).

  11. Obtaining a topo map

    Topographic maps are made available free of charge by the Provincial Government. Topographic mapping can be now downloaded as a pdf file here:

    For issues or inquiries relating to the Topographic Map Application, contact the GIS and Mapping Division by emailing GMD@gov.nl.ca.