Canadian GIS Software
GIS software packages come in many different formats and designed to handle many applications. Some are more robust then others offering a wide range of tools and applications while others are much more simple, the software you use should depend a lot on what your needs are. There are also many other things to consider such as cost, usability, supported data formats just to mention a few. Canada has many software companies that offer GIS software related packages and many others that sell packages made abroad but available here.
Free GIS software
Geographic Resources Analysis Support System (GRASS)
GRASS software is a free GIS package with multiple functionality including image processing, both raster & vector compatibly, 2D/3D vector network analysis and
much more functionality. It operates on various system platforms including shell and a graphical user interfaces.
Licensed GIS software
PCI Geomatica
Geomatica from Canadian based PCI Geomatics is a powerful easy to learn GIS and Remote sensing package with a wide range of
traditional remote sensing, photogrammetry, GIS, cartography, and web developement tools.
MapInfo
GIS desktop mapping application that now includes CAD tools and .NET programmability.
ESRI
The most popular GIS desktop mapping application available.
More software ...
Did you know that Canada is recognized internationally
for developing customized GIS applications for urban planning,
agriculture, geo-marketing and natural resources management
(see more GIS trivia ...).
