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Regrid Expands International Parcel Data availability with Canadian Parcels

Written by Team Regrid | Nov 14, 2024 1:00:00 PM

In July we were thrilled to announce the launch of Regrid Canada Parcels, marking an exciting step into international parcel data. With over 9.2 million parcel boundaries across all 13 Canadian provinces and territories, this dataset is sourced directly from federal, provincial, and local authorities. Regrid Canada Parcels offers a reliable foundation for location-based solutions, enabling confident decision-making with authoritative data.

 

Building Regrid’s footprint, our international expansion offers clear intent for Regrid to become the trusted source for parcel boundary data worldwide. This launch is not just about expanding geographically; it's about delivering on customer demand, improving transparency, and making it easier for users to access accurate data without having to deal with complex licensing or multiple vendors.

 

This expansion comes after our 2023 achievement of covering 100% of U.S. land parcels, making our stake in becoming a global leader in parcel data. Regrid Canada Parcels represents our commitment to broadening our parcel data footprint while responding to market demands for accurate, reliable information.


Canada Parcels Delivered How You Need Them

Regrid is now excited to not only be able to deliver Regrid Canada Parcels via data files for customers to interact with but also making this data available via both the Regrid API and Regrid Feature Service delivered into an Esri-stack, allowing users to utilize it in more ways than ever before.

 

Regrid Canada Parcels simplifies user access to Canadian data. In the past, customers faced challenges with multiple sources, inconsistent schemas, and complex licensing terms. We have removed these barriers, providing a single, consistent, and up-to-date source for Canadian parcel boundaries, just as we’ve done for our U.S. data.

 

“Our mission is to make land parcel data accessible and useful across all geographies,” said Regrid CEO Jerry Paffendorf. “The work we began in Detroit expanded across the entire United States, and now across the Detroit River into Canada. We’re excited and humbled to now serve the Canadian population and geography.”

Regrid Canada Parcels caters to a wide range of industries, including insurance, real estate, architecture, engineering, construction, communications, energy, utilities, and research. Whether you're working on infrastructure projects, network planning, or location-based research, this dataset provides the solid foundation necessary for location intelligence applications.

 

Why Regrid Canada Parcels?

  • Comprehensive Coverage: Over 9.2 million parcel boundaries across all Canadian provinces and territories, sourced directly from authoritative government sources.
  • Ease of Use: No more navigating between multiple data sources. Regrid Canada Parcels consolidates everything into a single, consistent, and reliable dataset.
  • Consistency & Reliability: With updates twice a year, users benefit from the most current and accurate data available. Transparency into data refresh cycles ensures users can always consult the most up-to-date information.
  • Positioning: Regrid Canada Parcels is an extension of Regrid’s core U.S. product and can be used independently or alongside U.S. parcel data for cross-border projects.

Key Product Features:

  • Parcel Boundaries for all Canadian Provinces & Territories: Available in various formats such as CSV, WKT, GeoDB, GeoPackage, and Parquet, offering flexibility based on user needs.
  • Parcel Boundaries on demand via an API endpoint or directly into your Esri environment via our Regrid Feature Service.
  • Parcel boundaries coming soon to the Regrid Property App
  • Update Frequency: Twice-yearly updates sourced directly from authoritative entities.

With Regrid Canada Parcels, we are continuing our commitment to transparency in pricing, licensing, and data sourcing. The product is available to both direct end users and resellers, making it accessible to a broader audience of parcel data consumers, whether based in the United States or beyond.

 

Solving Pain Points in Canadian Parcel Data

Historically, accessing parcel boundaries in Canada has been challenging, with data scattered across multiple sources, with a variety of formats and schemas, and unclear licensing terms. Regrid Canada Parcels solves these issues by offering a unified, authoritative source that ensures transparency and reliability. The market has long recognized the need for such a solution, and we are stepping in to fill that gap.

 

For industries reliant on location intelligence, Regrid Canada Parcels provides a trusted dataset that enhances property-level decision-making. With Regrid’s reliable data, confident decision-making is easier than ever, no matter where your projects take you.

 

Learn more at regrid.com/canada or speak with a parcel data expert today!