Downloads

Free GIS & Extensions

• ArcGIS Explorer
  ArcGIS Explorer gives you the power to create your own maps, analyze them, and share the results with anyone on the Web.
• Free Extensions from ESRI
  ESRI has developed a set of free downloadable tools that work on top of desktop ArcGIS.
• ArcReader
  ArcReader is a new addition to the ArcGIS Desktop family of products. It is a free, easy-to-use product that allows anyone to view, explore, and print published map files (PMFs).
• ArcExplorer
  ArcExplorer for Windows, is a lightweight GIS data viewer which is available in a variety of versions. This freely available software offers an easy way to perform basic GIS functions.
• ArcExplorer - en français. Le premier navigateur géographique gratuit - ArcExplorer est un logiciel de consultation de données géographiques développé par ESRI, téléchargeable via Internet.

Patches/Localization

• NTv2: The National Transformation Version 2 (NTv2) grid shift files provide a national standard for transforming coordinates between the NAD27 and NAD83 reference systems. To use the Canadian National Transformation Version 2 method in ArcGIS you will need to download the appropriate files.
• Patches and Service Packs
  Download the latest bug fixes (patches) or compilation of bug fixes (service packs) for ESRI software. Click here for more patches and service packs from ESRI.
• ArcGIS French Supplement CD
  The French Supplement is a collection of resource documents in French.
  • French Supplement Patch
    This patch has the latest bug fixes for ArcGIS 9.1 French supplement.

Scripts & Samples

• ESRI Downloads
  Download various scripts and sample codes contributed by ESRI's user community.
• ESRI Samples and Utilities
  Get the latest software samples, utilities, tutorials, object models, and developer code samples.
• ESRI Geoprocessing Models & Scripts
  Get the latest ArcGIS Desktop Models and Scripts to help build successful geoprocessing projects using the new geoprocessing framework.
• Safe Software Inc. Downloads
  Download the latest product releases, documentation, and developer tools from Safe Software.

Data & Data Models

• GeographyNetwork.ca
  The Geography Network Canada is an online resource for finding and sharing Canadian geographic content, including maps and data from many of our country's leading providers.
• GeographyNetwork.com
  The Geography Network is an online resource for finding and accessing a variety of ESRI data products and services as well maps and data from many leading providers.
• Data Models
  Access industry specific data models to simplify the process of project implementation.
• GIS for Canada
  GIS for Canada is a vision of how different levels of governments can work together to collect and share geographic information or data layers for the entire country.

K-12 Resources

• Lessons
  A variety of lessons, for both ArcView 3.x and ArcView 8.x/9.x, are available for download on the K-12 website. These lessons are designed as a ready-to-print resource for teachers to print and hand out to students, to get started with GIS in their classrooms. The lessons use a combination of downloadable datasets and data from ArcCanada, a dataset specifically designed for classroom use. There is also a web-based GIS lesson available that leverages the Geography Network Canada.
• Tutorials
  These tutorials are intended for teachers as a "how-to" guide for various GIS operations that are commonly used in the classroom. Tutorials are available for ArcView 3.x and ArcView 8.x/9.x. Topics include geoprocessing, buffering, hotlinking/hyperlinking, data creation, and more.