Technical Specification Overview
| Parameter | Standard Value |
|---|---|
| Primary Geodetic Datum | NAD83 (CSRS) |
| Legacy/Historical Datum | NAD27 |
| Local Grid Projection | UTM / MTM |
| Known Datum Shift (vs WGS84) | 1.5 meters |
| National Mapping Authority | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) |
Professional Compliance Warning
Failure to apply correct transformation parameters when converting from WGS84 (GPS) to NAD83 (CSRS) creates a systematic 1.5 meters offset. In construction and legal surveying, this drift exceeds the allowable error margin for any certified geodetic workflow.
Open Canada Converter