Finding Data & Statistics

This site will enable you to access and use datasets from various organizations in Niagara, including: municipalities, community groups, provincial agencies, not for profits, schools and more.

The Community Information Database (CID) is a free internet-based resource developed to provide communities, researchers, and governments with access to consistent and reliable socio-economic and demographic data and information for all communities across Canada.

The CID was developed by the Government of Canada’s Rural Secretariat in collaboration with the provinces and territories, other government departments, and community groups.

The CID provides: Access to over 500 pieces of data about your community or region, including: population, education, income, employment, families, and much more.

Interactive mapping and chart generation rounds out this very useful resource.

The Niagara Knowledge Exchange provides access, news and ideas on Niagara-focused planning, collaboration, and community action.

Published by NiagaraConnects

Published by Niagara Research and Planning Council (NRAPC)

Published by Niagara Research and Planning Council (NRAPC)

The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce is a regionally based business organization in Niagara. With the support of business and community leaders, the Chamber is an advocate to all levels of government for business. Resources include a Funding Portal, Export information, member directory and monthly newsletters among others.

The Community Observatory works "in partnership with the Niagara community to foster, produce, and disseminate evidence-based research on current and emerging issues."

Provides information to businesses considering relocating to Niagara. Includes a business directory, business publications such as NEDC annual reports, government reports relevant to the Niagara region, agri-business reports, consultants reports, and tourism reports.

Niagara Connects is a Niagara-wide network of people for collaboration, planning, learning, innovation and community action toward a stronger future for Niagara. Mission: “Generating knowledge that drives community action”.

The mission of the Board is to "lead in the creation of innovative labour market solutions by bringing people together." Resources include labour, economic and demographic reports, etc.

The inventory data, from 2006-2009, provides "up-to-date natural areas information that acts as a tremendous benefit in the development of greater environmental awareness within the community and, as a scientifically-defensible baseline for use in planning decisions and policy development."