Canadian industry

541370 Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services

Services d'arpentage et de cartographie (sauf les levés géophysiques)

Official definition

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing surveying and mapping services of the surface of the earth, including the sea floor. These services may include surveying and mapping of areas above or below the surface of the earth, such as the creation of view easements or segregating rights in parcels of land by creating underground utility easements.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleSurveying and mapping (except geophysical) services
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code54137 - Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services
International correspondenceM7110*
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax.
Filing requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityNo cluster authority recorded in the local country pack.

Exclusions

  • providing geophysical surveying and mapping services (See 541360 Geophysical surveying and mapping services)
  • publishing atlases and maps (See 513130 Book publishers (US))

Examples

  • aerial surveying (except geophysical), using specialized equipment
  • cadastral surveying and mapping services
  • geographic information system (GIS) base mapping and quality control services
  • land surveying services (except geophysical)
  • mapmaking (except geophysical) services
  • oceanic surveying (except geophysical) services
  • photogrammetric mapping services
  • topographic mapping and surveying services
  • aerial map making, using specialized equipment
  • aerial surveying (except geophysical), using specialized equipment
  • aeronautical charting services
  • aerotriangulation services
  • cadastral surveying and mapping services
  • cartographic surveying services
  • construction surveying services
  • control surveying services
  • geodesy and global positioning system (GPS) surveying
  • geodetic (geodesy) surveying services
  • geographic information system (GIS) base mapping and quality control services
  • geospatial mapping services
  • hydrographic mapping and surveying services
  • land surveying services (except geophysical)
  • magnetometric survey services (except geophysical)
  • map drafting services
  • mapmaking (except geophysical) services
  • mapping services, topographic
  • oceanic surveying (except geophysical) services
  • orthophoto mapping services
  • photogrammetric mapping services
  • seafloor imaging services
  • surveying and mapping services (except geophysical)
  • thematic mapping services
  • topographic mapping and surveying services

Classification Confidence Score

5 of 6 factors passing

8/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkISIC Rev. 4 mapping: M7110*
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedSME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 541370

These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.

01 541370
Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 541370 Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 541370
aerial surveying (except geophysical), using specialized equipment

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as aerial surveying (except geophysical), using specialized equipment. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541370 Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services to a business file.

03 541370
cadastral surveying and mapping services

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as cadastral surveying and mapping services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541370 Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services to a business file.

04 541370
geographic information system (GIS) base mapping and quality control services

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as geographic information system (GIS) base mapping and quality control services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541370 Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services to a business file.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

Research workLegal advisoryDesign servicesAccounting supportSoftware consultingEngineering services

In this section

  • 541370Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services

Commonly confused with

541360 — Geophysical surveying and mapping services

providing geophysical surveying and mapping services (See 541360 Geophysical surveying and mapping...

513130 — Book publishers

publishing atlases and maps (See 513130 Book publishers (US))

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

M7110*Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy

Approximate correspondence

Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services

US NAICS reference541370 - Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

Source row

541370Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services

This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.

Frequently asked questions

What does code 541370 cover?

Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing surveying and mapping services of the surface of the earth, including the sea floor. These services may include surveying and mapping of areas above or below the surface of the ear...

Which level of the hierarchy is 541370?

It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 541370?

It rolls up to 54137 Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services.

Should I stop at 541370 or go lower?

This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 541370?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 541370?

Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 541370 include illustrative examples?

Yes. 33 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Research work, Legal advisory, Design services, Accounting support, Software consulting, Engineering services.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 541370?

Yes. The page shows M7110* Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services.

Why are both English and French titles shown?

NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.

Where does the page text come from?

From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.