Download OpenStreetMap Data for Nova Scotia
Select an area within Nova Scotia and choose a data type to download from OpenStreetMap via the Overpass API. Data is returned as GeoJSON.
1. Select Area
2. Choose Data Type
Data from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL.
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Download Nova Scotia Map Data from OpenStreetMap
Use this free tool to download geospatial data for Nova Scotia directly from OpenStreetMap. The map is pre-centered on Nova Scotia — draw a bounding box to select an area, choose a data type, and export the results as GeoJSON. No sign-up or software installation required.
Available Nova Scotia Data Types
Nova Scotia Roads & Highways
Download motorways, highways, residential streets, paths, and cycleways across Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Building Footprints
Extract building outlines including residential, commercial, and industrial structures in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Waterways
Rivers, streams, canals, and drainage ditches throughout Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Railways
Rail lines, stations, and light rail networks in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Land Use
Parks, forests, residential zones, commercial areas, and farmland in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Amenities
Schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and public services across Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Natural Features
Water bodies, forests, coastlines, peaks, and wetlands in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Power Infrastructure
Power lines, substations, and generators throughout Nova Scotia.
How to Download Nova Scotia OSM Data
- Select an area — Use Shift + drag on the map to draw a bounding box within Nova Scotia.
- Choose a data type — Pick from roads, buildings, waterways, railways, land use, amenities, natural features, or power infrastructure.
- Download — Click the download button to fetch data from the Overpass API. Preview the results on the map, then save as GeoJSON.
Output Format
Data is exported as GeoJSON, a widely supported open standard for geospatial data. GeoJSON files can be opened in QGIS, ArcGIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, Google Earth, and many other GIS tools. You can also use QuickMapTools to convert GeoJSON to Shapefile, convert GeoJSON to KML, or visualize GeoJSON on a map.