Air Photos
Our print air photo collections are self-serve and available during library opening hours. The photos are for in-library use only.
Main Collection
Our main collection contains over 11,000 print air photos focusing on Ottawa and the surrounding area, including the Ottawa Valley and the Gatineau region. Air photos in this collection are in black/white or colour depending on the series.
Find air photos from this collection using our online index.
To locate an air photo in the library, first search for it in our catalogue using a keyword search for "aerial photograph". Air photos are filed in their boxes numerically by flight line, then photo number.
Northern Communities Collection
This sub-collection of air photos covers selected communities and natural features in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and northern Quebec.
Photos from this collection are not included in the online index. Ask at the Maps, Data, and Government Information Centre for assistance.
Nunavut
Limited coverage of Frobisher Bay, Gjoa Haven, Hall Beach, Hall Lake, Igloolik, and Lake Harbour. Individual photos can be in editions dated from 1968 - 1976. Various scales.
Northwest Territories
Selected populated areas such as Fort Resolution, Fort Simpson, Hay River, Inuvik, etc. and natural features such as the Mackenzie Delta, etc. Individual photos can be in editions dated from 1968 – 1976. Various scales.
Northern Quebec
Some populated areas such as Fort George, Poste-de-la-Baleine, etc and some natural features such as Grande Riviere de la Baleine, Hopes Advance Bay, etc. Individual photos can be in editions dated from 1968 - 1976. Various scales.
British Columbia
Only Hackett River.
Digital Air Photos and Orthophotos
Our collection of digital photos includes the City of Ottawa, sections of the National Capital area and selected other Canadian cities. Consult our GIS pages for descriptions of the photos and indexes. This collection is only available to Carleton students, faculty and staff.