DLS🇨🇦 Canada
DLS land descriptions in the BC Peace River Block
Most British Columbia land descriptions use NTS, but the Peace River Block in northeast BC includes DLS descriptions tied to the 6th Meridian.
What to know about BC Peace River Block
- BC Peace DLS descriptions can look like Alberta W6 descriptions, but the land is in British Columbia.
- The region is a useful exception page because BC search intent often mixes NTS and DLS terminology.
Example descriptions
Each opens a decoded parcel with a map, coordinates and a plain-English breakdown.
Learn the terms
Last reviewed June 2026. General information about survey systems — not legal, title, or survey advice.
Sources: Natural Resources Canada — About Canada Lands surveys, NRCan — Manual of Instructions for the Survey of Dominion Lands.