Canada’s Most Exciting Hunting Adventures It’s no secret that Canada is full of amazing hunting opportunities. From the plentiful deer of the west coast to the legendary waterfowl of the prairies, the bears of the Ontario woods and the moose and caribou of Newfoundland, the hunt of a lifetime can be had no matter which part of the country you find yourself in. To celebrate … Read More >
Northern Canada’s Most Exciting Hunts Canada’s north is a sprawling, wild region where wild animals often outnumber humans outside of major communities. The area’s abundant animal population has been sustaining the Inuit people for thousands of years, with hunting playing an integral role in their day-to-day lives. Animals such as polar bear, caribou and muskoxen are emblematic of the Northern territories, and for visiting hunters … Read More >
Canada’s Parks Day 2018 Each year millions of people from Canada and around the world head out to our incredible backcountry to enjoy our 39 breathtaking National Parks. With over 330,000 km2 (127,000 mi2) of land protected within our national park system, representing 30 distinct natural regions in every province and territory, these parks are a bottomless source of outdoor adventure. This Saturday, … Read More >
BRMB’s Top 10 Picks: Hiking Trails in Western Canada From the secluded ocean-side hikes of BC’s Pacific coast to the heart-pounding, high elevation treks of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, the rolling hills and wide-open sky of the Saskatchewan backcountry and the rugged wilderness of Manitoba’s parklands, Western Canada is an incredible part of the world to explore by trail. And while weighing your many hiking options can be as dizzying … Read More >
Announcing the Latest Edition of our Northern Alberta Backroad Mapbook! Northern Alberta is a land of great contrast and wide expanses of untamed wilderness. From the jagged Rocky Mountains in the south of this region to the gentler ranges of the north, and from the prairies in the east to the vibrant boreal forest and ancient Canadian Shield rock, this is a land teeming with outdoor adventure. With a sparse … Read More >
Angling Alberta: 12 Must-Fish Lakes Across the Province Alberta boasts some of the finest lake fishing in Canada, from the high-altitude lakes of the Rockies to the many waterbodies of the eastern prairies and the remote lakes of the north. To get you excited to head out on your own lake fishing adventure, here is our list of Alberta’s best fishing lakes. Read More >
Just Released! Our updated and expanded 3rd Edition Manitoba Backroad Mapbook! Introducing the 3rd Edition Manitoba Backroad Mapbook! Get ready to explore Manitoba’s great outdoors like never before – the latest edition of our Manitoba Backroad Mapbook is about to hit stores. Featuring numerous updates and expansions from our previous edition, this is your ultimate guide to the best outdoor adventures across the province. Nestled in the geographic centre of … Read More >
Winter Wildlife Viewing Across Canada Winter has a varied effect on Canada’s furry and feathered residents. While some animals, such as bears, prefer to sleep it out and skip the season entirely, others, such as foxes and lynx thrive in the snowy wilderness. Birds, including owls and eagles, can be found throughout the country despite the cold, as can small mammals like otters and martens. … Read More >
Canadian Bucket List Adventures Canada is full of one-of-a-kind adventures from coast to coast. No matter which type of adventurer you are, there are some places that you just have to see. To fill you in on a few of them, here is our list of Canadian bucket list adventures. Read More >
Alberta Snowmobile Adventures When the weather gets cold and the snow flies, Alberta snowmobile trails will put a smile on any sledder’s face. Alberta is home to plenty of wide-open country just begging to be explored, and with lakes and rivers mostly frozen in the winter months, the opportunities to discover new vistas is just a throttle turn away! We’ve put together a … Read More >
Introducing the 4th Edition of our Southern Alberta Backroad Mapbook! Get ready to explore one of Canada’s most diverse outdoor recreation areas – the latest edition of our Southern Alberta Mapbook is about to hit stores. Featuring countless updates and expansions, this is your ultimate guide to the best outdoor adventures in Southern Alberta. The east of the area covered in this book is dominated by the majestic, world-famous … Read More >
Hauntings in the Prairies Here at Backroad Mapbooks we live to explore, and we also have an undying love of Halloween. So, with our favourite holiday approaching fast, we’ve collected a list of our favourite places to explore hauntings in the prairies. Canada’s prairie provinces are full of creepy places to explore – haunted hotels, abandoned psych wards and ghost trains are par for … Read More >
Tips for Fall Camping The days of fast and light summer camping are gone with the wind and it’s time to embrace the beauty of the changing season. Instead of packing up your camping gear, pack up some essential items to keep you camping comfortably right until the first snowfall. Here we’ve got a list of ideal essentials to bring on your fall camping trip this year! Read More >
Reel Your Kids into Fishing with Canada’s Learn to Fish Programs Get you and your kids hooked on fishing during license-free fishing weekends in various provinces across Canada. Although rules and regulations do still apply on these special weekends, you and your family will have the chance to learn a new skill while also enjoying some memorable time together! See the full schedule to see when your province is celebrating license-free fishing days! Read More >
Top 8 Family Friendly Hikes in Canada Many families live hectic lives, with working parents and kids involved in more than one activity, and rarely get a chance to even sit down for a meal together let alone spend the day. Luckily many provinces in Canada have set aside a Family Day, one statuatory holiday a year that you are guaranteed time to spend with the whole … Read More >
