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 >
Othello Tunnels and the Hope-Nicola Valley Trail Loop By Colin Hughes As I left the abandoned railway bed and started climbing up through the old growth rainforest, I realized; this trail is actually an even better destination than the tunnels, the original reason I stopped to visit. Most people zipping up and down the Coquihalla Highway completely miss one of the most spectacular roadside attractions along the busy … Read More >
ATVing Across British Columbia As many BC residents know, the province is a great place to ride an ATV or OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle). The thousands of kilometres of designated ATV trails are supplemented by an even greater distance of rarely-used logging roads, abandoned roads and resource roads. ATV routes lead you to stunning mountaintop viewpoints, secluded lakeside campsites, historic mining operations, legendary fishing holes … 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 >
Canoeing and Kayaking through Northern British Columbia and the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Home to vast stretches of undeveloped wilderness, the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast and Northern BC regions offer some of the best canoeing and kayaking opportunities in the country. From the raging white water of remote glacial-fed rivers to quiet tree-lined lakes, hidden coastal channels and rocky islands home to colonies of seals and seabirds, the northern parts of British Columbia are … Read More >
Introducing the 5th Edition of our Northern BC Backroad Mapbook! Northern BC is a vast and sprawling wilderness, interrupted by just a few highways and major cities. North of the centres of Prince George, Smithers, Prince Rupert and Fort St. John, the region is ruled by nature, with unlimited options for outdoor recreationists and a new adventure to be had around every corner. The Rocky Mountains cast their majestic shadow … Read More >
Announcing the Latest Edition of our Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Backroad Mapbook! Covering the central portion of British Columbia, the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is a land full of rugged backcountry, incredible scenery, abundant wildlife and unlimited options for outdoor adventure. Outside of the major centres of 100 Mile House, Quesnel and Williams Lake, the human population is sparse, with small communities scattered among a largely unbroken wilderness. Pristine streams cut across deep … Read More >
4th Edition Okanagan Valley and Shuswap BC Waterproof Map Now Available BRMB is pleased to announce the release of our 4th Edition Okanagan Valley & Shuswap BC Waterproof Map! Featuring all the cartographic detail of our Backroad Mapbooks at an even larger scale, plus numerous updates and expansions from our last edition, this is the number one outdoor recreation map for this incredible part of BC! Read More >
BRMB’s Fishing Mapbooks Here at Backroad Mapbooks, we love all sorts of outdoor adventure. From hiking to ATVing, skiing, camping and beyond… we do it all! But we have to admit, there is one activity that holds a special place in our hearts. When you mention fishing to a member of the BRMB team, all other adventure plans have to take a backseat. … Read More >
BC’s Powder Highway Tucked into British Columbia’s southeast corner, the Kootenay Rockies are home to an area revered by skiers from around the globe. The Powder Highway, as it is affectionately called, is home to 8 alpine ski resorts, 3 community ski clubs, 27 backcountry operators, 14 cat-ski operators, 18 heli-ski operators and 14 Nordic ski clubs. All of this adds up to … 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 >
Celebrating Canada’s Veterans At Backroad Mapbooks, we are immensely grateful for the freedom to go out and explore our beautiful outdoors. With this in mind, we have put together a list of some of Canada’s most spectacular and lesser known monuments to our esteemed veterans. Read More >
BRMB Ambassadors Overland Outfitters Explore Powell River With only 6 weeks remaining until our new store opens up in November, my wife, Jenna, and I decided it was our last chance to get out of the city for quite a while! Seizing the opportunity, we decided to head for the Sunshine Coast, an area that we had only been able to explore once before, and only for a couple of days. We geared up our Tacoma and hit the road aiming for Horseshoe Bay. Read More >
