Camping Alternatives in Ontario If you think it seems impossible to get a campsite at an Ontario Provincial Park this year, you are not alone. With folks wanting to get out into nature due to COVID restrictions, parks are getting slammed with campers, many exploring this activity for the first time. Even the National Parks and Conservation Areas are booked up as well. What’s … Read More >
Exploring the Rocky Mountains Backcountry While the National Parks; Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho, steal all the glory when it comes to tourist destinations, those looking to get well off the beaten path and explore nature at its finest will find plenty of exciting destinations in the provincial parks which make their way along the Great Divide. It is time to give these other parks … Read More >
The Ultimate Northern BC Road Trip Northern British Columbia is a vast and rugged part of the province. Two main highways make their way through this landscape. Separating at Prince George, Highway 16 heads west to Prince Rupert, meeting Highway 37, which winds its way up the western interior while Highway 97 travels the eastern interior, visiting Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Fort Nelson on … Read More >
The Ultimate Rocky Mountain Road Trip The Rocky Mountains are by far the most popular destination for visitors, both from and to Canada. The National Parks that straddle these majestic peaks; Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho are considered the Crown Jewels of the Parks Canada park system. With so much to see and do, where do you begin? Here are a few useful hints and trip … Read More >
Exploring Northwestern Ontario Northwestern Ontario is a vast landscape, home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the entire province. While roads travel as far north as Pickle Lake, over 60% of Northwestern Ontario has no road access! Highway 11 and 17 make their way into Northwestern Ontario from the east, merging from Nipigon through to Thunder Bay. Separating at Thunder Bay, … Read More >
Introducing the 9th Edition of the Vancouver Island Backroad Mapbook Backroad Mapbooks is excited to announce the new, updated edition of our Vancouver Island Mapbook! Discover the best places to hike, camp, ATV, paddle, fish, hunt, ski, and more with countless multi-use trail additions and updated and expanded fish stocking information. Read More >
From Prairie Plains to Boreal Forest and Beyond: Saskatchewan’s Hunting Hot Spots Home to more than just prairies and farmer’s fields, Saskatchewan offers a wide range of hunting terrain and species that make it one of the best hunting destinations in Canada. From white-tailed deer, moose and bear to waterfowl and upland birds, here is a breakdown of what you can expect on your next Saskatchewan hunting adventure. Read More >
Introducing our latest Kootenay Rockies Backroad Mapbook Updated and expanded, the latest edition of our Kootenay Rockies Backroad Mapbook is your ultimate guide to this outdoor adventure mecca. Discover the best places to hike, bike, camp, ATV, fish, paddle, ski and more! Read More >
Backroad Mapbooks – Your Ultimate Trail Guide to Canada On New Brunswick’s rugged Atlantic Coast, the Fundy Footpath charts a course through some of the last remaining coastal wilderness areas on the east side of the continent. In Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Highlands National Park, terraced boardwalks lead to viewpoints over the winding coastline, with the Atlantic Ocean disappearing into the horizon beyond. In Ontario, trails lead to the … Read More >
Backroad Mapbooks – Your Ultimate Guide to Hunting Across Canada As any hunter knows, Canada’s backcountry is full of wildlife. From large ungulates like moose, elk and caribou to game birds such as grouse, partridges and waterfowl, the options for hunters are as diverse as the land itself. In the remote northern Rocky Mountains, expert trackers spend days or weeks in the bush in search of a trophy mountain goat. … Read More >
Backroad Mapbooks – Your Ultimate Guide to Winter Adventure Canada is known for its winters. While the length and strength of our snowy season varies from place to place, snow is a fact of life for nearly all Canadians. And rather than hide away from the elements, many Canadians choose to embrace winter and make the most of it through a wide range of outdoor activities. In BC, … Read More >
Backroad Mapbooks – Your Ultimate Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking Canada Off New Brunswick’s Atlantic Coast, the waters of the Bay of Fundy captivate sea kayakers from around the world. Rising and falling as much as 15 metres (50 ft) throughout the course of a day, the tides have carved intricate patterns out of the rocky shore, allowing paddlers to navigate through tunnels and narrow passageways below flowerpot rock formations. In … Read More >
Backroad Mapbooks – Your Ultimate Guide to Snowmobiling Across Canada Searching for that hidden alpine bowl or remote, forested snowmobile trail? How about that frozen lake or warming shelter? Backroad Mapbooks will lead you in the right direction with more snowmobile trails and higher levels of detail than any other map source in Canada. Read More >
Get set for Ontario Hunting Season! The hunting season is upon us, and Backroad Mapbooks offers a wide range of products to make sure you have the most productive hunting season possible. With Backroad GPS Maps, Waterproof Maps and our classic Mapbooks, you won’t find a better hunting buddy than a Backroad Mapbooks product, no matter if you are looking for bear, deer, moose, waterfowl or hare. Read More >
