Adventures Ontario is full of outdoor adventure opportunities, and we’ve got the maps to prove it. No matter the season or which part of the province you are exploring, you can count on Backroad Mapbooks to help you make the most of Ontario’s great outdoors. Here is a breakdown of all the adventures we have charted across Ontario. BACKROAD ATTRACTIONS Close … Read more
Highlights More than just maps, Backroad Mapbooks are your all-in-one resource for outdoor adventure, recreation and navigation across Ontario. From the beaches and stunning parks of the Great Lakes to the endless forest and ancient Canadian Shield rock of the interior and the vast, unbroken wilderness of the north, these maps are your ultimate guide to the province. Here are a … Read more
Product Features Backroad Mapbooks brings you our detailed Ontario backcountry maps and adventure guides in a variety of forms. Printed products for Ontario include our classic Backroad Mapbooks, Waterproof Rec Maps and custom TOPO Maps. Digital products for Ontario include our Garmin-licensed GPS Maps, PDF Mapbooks and TOPO Maps, Canada Wide Web Map and Mobile Maps for Android and Apple. No matter … Read more
Fast Facts • Capital City: Toronto • Population: 13.5 Million • History: Entered Canadian Confederation in 1867 • Total Area: 1,076,395 km sq. /415,598 mi sq. • Highest Point: Ishpatina Ridge – 693 m/2,274 ft • Lowest Point: Hudson Bay – sea level • Longest River: Ottawa River – 1,271 km/790 mi • Largest Lake: Lake Superior – 82,100 km sq./31,700 mi … Read more
Winter Hunting Across Canada BRMB Team February 2, 2023 Most hunters know that the winter season offers some incredible opportunities all across Canada, despite the cold weather. We have put together a list of the top species to target this winter, along with some tips and tricks to make the most of your winter hunting adventure! Continue reading
The Wild Turkeys of Southern Ontario BRMB Team January 29, 2023 The wild turkey disappeared from Southern Ontario in 1909, eliminated after 60 years of concentrated, unregulated hunting and displaced from their habitat by emerging farms and infrastructure. But as time went by and science progressed, The Eastern Wild Turkey was reintroduced to the region in 1984. Previous to this, there were several unsuccessful attempts to introduce wild turkeys raised in captivity to the region, only to eventually lose them to predators like hawks, racoons and coyotes. Continue reading
Wild Turkey Hunting Across Canada BRMB Team January 23, 2023 While the Wild Turkey all but disappeared from Southern Ontario in 1909 after being eliminated by unregulated hunting, they were reintroduced to the region in 1984. 30 years after they were reintroduced, the population has grown to an extremely impressive 100,000. Continue reading