Sightseeing, Touring

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Whether you enjoy exploring places by looking at the maps or are looking for area highlights, the Backroad Mapbook has you covered. The Backroad Attractions section is full of neat places to see. From the dramatic waterfalls and soothing natural hot springs of BC to the romantic beaches and historical lighthouses of the Maritimes, we help you explore Canada like no other guidebook series or map maker.

On top of the many Backroad Attractions listed in the writing, backroad explorers will find countless highlights on the maps. Although we do mark popular or scenic highways, many backroad enthusiasts simply look on the maps to find out of the way roads, off-roading short cuts between highways or scenic lake or oceanside road systems. So if you are looking for a different day trip, a nice weekend getaway or just need to get out of the city let the Backroad Mapbook be the start of every adventure!!

What to look for

Line Style/Symbol on the maps

Look for these symbols on our maps to find points of interest.

Write-up in the Reference

Look for Backroad Section in our books for amazing places to visit.

Vancouver Coast and Mountains BC: Pitt River Hot Springs (Map 23/D7)
Tucked into a nook between the cliffs of the Pitt River Canyon and the Pitt River, these hot springs are one of the most scenic hot spring destinations in Southwestern BC. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective), the 30 km (18.3 mile) paddle/boat ride up Pitt Lake, the long bike ride/hike in and precarious scramble down to the pools from the top of the cliff (ropes are provided) make them a challenge to get to. For the less adventurous, there are also tour operators that will run you up to the hot springs.

Central Alberta: Cadomin Cave (Map 19/B3)
The trail to this cave climbs 350 metres (1,138 feet) in about 2 km (1.2 miles), which is a pretty stiff climb for a lot of people. Rumours abound of the size and extent of these caves. One of the most repeated is that miners used to ride their horses through the caves to get to Miette Hot Springs in Jasper, a distance of 30 km (18 miles). The reality is much more modest. There are almost 3 km (1.8 miles) of caverns to explore, which is still plenty long enough to get lost in. Caves are extremely fragile environments, and if you do not have experience in one, it is best go with a guide. Because of the cave's fame, it has suffered greatly from graffiti and garbage and people stealing the stalagmites. Don't be an idiot. Help keep the area clean. The cave is home to a large population of bats, and is closed from September 1 to April 30, during the bat's hibernation.

New Brunswick: Grand Falls Gorge (Map 32/G2)
Rising more than 70 metres (229 feet) are the sheer cliff walls of the Grand Falls Gorge. Located in the heart of Grand Falls, visitors can explore the trail system that skirts the river's edge, incorporating several lookout platforms. There is even a boat cruise that leads up the gorge for some incredible photographic opportunities.

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