Backroad Adventures
In the latest edition of our Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Backroad Mapbook you will find over 80 backroad attractions spread throughout the region, accessible via the 55,000 km (34,175 ft) of roads we show on our maps. This includes museums, hot springs, big trees, viewpoints, ghost towns, mine sites and much more, such as the Britannia Mine Museum and the impressive Shannon Falls near Squamish.
Fishing Adventures
Ranging from fast-flowing mountain streams to big, lazy rivers, lakes both big and small and some of the best ocean fishing in the world, the 5th Edition Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Backroad Mapbook contains over 280 detailed listings for the best fishing spots in the region. Fish species are clearly labelled on the maps and you will find detailed written descriptions complete with information on stocking, regulations, access, techniques and more. We also include easy-to-read stocking charts for those species that are stocked in the region’s lakes and rivers. From salmon hot spots to steelhead, cutthroat and rainbow trout pools, we’ve got you covered.
Hunting Adventures
The hunting opportunities in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region are vast and varied, ranging from big mammals like black-tailed deer and black bear to gamebirds and waterfowl, plus elusive prey such as bighorn sheep in the remote higher elevation areas. In the latest edition of the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Backroad Mapbook you will find detailed written descriptions for the area’s Wildlife Management Units, from Gold Bridge to Boston Bar, Chilliwack and beyond, complete with information on species, regulations, access and more.
Paddling Adventures
From exploring the incredible biodiversity of Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park in a sea kayak to charging the whitewater of the Lillooet River or enjoying a relaxing canoe on Alouette Lake, there is something for every type of paddler in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region. In the latest edition of our Backroad Mapbook for the area you will find over 110 detailed lake, river and ocean paddling routes complete with information on distance, difficulty, portages, put-ins/take-outs, highlights and more.
Park Adventures
Many of the most spectacular natural areas of the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region are protected by a well-developed system of national and provincial parks, including the popular, easy-access Golden Ears Provincial Park, the remote and rugged Stein Valley Provincial Park, the high-elevation Garibaldi Provincial Park and many others. In the latest edition of our Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Backroad Mapbook you will find detailed listings for over 150 of the region’s parks complete with information on access, activities, amenities, highlights and more.
Rec Site Adventures
The Vancouver, Coast & Mountain area is full recreation sites that offer incredible opportunities for camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking and nature appreciation, ranging from developed, easy-access sites to rustic clearings deep in the backcountry. In the latest edition Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Backroad Mapbook you will find over 100 listings for recreation sites throughout the region complete with information on size, access, amenities, activities, and more.
Trail Adventures
From trail running through the coastal rainforest to scaling ancient volcanic rock formations such as the Black Tusk, to casual walks through urban parks and exciting mountain bike rides on community-built trails, there are endless opportunities for trail exploring in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region. In the latest edition of our Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Backroad Mapbook you will find over 400 detailed listings for multi-use trails throughout the region complete with information on trailhead access, trail length, elevation gain, highlights and more. Also included here are handy trail charts for the region’s main hiking areas including Buntzen Lake, Vancouver’s North Shore, Manning Park, Garibaldi Park and the Trans Canada Trail.
ATV Adventures
From muddy forest tracks to wide-open play areas and winding mountain routes that lead to stunning viewpoints and hidden waterfalls, ATVers have a lot of options for riding in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region. In the latest edition of our Southwestern BC Backroad Mapbook you will find close to 60 detailed listings for ATV riding areas such as those in the Chilliwack River Valley, the Coalmont/Tulameen Area, Fraser Canyon and more, complete with information on staging areas, trail length, difficulty, elevation gain and much more.
Snowmobile Adventures
The snowmobiling terrain in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region is some of the best in the country, with the areas around Squamish, Pemberton and Lillooet offering deep snow, big open bowls and tons of trails and logging roads to explore. In the 5th Edition Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Backroad Mapbook you will find close to 50 detailed listings for the area’s best snowmobiling destinations complete with information on staging, trail distance, elevation gain, highlights and more.
Wildlife Adventures
The Vancouver, Coast & Mountains area is full of fascinating wildlife, from the whales, dolphins and sea lions of the Pacific Ocean to the black bears that roam the inland forests and the hundreds of species of birds that live and migrate through the area. In the latest edition of this Southwestern BC Backroad Mapbook you will find over 70 detailed listings for the best places to view wildlife in the area complete with information on species, access, best viewing times and more.
Winter Adventures
The Coastal Mountains area offers some of the best winter recreation in the country. From the world-famous slopes of Whistler to the incredible backcountry skiing and snowboarding terrain of Garibaldi Provincial Park and the Tetrahedron Plateau, to the many cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking trails found throughout the region, there is lots of adventure to be had in the wintertime. In your 5th Edition Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Backroad Mapbook you will find over 50 detailed listings for the best places to get outside in the winter complete with information on trail length, access, contact information and more.
Backcountry Hut & Cabin Adventures
The Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region is blessed with a well-established network of backcountry huts and cabins that offer shelter for hikers, skiers, snowmobilers, ATVers, hunters and others. In the 5th Edition Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Backroad Mapbook you will find close to 40 detailed listings for backcountry huts and cabins in the area, including the huts along the Sunshine Coast Trail, the Wendy Thompson Hut in the Marriott Basin and the Harrison Hut near the Pemberton Icefield, complete with contact information, size, amenities, access and more.
