The scenic vistas and peaceful forests of the Thompson Okanagan make the perfect setting for a cross-country ski adventure. Check out our top picks for the best places to hit the trails in the Thompson-Okanagan this winter!
9 Places to Hit the Trails on Your Fat Bike This Winter in the Thompson Okanagan
Fat Biking is growing in popularity across the country, and the Thompson Okanagan offers some of the best trails you will find anywhere! Check out the following blog for our top picks of fat biking destinations in the region.
Vancouver, Coast and Mountains Winter Adventure Hot Spots
While Vancouver does not usually get a lot of snow, the surrounding mountains are a winter adventure playground! Check out our list of top winter recreation destinations found just a short drive from the city.
Canoe Tripping With the BRMB Crew
Found to the east of the small, gold-rush era towns of Wells and Barkerville, the Bowron Lakes offer a legendary canoe trip that, while celebrated among paddlers, can be quite daunting to those not used to extended lake travel. Covering 118 km (73 mi), including 10 km (6.2 mi) of portages, the circuit can test the mettle of any …
Get set for the 2018 BC Hunting Season!
With the 2018 British Columbia hunting season getting into full swing, Backroad Mapbooks is pleased to offer a variety of tips to help make the 2018 hunting season your most successful one ever. Plus, we’ve hand-picked our most popular products to help increase your chances of success. From the lush rainforests of BC’s coast to the to the arid …
Canadian Adventures to be Thankful For
Before you dive into that stuffed Thanksgiving turkey, it’s time to have a toast and give thanks to the incredible opportunities we have here in Canada. Not only are we a diverse, welcoming and peaceful country, but we are also home to some of the best adventures in the entire world. With over 9.9 million km2 (3.8 million mi2 ) of breathtaking …
EXPLORING THE EAST KOOTENAYS WITH BACKROAD MAPBOOKS
From trout fishing in a secluded stream to racing your mountain bike down a winding single track, to snowmobiling in the high alpine or camping under the stars, the East Kootenays are full of incredible adventure opportunities, and the latest edition of our East Kootenay Waterproof Map is your ultimate guide to exploring the area!
Mountain Biking Meccas of the Kootenay Rockies
The Kootenays are a mecca for the mountain bike scene that has been building up the local trails for years to meet world-class standards. Here are our eight favourite places to ride in the Kootenay Rockies.
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 …
CANADA’S BEST OFF-ROAD ADVENTURES
Canada is full of roads and trails that are perfect for off-roading, with world-class four-wheel drive terrain found from coast to coast. This year, why not cross a few must-do off-road routes off your bucket list? To get you started, we’ve put together the following list.
Backroad Waterfall Exploring at Christie Falls
By Colin Hughes UPDATE: There are reports that the road to Christie Falls is closed about 2 km before the parking lot. If you plan to visit the falls, be prepared for an additional 4 km round-trip hike. As we came off the ropes at the bottom of the trail and rounded the corner to the base of the …
Polar Bear Dips Across Canada
Although it may sound crazy, thousands of sound-minded Canadians choose to ring in the new year by taking a Polar Bear Dip on January 1st. Plunging into freezing waters from coast to coast, Polar Bear Dips are not only the most refreshing way to ring in the new year, they also raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity. Here is where to find a Polar Bear Dip near you.
Spend your New Year’s Eve in Canada’s Great Outdoors!
Wow, what a year! With 2019 nearly upon us, it’s time to reflect on all the awesome adventures we have had in 2018, and to look ahead to a full year of exploring the Canadian backcountry in 2019. For the BRMB team, 2018 has been full of everything from camping to ATVing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, hiking and much more. …
Beat the dog days of winter and have so mush fun dogsledding!
In many parts of Canada, we are lucky enough to get to experience all four seasons at their most extreme. We get the blooming springs, hot summer sun, the flourishing fall colours, and of course cold snowy winters. With each season comes new opportunity to try new backcountry adventures, and there is no time better than winter to jump out …
Beginners Guide to Snowshoeing and where you can try it in Canada
Have your holiday treats and burn them off too, all while enjoying the outdoors! This winter, pick up a new-found skill: snowshoeing! With these simple tips and tricks for first timers and a peek at the best places to try it across Canada, you’ll be walking in a winter wonderland in no time.
