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 >
Camping in the COVID Age More than ever, people are looking to get outdoors to camp next to that lake, in the woods or on a mountain to enjoy nature at its best. To stay safe and healthy, proper camping hygiene is more important than ever. Read More >
BRMB Maps App How To: Tracks, Waypoints & Offline Maps BRMB Maps is feature-packed; including the ability to record and save your Tracks and Waypoints. Whether you are looking to save a record of your adventures or to ensure a safe return, BRMB Maps has you covered. No cellular or Wi-Fi available? No problem! You can download a map of the area to use off the grid and still enjoy … Read More >
BRMB Top Picks: Hiking Trails of the Olympic Peninsula From easy interpretive trails through the rainforest to multi-day treks along the secluded coast and high elevation hikes to glacier-capped mountains, the Olympic Peninsula offers some of the best hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest. Check out the list of Top 10 hikes in this spectacular part of Washington. Read More >
Get the Most From Your Washington State Backroad GPS Maps Backroad Mapbooks’ Garmin-licensed GPS Maps are more than just a set of maps – they are your all-in-one outdoor recreation guide for the entire state of Washington. Jam-packed with outdoor adventure information, industry-leading cartographic detail and tons of cool features, there is no limit to where these maps can take you. To help you have the most exciting adventure possible Read More >
Canada’s #1 Recreation Maps now available for Washington State! BRMB is excited to announce our first ever Washington GPS Maps! Having charted the entirety of Canada, we are expanding south to bring you the height of map detail and outdoor recreation information for the Evergreen State! Read More >
WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE! PRESS RELEASE – Backroad Mapbooks, the Canadian publishing company best known nationwide for its backcountry, fishing and GPS maps and guides announced today that it has officially launched a new website and corporate identity (www.backroadmapbooks.com). According to Russell Mussio, the company’s president and co-founder, the new website and brand refresh are more closely aligned with the company’s strategic vision for … Read More >
The Ultimate Backcountry Navigation Experience Backroad Mapbooks is pleased to announce that our Canada-wide catalogue of Backroad GPS Maps is now available for the Garmin 66i. Combining the latest in handheld GPS technology with the most detailed recreation maps available for the country, there has never been a better tool for exploring the backcountry. Whether you are deep in the bush for days on end … Read More >
Exploring Haida Gwaii With Backroad Mapbooks From hot springs to hiking trails, rare birds, whales, ancient villages and hidden beaches, Haida Gwaii is an outdoor explorer’s paradise. We’ve put together a short list of our favourite things to see and do on the islands, but you can find many more on our latest edition Haida Gwaii Waterproof Map. Read More >
Announcing the Latest Edition of our Northeastern Ontario Backroad Mapbook! From the lush boreal forest to the sparkling shores of the Great Lakes and the vast wilderness of the far north, Northeastern Ontario is an incredible destination for outdoor explorers. To help you make the most of this sprawling region, we have updated and expanded our Northeastern Ontario Backroad Mapbook and are releasing the popular recreation Mapbook’s 5th Edition. To learn about everything we have packed into this latest edition, check out the blog below. Read More >
Announcing the Latest Edition of our Northern Alberta Backroad Mapbook! Northern Alberta is a land of great contrast and wide expanses of untamed wilderness. From the jagged Rocky Mountains in the south of this region to the gentler ranges of the north, and from the prairies in the east to the vibrant boreal forest and ancient Canadian Shield rock, this is a land teeming with outdoor adventure. With a sparse … Read More >
Introducing our Brand New Version 8 GPS Maps! Since its humble beginnings in the early 1990s producing a single Mapbook for Southwestern BC, Backroad Mapbooks has continuously grown and evolved to chart new territory and expand our line of products. We now cover all of Canada from coast to coast, offering everything from foldable waterproof maps to our BRMB Navigator smartphone app. For serious outdoor explorers, however, … Read More >
Introducing the 5th Edition of our Northern BC Backroad Mapbook! Northern BC is a vast and sprawling wilderness, interrupted by just a few highways and major cities. North of the centres of Prince George, Smithers, Prince Rupert and Fort St. John, the region is ruled by nature, with unlimited options for outdoor recreationists and a new adventure to be had around every corner. The Rocky Mountains cast their majestic shadow … Read More >
New Algonquin Provincial Park Ontario Waterproof Map Now Available Revered by canoers, hikers, anglers and wildlife viewers alike, Algonquin Park is one of Canada’s most celebrated wilderness destinations. To help you navigate this incredible park, Backroad Mapbooks has released an updated version of our Algonquin Park Waterproof Map, jam-packed with adventure information. Read More >
