Introduction After a brief introduction to the region, you can find valuable planning tools such as information on Travel/ Tourism and Visitor Centres and the ever-so-important Map Legend. Read more
TOPO Maps Containing the core foundation of our Mapbooks, this section begins with a regional map key and leads into our nationally-acclaimed topographic maps, with hundreds of thousands of kilometres of backroads, backcountry trails and points of interest. Read more
Adventures Exclusive to Backroad Mapbooks, this section is filled with adventure write-ups, put together by our team of outdoor researchers and with the help of local residents & communities. From backroad attractions to fishing hotspots and winter adventures, you have access to the most comprehensive backcountry planning tool available on the market. INCLUDES LARGE SCALE MAPS OF PROVINCIAL & NATIONAL … Read more
Tips & Techniques A convenient collection of pointers to get the most out of your outdoor adventure, and to help you get into and out of the backcountry smoothly. Read more
Community Profiles This section features detailed overviews and photos provided by the locals themselves, giving you insight into major towns and cities within the region along with the best that each community has to offer for backroad explorers. Read more
Trip Planning Everything you need to know before heading into the outdoors, including important contact information for general services, parks, wildlife, club & association contacts, distance chart, alongside a list of advertisers featured in the mapbook. We also have included handy pages for making general notes or reservations. Read more
Map & Adventure Indexes A full map and adventures index of the guide’s contents is included with page numbers and map coordinates for easy reference. Read more
Digital Mapbooks The PDF book version of Backroad Mapbooks’ recreation guidebooks include everything you will find in the printed mapbook. It comes in a digital file that can be read on any PDF reader or e-book that supports colour PDF documents. ✔︎ EASIER TO READY: Zoom into the maps or writing for easier reading. ✔︎ LIGHT-WEIGHT: Transport several map books at once … Read more
The Best Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Fishing Lakes & Streams BRMB Team August 25, 2021 The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is well-known for its many great fishing options. The region offers a plethora of spectacular locations from the Highway 24 and Quesnel areas in the Cariboo, the higher elevation lakes of the Chilcotin Plateau, offering fishing right through the summer to Bella Coola and the coast where anglers will find some amazing stream fishing. Here’s a … Continue reading
Camping Alternatives in Ontario BRMB Team August 21, 2021 If you think it seems impossible to get a campsite at an Ontario Provincial Park this year, you are not alone. With folks wanting to get out into nature due to COVID restrictions, parks are getting slammed with campers, many exploring this activity for the first time. Even the National Parks and Conservation Areas are booked up as well. What’s … Continue reading
Exploring the Rocky Mountains Backcountry BRMB Team August 20, 2021 While the National Parks; Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho, steal all the glory when it comes to tourist destinations, those looking to get well off the beaten path and explore nature at its finest will find plenty of exciting destinations in the provincial parks which make their way along the Great Divide. It is time to give these other parks … Continue reading
