Back roads map book bc

Click here to see the map click here to read the back cover of the map. The two main highways that bisect the region are the alaska highway and the stewart cassiar highway. Backcountry camping in the wild backcountry canada travel. Destination highways roads you journey to, to travel on. Check the brmb website and give these backroad maps a try, you sure will love them. Get directions, maps, and traffic for kamloops, bc. They had several books and a few maps to try to find their way, yet all of their sources showed no more than the areas main road system. Stop in and ask for a map and get information about camping and sightseeing in the area. We are proud to be the maps of choice for recreationists, professionals and even search and. Also covers the area north and northwest of campbell river and north of port hardy and port mcneill on the bc mainland. Backroad mapbooks british columbia gps maps, including. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I have various backcountry map books on my handheld gps.

Blueroads touring experience the road less travelled. Frustrated, wesley asked russell, why doesnt someone make one guide that shows all the roads. The seed for backroad mapbooks was planted in 1993. Brothers wesley and russell mussio were out exploring the maze of logging roads around harrison lake in southern bc on a cold, wet day. It includes 57 gpscompatible relief maps, and information on hiking and biking trails, paddling routes lakes, rivers and ocean, winter sports, campsites and hot springs for relaxing afterwards. There are hundreds of free campgrounds all over british columbia in the form of recreational sites these come under the umbrella of bcs ministry of forests but are often managed by partnership agreements with recreation groups, private citizens, first nations, community organizations local governments and forestry.

Complete maps of vancouver island with backroads, indexed street maps of nanaimo, duncan, maple bay, port alberni, courtenaycomox and valley, campbell riverquadra island map prepared by alcomaps for vancouver island tourist services ltd. They show all the paved roads, and you can make out most of the main dirt roads with the satellite image. Its a journey that will bust every preconceived idea of what the travelling carnival life is like. Canadas maps we offer one of the largest selections of map titles in canada, to visit our map store.

Backroad mapbooks is canadas most trusted source for maps and outdoor adventure information, with over 25 years of experience of guiding canadians through the backcountry. Backroad mapbooks industryleading, garminlicensed bc gps maps are the most detailed, comprehensive and uptodate gps maps of bc on the canadian market. Brmb navigator change the way you explore the canadian. Brmbs backroad gps maps are the industry leader in map detail and accuracy, with clearly defined elevation contours, natural features such as creeks, streams and wetlands, countless roads including all the logging and industry roads left off other maps, multiuse and motorized trails, crown and private land for most provinces, national, provincial and regional parks and much.

Through provision of roadrelated datasets and data services, the digital road atlas supports government agencies, industry and the general public. Bc road trip and places of interest maps super, natural bc. This book includes detailed maps of backroad networks and trail systems, along with information on winter recreation, parks, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Good brisk climb up to a spectacular view of the valley. Canada maps for the backroads to never get lost backcountry. Backroads bike tours we handpick the most scenic biking routesfrom the rocky mountains to the tuscan countryside. Look for add databc layers and select from transportation options. We are proud to be the maps of choice for recreationists, professionals and even search and rescue teams. By january of 1994, the mussio brothers had published their first map book, and it quickly sold out. Forest service maps including forest visitor maps, topo maps, and other specialty maps. Back roads takes viewers to more of australias most interesting and resilient communities.

The bc backroad mapbooks provide you with industryleading topographic detail plus thousands of recreational points supplemented with adventure writeups that fill you on distance and elevation gain of a hiking trail, fish species in a lake or river and other pertinent outdoor information. Packed with the most uptodate outdoor recreation information including topographic contours and summits, routable industry and forest service roads, campsites. This backroad mapbook is a complete road and recreation atlas for the okanagankamloopsthompson river area of british columbia, an area of the province with extensive wilderness for outdoor recreation. Vancouver island backroad mapbook backroad mapbook. Find the biking tour, hiking trip or family vacation thats right for you. Explore the mountains, valleys, hot springs, and lakes of the kootenay rockies region in bc. Backroad mapbook cariboo chilcotin coast british columbia. Traveling by luxury minicoach along scenic roads, our tours invite you to see each destination through the eyes of the people who know it best. Check out these useful maps of bc below, and zoom in to explore the provinces regions, cities, parks, and. Trusted by canadian outdoorspeople for over 25 years, these maps are the ultimate adventure guide. Visitors may explore the scenic drive through the park in private vehicles or book a halfday or fullday jeep tour to explore the areas backroads and sacred lands with the help of a local guide. Additionally, our bc fishing mapbooks are your ultimate guide to some of the best angling areas in canada, with detailed river maps, bathymetric lake depth.

Route 66 was one of the united states first continuous stretches of paved highway, and served as a major path for those who migrated west. Canadas maps largest selections of map titles in canada. Over 620,000 kilometers of roads on the british columbia landbase are considered resource roads. No other gps map source has as many roads or trails as the backroad gps maps, and we have the statistics to prove it. Brmb navigator is a leadingedge gps navigation and mapping app for all your outdoor and backcountry adventures. We are in the business of producing, publishing, distributing and marketing outdoor. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Resource roads are typically one or twolane gravel roads built for industrial purposes to access natural resources in remote areas.

Discover a whole new world that comes alive when you travel actively. These towns are full of colourful characters whose grit and good humour will continue to uplift and inspire. Free camping in british columbias recreational sites. Here at blueroads, our passion is delivering small group holidays that delve a little deeper. Edit this map vancouver island road map near vancouver island, bc. This map shows cities, towns, highways, main roads, secondary roads, rivers, lakes, national parks and provincial parks in british columbia. Northern bc backroad mapbook 3rd edition riderswest.

Every map has to make compromises on what to show, and they d. As you travel on canadian back roads, you will find small towns, roadhouses and private property owners who operate campgrounds. Russell mussio was born in trail, bc where he spent his childhood years. With countless logging and industrial roads, an elaborate trail system and thousands of recreational points of interest, no other gps map source provides as much detail for canadas vast wilderness areas. Complete maps of vancouver island with backroads, indexed. Must have for anyone camping,fishing, boatingpaddling or driving back roads of vancouver island and. Best ohv off road driving trails in british columbia canada.

Backroad mapbooks are loaded with are userfriendly topographic maps and outdoor adventure information. Backroad gps maps the backroad gps map series is designed to take you beyond the city and into the outdoors. The digital road atlas is a single, authoritative source of road data for the province of b. Northern bc backroad mapbook by mussio the northern british columbia backroad mapbook covers the entire northern half of the province from prince george to the yukon nw territories border. The road passes many notable features, including the mitten buttes, three sisters, yeibichai, north window, and the famous totem pole. These towns are full of colourful characters whose grit.

A detailed mapbook for outdoor adventures heading to areas near chilliwack, the fraser valley, gold bridge, greater vancouver. Using tires, or the t otal i ntegrated r oad e valuation s ystem, destination highways b. British columbia the bc backroad mapbooks provide you with industryleading topographic detail plus thousands of recreational points supplemented with adventure writeups that fill you on distance and elevation gain of a hiking trail, fish species in a lake or river and other pertinent outdoor information. Backcountry bc is a group of likeminded individuals whose aim is to protect access to the provinces backcountry and advocate for new nonmechanized trails by lobbying government recreation activities and for preserving our wilderness areas.

Click on a point to delete it, or click and drag to move it. The trail, bcborn brothers quickly found themselves lost. Mar 01, 20 this comprehensive outdoor recreation guidebook is a new edition of the backroad mapbook that covers vancouver island, the gulf islands, and, on the mainland, the area north and northwest of campbell river and north of port hardy and port mcneil. Over 4,500 km of multiuse trails are available for use by. With that, a lightbulb went off, and the pair got down to work.

Jeffrey c after consulting the book, i am putting all the dhs and some of the tes on my gps. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Topographic maps in your durable, heavyduty, spiralbound 21. Aaa road atlas in my car, as well as a backroad mapbook brmb in print for the area im at. Pdf jpeg category killer companion mapsphil herring the dh norcal companion map is amazing. In addition, you will find we offer better road classifications to help you distinguish main industrial or logging roads from those rarely travelled side or unclassified roads.

From its beginning in chicago, route 66 headed south through illinois and missouri, and a small section of kansas. This comprehensive outdoor recreation guidebook is a new edition of the backroad mapbook that covers vancouver island, the gulf islands, and, on the mainland, the area north and northwest of campbell river and north of port hardy and port mcneil. This mapbook features over 225,000 km of roads including highways, city roads and rural paved roads. Linked to british columbia by the alaska highway, the yukon is a continuation of the forested wilderness. Since weve been married, my husband and i have owned 5 jeeps 3 wranglers and 2 grand cherokees. This website provides you with free gps tracks, information, and planning tools for each backcountry discovery route. Complete area topographic map coverage at 150 000 250 000 scales province and region dependent. While we no longer distribute printed travel materials, you can find physical maps at visitor information centres around the province, or order your own from retailers like davenport maps, international travel maps and books, and backroad mapbooks.

To select a larger map for a specific area of british columbia, click on the map or on the key below for the area you wish. Backroad mapbooks your adventure maps for hiking, fishing. The geodatabase is a major component of british columbias integrated transportation network. We are in the business of producing, publishing, distributing and marketing outdoor recreation guidebooks and topographic maps. The backroad mapbooks series is the goto source when it comes to backcountry canada maps. Nova scotia, third edition by wesley mussio at indigo.

May 16, 2016 the trail, bcborn brothers quickly found themselves lost. Traveling americas scenic roads, byways, back roads and. Vancouver island road map vancouver island bc mappery. Canadas premier backcountry maps and outdoor recreation guides.

Here at blue roads, our passion is delivering small group holidays that delve a little deeper. Our trip leaders know the least trafficked cycling routes and also the most terrific stopsthe trattoria where you can lunch alfresco, the olive orchard perfect for a picnic, the best spot to pick wild blueberries. Nearly every town in canada has a tourist information centre. Heather joins a cavalcade of showmen and their little town on wheels on an 800 km run through far north queensland. A window to spatial information in british columbia. Many visitors pass right through on their way to alaska, but its worth lingering to explore the natural wonders of kluane national park, the modern frontier delights of whitehorse, and the worlds most famous gold rush town, dawson city. From bush roads and backcountry trails to paddling routes and fishing spots, no stone is left unturned in the new northern bc backroad mapbook 3rd edition. The maps of choice for recreation, industry and searchandrescue, these topographic gps maps boast 3d views, shaded relief and countless activity and geographic pointsofinterest for the. The maps include backroads, logging roads, trails, parks, and the locations of hot. These popular map books contain the most detailed maps in canada apart from the government topo maps, plus extensive trails and regional information on hiking, camping. Canada maps for the backroads to never get lost in the backcountry.