Backroad Mapbook Vancouver Coast Mountains

Covering the southwestern portion of British Columbia, including the greater Vancouver area and the cities of Squamish, Whistler, Lillooet, Hope and Chilliwack, this Mapbook is your ultimate guide to camping, hiking, fishing, ATVing, hunting, snowmobiling, paddling and wildlife viewing in this incredible region. From the laid-back communities of the Sunshine Coast to the lush rainforest of Manning Provincial Park, the alpine peaks and glacier-fed lakes of Garibaldi Provincial Park, the winding logging roads around Harrison Lake and beyond, the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region is full of outdoor adventure opportunities. But with so much to see and do, getting started can be a challenge – that’s why we have created the most comprehensive and easy-to-use Mapbook available for the region, allowing you to find the outdoor adventure that is just right for you. Features - Map Key & Legend - Topographic Maps - Detailed Adventure Section >> Backroad Attractions, Fishing Locations, Hunting Areas, Paddling Routes, Parks & Campsites, Trail Systems, ATV Routes,Snowmobile Areas, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Recreation, Service Directory, Accommodations, Sales & Services, Tours & Guides, Index, Adventure Index, Map Index, Trip Planning Tools,

This book covers the southwestern corner of beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver, Gibsons and Powell River frame the western edge of the area, while Hope, Manning Park, Boston Bar and Lillooet make up the eastern edge. Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, Squamish, Whistler and Gold Bridge are just a few of the prominent cities or towns in between. This dramatic area is highlighted by lush rainforests, spectacular coastal inlets and rivers surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with deep, dark lakes in the west. In areas closer to the coast, rugged mountains that literally rise out of the ocean floor dominate the area. Its natural beauty is second to none, a verdant landscape of looming mountains, wild rivers and fertile valleys. As you make your way inland, forests and eventually rangeland replace the coastal rainforest.

This backroad mapbook is a complete road and recreation atlas for the Cariboo/Chilcotin/Coast area of British Columbia, an area of the province with extensive wilderness for outdoor recreation. The book includes over 50-colour recreational GPS-compatible relief maps and information on hiking and mountain biking trails, canoeing and kayaking routes, freshwater and saltwater fishing areas, hot springs, petroglyphs, pictographs, parks, wildlife viewing areas, backroads, wilderness camping sites, gold panning streams, parks, cross-country and backcountry skiing, dog sledding, and snowshoeing and snowmobiling areas. It also includes detailed maps of cities and parks.

Welcome to the 20th Anniversary edition of the Vancouver, Coast and Mountains Backroad Mapbook. This mapbook, originally called Southwestern BC, was the start of what has proven to be a very popular outdoor recreation mapbook series. With over 1.5 million books on dashboards across the country we are very proud to be Canada's source for maps when planning an outdoor adventure! This book covers the southwest corner of beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver, Gibsons and Powell River frame the western edge of the area, while Hope, Manning Park, Boston Bar and Lillooet make up the eastern edge. Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, Squamish, Whistler and Gold Bridge are just a few of the prominent cities or towns. This dramatic area is highlighted by lush rainforests, spectacular coastal inlets and rivers surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with deep, dark lakes in the west. In areas closer to the coast, rugged mountains that literally rise out of the ocean floor dominate the area. Its natural beauty is second to none, a verdant landscape of looming mountains, wild rivers and fertile valleys. As you make your way inland, forests and eventually rangeland replace the coastal rainforest. The Vancouver, Coast and Mountains region is an outdoor recreation paradise that will rival any recreational playground in the country. No matter the season, the breadth and variety of opportunities is amazing. It is an area where you can go ocean kayaking and alpine skiing in the same day. Anglers are just as active in the winter looking for steelhead as they are in the summer and fall chasing salmon. Trail enthusiasts can explore some amazing opportunities on foot, bike, ski or snowshoe, while kayakers can have as much fun on the wild rivers as they will exploring the endless coast. Of course, these are just a few examples of the many, many things to see and do in Southwestern BC. As always, we spent hundreds of hours updating the maps. In addition to the countless roads, trails and recreational additions, the easier to read text and new colouring is certainly creating a buzz among readers. We have taken this to new lengths to help better define motorized and long distance trails as well as better classify the paved and unpaved road systems. The writing has also been expanded and updated. In addition to new sections for ATV and Snowmobilers, we have dug up countless new opportunities for everything from trails to paddling routes and recreation sites. Thanks again to all of the people who have submitted tracks and waypoints as well as general updates to the book. We are also indebted to the various people at Recreation Sites and Trails and BC Parks for the help they give us ensuring we are up to date on the many improvements in those facilities. The Backroad Mapbook is much more than a set of maps; it is an explorer's guide and an armchair adventurer's delight. The maps and writing will let the latter dream of places not so far away. So sit back and enjoy what this guide has to offer.

A complete road and recreation atlas for the Vancouver/Whistler/Sunshine Coast/Fraser Valley area of British Columbia, an area of the province with extensive wilderness for outdoor recreation. It includes 54 detailed colour recreational GPS-compatible topographical relief maps and detailed recreational maps of the North Vancouver, Squamish, and Whistler regions, three popular recreational areas. The maps include backroads, logging roads, trails, parks, and the locations of hot springs, campsites, huts, cabins, shelters, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The book also includes information on hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and ATVing trails; lake, river, and ocean paddling; fishing lakes and rivers; backroads; hot springs; waterfalls; regional, city, and provincial parks; forest recreation sites; big trees; wildlife viewing areas; cross-country and backcountry skiing; snowshoeing and snowmobiling areas; wilderness camping sites, huts, cabins, and shelters; and more.

A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia. Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including: 40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offer Packing tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts) Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get them Camp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find water Environmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wilderness This book features backpacking routes from the North Shore up to Pemberton and Lytton and from the Sunshine Coast out to the Similkameen Valley. Beautiful photographs showcase what you’ll see along the way: mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and more. Every backpacking route in the book includes bonus features: Trail maps and route descriptions Elevation, distance and time information Points of cultural and natural history Pre-planning hints about fees, permits, and reservations Suggested side trips and points of particular interest Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia also shares options for extending an overnight excursion to several nights or a week, and for selecting hikes that match your timeline/fitness level.

A complete road and recreation atlas for the Okanagan/Kamloops/Thompson River area of British Columbia, an area of the province with extensive wilderness for outdoor recreation. It includes 54 detailed colour recreational GPS-compatible topographical relief maps that include backroads, logging roads, trails, parks, and the locations of campsites and outdoor recreational opportunities. The book also includes information on hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and ATVing trails; lake and river paddling; fishing lakes and rivers; backroads; provincial parks; forest recreation sites; natural attractions; wildlife viewing areas; cross-country and backcountry skiing; snowshoeing and snowmobiling areas; and more.

The all-new, expanded follow-up to southwestern British Columbia’s best-selling hiking guidebook—now featuring trails on the islands and northern Washington. For nearly fifty years, David and Mary Macaree’s iconic 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia has been the province’s most popular and most trusted hiking guide, with more than 100,000 copies sold to date. Author Stephen Hui carries on the Macarees’ legacy in 105 Hikes in and around Southwestern British Columbia—an all-new, expanded follow-up inspired by their beloved classic. With an additional selection of trails on the Gulf Islands and in Washington’s North Cascades, options for hiking with children, and rainy day recommendations, 105 Hikes covers a wider area and wider range of abilities than its predecessor. Like the Macarees, Hui provides detailed information about how to get to each trailhead (including transit options, where available), distance and elevation gains, estimated hiking times, and points of natural or historical interest. But he also includes all-new features such as an at-a-glance summary of all the hikes in the book; tips for hiking safely and ethically; clear, topographical color maps; a rating system for hike quality and difficulty; Indigenous place names where appropriate; and shorter or longer options for every outing.