Online Topographical Maps & Books
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Online Topographical Maps & Books Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. |
ALGONQUIN PARK topos from ADVENTURE MAPS®
This series of quality topographic maps features many of Canada's
greatest National Parks, major Provincial and Territorial Parks and other
popular wilderness recreation areas. |
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| The Adventure Map® is specifically designed for
outdoor adventurers such as hikers, backpackers, and paddling enthusiasts who
need an accurate, up-to-date, rugged map to get them into and safely back from
the wilderness. The Adventure Map® is compact (most measure 18x24"/45x61cm or less), easy to read, and doesn't require instructions to help you with folding! The maps are also waterproof, printed on specially-made, extra tough, waterproof plastic. The flip side of each sheet is filled with colour photos and important information about the area including natural and human history, local regulations, outdoor tips, safety concerns, addresses, useful phone numbers and more. There's also a detailed location map on the back cover. |
 Advenure Maps® - guides to the outdoors! |
| Algonquin 1-Corridor North This 1:80,000 scale map is ideal for paddling the popular canoe routes north of the Highway 60 corridor in Algonquin Park. In addition to topographic and vegetation detail, the map features campsites, portages, access points, hiking trails, facilities like campgrounds, telephones and washrooms, historic sites and many more attractions. The map covers the area from Opeongo Lake and the Visitor Centre in the east to the park boundary in the west and from the Tim River and Lake La Muir in the north to Ragged and Whitefish Lakes in the south. Also shows the Highway 60 corridor and all the hiking trails, campgrounds, access points, and facilities like washrooms, telephones, picnic areas along the way. It overlaps with the Algonquin 3-Corridor South map. Waterproof. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 1999. ISBN: 0929140133 - $12.95 |
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| Algonquin 3-Corridor South This 1:80,000 scale map is ideal for paddling the popular canoe routes south of the Highway 60 corridor in Algonquin Park. In addition to topographic and vegetation detail, the map features campsites, portages, access points, hiking trails, facilities like campgrounds, telephones and washrooms, historic sites and many more attractions. The map covers the area from the town of Whitney in the east to Kawagama Lake outside the park in the west and from Canoe and Opeongo Lakes in the north to Hay and Madawaska Lakes in the south. Also shows Dividing Lake P.P. (home of towering old growth white pines) and overlaps with the popular Frost Centre and Algonquin 1-Corridor North maps. Waterproof. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 1998. ISBN: 0929140176 - $12.95 |
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| Canoe Lake This popular 1:40,000 scale map covers the area from Ragged Lake in the south to Joe Lake in the north and from Tea Lake in the west to Source Lake in the east, including the busy Canoe Lake and Smoke Lake access points. The text and pictures on the reverse side describe the former logging boom town of Mowat, artist Tom Thomson and his mysterious death and local nursing legend Molly Colson, as well as hiking trails, park facilities and trip tips. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 2000. ISBN: 0929140540 - $5.95 |
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| Opeongo Lake Opeongo is the largest lake in Algonquin Park, and plenty big enough for a week or more of canoe tripping. Other lakes on this 1:50,000 scale map include Happy Isle, Redrock, Proulx, Wright and Bonfield, as well as all the campsites, portages, facilities, fish species and other features you'd expect from one of our maps. The routes of two of the first explorers through the area are also indicated. The back side features colour photos and text about the area, including several recommended trips in the area. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 1998. ISBN: 0929140559 - $5.95 |
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| Barron/Achray The dominant feature of this popular area on the east side of Algonquin Park is the 100-metre deep Barron Canyon, but there are other great attractions too, including High Falls, Brigham Chutes, the Barron River, old log drive relics and much more, all detailed on this 1:40,000 scale map. The back side includes, as always, colour photos of the area and text about local flora and fauna, suggested routes, safety concerns and contact info. Also covers the Sec/Mallard Lakes area. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 1999. ISBN: 092914015X - $7.95 |
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| Bonnechere River The "Little Bonnechere" as this section is traditionally called, is one of eastern Ontario's best canoeing rivers, with a fine combination of natural beauty, moving water, small lakes and human history. Covering the stretch from Basin Depot within Algonquin Provincial Park east to Round Lake, the Bonnechere River Provincial Park Adventure Map® includes all access points, portages, campsites and services. Scale: 1: 25 000 Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 2001. ISBN: 0929140354 - $7.95 |
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| Dundas Valley A wilderness conservation area between the towns of Ancaster and Dundas, this area is popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders looking for extensive trails and solitude among the rolling hills and beautiful scenery of the Niagara Escarpment. Also includes a section of the Bruce Trail. The scale of 1:10,000 ensures lots of trail, topographic and vegetation detail, and on the back side there's colour photos and text details about local history, flora and fauna, trail descriptions, safety concerns, contact info and more. Please note that this map has been adopted as the official map of Dundas Valley by the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 1998. ISBN: 0929140737 - $7.95 |
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| Frost Centre Area This 1:50,000 scale map covers over 500 km2 of wilderness in the Haliburton Highlands/Muskoka Lakes region of Ontario, including the popular 200 km2 tract of crown land known as the Leslie Frost Centre. A great destination for paddlers and backpackers alike. Hiking trails, campsites, portages, access points, facilities and other attractions are featured on this map. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 1998. ISBN: 0929140230 - $11.95 |
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| Halfway Lake Provincial Park This map features Halfway Lake, a natural environment-class Provincial Park. The rugged and picturesque nature of this wilderness area is ideal for novices getting used to wilderness canoeing, hiking and camping, as well as more experienced types looking for a short duration getaway. Located northwest of Sudbury, the Halfway Lake Provincial Park Adventure Map® includes the Echo Pond, Hawk Ridge, Moose Ridge, and Osprey Heights trails, plus canoe routes, backcountry campsites and park facilities. Scale: 1: 25 000 Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 2001. ISBN: 0929140818 - $7.95 |
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| Mississagi Provincial Park & Area A superb hiking and paddling area just north of Elliot Lake, Ontario, the Mississagi Provincial Park and Area map includes over 50 kilometres of rugged hiking trails with top-notch lookouts, and over 150 kilometres of excellent wilderness paddling routes. Not only is Mississagi P.P. on this map but also the Rawhide Lake Conservation Area, and portions of the new Matinenda P.P. and Blind River P.P.. This waterproof, 1:50,000 scale map includes all hiking trails, portages, access points and backcountry campsites. The map measures 21x24", has a contour interval of 15 metres, and includes text and photos about natural and human history, trail and canoe route descriptions, safety tips, contact info, great colour photographs - in short just about everything you'd want to help you plan and enjoy your trip. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 2000 ISBN: 092914080X - $11.95 |
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| Obatanga Provincial Park Obatanga is a charming medium-sized park straddling the Trans-Canada Hwy 17 north of Wawa. Still relatively unknown, it is an area of superb paddling and hiking terrain for both novices, families and veterans. This 1:50,000 scale map covers the entire park plus an equal area outside it (about 310km2 in total) including the top end of the semi-famous Dog River, numerous paddling lakes and streams, as well as hiking trails and other park facilities. Please note that this map has been adopted as the official map of Obatanga Provincial Park. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 2000. ISBN: 0929140753 - $7.95 |
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| Oxtongue River This 1:30,000 scale map of the Oxtongue River area covers the river itself and adjacent sections of Algonquin Park. There are several access points and routes to choose from including the Oxtongue River itself (either downstream or upstream), Oxtongue lake, or the Park Lake to Bluebell Lake section of Algonquin. Highlights along the routes include thundering Ragged Falls, Whiskey Rapids, Twin Falls, and High Falls. With campsites, portages, access points, rapids, falls, historic features, hiking trails, facilities and lots of other helpful information this map makes an excellent resource for daytrippers and those seeking a short two to three day adventure. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 1999. ISBN: 0929140575 - $5.95 |
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| Pinery Provincial Park Located on the Ontario shore of Lake Huron just 60 km north of Sarnia, the rolling dunes and unusual oak savanna forests of Pinery create a popular destination for hiking, biking, paddling, and camping. Also a great place for animal and birdwatching. For example, thousands of Tundra Swans return to this area each spring on their way north. Scale 1:20,000. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 1998. ISBN: 0929140214 - $5.95 |
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| Point Pelee National Park Located at the same latitude as northern California, this southern Ontario park acts as one of the world's most famous gathering places and directional beacons for hundreds of species of birds and butterflies. A great place to hike, bike and paddle. Scale 1:16,000. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 1996. ISBN: 0929140192 - $5.95 |
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| Poker Lake The Poker Lake System is a compact paddling area on crown land just west of Carnarvon in Haliburton County. It's perfect for family canoeing, day paddles and 2-3 night trips. The area straddles Hwy 118 with a network of smaller lakes on the north side and large multi-bayed Big East Lake on the south side. This 1:15,000 large-scale map covers the entire paddling area and then some. As usual, the map is waterproof and highlights portages, campsites, rapids, falls and other important features. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 2000. ISBN: 0929140613 - $5.95 |
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| Spanish River One of southern Canada's great wilderness rivers, the Spanish is located northwest of Sudbury in Ontario. This 1:60,000 scale map shows you the rapids, falls, swifts, campsites, portages, access points and other features of the East and West Branches. In addition to a detailed description of the river, there's also lots of info about the rich log drive history of the area, the plentiful animals (black bears, moose, wolves, etc.), access options, local outfitters, safety concerns and much more. This river makes for a great introductory whitewater holiday (except in high water when more advanced skills are required). Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 1999. ISBN: 0929140742 - $12.95 |
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| Temagami 1 Northeast Welcome to one of the world's great wilderness canoeing areas - a vast territory of rugged hills including several that are among the highest in Ontario, hundreds of rocky shored lakes, numerous rapids and picturesque waterfalls, and a dense cover of young and old growth forests. Covering the eastern portion of Lady Evelyn Smoothwater Provincial Park, the map includes Lady Evelyn, Diamond, Red Squirrel and Anima Nipissing Lakes, plus the Lady Evelyn and Montreal Rivers and Maple Mountain. The Temagami 1 - Northeast Adventure Map® details all access points, portages, campsites and services. Scale: 1: 80 000 Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 2001. ISBN: 092914077X - $14.95 |
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| La Mauricie National Park La Mauricie National Park is located in the Laurentians north of Trois-Rivieres in Quebec, and it's a toss-up whether it makes a better hiking or paddling destination. There are over 150 kilometres of hiking and backpacking trails, from short level walks to the rugged and challenging 75 km long Laurentian Trail. There are also about 200 lakes and rivers in the park that make for excellent canoe tripping possibilities. This large sheet (24" x 28") is waterproof, has 15m contours, and is covered with features including natural and human history, trail and canoe route descriptions, enlargement maps of key activity centres, great colour photographs - in short just about everything you'd want to help you plan and enjoy your trip. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 2000. English: ISBN: 0929140699 - $11.95 Aussi disponible en français. |
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| Glacier National Park - Rogers Pass Add the cool grandeur of huge glaciers and icefields to the majesty of the Columbia Mountains and you've got British Columbia's Glacier N.P. A fabulous hiking, camping, mountaineering and winter adventure destination. This 1:50,000 scale map covers the hub of activity in Glacier NP, including hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and ski country, the historic Rogers Pass itself, train tunnels, facilities, and attractions. Amazing contour detail, glacier and terrain features. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 2000. ISBN: 0929140281 - $11.95 |
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| Kootenay National Park - The Rockwall Superb backcountry campsites and a network of over 100 km of hiking trails await your journey along The Rockwall, the towering 900-metre high face of rock overlooking some of the most spectacular scenes in the Rockies. There are a variety of other easy to access attractions along Highway 93, including the Paint Pots, Marble Canyon, Numa Creek, Vermilion Crossing and the Kootenay Park Lodge. Also shows a number of trails in adjacent Banff and Yoho National Parks. This 1:50,000 scale map covers the entire north end of Kootenay National Park and overlaps the Lake O'Hara map. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 1999. ISBN: 0929140311 - $11.95 |
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| Lake O'Hara - Yoho National Park An exceptionally picturesque area within B.C.'s Yoho N.P., and just over the continental divide from Lake Louise. This detailed 1:20,000 scale map is your guide to over 80 km of hiking trails, alpine meadows, pristine mountain lakes, massive glaciers, and awesome vistas in a compact area well away from the hustle and bustle of this popular tourist region. Please note that this map has been adopted as the official Lake O'Hara map by the Lake O'Hara Trails Club. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 1999. ISBN: 0929140397 - $7.95 |
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| Mount Revelstoke National Park Just a few kilometres down the road from Glacier N.P., this is a compact 260 km2 reserve of world-renowned wildflower meadows, dense forests, mountains and glaciers. A wonderful variety of hiking and backpacking trails, lovely sub-alpine and alpine scenery, and plentiful wildlife. Scale 1:50,000. Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 2000. ISBN: 092914029X - $11.95 |
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| This new series of maps features all roads and highways, long
distant trails, railways, recreation areas, conservation areas, provincial and
national parks, historic features, hiking areas, biking areas, birding and
fishing areas, canoe access points and many other attractions. Scales range from 1:100,000 to 1:200,000 depending on the size and complexity of the area. One side of the sheet is a full colour map, the other side is covered by descriptive text and contact information plus colour photos. Each map in the series has been developed in close consultation with local authorities. |
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| Your Guide to the City of Kawartha Lakes Covers all of the former Victoria County, including Lindsay, and many smaller centres including Kinmount, Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon, plus neighbouring communities such as Uxbridge and Peterborough. Features include all major and minor lakes, and just about every road in the area, as well as the Trent Canal Locks, marinas, long distance hiking trails, rural cycle routes, golf courses, conservation areas, and countless other attractions. Scale – 1:170 000 Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 2001. ISBN: 0929140621 - $5.95 |
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| Your Guide to Conservation Areas in Ontario Reconnect with nature's awesome beauty. Explore the magnificent 440 million-year-old Niagara Escarpment with its 200-foot limestone cliffs and sparkling waterfalls in the Halton Region. Discover the absolute serenity and incredible beauty of a United Nations Designated World Biosphere in the Long Point Region. Camp out on the idyllic shores of one of the Great Lakes and let the rippling waters soothe your soul. Head to North Bay where Mattawa's striking Eau Claire Gorge thunders. Or step back in time to one of Ontario's fascinating historic sites such as Black Creek Pioneer Village in Toronto. Your Guide to Conservation Areas in Ontario includes over 245 Conservation Areas on a detailed 1:800 000 scale road map. A comprehensive listing includes contact information, facilities, location directions, and unique and natural features. Scale: 1: 800 000 Published by Chrismar Mapping Services, 2001. ISBN: 0929140842 - $4.00 |
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