This
exciting series of quality topographic maps features many of
Canada's greatest National Parks, major Provincial and
Territorial Parks and other popular wilderness recreation
areas. It is a major change in the way wilderness recreation
maps are made, in that this series is (still) the only one
in Canada that involves original, made from scratch
topographic maps (ALL the others are simply copies of
existing outdated and low-detail government topos). The
first two titles, Lake O'Hara and Point Pelee, were released
in 1996 as a test of the concept. More titles are released
each year. They are receiving exceedingly favourable reviews
with "the finest maps we're ever seen" being a
regular comment by outdoor adventurers, map enthusiasts,
park officials and the general user. See our
Feedback
page for some of these comments. And here are some of the
reasons why we're getting such reviews:
Designed for Adventurers
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. You'll
find all kinds of innovations and enhancements not found on
other maps. We've even eliminated those annoying declination
problems for you.
Compact and Waterproof
The Adventure Map® is compact (most measure
18x24"/45x61cm or less), easy to read, and doesn't require
instructions to help you with folding! Our maps are also
waterproof. In fact, we print on specially-made,
extra tough, waterproof plastic. We stomped, crumpled and
drowned this stuff to be certain it won't let you down in
adventurous (i.e. fog, rain, sleet, snow, sweat)
situations.
Loaded with Info
The Adventure Map® isn't just an exceptionally good
topographic recreation map; there's a bonus. We've
also filled the other side of each sheet 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. We work
closely with Park personnel and other local experts who
review every map and every word to ensure our research is
accurate. There's also a detailed location map on the back
cover. In short, a great guide to the outdoors!
Each Map Is An Original
The publishers of other recreation map series and guidebooks
in Canada (and the USA too) simply trace outdated and
generalized government topos. We don't! The Adventure
Map® is an original. Initially we use aerial
photogrammetry to create a completely original contour map
showing exceptional terrain detail, vegetation, trails,
buildings, water and other features of greatest importance
to outdoor adventurers. Other maps simply can't measure up
because they are only reworked copies of generalized
government topos.
We
visit the site and conduct extensive field surveys of
trails, campsites, portages, and other important features to
ensure each map is accurate and fully up-to-date. Finally,
our cartographer crafts all this information into an
exceptionally detailed, exceptionally clear, full-colour map
on one side, combined with detailed text and photographic
information about the area on the other side.
Our
goal is to make The Adventure Map®
the best outdoor recreation map you have ever seen.
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