Mussio Backroad Mapbooks highlight backroads and
logging roads, trails and recreational opportunities. The
reference section highlights several different activities,
including; camping, fishing, multi-access trails, paddling
and winter recreation.
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Northern BC
From prairies and open farmland around Dawson Creek, across the spine of the Rocky Mountains, through the heart of BC via the Rocky Mountain Trench and the Central Plateau, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. It is an area marked by vast, unsettled spaces, few main roads and lots of lakes and streams, including some of the finest fishing rivers in the world. And that's just the main set of maps. In addition, we have included maps (and write-ups) for the even vaster, even less settled areas of Northern BC. This truly is a magnificent wilderness area, interrupted only occasionally by the works of man. Here you will find names that resonate deeply in the hearts and minds of hardcore outdoor adventurers. Names like Spatsizi, Edziza, Chilkoot, Wokkpash, Muskwa Kechika are proof that we live in the greatest, wildest, most spectacular province in the country, if not the world. These are places where you can hike or horseback for weeks in one direction and still not come across a road, let alone another soul. This is truly a do it yourself landscape. While you will find many of BC's largest parks here, you won't find much in the way of developed recreation infrastructures. Trails are few. Campsites are even fewer. And outside a few main corridors (the Alaska Highway, and the Stewart-Cassiar Highway), there are very few roads. Locals and visitors alike will appreciate this book, which is the most comprehensive outdoor guide to this area.
Mussio has created one guide that tells you about all the outdoor activities in a particular area and shows you how to get there. Whether you are an angler, a hiker, an ATVer, or just an armchair enthusiast, this is the book for you. The reference section found in this book includes information on fishing, paddling routes, parks and recreation sites, multi-use trails (hiking/biking and off-road trails), winter recreation and wildlife viewing. The maps in this book highlight the backroad and logging road networks, trails systems and recreation opportunities in Central and Northern BC. A unique feature of the maps is that all recreation activities are labeled, allowing for quick and easy referencing when researching a specific area. Further, no other source provides as much detail and accuracy on the road and trail networks throughout the north.
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Vol 1. Southwestern BC
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Southwestern BC is a beautiful area of British Columbia, Canada.
The area is dominated by large wilderness parks, a fjord-like
coast and the rugged coastal mountains. If you are planning
on visiting the Sunshine Coast, the Sea to Sky Highway, the
Fraser Valley, the Gold Bridge Area or any point in between,
then this is the guidebook to use. Unique to this area are
hotsprings, saltwater fishing and ocean paddling.
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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains BC - 1st edition
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. The Vancouver, Coast and Mountains region is an outdoor recreation paradise that will rival any recreational playground in the country.
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Vancouver Island - 5th edition
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The
Island's best selling recreation guide just got better! The
fourth edition of the Islands Backroad Mapbook is finally
here. In the new edition, you will find all new maps as well
as and updated and expanded reference section. If you plan
on exploring the Island, we are certain you will find the
new Vancouver Island Backroad Mapbook an invaluable resource.
Spiral bound.
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Thompson Okanagan - 1st edition
The dry, arid interior of BC speaks summer to the thousands of tourists who flock to its beaches every year. With its big lakes (including Okanagan and Skaha), warm water and sandy beaches, this is the place for summer. It doesn’t hurt that it is home to Canada’s finest wineries and some of the province’s finest golf courses.
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Vol 3. Kamloops / Okanagan
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The
Backroad Mapbook will help you explore this unique area of
southern British Columbia, Canada, with its rolling hillsides,
open fields, and hot climate. The Kamloops / Okanagan mapbook
covers all the area between Hope to 70 Mile House in the west, Grand Forks to Revelstoke to the east and Little Fork to the north.
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Canadian Rockies
Welcome to this special edition of the Backroad Mapbook Series. This book focuses on the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks system, an interconnected system of provincial and national parks covering more that 30,000 square kilometres—about the size of Belgium.
From the world famous Banff National Park to the much quieter and smaller Elk Lakes Provincial Park there is a lifetime of recreation to enjoy in this spectacular area. If you are a follower of the series, you will notice a different twist to the book. Rather than split up the various activities we focus on the individual parks in the area as well as Kananaskis Country and the Forestry Trunk Areas of Alberta that are found in the Rocky Mountain Foothills to the east. By focusing on each park we are able to provide more details than ever before. Of course we include our ever-popular maps as well as a few helpful inset maps to help guide the people to the places we write about.
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Vol 4. The Kootenays
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The southeast corner of British Columbia, Canada, is a spectacular
area with unlimited recreational opportunities waiting to
be discovered. This area is dominated by rugged mountain peaks,
large lakes and rivers. Whether you like to fish, hike, hunt,
mountain bike, paddle, ski or just explore backroads, we are
sure that you will find this Backroads Mapbook useful. Unique
to this area are hotsprings and gold streams.
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Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
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Welcome to the premier edition of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Backroad Mapbook. Based on popular demand, we have combined two former titles (the Cariboo and Chilcotin & Central Coast mapbooks) into one and even expanded the Central Coast coverage.
The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is an outdoor recreationist’s paradise. Anglers and hunters love the area for its plentiful game and lakes full of wild rainbow. For the avid hiker, mountain biker or horseback rider, there is a lot of country out there to discover. It is also a chance to take in a bit of history and to follow one of the historical trade routes that have been used for thousands of years. Paddlers will find the world famous Bowron Lakes Canoe Route and other routes much less busy but equally as remote. Add in the large tracks of untouched wilderness and you certainly see why this area is considered the final frontier.
The Backroad Mapbook will help you explore this vast and wonderful section of our province. In addition to the maps, the writing will let you dream of places not so far away. So sit back and enjoy what we have to offer.
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Vol 5. Cariboo
This Mapbook has been recently updated and expanded. The new
area covers the vast area east of the Fraser River all the
way to the Rocky Mountains and Mount Robson Provincial Park.
Included in this area is the popular Big Bar region, the incredible
fishing around the Interlakes Highway, the world famous Wells
Grey Provincial Park and the dramatic Robson Valley east of
the Cariboo Mountains.
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Vol 6. Central B.C.
Central B.C. is a vast region of beautiful British Columbia
dominated by rolling hills of pine and spruce forests. The
spectacular mountains common to British Columbia make an inspiring
backdrop if you plan on visiting one of the many lakes, streams
or trails in the area. This Backroad Mapbook extends from
Prince George west to Smithers and north to MacKenzie. Abundant
wildlife, peace and solitude and endless areas to explore
fill the pages in between. Spiral bound.
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Vol 7. Chilcotin
Chilcotin/ Central Coast $19.95 /$22.95 (Spiral Bound) 30% off
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Taking
you from the rolling plateau of the Chilcotin, deep into the
spectacular Coast Mountains, the Chilcotin Backroad Mapbook
helps open up one of BC's final frontiers. This is a place
like no other in the province. There are places far removed
from the nearest road and relatively untouched by human development
and industry. It is an area to preserve and to treasure.
Highway
20 bisects the Chilcotin and provides a lifeline for the small
communties out west. Names like Bella Coola and Alexis Creek
might not mean much in the bigger cities of the south, but
out here they are the big cities. South of the highway lies
an area of high elevation plateau, and open forest that slowly
runs into the Coast mountains (in the west) and the higher
mountains of the South Chilcotin (in the east). North of the
highway, the Chilcotin roles on, slowly transitioning into
the Interior Plateau south of Prince George.
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Fishing BC - Southwestern BC
Lake fishing within the Southwestern region of British Columbia is definitely overshadowed by the excellent river and saltwater salmon fishing in the area. Although salmon and steelhead receive most of the attention, there are numerous quality lakes for anglers to sample for trout and char.
Whether you are looking for that quaint mountain lake that offers small, but plenty of feisty rainbow or large cutthroat that will chase down a well-presented streamer pattern, this area offers it all. This book has divided the lakes into two general areas. The Mainland lakes range from urban lakes within the city limits to remote mountain lakes of the Chilliwack Valley and Fraser Canyon. We have also included a few interior-type lakes around Lillooet and Gold Bridge, as well as lakes around the Sea to Sky Highway (from Squamish to Whistler and Pemberton areas). The second area is the Sunshine Coast Lakes. These lakes are isolated from the Mainland lakes by large inlets and include those found from Gibsons to Powell River. The Mainland area is a diverse area that has several different types of lakes to explore. The small lakes closer to the coastal area are often acidic, nutrient poor lakes that tend to produce small fish. A unique thing is that some of these lakes have a year-round open water season since they are rarely covered in ice. During the cooler months, the fishing pressure is light and the larger fish are easier to catch. On the opposite end of the spectrum are the interior lakes around Lillooet and Gold Bridge. These lakes have much more prolific insect life that results in larger fish. Fly-fishing tends to be the favoured fishing method of these small lakes, although presentations vary depending on location and timing.
Also in the mix are some large and medium water bodies that have some very large cutthroat, lake trout and dolly varden lurking in their depths. Trolling and working the stream mouths is recommended for the bigger lakes. Fishing pressure on the lakes within an easy drive of Vancouver and the Fraser Valley can be a concern. Over half of the population of British Columbia is found in the Lower Mainland and many of the easily accessible lakes can get crowded. To find lakes that offer consistent fishing, you will need to look for stocked lakes like Francis, Moss, Rolley and Wood Lake. For those who prefer solitude, remote hike-in lakes such as Eaton, Greendrop, Lindemand and Pierce Lake are definitely worth the effort..
Pages: 95
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Fishing
BC - Vancouver Island South
From those urban gems to hidden mountain lakes, Vancouver Isla
nd offers some of the best lake fishing in the province. With this book, you will not only find out what is in each lake, but also where to fish on the lake. If you plan to go fishing on Vancouver Island, be sure to add this book to your tackle box.
Pages:
104
Regional Cities: Victoria, Nanaimo, Courtenay, Port
Alberni, Tofino, Port Renfrew
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Fishing
BC - Lower Mainland
This
edition highlights numerous lakes around Greater Vancouver
and the Lower Mainland. This area is home to a good selection
of cutthroat and rainbow trout lakes that are well stocked
and offer fishing for small but plentiful fish. To help you
get away from the crowds, this book includes several remote
hike-in lakes next to those more popular, easy to access lakes
Pages: 96
Regional
Cities: Vancouver, Chilliwack, Hope, Squamish, Whistler,
Pemberton
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Fishing
BC - Thompson Nicola
This book highlights B.C's most popular fishing region; the
Thompson/Nicola. The area around Merritt and Kamloops is world
renowned for its? fast growing and big Kamloops trout that
are easily taken on a fly. In addition to those easy to access
lakes, this book includes several remote hike-in lakes that
rarely see an angler.
Pages: 104
Regional Cities: Merritt, Lillooet, Clinton, Kamloops,
Little Fort, Salmon Arm
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Fishing
BC - Okanagan
The
Okanagan is synonymous with sun and fun. People flock to the
larger valley lakes and their fabulous beaches throughout
the summer months. Lurking in the depths of these valley lakes
are fish legends are made of. Also included in this book are
a good variety of hidden mountain lakes that offer excellent
fly fishing for those feisty trout.
Pages:
104
Regional Cities: Princeton, Osoyoos, Grand Forks, Penticton,
Kelowna, Vernon
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Fishing
BC - Kootenays
From
Arrow lake in the west to the hidden mountain lakes in the
Rocky Mountains, The Kootenays offer incredible scenery on
offen secluded lakes. Anglers visiting this area of southeastern
BC have an excellent variety of lakes and sportfish to choose
from. From the large valley lakes with their trophy sized
Gerrard trout, to the hidden mountain lakes with plentiful
cutthroat trout, the fishing can be fantastic. Kokanee can
also be found in the bigger Kootenay lakes while there is
even a good selection of bass lakes in the region.
Pages:
104
Regional Cities: Trail, Nelson, Creston, Cranbrook,
Fernie, Invermere, Golden, Revelstoke, Nakusp, Kaslo
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Fishing
BC - Cariboo
The
historical Cariboo Region is an area rich with history. Today,
you will find many explorers have replaced the gold pan with
a fly rod. Whether it is a large lake or a tiny pond, anglers
will find large trout ready for the taking. This book covers
100 of the best lakes from the famous Lakes Highway to the
hills around Quesnel. If you are an angler heading to the
Cariboo, you will find this book an indispensible tool for
fantastic fishing.
Pages: 104
Regional Cities: 100 Mile House, Little Fort, Clearwater,
Williams Lake, Quesnel, Likely, Barkerville
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Southwestern
Alberta
The premier mapbook for Alberta - this mapbook covers all
of Southwestern Alberta, Canada. This large area is bound
by the United States border to the south, the David Thompson
Highway to the North and McLeod Trail (Highway #2) to the
east. This spectacular region includes the world famous Banff
National Park, the equally impressive Kananaskis Country and
Waterton National Park as well as many other hidden gems.
The
Backroad Mapbook for Southwestern Alberta offers detailed
maps and a wide variety of activities to help you plan your
outdoor adventure. Try fishing or paddling those crystal clear
lakes and rushing streams. Pick your own wilderness camping
location. Hike, bike or horseback ride among the beautiful
mountain trails or enjoy the endless cross-country ski and
snowmobile routes.
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Central
Alberta
The Central Alberta Backroad Mapbook takes off from where
the Southwestern Alberta mapbook ends. Covering the vast area
west of Edmonton, including Jasper National Park and the impressive
Willmore Wilderness Park, this area is truly a backcountry
explorer's paradise. The lack of crowds, the wide-open spaces
and the fantastic scenery are sure to make for the adventure
of a lifetime. The Backroad Mapbook for Central Alberta is
an explorer's guide that takes you from the flat country to
the Rocky Mountains. Along the way we note all the points
of interest and the infinite recreational opportunities. From
fantastic fishing holes to seldom-visited camping areas and
endless trail systems, we provide the maps and information
that will make your planning easier.
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South
Peace - Alberta (Spiral bound.)
Inside this guidebook, you will find the most comprehensive
outdoor recreation resource available for the South Peace
region. West Central Alberta is a sprawling area that encompasses
mountains, prairies, and miles upon miles of boreal forest.
As
you travel north along the BC/Alberta boundary, the Rocky
Mountains begin to change. They are less hard, sharp and jagged,
taking on instead a more rounded appearance. The mountains
also begin to shuffle further west. Just south of the first
of the maps in this book, the boundary stops following the
continental divide, and spills over into BC. While there are
still mountains in the Two Lakes area south of Grande Prairie,
they are small, never topping 1,500 metres (4,900 feet).
There
are relatively few settlements in this area. The largest of
which is Grande Prairie. Grande Prairie sits in the heart
of the northern prairies. It is an active city of 40,000,
and growing every year. The city is built on agriculture and
logging, but much of its recent growth stems from oil and
gas discovery.
From
the city, roads radiate outwards in every direction; farming
roads, oil and gas roads and logging roads. Highways 2, 40
and 43 intersect at the city. There are very few other main
roads through this region; while there are a lot of paved
roads, they see little traffic. The other major towns are
Peace River and Slave Lake.
Because
this area has so few people, it has also seen very little
recreational development. There are a few noteworthy exceptions,
but these only serve to underscore the remoteness of the rest
of the region.
This
undeveloped nature is a double-edged sword. For people looking
to get away from it all, it is not all that hard to find a
place to call your own. However, there is little in the way
of formalized recreational amenities. Compared to points farther
south, there are few trails, few known canoe and kayak routes,
and relatively few parks and campgrounds. The lack of camping
options also means that the most popular provincial park campgrounds
can be packed, especially on summer weekends.
People
interested in motorized transportation (ATVing, snowmobiling)
will find this region sometimes frustrating as well. Yes,
there are seismic lines or cutlines beyond number, as well
as an extensive backroad system, but few of these are actually
designated as ATVing or snowmobiling routes. How are you,
the visitor, to know what cutlines make for an enjoyable outing,
and which are overgrown? Your best bet for many of these areas
is to find a local and ask. Another issue: much of the countryespecially
in the eastern portion of the bookis muskeg. This makes
accessing destinations such as lakes difficult in summer.
Northeast of Lesser Slave Lake are a number of great fishing
lakes that can only be accessed in winter, once the muskeg
has frozen. However, anglers and hunters will find this region
an absolute paradise. Not only is Lesser Slave Lake the best
place in Alberta to fish for walleye, there are a number of
other outstanding lakes as well. Some of Canadas best
rainbow trout fishing lakes are in this region, and stream
fishers will be delighted to know that there are some fine
creeks and rivers, especially near the mountains. Hunters
will be astounded with the number and variety of wildlife
in many areas of the South Peace.
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Trans
Canada Trail - BC Route
The premier edition of Trans Canada Trail: The British Columbia
Route, available now. This book covers all activities from
hiking to camping to horseback riding. It is the only book
you will need, although you'll find that the Backroad Mapbook
series is a perfect companion.
Burnaby,
B.C. (June 28,2001) - Many people have heard of the Trans
Canada Trail but few know where the route goes. This was the
consensus of the local publishing company, Mussio Ventures
Ltd., when approached by Trails BC last spring to create a
book covering the trail in British Columbia.
Over
the last year, Mussio Ventures Ltd. has amalgamated all the
information into one source, the Trans Canada Trail, the British
Columbia Route guidebook. The book is designed to raise awareness
of the trail while providing partial proceeds to help establish
and maintain the trail.
The
Trans Canada Trail in BC is a multi-use trail system that
follows a variety of surfaces through a host of different
settings to connect communities and historical sites. The
approximately 1,750 kilometre route from Victoria to the Alberta
border uses everything from sidewalks and roadways to railbeds
and mountain trails to create an uninterrupted trail system.
The
new guidebook not only maps and describes the actual route
for would be travelers but also adds a host of other features
to create an interesting read for armchair travelers. The
book also breaks the trail into manageable day-use sections
so travelers can pick and choose a section of trail to sample.
Along the way service providers, picnic sites and campgrounds
have been provided so long distance travelers can plan accordingly.
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Valleys
and Vistas - West Kootenays
Pages: 192
Regional Cities: Grand Forks, Rossland, Castlegar, Nelson,
New Denver, Nakusp, Revelstoke
Valleys
and Vistas is an outdoor recreation guidebook for the West
Kootenay, Boundary, and Columbia Mountains of British Columbia,
Canada. The wealth of recreational opportunities combined
with the spectacular scenery and laid back lifestyle makes
this region of British Columbia a recreational paradise.
Valleys
and Vistas is a comprehensive four-season outdoor recreation
guidebook with some of the best opportunities available for
hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, ski touring, paddling,
and much more. The detailed maps and route descriptions are
a compilation of many hours of research and personal travel.
With
Valleys & Vistas, you can discover a diverse range of routes,
many of which reflect the historical past of the region. Among
the trails and rock crags lie traces of a by-gone era of mining
and forest harvesting. Communities have both thrived and died
in the course of a century and remnants of these historic
days can still be found hidden in the hills.
This book is a guide to adventure. It will show you a world
of wilderness and help you discover why so many people love
to experience the mountains. Routes range from short walks
to multi-day excursions, all offering a unique experience
in one of the most beautiful parts of British Columbia.
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All
descriptions on this page are from Mussio Ventures LTD's
product catalogue.
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