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The Adventure Map® Series
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. They have 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! The maps are also waterproof. In fact, Chrismar prints 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. Chrismar has 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. They work closely with Park personnel and other local experts who review every map and every word to ensure the 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The publishers of other recreation map series in Canada (and the USA too) simply trace outdated and generalized government topos. Chrismar doesn't! The Adventure Map® is an original. Chrismar uses 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.
Chrismar also visits the site and conducts extensive field surveys of most trails, campsites, portages, and other important features to ensure each map is accurate and fully up-to-date. Finally, the 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.

Algonquin 1 - Corridor North Hiking/Canoeing Map. 1:80,000. This map, one of six that will cover the entire park, is ideal for paddling the popular canoe routes north of the Highway 60 corridor in Algonquin Park. In addition to extraordinary topographic and vegetation detail, this 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 popular Algonquin 3-Corridor South map. Waterproof.

sketch map showing area covered

64-26910 1 sheet, folded $18.99

Algonquin #2 - Northwest Algonquin. 1:80,000. Chrismar. The entire Northwest quadrant of Algonquin is covered on this the third in the main Algonquin series. It overlaps the north edge of Algonquin 1-Corrior North and stretches from Kawawaymog Lake outside the west park boundary all the way over to Brent on Cedar Lake. At 1:80,000 scale this map shows more detail than government topos including campsites, portages, historic features and the incredibly detailed land and waterscape you've come to expect from The Adventure Map. The back side is covered with colour photos and text detailing the natural and human history of the area along with suggested routes, safety tips, contact info and much more. As with other Algonquin maps in our series this one has quickly become the standard for on-the-water navigation. It's waterproof too.

64-26926 1 sheet, folded $19.99

Algonquin #3 - Corridor South Canoeing/Hiking Map. 1:80,000. Chrismar. This 1:80,000 scale map, one of six that will cover the entire park, is ideal for paddling the popular canoe routes south of the Highway 60 corridor in Algonquin Park. In addition to extraordinary topographic and vegetation detail, this 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.

64-26918 1 sheet, folded $18.99

Algonquin Park - Barron/Achray Canoeing/hiking Map. 1:40,000. Chrismar. 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.

64-26919 1 sheet, folded $8.95

Algonquin Park - Canoe Lake Canoeing/Hiking Map. 1:40,000. 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.

64-26911 1 sheet, folded $9.99

Algonquin Park - Opeongo Lake Canoeing/Hiking Map. 1:50,000. 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 Chrismar's maps. They have even indicated the routes of two of the first explorers through the area. The back side features colour photos and text about the area, including several recommended trips in the area.

64-26915 1 sheet, folded $9.99

Arrowhead Provincial Park. 1:12,000. Chrismar. Located just north of Huntsville on Hwy 11, this small provincial park is certainly chock full of great outdoor adventure options. There are several great hiking trails through rocky Canadian Shield country, with great lookouts and wildlife viewing opportunties. Or you might prefer canoeing or kayaking on one of several lakes in the parkmeandering Big East River along the south edge of this map. There are also several fully serviced campgrounds to choose from. Our large-scale 1:12,000 topographic map shows all trails, lakes, streams, wetlands, open areas, extraordinary contour detail and even individual campsites. And the back side, as usual is filled with informative text and colour photographs about the natural and human history of the area, trail descriptions, canoe routes, safety tips, contact info, and more. Like many of our other maps this one has been adopted as the official map of the park.

64-26910-01 1 sheet, folded $10.99

Ayuittuq National Park - Akshayuk Pass. 1:65,000. Chrismar. One of the world's greatest long distance backpacking trips takes place through a glacier-edged valley on Baffin Island. The Akshayuk Pass, formerly known as Pangnirtung Pass, is an extraordinary 100-km trek through a land recently vacated by glaciers - though they line the edges of the valley and send fingers of ice creeping into the edges of it. Mountains over 2000 metres high line a route through the finest scenery in North America. In 2004 Outside Magazine voted the Auyuittuq Backpacking trip one of the top "Trips Of A Lifetime". In a land not without its hazards, this Adventure Map®, which has been adopted by the Park as their official map and safety guide, is an essential tool for planning the logistically challenging trip, and for the 5 to 14 day trip itself. Various routes are possible, with numerous sites well worth seeing along the way. In addition to an extraordinarily detailed map of the valley, this guide also includes a smaller map of the entire park as well as detailed maps of the two towns (Pangnirtung and Qikiqtarjuaq) closely associated with the route - even though they are many kilometres away. If you're looking for a truly amazing experience then the Akshayuk Pass is the place to go. At 1:65,000 scale this map shows emergency facilities, glaciers, glacial streams, moraines and the incredibly detailed land and waterscape you've come to expect from this series. Also colour photos, inset maps and detailed text about natural and human history, vital safety tips, recommended equipment, weather, local communities, contact info and much more. Released July 2005.
Index showing area coverage of this map.

64-26910-02 1 sheet, folded $24.99

Bonnechere River Provincial Park and Area map. 1:25,000. Chrismar. The Little Bonnechere, as this section of river 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. It makes a great introduction to river and lake paddling or a fun short-duration trip for the experienced paddler. This 1:25,000 scale map covers the 35-kilometre section of river between Basin Lake in Algonquin Park and Round Lake, and has all the usual features including terrain details, portages, campsites, human history, safety concerns, access points, contact information and much more.

64-26910-05 1 sheet, folded $13.99

Dundas Valley Hiking Map. 1:10,000. Chrismar. 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 we've got the usual colour photos and text details about local history, flora and fauna, trail descriptions, safety concerns, contact info and more. We're pleased to note that this map has been adopted as the official map of Dundas Valley by the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority.

64-26920 1 sheet folded $9.99

Esker Lakes Provincial Park map.. 1:20,000. Chrismar. This little-known park situated in the sandy forests near Kirkland Lake, Ontario is almost never crowded, so if you're looking for a quiet place to hike on trails up to 20 kilometres in length, or paddle on numerous wilderness lakes separated by short portages (longest 300 metres!), then this the place for you. Our large-scale 1:20,000 scale topographic map shows trails, lakes, streams, wetlands, open areas, extraordinary contour detail and much more. And the back side is filled with informative text and colour photographs about the natural and human history of the area, trail descriptions, canoe routes, safety tips, contact info, and more. This map has been adopted as the official map of the park.

64-26910-06 1 sheet, folded $13.99

Franklin, Mink, & McCoy Islands map. 1:30,000. Chrismar. This is probably the most popular sea kayaking area in all of the Great Lakes. And with sea kayaking growing rapidly in popularity the time is right for this release. The east shore of Georgian Bay to the west of Parry Sound and Killbear Provincial Park is dotted with thousands of islands. This map, the first of a series along the coast, includes Franklin Island near the coast, the Mink Islands beyond them and the McCoy Islands to the north. Aside from the extraordinarily beautiful rocky islands, the area has a rich boating, fishing and lighthouse keeping history, with its fair share of shipwrecks and seafaring stories. Much of this fascinating human history is detailed in text which covers the entire backside of this 46x61cm (18x24 inch) waterproof map (folded 4x9 inches). You'll also find information and great colour photographs about the geologic and natural history of the area, plus significant sections about planning your trip, route suggestions, gear guide, backcountry etiquette, safety concerns, contact information and much more. This 1:30,000 scale map has extraordinary geographic detail plus special features showing shallow waters, shoals, buoys, ranges, lighthouses and other nautical items. It combines the most useful features of topographic maps and nautical charts, which is just what sea kayakers prefer and have been asking us for. There is even a compass rose. On waterproof plastic as usual, so sea kayakers can get it as wet as they like without it disintegrating! Can even double as a useful rain hat.

64-26910-07 1 sheet, folded $13.99

Frost Centre Area (Leslie M. Frost Natural Resources Centre) Hiking/Canoeing Map. 1:50,000. 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.

64-26912 1 sheet, folded $13.99

Glacier National Park - Rogers Pass Region Hiking Map. 1:50,000. 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. One of the finest maps showing amazing contour detail, glacier and terrain features.

64-26917 1 sheet, folded. $18.99

Grundy Lake Provincial Park and Area map. 1:25,000. Chrismar. This 3636-hectare provincial park is one of only a few that prohibit motor boats so you'll be assured of an especially quiet, peaceful visit when paddling one of the lake or river routes shown on this map. There are also several excellent hiking trails meandering across rocky outcrops of the Precambrian Shield. Our map cover parts of the Pickerel River and other lands outside the park as well. It's easy to get to about an hour north of Parry Sound via Hwy 69 which runs along the west boundary. This 1:25,000 scale topographic map has unprecedented detail, and includes access points, campsites, portages, plus many other features. For example, every campsite in the car campground is shown, as are parking spots, toilets, major buildings (minor ones too) and much more. The back side includes a complete description of natural and human history, local attractions, paddling and hiking routes, safety concerns, contact info and fine colour photos. Waterproof.

64-26910-08 1 sheet, folded $13.99

Halfway Lake Provincial Park map. 1:25,000. Chrismar. This compact provincial park sits on the Canadian Shield about an hour north of Sudbury. Easily accessible by highway, it has a fine combination of great hiking trails with exceptional viewpoints, and several little-used, but excellent backcountry canoe routes. Our large-scale 1:25,000 scale topographic map shows trails, lakes, streams, wetlands, open areas, extraordinary contour detail and much more. And the back side is filled with informative text and colour photographs about the natural and human history of the area, trail descriptions, canoe routes, safety tips, contact info, and more. This detailed map has been adopted as the official Park map.

64-26910-09 1 sheet, folded $13.99

Kootenay National Park - The Rockwall Region Hiking Map. 1:50,000. Chrismar. 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. We also show 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. Waterproof.
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64-26921 1 sheet, folded $18.99

Mt. Revelstoke Hiking Map. 1:50,000. Just a few kilometres down the road from Glacier N.P. (west of Banff National Park), 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. The map covers the Meadows in the Sky Parkway and Mt. Revelstoke Summit trail in detail. Includes the popular routes to Miller, Eva, and Jade Lakes plus over 40 kilometers of exceptional hiking, ski and interpretive trails. Waterproof.

64-26914 1 sheet, folded. $15.99

Obatanga Provincial Park map. 1:50,000. Chrismar. 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 310 km2 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. This map has been adopted as the official map of Obatanga Provincial Park.

64-26910-12 1 sheet, folded $13.99

Point Pelee Hiking/Birdwatching Map. 1:16,000. Chrismar, 2003. 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.

64-26916 1 sheet, folded. $6.95

Quetico Provincial Park map. 1:125,000. Chrismar. Quetico Provincial Park, located in western Ontario on the international border with Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota, is one of the world's finest paddling destinations. Quetico is a superb network of beautiful lakes and rivers connected by short portages (average ~300 metres!) that bypass occasional rapids and a large number of waterfalls. Ideal paddling terrain. And the goal here IS wilderness paddling. Period. And that's something you can't say about any other park in North America. Text and colour photos cover the entire backside of this 91x66cm (26x36 inch) waterproof map (folded 4x9 inches). You'll find information about the geologic and natural history of the area, the rich human history, pictographs, fishing, backcountry procedures & etiquette, sample routes, safety tips, contact information and much more. There is even a reference system to the major lakes - we've surveyed nearly 6,000 for this map - as well as 564 portages, 32 falls, and over 4,400 islands! This 1:125,000 scale planning map has extraordinary geographic detail plus ranger stations, entry points, portages, island names, lake elevations, historic attractions and many other features. Also covers areas outside the Park including the northern edge of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. On waterproof plastic.

64-26910-14 1 sheet, folded $19.99

Spanish River Canoeing Map. 1:60,000. Chrismar. 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, we've also provided 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). Waterproof.
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64-26925 1 sheet folded $18.99

Temagami #1 - Northeast area map. 1:80,000. Chrismar. One of the world's great paddling areas, Temagami provides thousands of lakes and rivers among the rocky forested hills of northern Ontario. Our map covers the Northeast quadrant of the main region, and is bounded by Maple Mountain to the west, Latchford and Hwy 11 to the east, Wakimika Lake, Sandy Inlet and Red Squirrel Road to the south and the Spray Creek/Big Spring Lake/Montreal River junction to the north. In addition to the extraordinary contour, vegetation and water detail on this map we've also included most of the formerly official campsites, portages, public hiking trails and access points, as well as historical features, primary fish species by lake, lake elevations, access roads, island numbers and much, much more. Similar in character to our very popular Algonquin series, this map, at 1:80,000 scale, and 24x25", with a contour interval of 20m, has considerably more detail than government topos or any other map of the area. The backside of the map is covered with text and lovely colour photos about natural and human history, suggested routes, safety tips, contact information including local outfitters, and much more.
Index map showing coverage of the different Temagami maps.
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64-26910-15 1 sheet, folded $19.99

Temagami #2 - Lake Temagami area map. 1:80,000. Chrismar. This map shows the heart of Temagami; the octopus-like lake that has become one of Ontario's most popular tourist destinations. Not only is this a superb paddling and hiking destination, but also a land of a thousand windblown islands, vast forests featuring stands of impressive old-growth red and white pine, fish worthy of great stories, and picturesque water's edge cottages. The Lake Temagami map includes the area from Obabika Lake to the west, Diamond Lake to the north, the village of Temagami, White Bear Forest and Cassels Lake to the east, and Wawiashkashi Lake, the edge of the Sturgeon River and Marion Lake to the south. Temagami 1-Northwest overlaps the top edge of this map and the Temagami 3-Marten/Temagami River area will overlap the bottom right edge. At 1:80,000 scale this map shows more detail than government topos including campsites, portages, historic features and the incredibly detailed land and waterscape you've come to expect from The Adventure Map®. The back side is covered with colour photos and text detailing the natural and human history of the area along with suggested routes, safety tips, contact info and much more.

64-26910-16 1 sheet, folded $19.99