Canada Hiking Maps by Gem Trek

Chrismar hiking maps. Detailed hiking and canoeing maps for eastern provincial parks.
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Gem Trek Hiking/topo Maps for Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise

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Gem Trek's Maps for the Rocky Mountains. Gem Trek Publishing, Canada. This series offers hiking maps for a variety of popular tourist locals, particularly in the "big three" national parks of Banff, Jasper, and Yoho in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Index map showing the National Park and regional maps. Map numbers on index match numbers on each title.
Index map showing the four large-area driving maps.
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Banff and Jasper hiking map
Canadian Rockies (formerly Banff - Jasper road map). 1:400,000. Focuses on the mountain parks in great detail. Beautiful full color shading clearly shows the mountain ranges. Includes detailed information on the points of interest in the parks. The reverse side has street maps of Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise and Canmore.
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$6.99 64-27911 1 sheet, folded.

Banff National Park hiking map
Banff National Park (driving map #1). 1:250,000. This map covers the entire Banff National Park in great detail.
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$11.99 64-27903 1 sheet, folded.

Banff and Egypt Lake Hiking Map. 1:50,000. Gem Trek.
Banff - Egypt Lake map covers the most popular hiking trails in the Banff area in four times as much detail as on our Banff-Mt. Assiniboine map. Map coverage stretches from just east of Taylor Lake in the west to the west end of Lake Minnewanka in the east, and from Mystic Pass and Rockbound Lake in the north to Citadel Pass and Vermilion Crossing (Kootenay National Park) in the south. All of the great day hikes in and around Banff townsite are covered on this map, including those to Tunnel Mountain, Sundance Canyon, the Spray River and Sulphur Mountain.
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$9.99 64-27902 1 sheet, folded.

Mt. Assiniboine hiking map
Banff - Mt. Assiniboine (map #5). 1:100,000. Hiking and mountain biking trails for the area from Lake Louise to the south end of Banff Park. Also includes Mt. Assiniboine Park.
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$13.99 64-27905 1 sheet, folded

Banff hiking map
Banff Up Close (map #11). 1:35,000. This pocket map is designed for Banff for a day or two, and want to know what to do and how to get around. On the front is a detailed map of the Banff townsite area, covering the Sundance and Sulphur Mountain areas north to Mt. Edith and Cory Passes and east to Lake Minnewanka. All the hiking and biking trails are labelled and distances are marked. You get both contour lines and the more intuitive 3-D relief shading. On the back of the map are descriptions of the sights, museumsand scenic drives in Banff, with hours of operation and admission fees noted to make it easier to plan your day. We've also included a hand-picked list of the best ten walks and day hikes in the area. The highlights of each trail are noted, as well as distance, elevation gain and directions to the trailhead.
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$9.99 64-27914

Jasper and Maligne Lake hiking map
Jasper - Maligne Lake (map #1). 1:100,000. Covers the majority of the popular hiking in Jasper Park.
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$13.99 64-27901 1 sheet, folded

Jasper hiking map
Best of Jasper (map #12). 1:35,000. This map is designed for people who are only going to be in Jasper for one to three days, and want to know what the highlights are and how to find them. On the front is a 1:35,000-scale detailed topographic map of the Jasper townsite area, which covers the entire network of trails on Pyramid Bench, Maligne Canyon to the northeast, and the Valley of Five Lakes to the south. All the hiking and biking trails are labelled and distances are marked. You get both 40-metre (140-ft) contour lines on the map as well as the more intuitive relief shading. On the back of the map are descriptions of the best sights, museums and scenic drives in the Jasper area, with hours of operation and admission fees noted to make it easier to plan your day. We've also included a hand-picked list of the best six walks and day hikes in the area. We've noted the highlights of each trail, as well as distance, elevation gain and directions to the trailhead.
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$6.99 64-27915 1 sheet, folded

Lake Louise and Yoho hiking map
Lake Louise and Yoho (map #4). 1:50,000. Includes hiking and cross country ski trails for the area around Lake Louise including much of Yoho. The map covers the Skoki Lodge and Emerald Lake areas. Waterproof.
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$13.99 64-27904 1 sheet, folded

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Best of Lake Louise Hiking Map. 1:35,000. Gem Trek, Canada.
This map is designed for people who only plan to be in the Lake Louise area for one to three days, and want to know what the highlights are and how to find them. On the front is a 1:35,000-scale detailed topographic map of the Lake Louise area, including the network of trails around Lake Louise Village, as well as those up at the Chateau Lake Louise. Included on the front are trail descriptions of six classic hikes, including the Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail, the Saddleback and Fairview Mountain and hikes to the rustic teahouses at Lake Agnes and Plain of the Six Glaciers. As well as highlights, each trail has a difficulty rating, trail distance, elevation gain and an approximate time to allow. ISBN 9781895526752.

$9.99 64-27918 1 sheet, folded.

Gem Trek Hiking/topo Maps for the Columbia Icefield and other areas in British Columbia and Alberta

Bow Lake - Saskatchewan Crossing (map #3). 1:70,000. Explore this wonderous area in the heart of the Rockies, with the aid of this map. Includes all types of trails for all kinds of activities. Bow Lake, The Crossing, Wapta Icefield, Glacier Lake, Pinto Lake, Peyto Lake and Hector Lake are some of the attractions.

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Ordering (CN) Bow Lake hiking map (Gem Trek)

$10.99

64-27913

1 sheet, folded

Bragg Creek hiking map

Bragg Creek & Sheep Valley (map #8). 1:50,000. This map is a new addition to the Kananaskis map series. The map covers the very popular hiking and skiing terrain accessed via Bragg Creek.
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$9.95 64-27908 1 sheet, folded

Canmore hiking map
Canmore & Kananaskis Village and Kananaskis Country (includes Spray Lakes) (map #6). 1:50,000. The map shows all hiking, biking, skiing and equestrian trails as well as campgrounds and picnic sites.
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$13.99 64-27906 1 sheet, folded

Canmore map
Best of Canmore (map #14). 1:35,000. This trail guide is designed for people who want to spend some time hiking, biking and exploring Canmore and vicinity. On the front is a detailed 1: 35,000-scale map of the Canmore townsite area, covering Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park to the west, Lady Macdonald and Grotto Canyon to the north and The Three Sisters Mountain and Ha Ling Peak to the south. All of the hiking and biking trails are labelled and trail distances are marked. You get both contour lines at 25-metre (80-ft) intervals, as well as the more intuitive relief shading. On the back of the map are descriptions of 11 of the best walks, day hikes and mountain biking trails in the area. The highlights of each trail are noted, as well as distance, elevation gain and directions to the trailhead. Popular trails described include Quarry Lake, Grassi Lakes, Ha Ling Peak, Policeman's Creek, Cougar Creek, Mt. Lady Macdonald and Wind Ridge. Also on the back, are short descriptions of recommended sights, such as the Canmore Nordic Centre, museums, and restaurants in Canmore, with hours of operation and admission fees noted to make it easier to plan your day. There is also a detailed map of the townsite on the back.
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$6.99 64-27920 1 sheet, folded

Columbia Icefields hiking map
Columbia Icefield (map #2). 1:50,000. Covers the area surrounding the beautiful Columbia Icefields. Learn about the different glaciers, tourist's interests and trails.
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$9.99 64-27912 1 sheet, folded

Icefield Parkway map
Best of Icefields Parkway (driving map #5). 1:35,000. Whether you have a day or a week to spend exploring the sights along the spectacular Icefields Parkway highway, this detailed map-guide will help you make the most of your time. The map shows all viewpoints, picnic areas, trailheads, lodges and other services along the Icefields Parkway, while the brief descriptions in the guide point you to the best of these - the best viewpoints of mountains and lakes, the most interesting points of interest and Parks exhibits, and the best bets for spotting moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Also included are short descriptions of the ten best walks and day hikes along the Icefields Parkway - from ten-minute strolls to more strenuous all-day outings, with the highlights of each trail noted, as well as distance, elevation gain and directions to the trailhead. To make it easier to plan your day, we've also provided information about campgrounds, lodges, visitor centres and other key services along the Icefields Parkway. A mileage chart and area map complete the guide. Size is 18 x 24".
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$9.99 64-27919 1 sheet, folded

Highland and Cataract Creek map Waterproof
Highland and Cataract Creek Hiking Map. 1:50,000. Gem Trek. ISBN 9781895526066.
This is the fourth map in Gem Trek's Kananaskis Country series, covering south Kananaskis Country from Sheep River Falls in the north to Plateau Mountain in the south. On the back of the map are trail descriptions and photos of 18 recommended day hikes, two overnight trips and three classic mountain bike rides, plus contact information for visitor centres, campgrounds, hotels and lodges.
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$11.99 64-27922 1 sheet, folded.

Kananaskis hiking map
Kananaskis Lakes and Region (map #7). 1:50,000. Covers all of Peter Lougheed Park and most of Elk Lakes Park. The map shows all hiking, biking, skiing and equestrian trails as well as campgrounds and picnic sites.
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$13.99 64-27907 1 sheet, folded

Kootenay hiking map
Kootenay National Park (map #10). 1:100,000. This map covers Kootenay N.P. in great detail.
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$14.99 64-27917 1 sheet, folded

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Lake O'Hara Hiking Map. 1:20,000. Gem Trek, Canada.
On the front is a 1:20,000-scale topographic map covering the entire Lake O'Hara trail network with all of the hiking trails and alpine routes labelled. The contour interval on the map is 25 metres (80 feet). On the back of the map are descriptions of all the trails shown on the map - Lake O'Hara Lakeshore, Lake Oesa, Lake McArthur, Opabin Plateau, and Linda Lake to Cathedral Prospect. Also described is the entire alpine route - Wiwaxy Gap/Huber Ledges, Yukness Ledges, All Souls' and Odaray Grandview Prospect.
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$4.99 64-27923 1 sheet, folded.

Waterton Lakes hiking map
Waterton Lakes map (map #15). 1:50,000. This map covers all of Waterton Lakes National Park, the eastern end of Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park, and the Goat Haunt or northern area of Glacier National Park, Montana, at the south end of Upper Waterton Lake. The front of the map covers all of the hiking and biking trails departing from Waterton townsite, Red Rock Parkway, Akamina Parkway, and the Goat Haunt region of Glacier National Park. Popular trails covered include Carthew-Alderson, Crypt Lake, Goat Lake, Twin Lakes, Forum and Wall lakes, and the Tamarack Trail. Also on the front is an inset map (1:35,000) of Waterton townsite, with accommodation and services marked for your convenience. On the back of the map are trail descriptions of more than 20 of the best day hikes in the area, ranging from short interpretive walks to strenuous hikes up to alpine meadows. There are also trail descriptions of four classic bike-and-hike trails and seven overnight or multi-day trips. Included in each trail description are distance, elevation gain and highlights along the way. Twelve color photos accompany the text. Also on the back is a list of recommended trails for waterfalls, views, rainy days, wildflowers and mountain bike rides, plus information on three scenic drives as well as Park contact information. Size is 24 x 36".
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$16.99 64-27921 1 sheet, folded

Southwest Alberta - Southeast British Columbia (driving map #3). 1:600,000. Covers from Edmonton to the U.S. border and well into B.C. Ideal map for exploring the foothills and mountains of Alberta. Includes golf courses, campgrounds, mountain lodges, tourist attractions and all the backroads.
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$6.99 64-27910 1 sheet, folded.

Southwest British Columbia - Northwest Washington (driving map #4). 1:840,000. Covers Vancouver Island, southwest B.C., and northwest Washington state. Includes provincial parks and campgrounds, ski areas, golf courses, and much more.
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$6.99 64-27916 1 sheet, folded.