* Released: 2023
* UPC: 6-22098-00269-0
* ISBN #: 978-1-989175-25-5
* Pages: 220
* Dimensions: 21.5 x 28 cm / 8.5 x 11 in
* Digital Format Available: Yes
* Map Features: Highways, Logging Roads, Land & Water Features, Parks, Adventure Points of Interest, Campgrounds, Hiking Trails, Motorized Trails, Paddling Routes, Hunting & Fishing Areas, Winter Recreation and More
* Areas Covered: Alert Bay, Campbell River, Chemainus, Comox, Courtenay, Duncan, Gulf Islands, Gold River, Lake Cowichan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Qualicum Beach, Sayward, Sidney, Sooke, Telegraph Cove, Tofino, Ucluelet, Victoria & more

Print Features:
* Map Key & Legend
* Topographic Maps- 56 @ 1:150,000 Scale Maps, 7 @ 1:300,000 Scale Maps

Detailed Adventure Section
* Backroad Attractions
* Fishing Locations
* Hunting Areas
* Paddling Routes
* Parks & Campsites
* Trail Systems
* ATV Routes
* Snowmobile Areas
* Wildlife Viewing
* Winter Recreation
* New Bonus Adventure Sections for Beaches, Rock Climbing, and Surfing

Service Directory
* Accommodations
* Sales & Services
* Tours & Guides

Index:
* Adventure Index
* Map Index
* Trip Planning Tools

Digital Features:
* Easy to Read: zoom into the maps or text for easy route planning
* Lightweight: transport several mapbooks at once using your phone, tablet, or computer
* Easy to Navigate: use the index or search function for easy navigation between pages and maps
* Eco-Friendly: zero paper waste!
** Please note that these PDF books are not printable or geo-referenced. See our Mobile Maps for geo-referenced versions of our maps.

Backroad Adventures:
* From giant trees and scenic waterfalls to historic lighthouses and roadside attractions, the newest edition of our Vancouver Island Backroad Mapbook has close to 90 updated attractions to check out while travelling along the Island's highways, backroads, and city roads. Whether you are interested in hiking to the location of an ancient tree, soaking in natural hot springs, or exploring a tunnel of caves, Vancouver Island has an adventure for everyone!

Fishing Adventures:
* Vancouver Island is famous for its fishing, which includes world-famous salmon, steelhead and trout fisheries, along with fantastic cutthroat and rainbow trout, dolly varden, kokanee and smallmouth bass fishing. In the new edition of the mapbook, you will find over 450 listings for the best river, lake, and ocean fishing spots on the Island, as well as expanded fish species noted on the maps, and updated stocking information for the 75+ stocked lakes that are listed.

Hunting Adventures
* Vancouver Island offers plenty of hunting opportunities, most notably for black-tailed deer, black bear and elk. In the latest edition of our Vancouver Island Backroad Mapbook, you will find detailed listings for all 15 of the Island's WMUs (Wildlife Management Units) as well as information on the main game species found in each WMU including black bear, deer, cougar, elk, mountain goat, geese, ducks and grouse. Hunting tips are included for each main game species.

Paddling Adventures:
* From exhilarating whitewater river routes to whale watching among the many bays and coves of the ocean, we have compiled over 85 detailed listings of the best and most scenic lake, river, and ocean paddling routes for all skill levels. The new edition of the Vancouver Island mapbook includes over 3,500 kilometres of paddling and sea-kayaking routes along with put-in and take-out locations, difficulty ratings, and a variety of backcountry campsite locations.

Park Adventures:
* Vancouver Island is home to some of the world's most stunning parks, including the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and Strathcona Provincial Park. In the latest edition of our Vancouver Island Backroad Mapbook, you will find over 150 updated listings with detailed descriptions of Provincial, National, and Regional Parks along with notable amenities, easy-to-read activity symbols, camping or day-use information, park access and more.

Rec Site Adventures:
* With over 100 detailed descriptions of recreation sites across the Island, the Vancouver Island Backroad Mapbook is the ultimate guide to remote and rustic campsites and day use areas. From semi-open grassy sites that are perfect for large groups to secluded, walk-in or boat-in only sites, we cover the best camping on the Island and include directions, access, fees, and nearby trails or activities.

Trail Adventures:
* Whether you are planning a multi-day trek along the West Coast Trail or a scenic day hike, the new Vancouver Island Backroad Mapbook edition is packed with over 320 trail listings covering over 7,000 kilometres of multi-use trails. The listings have been updated to include Epic Hikes and bigger park trail charts, along with over 215 kilometres of clearly designated Trans Canada Trail routing. We tell you everything you need to know including trail difficulty, access, distance, elevation gain and highlights.

ATV Adventures:
* As you explore Vancouver Island's sprawling network of logging roads and ATV trails, enjoy unparalleled views of the Georgia Strait and Coast Mountains. The latest edition of the Vancouver Island * Backroad Mapbook features many more routes on the north part of the Island, along with all the popular riding areas in the south. We now feature over 30 of the best ATV-OHV riding areas on the Island, along with maps that have been updated to include over 2,500 kilometres of ATV-friendly trails. New to this edition, we feature 9 new Overland touring routes.

Snowmobile Adventures:
* With elevations as high as 2,000 metres (6,560 feet), the Island offers many months of great snowmobiling. While there are not many designated snowmobiling areas, there are countless logging roads and mountain ranges that provide good riding. We feature hundreds of kilometres of snowmobile trails, as well as detailed descriptions of the best routes. In addition, this section also lists several Backcountry Huts to help plan multi-day winter adventures or to use as warming huts.

Wildlife Adventures:
* While Vancouver Island is most famous for its orca whale population, there are plenty of other species of both aquatic and land animals to view - from seals and otters to black bears, deer, and various songbirds. Whether looking for a salmon spawning area or a remote wildlife hotspot, the new edition of the Vancouver Island mapbook details over 115 unique wildlife viewing areas and includes species of wildlife in each area, best season to view the wildlife, directions, and more!

Winter Adventures:
* In the winter months once the snow begins to fall, most of the multi-use trails and abandoned logging roads on Vancouver Island double as cross-country ski or snowshoe trails. Strathcona Park also provides great snowshoeing and backcountry skiing, and Mount Washington Resort provides world class downhill skiing and snowboarding. In the new edition of the Vancouver Island Backroad Mapbook, you will find 25 of the best areas to explore during the winter months.

Bonus Adventure Sections:
* Brand new to the 10th Edition of the Vancouver Island Backroad Mapbook, we feature 29 Beaches, 9 Rock Climbing areas, and 11 Surfing hot spots. No matter where your Vancouver Island adventure takes you, we have you covered with some of the best places to relax in the sun, get some exercise, or catch a wave.