1:50,000 scale for the Whistler, B.C., Canada area, 1:250,000 for the Sea to Sky Highway corridor leading to Whistler from Vancouver, and 1:20,000 scale for the City of Vancouver. This map has been recently updated to show the site venues for the 2010 Winter Olympics for both the Whistler region and for Vancouver. Published in August, 2007, this map is the first on the market to show the 2010 Olympic sites, many of which will be under construction for the next two years. However, the map is also an essential recreational tool, showing walking and mountain bike trails throughout the Whistler region. Printed on waterproof ITM plastic paper for durability in snow and rain, this double-sided map will be ideal for locals and visitors alike. MAp size: 27"X39"
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Mooie, gedetailleerde kaart uit de serie van Gem Trek Hiking map-guides, van het gebied Lake Louise. Helder kleurgebruik en met de beste / mooiste wandelroutes, hikes, fietsroutes, autoroutes en interessante plaatsen erop aangegeven.
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.
On the back of the map are descriptions of must-see sights in the area, such as the Chateau Lake Louise and the Sightseeing Gondola, three highly recommended scenic drives, four of the best biking trails in the area and brief descriptions of recommended restaurants. Also included is a Lake Louise Village map with hotels and services marked.
Eight color photos accompany the text.
Everything the visitor needs to make the most of their time in Lake Louise.
In addition to the standard features, this map also includes:
contour lines at 25-metre (80-foot) intervals
traditional topographic colors of green (treed areas) and white (un-treed areas)
full color on both sides
printed on paper
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. Contour interval on the map is 25 metres (80 feet).
On the back of the map are descriptions of recommended 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, noting the highlights of each trail, as well as distance, elevation gain and directions to the trailhead.
Six color photos and three inset maps, including a town map of Jasper, accompany the descriptions of sights and hikes on the back of the map.
Everything the visitor needs to make the most of their time in Jasper.
In addition to the standard features, this map also includes:
contour lines at 25-metre intervals (80 feet)
traditional topo colors - green for treed and white for untreed areas
full color on both sides
The Lake Louise and Yoho National Park areas offer some of the most scenic and accessible hiking trails in the entire Canadian Rockies. This map covers all six of the most popular trail networks in the area - the Chateau Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Skoki Valley, Emerald Lake, Yoho Valley and Lake O'Hara areas.
Best-known trails on this map include the two classic "tea house hikes" to Lake Agnes and Plain of the Six Glaciers teahouses; the hike to wildflower heaven at the Saddleback and beyond to panoramic views at the summit of Fairview Mountain; the overnight trip into prime alpine country in Skoki Valley, the renowned Larch Valley Trail at Moraine Lake, resplendent in September; the Iceline Trail in Yoho Valley, offering close-up views of Emerald Glacier; and the spectacular high-elevation trails at Lake O'Hara leading to Lake Oesa and Lake MacArthur.
On the back of the Lake Louise & Yoho map are 1:25 000-scale inset maps of the Chateau Lake Louise and Lake O'Hara areas, offering more detail on the trails in these popular hiking destinations. There is also a comprehensive written section on Lake O'Hara that explains what facilities are available, how to book the bus to Lake O'Hara, and describes seven of the best day hikes at Lake O'Hara.
Also on the back of the map are photos and trail descriptions of 11 other recommended day hikes covered on the front of the map, ranging from easy lakeshore walks to more demanding hikes into alpine country. Four overnight or multi-day trips are also featured, along with contact information for two backcountry lodges - Skoki Lodge and Twin Falls Chalet.
1:250,000 scale, 1st Edition, 2008 ? This is a fabulous map. The artwork consists of four complete Govt. of Canada Topographic maps (82J, K, N, and O) overprinted with hundreds of touristic attractions ? camping sites, hiking trails, canoeing areas, wilderness lodges, youth hostels, golf courses ? you name it, it's there. Coverage is from the 50th parallel, just north of the American border, to Saskatchewan Crossing in Jasper National Park, and from Calgary in the east to Mount Revelstoke in the west. This map is a 'must have' for every map retailer. All the big names are included: Banff, Lake Louise, Maligne Lake, Columbia Icefield, Yoho, Kootenay, Kicking Horse Pass, the CPR spiral tunnels, Radium Hot Springs, Upper Arrow Lake ? this is THE definitive map of the one and only Rockies (actually, the Rocky Mountain Range stretches from the Yukon down to New Mexico, but this is hype, so let's forget reality for the moment). Printed double-sided on ITM plastic paper.
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