Banff Up-Close Map | Gem Trek Maps

Banff Up-Close Map | Gem Trek Maps

Waterproof and tear-resistant hiking and recreation map for the town of Banff in the Canadian Rockies. Gem Trek's Banff Up Close Map is primarily designed for visitors who are going to be in the town of Banff for a short period of time and want to make the most of their stay. The main map is a detailed relief-shaded topographic map of the Jasper town area. All hiking and biking trails are labeled, and distances are marked. Like all Gem Trek maps, the Banff Up Close Map features detailed cartography and accurate hiking trails with distances, elevation gain, and directions to the trailhead noted. On the back of the map are descriptions of the sights, museums and scenic drives in the town of Banff 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 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. The Banff Up Close Map features: - waterproof and tear-resistant paper - contour lines at 25-metre (80-foot) intervals - relief shading to better show the topography - full colour on both sides - hiking trails with trail names and trail distances marked - mountain biking trails with trail names and distances marked - hydrology rivers, rapids and waterfalls - mountain names and all available mountain elevations - all campgrounds - points of interest and attractions - day use areas - highway viewpoints About Gem Trek Maps: Gem Trek was founded in the early 1990s with the publication of maps to the Kananaskis Country region of the Canadian Rockies. Today, with over 1,000,000 maps sold, we remain a vibrant, proudly independent map publisher specializing in producing Canadian Rockies driving maps and waterproof hiking maps. Our cartographers, writers, and photographers are all locals, who love the outdoors and enjoy the challenge of producing the very best maps possible. These are no ordinary maps. Made of waterproof and tear-resistant paper, they clearly show hiking, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking routes superimposed on superb topographical detail. Included on the back of the maps are detailed descriptions of selected routes showing distances, elevation gains, estimated times to complete the routes and difficulty ratings. ― Explore magazine Hands down, the best maps I’ve ever used. ― Trevor R., Amazon.com review There are maps, and there are maps, but there aren't many maps like these. Next time you go hiking, biking, skiing or riding in the Canadian Rockies, pick up a Gem Trek recreation map first. Best of all, they’re printed on waterproof paper. ― Westworld magazine Gem Trek offers the best maps for Canadian Rockies recreationists. ― Bed Gadd, author of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Gem Trek maps are of high quality, great to look at and contain lots of accurate, practical and up-to-date information. ― Bill Corbett, outdoor writer Just wanted to let you know that we stumbled across your maps in an outfitting store in Edmonton. We were so overjoyed with the quality of the one we bought, we drove back and bought another two for different areas. We sat down for hours just staring and learning all about the trails and mountains. It is so awesome! Thanks for the great work you did. ― Andrea L, Edmonton, Alberta Gem Trek’s beautiful and practical maps provide me just about everything I need to plan my visit to the Canadian Rockies. ― Kirby L, Federal Way, Washington I am an Honours student in Geography at Memorial University of Newfoundland. This past summer, I had a four-month position in Calgary. On my days off, I used your Banff & Mt. Assiniboine map. During four years of research and endless hours of cartographic work, I have analyzed many maps. I must congratulate you on the superior graphics and use of attractive colour incorporated into your design. In my opinion your maps are the best there are for the intended purpose. ― Peter H., St. John’s, Newfoundland Gem Trek Maps. Not Apps. ― Paul P., Calgary, Alberta My maps arrived today and I must say, they are much nicer than I expected. I knew that Gem Trek was the final word in maps of the Canadian Rockies, but for some reason, expected the usual over-priced, gas station-quality maps we are accustomed to out here on the East Coast. Yours are absolutely beautiful! I suspect that’s because they are made by people who truly care that the products and services they provide are of the highest quality, and at very reasonable prices. In an age of corporate mega-mergers, this is extremely refreshing. ― Tom M., Baltimore, Maryland --Explore Magazine The maps are of high quality, great to look at and contain lots of accurate, practical and up-to-date information. I particularly like the mini-guide on the back good, concise info and well written. --Bill Corbett, author There are maps, and there are maps, but there aren't many maps like thes