This is a compilation of sites with information that we have found very useful for Canadian overland travel. If you can think of something to add to this list, please let us know. Enjoy!
GPS FILES AND ROUTE MAPS
Back Road Map Books www.backroadmapbooks.com The folks at Back Road Map Books produces some of the very best, hard copy, traditional maps you can find. They are full of very detailed back roads, trails and off-the-beaten paths. This should be a mandatory item for any area you are travelling, because you can't rely on your GPS 100% of the time. |
Gravel Travel www.graveltravel.ca Looking for routes and GPS tracks for the Trans-Canada Adventure Trail? This is a fantastic resource for anyone travelling across Canada. |
Trans-Canada Adventure Trail (TCAT) www.graveltravel.ca This is the official home of the Trans-Canada Adventure Trail. Crossing our country from British Columbia to Newfoundland. |
FORUMS
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
410 Overland Youtube Channel 410 Overland makes great videos of Overland travel in Canada and the USA. |
4XOverland 4xoverland.com 4 X Overland is Andrew St. Pierre Whites website. He has dedicated over 30 years to making great videos that both educate and fascinate. Well worth the time to watch. |
Loafing Around www.loafing-around.blogspot.ca A 100% Canadian site dedicated to encouraging travel across this beautiful country in camper trucks and rigs. Lots of great articles on routes nation wide. |
LOCATION / TRAVEL RESOURCES
EXPEDITION BC WWW.xpedbc.com A fantastic local website full of information on trips, vehicles, routes and more. |
James Bay Road jamesbayroad.com Travel resource for the James Bay Road, Trans-Taiga Road, North Road and Hwy 109 northern routes in Quebec. |
Trans Labrador Highway www.tlhwy.com Travel resource that includes maps, virtual tours, ferry schedules, and road announcements |
Spectacular Northwest Territories spectacularnwt.com Everything you need to know about visiting and exploring. |
Desert USA www.desertusa.com A fantastic resource for information if you are planning on visiting any Deserts in the USA. |
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