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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Google Earth Mapping

One of the biggest obstacle's to overcome is the amount of mapping involved. There is no one single map resource for a trip of this magnitude , all the mapping must be pieced together from a multitude of sources. I'm kinda hoping that this site can become that shared resource on the internet , that other trippers can turn to for answers and share their experiences as well , for the grand Trans-Canadian canoe experience.

Over the last 2 months (and still continuing :-\) , I having been compiling the route using the Garmin BaseCamp software and Google Earth to encompass all the information that I am able to obtain , either from the internet , through guide books , city and provincial park maps into a giant database of backcountry information. From remote campsites , upstream and downstream portage landings and suitable food and fuel resupply points in-between , as well as points of cultural interest too .

Please remember that these maps are always meant to be used in conjunction with actual topographic maps and are not a replacement for them ! The goal is supply some detailed information that just isn't on the topos.


Download links are in the Google Earth Route Map section of the right-hand side.

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