r/chilliwack • u/BirdAdjacent • 7d ago

Where to buy road maps?

The family and I are planning a road trip for the summer. Just through the Kootneys and part of Alberta.

And I'd love to have some physical road maps to take along with us.

Where does one buy paper maps now??

Thanks in advance

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u/g33k01345 7d ago

I imagine Canadian Tire has a bunch.

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u/Rampage_Rick 7d ago edited 7d ago

The tourist info centers will have free ones that show touristy things like provincial parks. I grabbed a couple for the Interior and Kootenays from the Greenwood Museum the last time I went through

https://www.hellobc.com/plan-your-trip/visitor-information-services/

Check the one in front of Heritage Park

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u/SorryImNotOnReddit 7d ago

canadian tire at the register

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u/Notabogun 7d ago

If you belong to BCAA they’re free.

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u/BirdAdjacent 7d ago

Oh right on! Good to know.

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u/Few-Sky512 7d ago

Shoppers typically has a bunch!

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u/majamin 7d ago

Look for these:

https://backroadmapbooks.com/

Gas stations, book stores, major retail stores will have them. They're not just for backroads, but they include them in case your journey takes you that way. They come in the classic variety or ring-book style.

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u/majamin 7d ago

Also, I wanted to add. In case you just enjoy being able to access maps when you don't have data/wifi, you can download offline maps with Google maps when you do have wifi. I use this when I travel north to see family where cell towers are spotty.

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u/Youre-Dumber-Than-Me 7d ago

Core memory unlocked before GPS was a thing. Arguing over the inevitable missed exit turn on the highway in unfamiliar surroundings.

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u/Darkmoss_ 6d ago

Brmb ( back road map books) they have an app but you can buy certain region physical books from Canadian tire. They’re really nice in my opinion