Touring - Free maps for Canada?

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jfry541
05-22-09, 12:00 PM
Hello, I am gathering maps together for an upcoming summer tour. I have contacted the states DOT's and have received maps from Montana, Oregon, and Idaho, still waiting on Washington. I tried looking around on the Ministry of Transportation websites for Alberta and BC but could not find a place to get a map. Anyone know of a good source for a free map? Did I miss it on the website?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Sixty Fiver
05-22-09, 12:03 PM
Canada only has one road running through it... and you just have to watch for the moose crossings.

Seriously...

Travel Alberta might be able to help.
Machka
05-22-09, 12:14 PM
Go to your local AAA (American Automobile Association) and ask them for maps.

And also:
http://www1.travelalberta.com/en-ab/
http://www1.travelalberta.com/en-ca/index.cfm?pageid=93

firequall
05-22-09, 02:51 PM
I find going through each province's tourism websites and ordering information packages pretty helpful. They may be full of ads but they usually provide a wealth of information.

http://www.travelalberta.com/
http://www.hellobc.com/
roosmachine
05-24-09, 08:50 PM
A few years ago I compiled a list of resources and journal links for cycling across Canada. Hopefully the links still work. Back in 2004/2005 I was able to have free maps sent to me for all 10 provinces, and while cycling across Canada I was able to get a fresh copy at the tourist infomation centre that could be found on most of the main routes> A couple of the tourist centres did charge a small fee for the map (2$). We'll getting your maps sent to you, you can also sign up for camping guides.


http://xcanada.roosmachine.com/canadaresourcesbody.html