Banff and Mt Assiniboine

$14.95

This map covers the most popular hiking and mountain biking terrain in Banff National Park, from Lake Louise in the north to the south end of Banff National Park, plus all of Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park.

All of the day hikes in and around Banff townsite are covered on this map, such as Tunnel Mountain, Sundance Canyon, Bow Falls to the Hoodoos, Johnston Canyon, Castle Mountain Lookout and the network of trails at Sunshine Village. As well, the popular, multi-day hiking and equestrian loops to Egypt Lake, Shadow Lake and the Sawback Trail up through Mystic Pass are shown in their entirety.

You also get full coverage of the access routes in and out of Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park via Sunshine Meadows and Citadel Pass, or via Bryant Creek from the Mt. Shark trailhead in Kananaskis Country.

Mountain biking enthusiasts can choose from more than ten trails, ranging from easy pedals around the townsite to longer outings such as Goat Creek Trail, Lake Minnewanka, and the Banff Trail-Rundle Riverside route from Canmore to Banff.

In addition to the standard features, this map also includes:
– contour lines at 50-metre intervals (150 feet)
– full color on both sides
– 29 trail descriptions, plus useful contact numbers on the back of the map

On the back of the map are 1:50 000-scale inset maps of the Mt. Assiniboine and Sunshine Village areas. Also on the back are trail descriptions and photos of 19 recommended day hikes, four classic multi-day trips and six mountain bike rides. Each of these described trails is referenced and color-coded to the map on the front.

(For more detailed coverage of the Banff townsite area and a guide to what to see and do there, see Banff Up-Close at 1:35 000.)

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Description

Gem Trek’s BANFF & MOUNT ASSNIBOINE is designed for outdoor enthusiast looking to explore the southern portion of Banff National Park and Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park. Whether you are touring along the roads or heading into the backcountry of Mount Assiniboine, you’ll find the waterproof and tear-resistant Banff & Mount Assiniboine Map to be an invaluable tool.

This map features detailed cartography, accurate hiking trails with distances, and details such as campgrounds, picnic areas, and lookouts. On the back are descriptions of the most popular hiking trails, including detailed descriptions of all access routes into Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park.

Map Coverage

The Banff & Mount Assiniboine Map covers the southern portion of Banff National Park from Lake Louise in the north. It also includes the southern portion of the remote eastern region of Banff National Park, including trails through the remote Johnston Creek, Cascade, and Forty Mile Valleys.

Popular hiking trails on the Banff & Mount Assiniboine Map include Arnica Lake, Twin Lakes, Johnston Canyon, Shadow Lake, Bourgeau Lake, Sunshine Meadows, Cascade Amphitheatre, Aylmer Pass, and Spray River Loop.

This map is particularly useful for visitors heading to Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park (British Columbia), which is only accessible by hiking trail or helicopter. The front of the map includes coverage of all hiking trails leading into Mount Assiniboine, including from Mount Shark, Sunshine Meadows, and Highway 93. A 1:50,000-scale inset map on the back increases coverage of Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, with day hikes from Lake Magog including to Wonder Pass, Windy Ridge, The Nub, and Sunburst Valley.

Map Features

The Banff & Mount Assiniboine Map includes:

  • waterproof and tear-resistant paper
  • contour lines at 50-metre (165-foot) intervals
  • relief shading to better show the topography
  • full colour on both sides
  • hiking trails – with trail names and trail distances marked
  • detailed descriptions of 29 hiking trails on reverse side of map
  • hydrology – rivers, rapids, glaciers, and waterfalls
  • mountain names and all available mountain elevations
  • all campgrounds
  • points of interest and attractions
  • picnic areas
  • highway viewpoints

Additional information

Weight 0.1 kg
Dimensions 24.5 × 11.5 × 0.1 cm