Gem Trek's Kananaskis Country Map is a must-have for anyone planning a trip to this region of the Canadian Rockies. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a long-time local, you’ll find Gem Trek’s Kananaskis Country Map to be an invaluable tool. Researched and designed by locals, and printed in Canada, this map features accurate cartography and subtly colored relief that puts the mountainous region in perspective. The map is printed on high-quality paper that can be folded and refolded hundreds of times. The 1:120,000 scale is ideal for discovering the very best of Kananaskis Country. Highlights and our recommended hiking trails are marked by numbered stars, then cross-referenced on the reverse side with descriptions. Also included are all mountains and their elevations, along with natural features such as waterfalls, hot springs, and glaciers. In addition to descriptions for the top highlights and most popular hiking trails, the reverse side has inset maps for Kananaskis Village and the Cataract Creek region. There are also descriptions of the region’s geology, wildlife, and eco-regions. Practical information on outdoor activities, weather, campgrounds, lodging, and transportation allows map users to plan their trip accordingly. – Map scale: 1:120,000 – Sheet size: 27 x 39 inches – Folded size: 4.5 x 9.5 inches Map Coverage The Kananaskis Country Map covers all of Kananaskis Country, a four-season recreational area in the Canadian Rockies west of Calgary. Coverage extends from Canmore and the Bow Valley in the north to the Highwood River in the south. It also includes Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Coverage to the east extends to Bragg Creek, the Elbow River Valley, and Sheep River Provincial Park. Map Features The Kananaskis Country Map features: - relief shading to better show the topography - full color on both sides - hydrology rivers, rapids and waterfalls - mountain names and all available mountain elevations - all campgrounds with a handy chart showing campground details - points of interest and attractions as well as day use areas and highway viewpoints Gem Trek Maps was founded in the early 1990s with the publication of maps to the Kananaskis Country region of the Canadian Rockies. Today, with over 1,000,000 maps sold, we remain a vibrant, proudly independent map publisher specializing in producing Canadian Rockies maps. Our cartographers, writers, and photographers are all locals, who love the outdoors and enjoy the challenge of producing the very best maps possible. These are no ordinary maps. They clearly show hiking, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking routes superimposed on superb topographical detail. Included on the back of the maps are detailed descriptions of selected routes showing distances, elevation gains, estimated times to complete the routes and difficulty ratings. — Explore magazine There are maps, and there are maps, but there aren't many maps like these. Next time you go hiking, biking, skiing or riding in the Canadian Rockies, pick up a Gem Trek recreation map first. Best of all, they’re printed on waterproof paper. — Westworld magazine Gem Trek maps are of high quality, great to look at and contain lots of accurate, practical and up-to-date information. — Bill Corbett, outdoor writer Gem Trek offers the best maps for Canadian Rockies recreationists. — Bed Gadd, author of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Hands down, the best maps I’ve ever used. — Trevor R., Amazon.com review Just wanted to let you know that we stumbled across your maps in an outfitting store in Edmonton. We were so overjoyed with the quality of the one we bought, we drove back and bought another two for different areas. We sat down for hours just staring and learning all about the trails and mountains. It is so awesome! Thanks for the great work you did. — Andrea L, Edmonton, Alberta Gem Trek’s beautiful and practical maps provide me just about everything I need to plan my visit to the Canadian Rockies. — Kirby L, Federal Way, Washington I am an Honours student in Geography at Memorial University of Newfoundland. This past summer, I had a four-month position in Calgary. On my days off, I used your Banff & Mt. Assiniboine map. During four years of research and endless hours of cartographic work, I have analyzed many maps. I must congratulate you on the superior graphics and use of attractive colour incorporated into your design. In my opinion your maps are the best there are for the intended purpose. — Peter H., St. John’s, Newfoundland Gem Trek Maps. Not Apps. — Paul P., Calgary, Alberta My maps arrived today and I must say, they are much nicer than I expected. I knew that Gem Trek was the final word in maps of the Canadian Rockies, but for some reason, expected the usual over-priced, gas station-quality maps we are accustomed to out here on the East Coast. Yours are absolutely beautiful! I suspect that’s because they