johnnyb Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) I'm officially ready to get a chip, or some sort of software for my Garmin...don't really know where to begin, so I thought I'd plumb the depths of the OFC knowledge base. I see that there is a Canada Topo CD-rom I can pick up for about $100 or so...and this is a 1:125,000 scale or 1:250,000...depending on where I am. The scale sounds pretty large...I don't know if it would be worth buying. I hear a lot about "chips"...are there better options? I should mention that I'm really looking for topography first, as opposed to lake detail. I want to find the back lakes, and know where I am...unless there is something that will give me lake and land contours. Any help is welcome....thanks Edited February 3, 2009 by johnnyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Which Garmin unit do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 This is the best that I've found. Much better than Topo Canada. GPS Quebec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramble Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I use the same version Dan just mentioned it's pretty good. Just load them into the GPS. The best thing is that you can run the map softerware on the comp. You can even plot out routes and place waypoints then load them into your unit. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 So far, so good...I have a GPSmaps76csx by the way. I've also found www.canadianmaps.ca which sells software based right off of the Ontario Topo Maps series, at a scale of 1:10,000...I'm thinking this is all right. they seem to pretty much be the same as the quebecGPS link Dan posted (thanks!). The dividing line seems to be right around the Sudbury-North Bay area...I just want to make sure I get all the detail up there...not half of Temagami or something, then have to buy the Northern series -- most of which I probably won't use -- just to fill in the blanks because I'm exploring in and around their dividing line. Anybody use ibycus? They appear to be free...but I'm wary of stuff like that...don't want to be contracting a virus, or having my unit zapped because of unauthorized downloading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Garmin has no control over what maps you use. I wouldn't worry about your unit being zapped anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 i just wanted to say that there is no "scale" per say when you are using topocanada map software. you are able to zoom in or out, and never really work at any particular traditional map scale. instead, there is an inserted scale, either in metres or km depending on your level of zoom. johnny b, do you use torrent downloading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 bill -- good to know! Hey Doc...just from the screenshots I'm seeing of TopoCanada vs. canadianmaps and Quebec GPS, there seems to be a lot more detail. With TopoCanada, I get the whole country, but with the other guys, for the same price I get most of where I think I'll actually use with what seems to be more detail. No, I don't currently use torrent. What's that all about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebco Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Ive got Blue water charts on mine, got em off the torrent site and work great. They even show all the prop killing rocks up at my cottage, find it very accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 free canadian topographic maps - http://www.ibycus.com www.thepiratebay.org or other torrent sites to download garmin gps software such as: mapsource city navigator metro guide trip and waypoint manager as well as most water and trail maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) No, I don't currently use torrent. What's that all about? its all about saving yourself a ton of money on music, software and movies Edited February 3, 2009 by ch312 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Well hot dang...thanks for the info, folks I love this community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroad Mapbooks Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 (edited) Attention Outdoor enthusiasts. Backroad Mapbooks is pleased to announce the release of our maps on an SD card for your Garmin GPS unit. You can find out all about them here: www.gpsmaps.ca I invite you to take a look, ask questions, discuss and most importantly enjoy! Expect More: Routable Backroads Backroads & Bush Road Systems Trail Systems (Snowmobile Routes, ATV Trails & Hiking) Lakes, streams & Rivers with access information 1:10,000 and 1:20,000 Scale Maps Wildlife management areas for anglers and hunters Searchable City & Rural Streets Searchable Recreation Information Making Tracks... Backroad Mapbooks Team Edited July 22, 2010 by Backroad Mapbooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 i wonder if there's a relation to backwoods premium rods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Attention Outdoor enthusiasts. Backroad Mapbooks is pleased to announce the release of our maps on an SD card for your Garmin GPS unit. You can find out all about them here: www.gpsmaps.ca I invite you to take a look, ask questions, discuss and most importantly enjoy! Expect More: Routable Backroads Backroads & Bush Road Systems Trail Systems (Snowmobile Routes, ATV Trails & Hiking) Lakes, streams & Rivers with access information 1:10,000 and 1:20,000 Scale Maps Wildlife management areas for anglers and hunters Searchable City & Rural Streets Searchable Recreation Information Making Tracks... Backroad Mapbooks Team interesting.. but I think one post per website would look better then many..it starts to look like spam but one post could be considered relevant and informative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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