Apr 2, 2024 | New Editions
After two years of research and production, we are proud to announce the release of three new Gem Trek Maps. Designed for visitors looking for map/guides that will lead them through the Canadian Rockies, these maps also describing wildlife, geology, and providing...Apr 2, 2024 | New Editions
Announcing the release of two new editions of Gem Trek Maps for 1 April, 2024: Highwood & Cataract Creek Map (4th edition) Bow Lake & Saskatchewan Crossing Map (6th edition) Both maps are printed by Burke Group in Edmonton on waterproof and tear-resistant...
Jan 3, 2024 | Trip planning
Parks Canada has released launch dates for Canadian Rockies national park backcountry campground reservations in 2024. As usual, dates are staggered, but on launch day for each park, the entire season opens through Parks Canada Reservations. Exactly 30 minutes before...Dec 14, 2023 | Lake O'Hara
Advance planning for a trip to Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park in 2024 is essential. If you want to visit the lake on a day trip, it will require booking seats on the bus via the random draw, while campers will need to take note of the reservation system...Nov 14, 2023 | Co-op agreements
Gem Trek Maps is proud to support many organizations in the outdoor recreation field, including the Global Environmental and Outdoor Education Council (GEOEC), an Alberta-based non-profit that focuses on outdoor recreation in the Alberta school system. This work is...