Where to download GPS lake maps?
Now, you need to know where to get these maps. The National Topographic System of Canada is run by the Canadian government. All topographic maps must conform to NTS standards. While you can’t download actual maps from the Canadian database, you can find coordinates for lakes from the site for free here: http://gnss.nrcan.gc.ca/gnss-srt/searchName.jsp. To find a lake coordinate, follow the below procedures: • Type in the name of the place where you would like to go in the GeoName search box. • Pick the name of the place from the dropdown box. • The coordinates for the place will appear below. If you actually want to download the topographical maps of Canadian lakes for trail reference, you can buy downloads from a variety of sites, including http://www.maptown.com/etopo.html. The DVDs of the maps can run anywhere from $65.00 to $100.00 depending on the map package. These maps meet NTS standards. And, if you are planning on heading to a remote lake or into Canadian backcountry, having a
