The GPS Super Store.™ Since 1994.
USA to Canada flag United States Down arrow
  Sign In | Order Status | Help | Feedback  
Garmin GPS, Magellan GPS, Lowrance GPS @ GPS City
1-866-GPS-CITY  •  Live Chat GPS City RSS   GPS City on YouTube  GPS City on FaceBook  GPS City on Twitter
  Home Page GPS Mounts Accessories Maps Cameras Geocaching Buzz Q&As Support   View Cart  Cart (0)  
  Videos Reviews Testimonials What's New Rebates Gallery Events  

GPS City Questions & Answers

Q&A Home    red star Newest    Most Viewed    Most Replies       Search:   

Got questions? We've got answers. By the thousands!

If you have a question about a product, be it units, mounts, software, or accessories, we'll do our best to answer it correctly and in a timely manner. All questions are answered by one of our knowledgeable technical support staff. Everyone is welcome to participate! No login required.

 How Do I Ask A Question? Go to a product's webpage, then click the 'Q&A' tab and enter your question (no login required). Your question will then appear here in the Q&As where you can check back for the answer.
GPS City Q&A » Outdoor GPS » How Accurate Are TOPO Canada Maps?
Outdoor GPS (1 reply)  
Item Original Question
Go to the Garmin GPSMAP 62s webpage

How Accurate Are TOPO Canada Maps?


› Garmin GPSMAP 62s
Author Reply
Mark
Edmonton, AB
Original question asked on May 3, 2012, 8:37pm
I’m an avid outdoor enthusiast, survivalist and hiker. This is the first time I’ve been looking into purchasing a GPS unit but got a bit concerned with accuracy and reliability of available maps. As I was searching for info on available maps through gpscity, I stumbled across the coverage tab which then redirected me to a page on garmin website on which I could navigate through Topo Canada v4.

I used this tool to check the mapping of a remote wilderness in Northern Alberta where I spent a few weeks and am pretty familiar with, but regardless of how zoomed in I got on the garmin map, it never showed any of the available trails I know of and used on many occasions. Is this what it would look like on a GPS unit? Cause if that’s the case, then purchase of an equipment worth few hundred dollars that provides such poor navigation (pretty much non existent) would be total waste of money.

Provided that the actual deal is not the junk currently available on the garmin site, which would be the most sensible choice for someone who just looks for reliable navigation through remote corners of Canada. I don’t care for games, sharing of data, built in cameras and other such – only a reliable companion for an outdoorsman looking to have a

 
Jordan
GPS City
Reply #1 on May 4, 2012, 6:38am
The better maps for you may be the Backroad GPS maps for Alberta. They have more trail info than Garmin but still it may not have all the trails you are used to.
http://www.gpscity.com/backroad-gps-maps-alberta-and-british-columbia-microsd-with-sd-adapter.html

 




  Follow: GPS City RSS Feed GPS City Youtube Channel GPS City on Facebook GPS City on Twitter Learn: Videos, Q&A, Reviews Share: Gallery Buzz: Latest News Email List:
Company
About Us
Contact Us
Testimonials
Our History
Careers
Give Us Feedback
Site Map
 Customer Service
Order Status
Track Your Order
Return Policy
Return An Item
Extended Warranty
Warranty Repair
Gift Message
 Help & Answers
Help Desk
Support Desk
Product Q&A's
Product Reviews
Shipping Info
Shipping Methods
International Orders
 Sales
Coupons
Corporate Sales
Educational Sales
Military Sales
Government Sales
 Website SSL Security By:
Website SSL Security

Visa accepted here Mastercard accepted here Discover card accepted here American Express accepted here 		GPS City
6847 S. Eastern Ave, #104
Las Vegas, NV 89119 USA
Toll-free: 1-866-GPS-CITY
Toll-free: 1-866-477-2489
Phone: 702-990-5600
Fax: 702-990-5603
Email: sales@gpscity.com

Copyright © 1996-2013 GPS City®. All Rights Reserved. Terms Of Use. Privacy Policy. Our No SPAM Promise.