It looks as if the maps for Quetico are not as detailed as those for BWCA. What is your map preference for navigation, topography, fishing, usefulness, etc...? Has anybody used the maps made by Canoe Canada and if so, are there benefits to theirs compared to the others?

Thanks in advance,
FISHONFISHOFF

I use MacKenzie maps. I also carry the Adventure map as a backup and it also is known to have the most accurate portage locations so I will check the portages between the maps before my trip.

The only thing I would like Quetico maps to have is lake topographic maps.

Chrismar or the Adventure Map (official park map?). The entire park in one map with the most accurate portage representation.

Fisher for the larger view, and Chrismar for back-up, accuracy and more overall view.

McKenzie maps. The topo features keep me located. Get info from outfitters re fishing spots and to check portage locations (most shown on maps are ok).

I carry McKenzie, Fisher, and Chrismar, but mostly use the McKenzie. When things look off, I'll check another. I'll admit I've not see the mail boxes that Ausable has found. :)

I’ve traveled all over Quetico and never seen a mailbox. They must use good camouflage. It would be nice to mail a postcard occasionally.

Mailboxes in the Quetico? Please explain. It is not April 1st yet.

See Ausable’s post. The McKenzie maps show postage locations. So, I’m a month early...

I thought it was good for a cluckle.

Corrected. Fat finger and insomnia to blame.

It sounds like McKenzie is the early favorite along with the "Park Map". Anybody seen the maps made by Canoe Canada?
FISHONFISHOFF
Can we use US postage stamps when mailing these postcards? :-)

TomT: "I use MacKenzie maps. I also carry the Adventure map as a backup and it also is known to have the most accurate portage locations so I will check the portages between the maps before my trip.


The only thing I would like Quetico maps to have is lake topographic maps.


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+1.

Are the ones made by Canoe Canada made of paper...and sold at Canoe Canada? If so, I've used them. I still prefer either Fisher or McKenzie, with McKenzie being my favorite because it's "zoomed in" a wee bit more than the Fisher.

Like others, I also carry the Chrismar, which I'll trust over either Fisher or McKenzie for portage locations.

Another option, and cheaper, is to use google earth and print your own maps. To waterproof them, brush both sides with Thompson waterseal and hang dry.

I carry Fisher maps for navigating. Have used them since I was a kid a long time ago. But in the Q I always bring the Adventure Map since it has the official park portages marked. I don't always use it but when I do it can be very helpful.

carmike: "Are the ones made by Canoe Canada made of paper...and sold at Canoe Canada? If so, I've used them. I still prefer either Fisher or McKenzie, with McKenzie being my favorite because it's "zoomed in" a wee bit more than the Fisher.


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That's the info I was looking for!
Thanks carmike
Fishfishoff

Always carry both McKenzie and Fisher.

We carry all 3 brands of maps. Although I mostly use the Fischer maps the most.

McKenzie is always our map of choice for travel in Q. We'll have a Chrismar for the overview and some confirmation of portage locations. We might carry some Fisher maps, too, if we have them, but we just think McKenzie maps are best for Q. It's probably personal preference, but you asked. :)

Chrismar gets the most use and McKenzie when more detail or room for notes are needed.