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Worthwhile Programs:

GARtrip - PC Software for Garmin GPS.    www.gartrip.de
This is a very useful and simple program.  Use it to transfer waypoints, routes and tracks between your Garmin GPS and your computer.  On your computer, you can view maps of the data and overlay the points onto any scanned map or photo.

Download GARtrip for free and test it for an unlimited time. Transfers are limited to 30 waypoints, one route, and 500 track points. Register and remove limitations for $35 US

OziExplorer - GPS Mapping Software for Magellan, Garmin, Lowrance, Eagle, MLR Receivers  www.oziexplorer.com
This program offers more features and costs more $85 US.  The download includes Trial and Demo versions.  There is a 3D add-on for another $30 US.

 

GPS Recreation:

Geocaching - The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site: www.geocaching.com

TrailPeak – Hiking Trails in BC   www.trailpeak.com
Download hiking trail waypoints for a fee or upload waypoints and get credits for several free downloads.


Online Maps:

Atlas of Canada (Toporama)    www.atlas.nrcan.gc.ca

Fish Wizard  www.fishwizard.com

Land and Resource Data Warehouse for BC             www.lrdw.ca
Lots of BC map data using the same viewer as Fish Wizard.  Launch the View Data service in the right column.  Also look at the Web Mapping Links in the lower left column

Online Cadastre for BC  http://maps.gov.bc.ca/imf406/imf.jsp?site=rrid_ars_oc
This probably contains the same data as LRDW.

 

Learn More

Garmin - About GPS   www.garmin.com/aboutGPS
Introductory information about GPS, including links to Garmin’s guides in PDF format.

GPS Made Easy - Using Global Positioning Systems in the Outdoors
- Lawrence Letham           Smithers Library shelf: ANF 912.014 LET
>>A good introduction to using GPS.

Wilderness Navigation - Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & GPS - Bob Burns, Mike Burns (published by The Mountaineers) 
Smithers Library shelf: ANF 796.58 BUR
>>Like most books from The Mountaineers, this is an excellent guide for those wanting to travel in the true wilderness.  GPS use is briefly covered and in the context of using it with other navigation tools.

Wilderness Navigation Handbook - Fred Touche 
Smithers Library shelf: ANF 796.58 TOU
>>This book is written by an expert wilderness traveller/climber.  He gets into great detail on all aspects of navigation, including GPS.