Backroad GPS Maps Updates FAQ

đź“Ť 2025 Map Updates:

We truly appreciate your patience as we work through updating your registration and GPS Maps Update tools! We're excited to share that the new functionalities are now available. If you purchased or registered your maps after November 2024, we're pleased to let you know that your free-update period has been extended to make sure you can update your maps at no extra cost. 

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Why should I update?

Upgrades may include new land classifications, extra road and trail coverage, new Adventure POIs, and more. Whether you are hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, paddling, exploring forest service roads in your off-road vehicle, or ripping around on your ATV, dirt bike, or snowmobile, Backroad GPS Maps’ annual updates are crucial for having the most current and accurate data possible.

At Backroad Mapbooks, we go the extra mile to provide you with annual updates and enhancements for our GPS maps. We are constantly upgrading and refining our industry-leading road and trail networks as well as other features such as adding bathymetric (depth) charts, refining the Oil & Gas data and searchable township grids, and expanding on and updating Crown land areas. No matter which part of the country you find yourself in, and no matter what type of adventure you are on, Backroad Mapbooks has you covered!

How much does it cost?

  • 60-Day Guarantee: Updates are FREE for 60 days after you register your maps in your account.
  • After 60 days: You are eligible for a discount of up to 70% regular price. 

Earn FREE Updates: That’s right! We offer free updates for GPS users in exchange for tracks and waypoints. Whether it is a new trail or road, campsite, boat launch, gate or any other Point of Interest, we are able to improve our maps one customer at a time. After all, there is no more accurate information than that which comes directly from the backcountry. Earn free GPS Updates

Can I update my maps at home?

Yes, you can download our new maps and load them into your existing registered card using your home computer! Simply log into your account and navigate to the "MY GPS MAPS" tab.

If you have not done so yet, please Register your maps to access the updates. If you need help, check out our step-by-step guide for more information on how to register:

Once you have registered your maps, you can proceed with the Map Update.
If you are in the 60-day free update window, you will see an option do update your maps free of charge, otherwise you can purchase an update at a discounted rate:

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5 comments

Hi,
I am considering purchasing Backroads Maps MB for a river trip. Can you tell me if rapids are marked on rivers as they are on Canada Natural Resources’ online Toporama maps?
Thank you,
Christian

Christian Franken,

I have 2 Backroads maps sd cards for Newfoundland. When I use them in my Garmin alpha or astra they cause problems with my gps. I can use a local card and there’s no problem. Garmin says that a corrupt sd card can the problem I’m having. When I’m hunting and have my maps open the gps freezes up and shuts off. Is there anything that can be done with the cards?

Barry Hill,

I have 2 Backroads maps sd cards for Newfoundland. When I use them in my Garmin alpha or astra they cause problems with my gps. I can use a local card and there’s no problem. Garmin says that a corrupt sd card can the problem I’m having. When I’m hunting and have my maps open the gps freezes up and shuts off. Is there anything that can be done with the cards?

Barry Hill,

➡️ REPLY to Gary Woodman:
Thank you so much for your interest in the GPS Maps Updates! We’re excited to share that we’re working on enhancing our GPS Update system, and we expect the new version to be ready in just a couple of weeks. We truly appreciate your patience and support as we make these improvements!

Backroad Maps,

Good Day
can you advise when the web site will be able to get a map up-date? I purchased a SD card from a local supplier here in Newfoundland and I was told I could up-date to a newer version.
Thanks

Gary Woodman,

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