To those of you who ride in Quebec and use GPS's!

I have used my Lowrance handheld in Quebec for the past couple of years. I have noted that the base map is not quite up to the detail I saw on a handheld that some guys that I met in Baie Ste-Catherine were using last winter. I can't remember if it was a Garmin or a Magellan that the guy had, but it was better detail map data than mine.

What machines base-map (or downloadable map) is the best in your experience/observation??

Thanks for any feedback.

Follow-up to last post.

I'm seeking "Quebec specific" info. I have found that some US oriented mapping products are not as detailed for Canadian Provinces as they are for US. Anybody with a great GPS package for Quebec????

thanks

I will get back to you. My dad has a Garmin, so I'll ask him. :div20:

I used a Garmin GPSMAP 76 in quebec last year. It was great. Its basemap had most roads in most towns even small ones. I was with a friend last year and he had an accident. The GPS proved to be valuable in many ways. I was really surprised at how much detail there was. I got it "New in box" for $200.00 US on ebay. Retails for $300.00 US. Has Avg. mph, stopped time, moving time, trip miles, max speed. total miles. ITs a great unit.

ZR 1000

How was the terrain detail on the 76??? Things like lakes, forest roads, etc., out in the bush??

thanks

timbo

http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap76/#

Americas Highway Basemap:

This basemap comes factory installed with the eMap, eTrex Legend, eTrex Vista, Nav Talk, Nav Talk Pilot, GPS III Plus, GPS 12MAP, GPSMAP 76, GPSMAP 76S, GPSMAP 176, GPSMAP 176C, GPSMAP 295, StreetPilot ColorMap, Rino 120 and Rino 130.

Please note: Garmin mapping units come with built-in, permanent basemaps that cannot be altered. These basemaps come in a variety of global designations (ie., Atlantic basemap). Please see your local dealer when purchasing a Garmin mapping unit to ensure that you purchase one with a basemap that's appropriate for your location and needs. Factory-installed basemaps cannot be altered.

The Americas Highway basemap includes the United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America, and covers an area from W180 to W30 Longitude, S60 to N75 Latitude. Also included is a high-level worldwide map with political boundaries and major cities.

The standard map coverage includes:


Oceans, rivers, and lakes (greater than 30 sq. miles)
Principal cities and many smaller cities and towns
Major interstates and principal highways
Political boundaries (state and international borders)
A. United States -In addition to the standard map coverage, it also includes:


Small lakes, major streams, and rivers
Railroads
National- and State-level roads
Many local roads in or near urban areas
More detailed coastline
Airports
A database of exits for the Federal Interstate highway system. This includes many businesses within about ¼ mile of the exit, including: restaurants, diesel/gas, hotels/lodging, overnight RV parking, dumps, campgrounds, truckstops, medical facilities, shopping and outlet malls, ATMs, and many more attractions.
Tide Stations (certain units only)
B. Alaska - In addition to the standard map coverage, it also includes:


National- and State-level roads, plus some local roads in or near urban areas
Lakes greater than 5 square miles
Small cities and towns
Railroads
C. Canada - In addition to the standard map coverage, it also includes:


Lakes greater than 5 square miles (Southern Canada)
Lakes greater than 10 square miles (Central Canada)
Railroads

Thanks, ZR 1000!

Check out Lowrance's web site. They now have Canadian Topo maps available (Called Freedom Maps.) They are compatible with the iFinder series. I'm looking into buying the new iFinder H2O but Lowrance doesn't have topo maps available for the states yet. The tech that I spoke with on the phone said that it shouldn't be long for the US topo series. Good Luck.

www.lowrance.com