Wild Coast Publishing

Find your adventure!

For kayakers and boaters

'Deck Topper' maps

Discover our full range of waterproof mapsheets filled with information to help you find your way on the water and to plan your trip from home. You'll find all the best British Columbia kayaking destinations!

Find your Deck Topper

for hiking

Trail mapsheets

If you're planning a coastal hike, we have you covered. Our mapsheets cover all Vancouver Island coastal trails as well as Strathcona Provincial Park.

Find your trail map

For boaters

Chart Assistants

Find coastal overviews for trip planning, for visual orientation and for additional information not available on charts to augment your electronic navigation when you cruise the coast this summer. Perfect for your chart table or at the helm!

Find your Chart Assistant

New book release

The Wolves of Nootka

Wild Coast Publishing delves deep into the history of naval exploration by exploring how Nootka Sound became the focal point of a controversy that led the world to the edge of war. Discover the world of George Vancouver and other mariners in the period 1774-1792 as they live through naval battles, storms, discoveries and much more as the Nootka fur trade is destined to clash with Spanish imperial ambitions.

See the trilogy

new partnerships

We've got gear!

We're teaming up with like-minded outdoor-oriented Canadian businesses to offer factory-direct savings. Check out our new gear section for a way to buy local and bypass Amazon!

Check out our gear

What's new for 2026

Northbound Gear
We are now offering the full range of Northbound Gear's water-resistant outdoor clothing. Shop factor-direct for savings on this new and exciting Canadian brand.
Meet the author!
John Kimantas is going on tour to promote his new historic trilogy The Wolves of Nootka. Feb. 5: Comox. Feb. 11: Nanaimo. March 25: Victoria. Watch for more dates and details.
More brands and gear!
We're teaming up with like-minded outdoor-oriented Canadian businesses to offer factory-direct savings. Check out our new gear section for a way to buy local and bypass Amazon!