Basecamp Map Installation [ MAC ]

Installing and Unlocking Backroad MapBooks on macOS

1. Prerequisites

Tip – Keep the ZIP file in your Downloads folder for quick access.

2. Downloading the Map Archive for macOS

1. Log into the Backroad MapBooks website

   • Open the URL above and sign in.
   • If you have no account, click Create New Account and follow the prompts.

2. Navigate to “MY GPS Maps”

   • Click the MY GPS Maps button to open the registration page.

3. Locate your product

   • Find the row for your province (e.g., BC2025).
   • Click the small arrow to the right of the product title to expand its details.

4. Download the macOS ZIP

   • Click the Download for MAC button.
   • Choose a location to save it (default is the Downloads folder).

5. Download the .gma unlock file

   • Scroll down to the Unlock Information section and click the link to download your .gma file.

3. Installing the Maps

1. Open the downloaded ZIP

   • Navigate to where you saved the file.
   • If it hasn't already extracted, double‑click the ZIP to unpack it (you should see a folder named SECURED_BC2025_BRMB_BC2025-Mac).

2. Mount the DMG

   • Inside that folder you’ll find a .dmg file (e.g., BRMB_BC2025.dmg).
   • Double‑click the DMG to mount it.
   • If you get a “Not from the App Store” warning, click OK and then Open the installer.

3. Run the installer

   • Double‑click the installer icon that appears inside the mounted volume.
   • Follow the on‑screen prompts (accept the license, choose an installation directory, and finish).

4. Allow apps from unidentified developers (if needed)

   • Open System Preferences → Security & Privacy → General.
   • If “Allow apps downloaded from: Anywhere” is not present, click Open Anyway after launching the installer.
   • For detailed steps, see Apple’s guide: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mh40616/mac.
     

5. Follow the installation steps

   • The installer will show a welcome screen, license agreement, and a final confirmation screen.
   • Once finished, you’ll be ready to unlock the maps.

6. Complete the installation

   • Follow the on‑screen prompts (welcome, license, install location).

   • Typical screens:

     
     
     
     

4. Unlocking the Maps in Garmin Basecamp (macOS)

After the installation above, follow the unlocking instructions at:

https://brmb.support/books/3mac-gps-support/page/unlocking-maps-in-basecamp-for-mac

(This page walks you through importing the .gma file into Basecamp and unlocking the content.)

5. Troubleshooting

6. Need More Help?

• Phone – 1-877-520-5670
• Submit Support Request – > https://backroadmapshelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

We’re here to help you get your maps up and running as quickly as possible!