A comprehensive guide to Vancouver Island, a
premiere tourist destination, including detailed
maps, geographic and ecological information, trivia
and information specific to hiking, climbing,
cycling, camping, rafting, spelunking and fishing. A
comprehensive guide to Vancouver Island, a premiere
tourist destination, including detailed maps,
geographic and ecological information, trivia and
information specific to hiking, climbing, cycling,
camping, rafting, spelunking and fishing.
Vancouver Island Books.
Books that will assist you in finding that special location and to make your visit a more enjoyable one. These books have been specially selected from our book store.
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Gil Parker,Paperback - Revised, Edition: 10,
English-language edition,Pages:224,Pub by Vancouver
Island Trails Information SocietyGil
Parker,Paperback - Revised, Edition: 10,
English-language edition,Pages:224,Pub by Vancouver
Island Trails Information Society.
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Lace up your boots and sample more than fifty trails on Canada's beautiful west coast. From the rugged windswept shores of Cape Scott Provincial Park to the urban trails of Victoria's Galloping Goose and the ancient and silent forests of the island's interior, Hiking Vancouver Island has memorable routes to please hikers of every stripe. Outdoor explorers, writers, and sisters Shannon and Lissa Cowan describe more than fifty trails that vary in length, from easy one-hour outings ideal for children and beginning hikers to more challenging backpacking treks in the backcountry. |
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This book from Rosemary Neering is an entertaining and informative guide to visiting Vancouver Island's farms, wineries, craft breweries, seafood markets, and more. Included is a directory of the best places to buy fresh food, plus anecdotal sidebars that tell the amusing stories of people and places, such as the mussel man and the accidental winery. You'll learn farming techniques, gardening tips, and favourite recipes from the farmers themselves. Eating Up Vancouver Island is the book for you |
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The Pacific Rim of Vancouver Island's wild west coast, with its picturesque coastal villages of Tofino and Ucluelet and expansive wave-washed sands of Long Beach, has become one of Canada's top tourist destinations. In this updated edition of The Wild Side Guide to Vancouver Island's Pacific Rim, longtime Tofino resident, wilderness traveler, author and photographer Jacqueline Windh shares her secrets about traveling around the region. |
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Find it Dozens of spectacular beaches lie on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island between Qualicum and the Malahat. Many are well known to people living nearby, but are hard for others to find. This book will lead you to an enormous range of shorefront gems, from tiny rocky coves to broad sandy beaches. Know What to Expect each location is thoroughly described in terms of such factors as winds, sun and shade; view; seclusion; and suitability for children. Secret Beaches will point you in the right direction |
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Vancouver Island offers the finest salmon fishing found anywhere in the world. Some destinations are easily accessible, while others are in remote wilderness settings. This informative book reveals where they are, when to go, and how to fish once you arrive |
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A compact angler's guide to year-round fly fishing on Vancouver Island. A compact angler's guide to year-round fly fishing on Vancouver Island |
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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. The lowdown on experiencing the island's most exhilarating outdoor adventures, refreshing day spas and resorts, and outstanding culinary offerings. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. |
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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book |
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Full-color photographs by internationally
recognized photographer Chris Cheadle showcase the
diversity and beauty of Victoria and its surrounding
environs.Full-color
photographs by internationally recognized
photographer Chris Cheadle showcase the diversity
and beauty of Victoria and its surrounding environs.
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Vancouver Island in British Columbia offers wildlife whale and bear watching experiences. Killer whales and black bear can be viewed from the southern most part of the island in Victoria to the very most northern location Port Hardy.
There are more than 1,100 different wildlife species in the province, and some diverse ecosystems in the world. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound and can be very rewarding.
Some of the best fishing in the world can be had on Vancouver Island. The city of Campbell River is known as "The Salmon Capital of the World".
Many famous celebrities have experienced the thrill of landing huge salmon on the island including Glen Ford, John Wayne, Bob Hope and Henry Fonda.
Besides salmon fishing charters, tour guides on Vancouver island specialize in a variety of wildlife watching tours. Grizzly bears, black bears, bald eagles, orca whales and sea lions are just some of the animals that can be observed in the area.
When visiting Vancouver Island be sure to book either a skiing, golf, fishing, whale watching, sightseeing trip or adventure tour.
You will be able to select your excursion from one of the many businesses listed in the Vancouver Island Vacations Directory.
