Western Canada category: 305 books
Magic 1, Floating Under the Stars
Sunshine Coast
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2013
It’s time for a little magic. The end of what we thought wasn’t a bad summer is drawing to a close. The locals in Pender Harbour and Madeira Park complain about climate change and in their minds, lack of a summer at all. I admit that it wasn’t as hot as I would have liked it, but the days were...
Deep Bay, B.C.
Cries of Furies
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2013
Audrey is moored in Deep Bay, B.C. on the mid-section of Vancouver Island. We had crossed the sandbar in front of Comox early the following day. This is a notoriously rough area because it is shallow and the waves stack. The range markers lead you directly from Georgia Straight towards Vancouver Island....
End of the Northern Era
Cries of Furies
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2013
This is the end my friend. After hurricane lashings, cold wet nights,(the toothpaste was frozen some mornings) and dock disputes, spring has finally beaten up old man winter.
The Furies still try to push their way around the docks and stir up shorelines but are losing much of their ability...
The Robert S 111 (Joy)
Sunshine Coast B.C.
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2013
In the previous episodes the Audrey Eleanor had come under attack by an ex-navy cutter/gunboat.The crew now need to determine if Audrey has met the end of her days.The other consideration is whether the US boat that hit her has insurance to cover the damage that he has done.
Sunday roars in...
The Bold and Cold
A History of 25 Classic Climbs in the Canadian Rockies
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2016
Perfect for the armchair traveller or devoted mountaineer, this book grabs the reader by the boots and takes them along on the best climbs to be found in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
Over the past 100 years, climbers have been pushing standards in the Canadian Rockies. From long alpine...
British Columbia
A Natural History of Its Origins, Ecology, and Diversity with a New Look at Climate Change
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2015
This revised and expanded edition of an award-winning book not only explores British Columbia’s stunning ecology but also features an increased focus on climate change. With expanded sections on the province’s geological history, updated information on the mountain pine beetle and the future of...
by Holiday FM
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2012
This is the official Holiday FM Guide to Calgary. This handy bitesize guide gives you everything you might want for the ideal trip to the big city. Background information about the history of the City will hopefully give you a better understanding of its origins and make your visit more enjoyable....
by Jim Hendrickson
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2016
This book describes my fifth trip to Alaska where, according to Jack London, once you visit that northern region of the world, it takes a firm hold of your spirit, and you want to return some day.
In the summer of 2014, I made a relatively comfortable road trip for six weeks in my 2008 Lexus...
The New BC Roadside Naturalist
A Guide to Nature along B.C. Highways
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2014
An authoritative guide to the landforms, vegetation, and animal life along the major highways of British Columbia and southern Yukon.
Now updated and expanded with new sections on northern British Columbia and the entire length of the Alaska Highway in Yukon, this beloved guide to the roadside...
Up the Main
Coastal British Columbia Stories
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2012
Off-road riding on quads and motorcycles in the region surrounding Powell River, BC. From Desolation Sound to Jervis Inlet, coastal British Columbia at its best. Canadian stories about the Sunshine Coast, focusing on quad destinations and the people who ride. Off-the-grid lifestyles are explored by the author of the series 'Coastal British Columbia Stories.'
Connor McDavid
Hockey's Next Great One
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2017
Even before the Edmonton Oilers selected him as the first overall draft pick in 2015, it was clear that Connor McDavid was primed to become hockey's next sensation. His electrifying speed, vision, and overall dominance invited comparisons to the generational talents of Sidney Crosby and Wayne Gretzky,...
by George Johnson
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2017
Most Calgary Flames fans have attended a game at the Scotiabank Saddledome, seen highlights of a young Theo Fleury, and remember where they were when the team won the Stanley Cup in 1989. But only real fans know what the team traded to acquire Miikka Kiprusoff, the best place to grab a bite before...
Hiking Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest
A Guide to the Area’s Best Backcountry Hot Springs
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2014
Descriptions of more than 80 scenic hikes to or starting at more than 140 hot springs in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.
Forgotten Highways
Wilderness Journeys Down the Historic Trails of the Canadian Rockies
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2011
Traversing the historic trails of the Rockies today is done in much the same manner as it was two centuries ago—primarily on foot with heavy packs, with little better defence against mosquitoes or the elements. Although accurate maps are available, and modern technology such as global positioning...