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BC Coast Explorer Volume 2: Vancouver Island South

By: John Kimantas

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BC Coast Explorer Volume 2: Vancouver Island South

By: John Kimantas

Wild Coast Publishing is proud to introduce our second book in a colourful and comprehensive guide for the south coast of Vancouver Island. Volume 2 covers some of the world’s best coastal exploration, from wild and untamed West Coast Trail, rarely examined from the marine perspective, down through Juan de Fuca Strait, Greater Victoria, the Saanich Islands, the entire Gulf Islands in unrivalled detail, the Ballenas-Winchelsea Archipelago, Denman and Hornby Islands and finally Comox Harbour – all documented in the detail you need to plan a trip. Including all the latest BC Marine Trail information, it adds to that with dozens of new never-before documented camping locations as well as features to see and practical information on how to best transit this varied coastline. It is required reading for anyone visiting the BC coastline – or just dreaming of it. If you have heard of or are looking for The Wild Coast series of guide books, the BC Coast Explorer guide books are the updated and improved replacements, featuring the latest in the marine trail guide information and improved cartography. Volume 2 of the BC Coast Explorer series bridges the geographic region covered in The Wild Coast Vol. 1.

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0987985116

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The BC Coast Explorer Volume 1

North and West Vancouver Island

By: John Kimantas

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North and West Vancouver Island

By: John Kimantas

Some places in this world are still wild, remote and untouched. The outer coast of Vancouver island is one such remarkable place. Author and explorer John Kimantas takes you through this phenomenal stretch of coastline, both by foot and by water, in unparalleled detail. It includes the type of detail that made his first series of guide books, the Wild Coast series, the quintessential resource for information on the most remote locations on the BC coast. This is the heir to that series, updated to include changes such as the Maa-nulth Treaty, the initiatives of the BC Marine Trails Network and other political, environmental and social changes that are continuing to shape these lands. Through maps, photography and description, The BC Coast Explorer series provides the building blocks for the adventure of a lifetime. By foot or paddle, this volume will take you to places rarely seen and yet too beautiful to miss. Covered in detail, feature by feature, are north Vancouver Island and Cape Scott, Brooks Peninsula and all five West Coast Sounds: Quatsino, Kyuquot, Nootka, Clayoquot and Barkley sounds. Included are launches, points of interest, campsites and all the necessary details to get you there. The toughest part will be deciding where to go.

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Wild Coast Publishing

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0987985108

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9780987985101

Sea Kayaking

The Classic Manual for Touring, from Day Trips to Major Expeditions

By: John Dowd

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Sea Kayaking

The Classic Manual for Touring, from Day Trips to Major Expeditions

By: John Dowd

Sea Kayaking covers the basics of equipment and technique, including types of paddles and strokes, as well as such essential skills as how to read the weather and the water, how to navigate with and without GPS and how to travel with a group. Still regarded as “the bible” for both new and experienced kayakers after more than thirty years in print. Drawing on his many years of experience paddling in all climates, John Dowd presents practical advice on dealing with potential hazards (from surf to sea ice to sharks), carrying out rescues and planning for long-distance expeditions. New for this edition are hints about digital technologies for planning and navigating while kayak touring as well as lots of tips for outfitting boats, adapting equipment and finessing fishing technique while kayak angling—whether casting and jigging for fun on a day trip or trolling for dinner on a longer expedition. Also fully updated are the sections on managing risk and the inspiring stories of adventure, including Freya Hoffmeister’s record-breaking circumnavigation of Australia and Japanese paddlers’ increasingly challenging trips around the islands and beyond. As a sport, sea kayaking continues to evolve. Once the sport of a very few long-distance paddlers embarking on international expeditions, then the recreational pursuit of many weekend tourers, sea kayaking is now popular with many day trippers as well. As more and more paddlers take to the water—for the day, the weekend or many months, this classic guide continues to be required reading for those seeking adventure on the open ocean.

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Greystone Books

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1771641444

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9781771641449

Wild Places

Vancouver Island

By: John Kimantas

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Wild Places

Vancouver Island

By: John Kimantas

One of the most spectacular places on earth, Vancouver Island is a wonderland of dense rainforests, rugged mountain trails, breathtaking coastlines, and natural beauty unlike anywhere else. In Wild Places: Vancouver Island, experienced outdoorsman and bestselling author John Kimantas invites you to experience this scenic paradise for yourself, providing up--to--date information on how to access and navigate some of the island's most stunning regions. Wild Places: Vancouver Island anticipates the needs of hikers, fishers, climbers, mountain bikers, campers, kayakers, and explorers of many backgrounds and interests. With detailed maps and full--colour photographs, this is a book that will lead you wherever you want to go, even if you don't yet know where that is yourself. Whether you're going for an afternoon walk or journeying off the beaten path, John will enrich your experience with historic and practical information, including internet resources and GPS waypoints that will ensure you have the most dependable data for your trip. From hidden lakes to hilltop vistas, with every captivating twist and turn in--between, Vancouver Island truly is an explorer's paradise. Discover its pristine beauty for yourself with this essential guide.

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Whitecap Books

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1770503129

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The BC Coast Explorer Volume 1

North and West Vancouver Island

By: John Kimantas

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North and West Vancouver Island

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BC Coast Explorer Volume 2: Vancouver Island South

BC Coast Explorer Volume 2: Vancouver Island South

The BC Coast Explorer Volume 1

The BC Coast Explorer Volume 1

Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking

Wild Places

Wild Places

The BC Coast Explorer Volume 1

The BC Coast Explorer Volume 1

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