Bruce Trail

Author : Nicholas Ruddick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798701140552

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The Bruce Trail End to End by Nicholas Ruddick Pdf

When they retired, Nick and his old friend Mike both moved with their wives from Regina, Saskatchewan to southern Ontario: Nick to Dundas and Mike to Hamilton's lower city. Nick (65) had been a university professor and Mike (70) a senior civil servant, and in spring 2018 both were in need of a new challenge. Though neither had any experience of long-distance hiking, they decided to take on the Bruce Trail end to end. The Bruce, which follows the devious course of the Niagara Escarpment for 890 kilometres/553 miles through southern Ontario, is Canada's oldest and longest waymarked hiking trail. Two and a half years later, after battling rocks, roots, heatwaves, mud, ice, noxious insects, and their own mortality, they managed to complete the Trail ... in the middle of a pandemic. Was it all a nightmare? No, it was one of the greatest experiences of their lives. This book, illustrated with more than 300 colour photographs, is Nick's opinionated photo-documentary of what they encountered and endured on the long, hard, but utterly inspiring journey from Niagara to Tobermory. If these two could do it, perhaps you can too.

Author : Rich Freeman,Sue Freeman
Publisher : Footprint Press, Inc.
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0965697436

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Bruce Trail by Rich Freeman,Sue Freeman Pdf

Describes a 5-week backpacking journey along the Bruce Trail in Ontario, Canada, highlighting the flora and fauna of the region and providing survival tips and techniques for long-distance bsckpacking.

Author : Katherine Jacob
Publisher : Conservation Lands of Ontario
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0968342523

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The Best of the Bruce Trail by Katherine Jacob Pdf

The Bruce Trail, which runs the length of the Niagara Escarpment, offers some of the best hiking in the country. This book highlights portions of the trail from the wine country of Niagara to the wilderness of the Bruce Peninsula. Includes maps, photos and trail descriptions.

Author : Marg Heidebrecht
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781525560170

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In the Shade by Marg Heidebrecht Pdf

An 885-kilometre trail, 53 hiking days over 4 years. Think mild, not wild. Reflections on the walking, the talking and, ultimately, the losing of friends. Pam and Marg stepped away from their "to do" lists and onto the Bruce Trail. Read their tips for packed lunches and no-nonsense fashion, then follow the author’s subsequent journey as she steps back to weave together the disparate topics of friendship, loss, and the value of forests. Lyrical and insightful, these essays will engage anyone who loves nature and people, who prefers moving ahead to sitting still. People who hike, on local or distant trails, will relate to the specifics of contour maps, shuttling, buying the right size boots. People who enjoy activities accompanied by a good friend will relate to the bond that develops and deepens. People experiencing loss will relate to the restlessness and confusion that follows heartbreak. This book begins as “How to” but develops into “What now?” as Marg turns to words as a way of making sense of the world around her, steadying herself after the loss of a close friend.

Author : Bruce L Nelson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1727567927

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Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail by Bruce L Nelson Pdf

One April morning I left the Mexico border and walked north on the Pacific Crest Trail. For five months I hiked through the California desert, the snows of the Sierra Nevada, and the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington. My goal was to succeed in an epic challenge: to hike 2,650 miles and reach Canada before the October snows. It was an unforgettable summer of sunrises, river crossings, and high mountain passes; of struggle and peaceful wilderness camps under the stars. In the fall colors of September I reached the border of Canada. This is the story of my thru-hike.

Author : Bruce Obee
Publisher : Trans Canada Trail
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1552859282

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Trans Canada Trail: British Columbia by Bruce Obee Pdf

A hiking guide to the Trans Canada Trail in British Columbia. Its 25 chapters include maps and photographs and details the many entry points, what services and accommodations are available and covers both day and extended trips.

Author : Lorraine McLennan
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781477101056

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An Odyssey by Lorraine McLennan Pdf

Although underfoot was sloppy and slippery, we were careful to watch where we stepped. Once again, the scenery caught us off guard. Beyond the well-traveled roads of the area is the history of an era in its quiet repose. The very first Welland Canal was part of that scene, hidden by brush and overgrowth and quietly reminding one of a much earlier time. Huge rocks cut from the local rock to form the walls of the canal were amazing. Stone overpasses beginning to break away and an old steel bridge standing silent in a now wasteland is a monument to a previous era.. As we continued, a jolt brought us back to the present, as we exited out of the woods to a path which skirted a beautiful, lush, green golf course. Todays world rejoined!

Author : Nicola Ross
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781778523038

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40 Days & 40 Hikes by Nicola Ross Pdf

Travel the Bruce Trail in day hikes with Loops & Lattes author Nicola Ross Best known for her detailed Loops & Lattes hiking guides, Nicola Ross has inspired tens of thousands of people to lace up their boots and explore Ontario’s trails. In 40 Days & 40 Hikes, this adventurer, author, and environmentalist sets herself a new challenge: to hike the Bruce Trail from Niagara to Tobermory in her own creative way. In 40 cleverly crafted day-loops, Ross covers over 900 kilometers mostly following Canada’s longest marked trail, taking you with her on an insightful journey to the Niagara Escarpment’s remarkable sights. As Ross walks, she reveals stories of the trail’s flora and fauna, geology and history. The Bruce Trail becomes the central character as she ponders her role in protecting the fragile corner of the planet that, she contends, is entwined in her DNA. Despite long days on the trail, encounters with bears, ticks, and a deadly derecho, her passion for her beloved Niagara Escarpment mounts as she explores Ontario’s “ribbon of wilderness.” Perfect for hikers, non-hikers, and anyone who loves an adventure, 40 Days & 40 Hikes is both a captivating travelogue and a useful companion for those who Ross will undoubtedly inspire to follow in her footsteps.

Author : Russell Mussio
Publisher : Mussio Ventures Ltd.
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781926806396

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Southern Ontario Backroad Mapbook by Russell Mussio Pdf

Comprising Canada’s southernmost limb, the southern reaches of Ontario contain the vibrant, cosmopolitan heart of Canada, boasting the populous city of Toronto, the sights of Niagara Falls, other major cities like London and Hamilton, plus natural attractions like Wasaga Beach, the world’s largest freshwater beach. Our southern Ontario backcountry map book guides your way through the region, including the Greater Toronto Area plus Ontario’s largest established trail network. In addition to urban attractions in Toronto, London, Hamilton and beyond, and the natural wonder that is Niagara Falls, southern Ontario provides a range of outdoor recreation activities. Features - Map Key & Legend - Topographic Maps - Detailed Adventure Section >> Backroad Attractions, Fishing Locations, Hunting Areas, Paddling Routes, Parks & Campsites, Trail Systems, ATV Routes,Snowmobile Areas, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Recreation, Service Directory, Accommodations, Sales & Services, Tours & Guides, Index, Adventure Index, Map Index, Trip Planning Tools,

Author : Marshall Saunders
Publisher : Philadelphia, Pa. : American Baptist Publication Society : C.H. Baines
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Animal welfare
ISBN : HARVARD:HN1C42

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Beautiful Joe by Marshall Saunders Pdf

Author : Cheryl Strayed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1838959548

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Wild by Cheryl Strayed Pdf

'One of the best books I've read in the last five or ten years... Wild is angry, brave, sad, self-knowing, redemptive, raw, compelling, and brilliantly written, and I think it's destined to be loved by a lot of people, men and women, for a very long time.' Nick Hornby

Author : Dan Bruce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2000-08
Category : Appalachian Trail
ISBN : 0963634283

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The Thru-Hiker's Handbook by Dan Bruce Pdf

Author : David Tyson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1773705040

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Trail to the Bruce by David Tyson Pdf

The Niagara Escarpment is the most significant land form in southern Ontario, designated a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in 1990. The Bruce Trail was conceived in 1960 in order to establish a conservation corridor containing a public footpath along the Escarpment. June 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the official opening of the Bruce Trail. This book is the story of the building of the Bruce Trail, the longest and oldest marked footpath in Canada. It runs along the Niagara Escarpment from Queenston Heights on the Niagara River to Tobermory at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula. The Trail system includes more than 890 km of main Trail and over 400 km of associated side trails. The Bruce Trail story is an outstanding example of citizens involved in the conservation of a major natural resource. The Trail is known around the world and is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of hikers and walkers every year. David Tyson is a management consultant living in Toronto. He has been actively involved in the Toronto Bruce Trail Club as a Hike Leader, Trail Captain and Director and served as President from 2003 to 2008. Since then, he has continued as a Director, Chair of the Land Management Committee and Club representative to the BTC Land Securement Secretariat. He has written three books in his professional field of human resources; this is his first history book.

Author : Hunter Publishing
Publisher : Ulysses Travel Guides
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9782894646830

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Hiking in Ontario by Hunter Publishing Pdf

Hiking in Ontario gives in-depth coverage of some 400 trails in 65 parks and conservation areas, rated by level of difficulty, plus a listing of more than 160 additional hiking locations. More than 20 maps to keep you on track. All the necessary practical information (directions, trailheads, services) are given, as well as descriptions of each area's natural and cultural features.

Author : Harvey Currell
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781426910470

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Byways and Bylines by Harvey Currell Pdf

Besides holding down a full-time editor's job on a big city daily newspaper, Harvey Currell used his spare time for 49 years at the work he loved best-combing the byways and backwoods of Ontario-and infrequently even England and the eastern U.S.-in search of fascinating destinations never discovered by travelers who stick to the superhighways. Every week he distilled his adventures into a Trips column-from 1958 to 1971 for The Toronto Telegram and from 1971 to 2007 for The Toronto Sun. On many of his early expeditions he had two eager passengers, his young daughter and son. They would listen carefully as Harvey interviewed foresters, naturalists, archaeologists, farmers, conservation officers, potters, woodcarvers, trappers, glass blowers, gliders, cabinet makers and dozens of other specialists in many fields. At the conclusion of Harvey's interview, the kids would take over and ask their own questions. Often they would make notes to share their information at school the following week, sometimes before Dad's story had appeared in the paper. Newspaper readers clipped and saved the columns, sometimes for years, before going on the trips. In Byways and Bylines, Harvey recreates 32 memorable trips while sharing his own life story.