Vancouver Island

Author : Mike Yip
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Birds
ISBN : 0973816120

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Vancouver Island Birds by Mike Yip Pdf

Author : Peter Grant,Suzanne Morphet,Diane Selkirk
Publisher : Macintyrepurcell Publishing, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Vancouver Island (B.C.)
ISBN : 0978478487

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Vancouver Island Book of Everything by Peter Grant,Suzanne Morphet,Diane Selkirk Pdf

From Hudson's Bay outpost to gold rush fever and coal and lumber barons to political scandals Island-style to the mighty Douglas fir and Pacific salmon and profiles of Emily Carr, Cougar Annie and the Dunsmuir clan, no book is more comprehensive than the Vancouver Island Book of Everything. No book is more fun! Well-known Islanders weigh in on their favourite things about Vancouver Island. Robert Bateman shares his five most inspiring island locales; Michael Halleran tells us the five graves you simply must visit at Ross Bay Cemetery; Ian Vantreight tells us his five Island weather complaints; history teacher and Vancouver Island digital archive editor Patrick Dunae gives us his five essential Vancouver Island reads; professor Barbara Helem Whittington gives us her five favorite memories of growing up on the island. From politics to the country's best weather to the origins behind place names, Island slang, serial killers and the First People...it's all here! Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, there's no more complete book about Vancouver Island. If you love Vancouver Island, you'll love the Vancouver Island Book of Everything!

Author : Shanon Sinn
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781771512442

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The Haunting of Vancouver Island by Shanon Sinn Pdf

A compelling investigation into supernatural events and local lore on Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island is known worldwide for its arresting natural beauty, but those who live here know that it is also imbued with a palpable supernatural energy. Researcher Shanon Sinn found his curiosity piqued by stories of mysterious sightings on the island—ghosts, sasquatches, sea serpents—but he was disappointed in the sensational and sometimes disrespectful way they were being retold or revised. Acting on his desire to transform these stories from unsubstantiated gossip to thoroughly researched accounts, Sinn uncovered fascinating details, identified historical inconsistencies, and now retells these encounters as accurately as possible. Investigating 25 spellbinding tales that wind their way from the south end of the island to the north, Sinn explored hauntings in cities, in the forest, and on isolated logging roads. In addition to visiting castles, inns, and cemeteries, he followed the trail of spirits glimpsed on mountaintops, beaches, and water, and visited Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra Island and the Schooner Restaurant in Tofino to personally scrutinize reports of hauntings. Featuring First Nations stories from each of the three Indigenous groups who call Vancouver Island home—the Coast Salish, the Nuu-chah-nulth, and the Kwakwaka’wakw—the book includes an interview with Hereditary Chief James Swan of Ahousaht.

Author : Richard Charles Mayne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1862
Category : British Columbia
ISBN : HARVARD:32044081328296

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Four Years in British Columbia and Vancouver Island by Richard Charles Mayne Pdf

Author : John Keast Lord
Publisher : London : R. Bentley
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : British Columbia
ISBN : HARVARD:HN28CB

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The Naturalist in Vancouver Island and British Columbia by John Keast Lord Pdf

Author : Taryn Eyton
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781771646697

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Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia by Taryn Eyton Pdf

A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia. Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including: 40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offer Packing tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts) Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get them Camp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find water Environmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wilderness This book features backpacking routes from the North Shore up to Pemberton and Lytton and from the Sunshine Coast out to the Similkameen Valley. Beautiful photographs showcase what you’ll see along the way: mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and more. Every backpacking route in the book includes bonus features: Trail maps and route descriptions Elevation, distance and time information Points of cultural and natural history Pre-planning hints about fees, permits, and reservations Suggested side trips and points of particular interest Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia also shares options for extending an overnight excursion to several nights or a week, and for selecting hikes that match your timeline/fitness level.

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780241695197

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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vancouver and Vancouver Island by DK Eyewitness Pdf

Make the most of your trip to Vancouver and Vancouver Island with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the region's best and ensuring that you don't miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about. With a new lightweight format, this Vancouver travel guide is perfect for your pocket or bag when you’re on the move. Inside, you'll find: - Top 10 lists of Vancouver and Vancouver Island's must-sees, including Stanley Park, Granville Island, the Royal BC Museum and Whistler - Vancouver and Vancouver Island's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping - Themed lists, including the best parks and gardens, beaches and bays, First Nations art and much more - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - A laminated pull-out map of Seattle, plus five full-colour area maps DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Take the work out of planning a short trip with the DK Eyewitness Top 10 series. It’s the ultimate travel guide packed with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to make your weekend trip or cultural break memorable. Looking for more on Canada's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Canada. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations worldwide, from pocket-sized city guides to detailed country guides.

Author : Daniel Clayton
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774841573

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Islands of Truth by Daniel Clayton Pdf

In Islands of Truth, Daniel Clayton examines a series of encounters with the Native peoples and territory of Vancouver Island in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Although he focuses on a particular region and period, Clayton also meditates on how representations of land and people, and studies of the past, serve and shape specific interests, and how the dawn of Native-Western contact in this part of the world might be studied 200 years later, in the light of ongoing struggles between Natives and non-Natives over land and cultural status. Between the 1770s and 1850s, the Native people of Vancouver Island were engaged by three sets of forces that were of general importance in the history of Western overseas expansion: the West's scientific exploration of the world in the Age of Enlightenment; capitalist practices of exchange; and the geopolitics of nation-state rivalry. Islands of Truth discusses these developments, the geographies they worked through, and the stories about land, identity, and empire stemming from this period that have shaped understanding of British Columbia's past and present. Clayton questions premises underlying much of present B.C. historical writing, arguing that international literature offers more fruitful ways of framing local historical experiences. Islands of Truth is a timely, provocative, and vital contribution to post-colonial studies.

Author : Theo Dombrowski
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781926936031

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Secret Beaches of Central Vancouver Island by Theo Dombrowski Pdf

This third volume in Theo's Secret Beaches series is a comprehensive guide to dozens of beaches on the east coast of Vancouver Island between Campbell River and Qualicum. While some of them are well used by people who live nearby, some are tucked just off the highway and others are hidden at the end of a labyrinth of roads. Just as important as finding a particular spot is knowing what to expect. Theo provides detailed information for each location so that you can find the right place for the activity you seek. The book includes Theo's hand-drawn maps, photographs and paintings. Want a place where the kids can scamper barefoot across acres of fine white sand? Try Seaman Road near Saratoga Beach. Eager to explore forested ravine trails leading to protected sandy beaches? Try Seal Bay north of Comox. How about a picnic in the car while watching the spring brant geese migration? Check out Seacroft Road near Qualicum. Looking for an easy place to launch a kayak for a paddle to Sandy Island Marine Park? Head for Argyll Road north of Union Bay. Refresh your pleasure in the shore and head out to picnic, play, swim, watch winter storms or just enjoy the waves.

Author : Philip Stone
Publisher : Philip Stone
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780993877230

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Island Turns and Tours by Philip Stone Pdf

Island Turns and Tours is the follow-up winter supplement to Philip Stone’s acclaimed guide to the Vancouver Island mountains - ‘Island Alpine’. Turns and Tours covers the best backcountry ski and snowboard destinations on Vancouver Island, highlighting Strathcona Park, along with information for snowshoeing and spring hiking.

Author : Tim Leadem
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781771641463

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Hiking the West Coast of Vancouver Island by Tim Leadem Pdf

The rugged west coast of Vancouver Island offers some of the most spectacular and storied hiking in the Pacific Northwest. Home to the world-famous West Coast Trail, once a lifeline for marooned sailors and still among the most breath-taking yet demanding hikes on the continent, the island's western shores also feature lesser-known coastal trails for all abilities. From the tidal pools and pocket beaches of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail to the craggy surf-swept shores of Shushartie Bay and the North Coast Trail, the ten areas covered in this volume will give you a taste of the region's best hiking terrain. This third, fully updated and expanded edition, delivers the detailed trail descriptions, insider tips and clear two-colour maps that hikers have come to rely on plus two entirely new sections on the wild and challenging North Coast Trail extension from Cape Scott and the remote and rarely visited Tatchu coastal hike on the Rugged Peninsula. Less-experienced hikers may enjoy the Juan de Fuca Trail, a southern extension of the West Coast Trail from Port Renfrew to Jordan River, or the trails through the stunning old-growth forest of Carmanah-Walbran Provincial Park. For day trippers, there's the Wild Pacific Trail, a northern extension of the West Coast Trail that begins in Ucluelet and heads north over headlands and white sand beaches toward Long Beach and Tofino. And for those who prefer more remote hiking, the northern part of the island offers the rugged Nootka Trail, described by Backpacker magazine as a wild, historic and beautiful trail, or the boardwalk at Cape Scott, where black bears share the windswept beaches with kayakers and the ghosts of shipwrecked crews. From planning the trip, to getting to and from the trailheads, to choosing the most scenic campsites, this is an indispensable guide for the thousands of hikers who use the West Coast Trail each year and for those who will want to use its alternatives.

Author : Robert Brown,Vancouver Island Exploration Committee
Publisher : authority of the Government, by Harries
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1864
Category : Natural resources
ISBN : HARVARD:32044081329005

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Vancouver Island by Robert Brown,Vancouver Island Exploration Committee Pdf

Author : John Kimantas
Publisher : Whitecap Books
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1770503129

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Wild Places by John Kimantas Pdf

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.

Author : Dawn Postnikoff,Joanne Sasvari
Publisher : Figure 1 Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1773271679

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Island Eats by Dawn Postnikoff,Joanne Sasvari Pdf

Plenty of people talk about farm-to-table dining these days. But on Vancouver Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands, it's truly a way of life. And why not, when there is so much abundance to choose from? From the Comox Valley to the Cowichan to Salt Spring Island, you'll find everything from truffles to tea, passion fruit to Pinot Noir, water buffalo to the most delicately briny oysters. Island Eats is a tribute to the vibrant food culture of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands and the celebration of a passionate culinary community built on the edge of a continent. Whether they're shucking oysters and rolling pasta just for you, pouring you a glass of local wine, telling you about the best surf beach or hiking trail or the cool new craft brewery in town, the chefs, mixologists, and food artisans profiled in this cookbook have contributed to the heartfelt food traditions of a rare culinary destination. Featuring more than 80 signature dishes, from a classic salmon chowder to island-foraged chantarelle risotto, apple pie waffles to bannock ice-cream sandwich, this inspired collection boasts locally-minded, soul-satisfying dishes that readers will want to make again and again.

Author : Shannon Cowan,Lissa Cowan
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : British Columbia
ISBN : 0762723505

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Hiking Vancouver Island by Shannon Cowan,Lissa Cowan Pdf

Featuring more than 50 trails on Canada's west coast, this one-stop guide takes hikers from the rugged wind-swept coast of Cape Scott Park to the urban wonder trails of Victoria's Galloping Goose. 50 photos. 50 maps.