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Kabloona in the Yellow Kayak

One Woman's Journey Through the Northwest Passage

par Victoria Jason ...

During the summers of 1991 through 1994 Victoria Jason and two companions--Fred Reffler and Don Starkell--set out to kayak from Churchill, Manitoba to Tuktoyaktuk on the Beaufort Sea. When she set out in 1991, Victoria, already a grandmother of two, had been kayaking for only a year and was still recovering from the second of two strokes.Her 7,500 km journey lasted four years. In the first year ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

During the summers of 1991 through 1994 Victoria Jason and two companions--Fred Reffler and Don Starkell--set out to kayak from Churchill, Manitoba to Tuktoyaktuk on the Beaufort Sea. When she set out in 1991, Victoria, already a grandmother of two, had been kayaking for only a year and was still recovering from the second of two strokes.Her 7,500 km journey lasted four years. In the first year
... En savoir plus
More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies

3rd Edition

par Andrew Nugara ...

Thoroughly updated, expanded and redesigned, this bestselling, full-colour guide to scrambling contains dozens of new trips for experienced hikers looking for more challenging routes to the top of a mountain.The third edition of More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies contains 39 new routes, in addition to updates to some of the 114 featured in the second edition, along with an inspiring collection ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Thoroughly updated, expanded and redesigned, this bestselling, full-colour guide to scrambling contains dozens of new trips for experienced hikers looking for more challenging routes to the top of a mountain.The third edition of More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies contains 39 new routes, in addition to updates to some of the 114 featured in the second edition, along with an inspiring collection
... En savoir plus
Rough Guides Canada: Travel Guide eBook

par Rough Guides ...

Collections series Rough Guides
Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Canada, written by Canada experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, ... En savoir plus

$26.99 CAD

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Canada, written by Canada experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining,
... En savoir plus
Explorez la Gaspésie et le Bas-Saint-Laurent

par Collectif Ulysse ...

Voilà l’outil idéal pour tirer le maximum d’un séjour en Gaspésie et dans le Bas-Saint-Laurent, aussi agréable à consulter qu’ultra-pratique grâce à son format de poche et sa structure facile à comprendre en un clin d’œil. La section « Le meilleur de la Gaspésie et du Bas-Saint-Laurent » propose des listes thématiques sur ce que la destination a de mieux à offrir selon ses envies, tout en ciblant ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Voilà l’outil idéal pour tirer le maximum d’un séjour en Gaspésie et dans le Bas-Saint-Laurent, aussi agréable à consulter qu’ultra-pratique grâce à son format de poche et sa structure facile à comprendre en un clin d’œil. La section « Le meilleur de la Gaspésie et du Bas-Saint-Laurent » propose des listes thématiques sur ce que la destination a de mieux à offrir selon ses envies, tout en ciblant
... En savoir plus
Moon Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada: With New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador

Coastal Getaways, Historic Towns, Scenic Drives

par Andrew Hempstead, Moon Travel Guides ...

Collections series Moon Canada Travel Guide
Catch a glimpse of the world's rarest whales, hike through lush forests, or wander around quaint historic towns: the very best of the northeast is yours with Moon Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries including scenic drives, ocean excursions, and the best of the MaritimesTop experiences and activities: Take in stunning scenery while driving the Cabot ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

Catch a glimpse of the world's rarest whales, hike through lush forests, or wander around quaint historic towns: the very best of the northeast is yours with Moon Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries including scenic drives, ocean excursions, and the best of the MaritimesTop experiences and activities: Take in stunning scenery while driving the Cabot
... En savoir plus
The Drive Across Canada

The Remarkable Story of the Trans-Canada Highway

par Mark Richardson ...

Experience driving Canada’s longest road and travel with the adventurers who helped make it a reality.The Trans-Canada Highway is one of the longest highways in the world – 7,700 kilometres from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Victoria, British Columbia, with almost the same distance again on secondary routes. It’s ironically Canadian, but its story is a long and winding journey. In The Drive Across ... En savoir plus

$11.19 CAD

Experience driving Canada’s longest road and travel with the adventurers who helped make it a reality.The Trans-Canada Highway is one of the longest highways in the world – 7,700 kilometres from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Victoria, British Columbia, with almost the same distance again on secondary routes. It’s ironically Canadian, but its story is a long and winding journey. In The Drive Across
... En savoir plus
True North

On the Road in Canada

par Paul Theroux ...

Acclaimed, bestselling author and travel writer Paul Theroux turns his gaze to Canada in a sweeping, personal journey.For more than half a century, Paul Theroux has traveled the globe and chronicled its far corners with curiosity, wit, and an unflinching eye. With True North, his twelfth travel book, he turns that eye to a country that has long been his quiet neighbor: Canada.What begins as the ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

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Acclaimed, bestselling author and travel writer Paul Theroux turns his gaze to Canada in a sweeping, personal journey.For more than half a century, Paul Theroux has traveled the globe and chronicled its far corners with curiosity, wit, and an unflinching eye. With True North, his twelfth travel book, he turns that eye to a country that has long been his quiet neighbor: Canada.What begins as the
... En savoir plus
Lonely Planet Pocket Montreal & Quebec City

par John Garry ...

Collections series Pocket Guide
Discover twice the city in half the time with our expert team of travel writers who share what you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Montreal & Quebec City.Imagine a place where quiet cobbled streets lead to inventive neighbourhood bistros, and lively jazz bars spill into historic squares. Every must-see spot in this guide comes straight from travellers and locals who have cycled the ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Discover twice the city in half the time with our expert team of travel writers who share what you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Montreal & Quebec City.Imagine a place where quiet cobbled streets lead to inventive neighbourhood bistros, and lively jazz bars spill into historic squares. Every must-see spot in this guide comes straight from travellers and locals who have cycled the
... En savoir plus
Around the Province in 88 Days

One Woman, Two Pairs of Sneakers and 3000 Kilometers of Nova Scotia Coastline

par Emily Taylor Smith ...

A Nova Scotia woman shares her experience of walking the province's coastline for charity and what she learned along the way.Early on a May morning, a young Nova Scotia woman straps on a small backpack and leaves the Halifax Common to start her journey along the coastal roads of Nova Scotia. Planning to cover almost a marathon a day, she will walk the perimeter of the entire province in just under ... En savoir plus

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A Nova Scotia woman shares her experience of walking the province's coastline for charity and what she learned along the way.Early on a May morning, a young Nova Scotia woman straps on a small backpack and leaves the Halifax Common to start her journey along the coastal roads of Nova Scotia. Planning to cover almost a marathon a day, she will walk the perimeter of the entire province in just under
... En savoir plus
Farther Up the Strait

Coastal British Columbia Stories

par Wayne J. Lutz ...

Collections Livre 7 - Coastal British Columbia Stories
Version republished 12-15-2013. Boating and survival off the grid in coastal British Columbia, where mountains drop into the sea and people practice self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Destinations on the Strait of Georgia, with contrarian views of the people and places of coastal British Columbia. A follow-up book to the original 'Up the Strait,' which constitutes a set of two books ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

Version republished 12-15-2013. Boating and survival off the grid in coastal British Columbia, where mountains drop into the sea and people practice self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Destinations on the Strait of Georgia, with contrarian views of the people and places of coastal British Columbia. A follow-up book to the original 'Up the Strait,' which constitutes a set of two books
... En savoir plus
Letters From Montreal: Tales of an Exceptional City

Modifié par Madi Haslam ...

Letters From Montreal documents the experiences of Montrealers past and present, creating a portrait of the storied city unlike any other. Drawn from the celebrated column in Maisonneuve magazine, this anthology features Canadian writers chronicling a quintessential part of local life. Narrated with the intimacy of journal entries, each letter bridges the playful and profound. In early dispatches, ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Letters From Montreal documents the experiences of Montrealers past and present, creating a portrait of the storied city unlike any other. Drawn from the celebrated column in Maisonneuve magazine, this anthology features Canadian writers chronicling a quintessential part of local life. Narrated with the intimacy of journal entries, each letter bridges the playful and profound. In early dispatches,
... En savoir plus
Ya Ha Tinda

A Home Place - Celebrating 100 Years of the Canadian Government's Only Working Horse Ranch

par Kathy Calvert ...

An illustrated history celebrating the 100th anniversary of this historic, working horse ranch located along the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies.The story of the Ya Ha Tinda and its evolution into the only continuously operating federal government horse ranch in Canada is much more than the story of the people who worked and lived there. Its ancient history is an amalgam of geological ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

An illustrated history celebrating the 100th anniversary of this historic, working horse ranch located along the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies.The story of the Ya Ha Tinda and its evolution into the only continuously operating federal government horse ranch in Canada is much more than the story of the people who worked and lived there. Its ancient history is an amalgam of geological
... En savoir plus
The Junction

Stories of Land and Place in the BC Interior

par John Schreiber ...

In his third book, The Junction, John Schreiber invites us to join him on a journey into the hidden corners of BC’s Cariboo Chilcotin, where he observes and describes a land of mountains and old trails, coyotes and bighorn sheep, Aboriginal folk, homesteaders, ranchers and the stories of long ago.Driven by his love of this land, Schreiber wanders the hills, mountains and valleys visiting old-time ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

In his third book, The Junction, John Schreiber invites us to join him on a journey into the hidden corners of BC’s Cariboo Chilcotin, where he observes and describes a land of mountains and old trails, coyotes and bighorn sheep, Aboriginal folk, homesteaders, ranchers and the stories of long ago.Driven by his love of this land, Schreiber wanders the hills, mountains and valleys visiting old-time
... En savoir plus
Chop Suey Nation

The Legion Cafe and Other Stories from Canada's Chinese Restaurants

par Ann Hui ...

In 2016, Globe and Mail reporter Ann Hui drove across Canada, from Victoria to Fogo Island, to write about small-town Chinese restaurants and the families who run them. It was only after the story was published that she discovered her own family could have been included—her parents had run their own Chinese restaurant, The Legion Cafe, before she was born. This discovery, and the realization that ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

In 2016, Globe and Mail reporter Ann Hui drove across Canada, from Victoria to Fogo Island, to write about small-town Chinese restaurants and the families who run them. It was only after the story was published that she discovered her own family could have been included—her parents had run their own Chinese restaurant, The Legion Cafe, before she was born. This discovery, and the realization that
... En savoir plus
Lonely Planet Atlantic Canada

par Darcy Rhyno, Jennifer Bain, Carolyn B Heller ...

Collections series Travel Guide
Dive headfirst into Atlantic Canada and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Atlantic Canada rewards curiosity - discover ancient mountaintops that look out over the ocean and seaside towns serving freshly shucked oysters worthy of a Michelin star. Our on-the-ground experts have spotted whales from St Vincent's Beach, stargazed in Mt Carleton Provincial Park, and ... En savoir plus

$18.39 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Dive headfirst into Atlantic Canada and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Atlantic Canada rewards curiosity - discover ancient mountaintops that look out over the ocean and seaside towns serving freshly shucked oysters worthy of a Michelin star. Our on-the-ground experts have spotted whales from St Vincent's Beach, stargazed in Mt Carleton Provincial Park, and
... En savoir plus
River of Dreams

A Journey through Milk River Country

par Liz Bryan ...

A picturesque, reflective journey along the route of the ancient Milk River, from southern Alberta into northern Montana.The Milk River is a small and dreamy river, flowing lazily through some of the loneliest lands of North America, the dry plains of Alberta and Montana. Dwarfed by such giants as the Saskatchewan and Mississippi Rivers, it is indeed as meek as its name, virtually unknown to most ... En savoir plus

$11.19 CAD

A picturesque, reflective journey along the route of the ancient Milk River, from southern Alberta into northern Montana.The Milk River is a small and dreamy river, flowing lazily through some of the loneliest lands of North America, the dry plains of Alberta and Montana. Dwarfed by such giants as the Saskatchewan and Mississippi Rivers, it is indeed as meek as its name, virtually unknown to most
... En savoir plus
Kiss The Sunset Pig

A Canadian's American Road Trip With Exotic Detours

par Laurie Gough ...

In this lyrical, poetic, and charmingly funny book, Laurie Gough drives from Ontario to California reflecting on a life spent travelling in search of new experiences and familiar sensations. Heading towards a half-remembered cave on the Pacific coast where her younger, more adventurous self once stayed, she recalls adventures in Sumatra, the Yukon and many places in between—and wonders what ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

In this lyrical, poetic, and charmingly funny book, Laurie Gough drives from Ontario to California reflecting on a life spent travelling in search of new experiences and familiar sensations. Heading towards a half-remembered cave on the Pacific coast where her younger, more adventurous self once stayed, she recalls adventures in Sumatra, the Yukon and many places in between—and wonders what
... En savoir plus
Imperfect Passage

A Sailing Story of Vision, Terror, and Redemption

par Michael Cosgrove ...

Turning sixty isn’t the end; it’s only the beginning.Michael Cosgrove had a beautiful family, a successful career, and a lovely Southern California home overlooking the Pacific Ocean. At age sixty, he decided to leave all that behind to sail around the world.With the vision of rugged individualism and salty tales to share with his grandchildren, Cosgrove quickly realized that sailing around the ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Turning sixty isn’t the end; it’s only the beginning.Michael Cosgrove had a beautiful family, a successful career, and a lovely Southern California home overlooking the Pacific Ocean. At age sixty, he decided to leave all that behind to sail around the world.With the vision of rugged individualism and salty tales to share with his grandchildren, Cosgrove quickly realized that sailing around the
... En savoir plus
Beyond the Main

Coastal British Columbia Stories

par Wayne J Lutz ...

Collections Livre 12 - Coastal British Columbia Stories
Up close and personal, the Powell River region has special meaning to those who explore it in their off-road vehicles. In the spirit of remote living and recreation off the beaten track, we journey to places only accessible by machines fit for rough terrain. For the author, all journeys begin and end on Powell Lake, where his floating cabin serves as home base for ventures to places we go for ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

Up close and personal, the Powell River region has special meaning to those who explore it in their off-road vehicles. In the spirit of remote living and recreation off the beaten track, we journey to places only accessible by machines fit for rough terrain. For the author, all journeys begin and end on Powell Lake, where his floating cabin serves as home base for ventures to places we go for
... En savoir plus
Captain Solitude

One Surfer's Search for the World's Greatest Sailor

par RC Shaw ...

In April of 1895, a Nova Scotian by the name of Joshua Slocum set sail from Boston with the goal of circumnavigating the globe by himself. Three years and 46,000 miles later, he would publish the story of his journey, Sailing Alone Around the World, an instant classic that has since never been out of print. A decade later, in 1909, Slocum set sail for the Amazon and was never seen again.More than ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

In April of 1895, a Nova Scotian by the name of Joshua Slocum set sail from Boston with the goal of circumnavigating the globe by himself. Three years and 46,000 miles later, he would publish the story of his journey, Sailing Alone Around the World, an instant classic that has since never been out of print. A decade later, in 1909, Slocum set sail for the Amazon and was never seen again.More than
... En savoir plus
Pioneer Churches along the Gold Rush Trail

An Explorer’s Guide

par Liz Bryan ...

Collections Livre 2 - Pioneer Churches
A fascinating tour through BC’s historical gold rush trails, focusing on the nineteenth-century churches that were pivotal to the establishment of early settler communities.Much has been written about the Cariboo gold rush—from the trails and wagon roads to the rowdy mining camps, from tales of great luck to those of disappointment and despair. This book paints a different picture of those pioneer ... En savoir plus

$10.69 CAD

A fascinating tour through BC’s historical gold rush trails, focusing on the nineteenth-century churches that were pivotal to the establishment of early settler communities.Much has been written about the Cariboo gold rush—from the trails and wagon roads to the rowdy mining camps, from tales of great luck to those of disappointment and despair. This book paints a different picture of those pioneer
... En savoir plus
St. John's: A Brief History

A Brief History

par Joan Rusted ...

St. John’s: A Brief History provides a concise, comprehensive overview of Newfoundland history and modern St. John’s. The book describes how, through war and the fishery, Newfoundland became settled, a colony, a Dominion of the British Empire and a province of Canada. The book highlights the landmarks and historic sites of old St John’s, architecture and historic buildings, the harbour, places of ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

St. John’s: A Brief History provides a concise, comprehensive overview of Newfoundland history and modern St. John’s. The book describes how, through war and the fishery, Newfoundland became settled, a colony, a Dominion of the British Empire and a province of Canada. The book highlights the landmarks and historic sites of old St John’s, architecture and historic buildings, the harbour, places of
... En savoir plus
Along the Shore

Rediscovering Torontos Waterfront Heritage

par Jane Fairburn ...

Along the Shoreexamines the Toronto waterfront, past and present, through the lens of four lakefront communities and districts — the Scarborough shore (including the Bluffs), the Beach, the Island, and the Lakeshore (New Toronto, Mimico, Humber Bay, and Long Branch). Each retains a direct and immediate connection with Lake Ontario and the natural world. Exploring the history, landscape, geography, ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Along the Shoreexamines the Toronto waterfront, past and present, through the lens of four lakefront communities and districts — the Scarborough shore (including the Bluffs), the Beach, the Island, and the Lakeshore (New Toronto, Mimico, Humber Bay, and Long Branch). Each retains a direct and immediate connection with Lake Ontario and the natural world. Exploring the history, landscape, geography,
... En savoir plus
Backroads of Ontario

par Ron Brown ...

Explore Ontario's historic roads, each with unexpected side trips and a fascinating story.In his relentless quest for the unusual in a world of the mundane, modern-day explorer Ron Brown has traveled nearly every backroad in Ontario. This guidebook features 22 trips, each illustrated with photographs and accompanied by an easy-to-follow map.These trips range in length from afternoon outings to ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Explore Ontario's historic roads, each with unexpected side trips and a fascinating story.In his relentless quest for the unusual in a world of the mundane, modern-day explorer Ron Brown has traveled nearly every backroad in Ontario. This guidebook features 22 trips, each illustrated with photographs and accompanied by an easy-to-follow map.These trips range in length from afternoon outings to
... En savoir plus

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