Author : Jean-Francois Marleau
Publisher : Pacific Rim Informative Adventures
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 10,20 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Barkley Sound (B.C.)
ISBN : 9780973987706
Author : Douglas Herbert Brunt
Publisher : Delta, B.C. : Summit Productions
Page : pages
File Size : 17,50 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Barkley Sound (B.C.)
ISBN : 9781896217017
Documentary and guide for canoeing and kayaking in the Broken Islands Group at the entrance to Barkley Sound in Pacific Rim National Park, B.C.
Author : John Dowd
Publisher : Greystone Books
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,17 MB
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1771641444
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.
Author : Mary Ann Snowden
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 34,70 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781894765541
For the experienced and novice alike, this comprehensive guide leads paddlers through some of the best kayaking waters on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Twenty trips are outlined, covering prime paddling destinations within Barkley and Clayoquot sounds, including the Deer Group, the Broken Group Islands, and Vargas, Flores and Meares islands. Each trip is headed with important information on tides, currents, safety considerations and launching. Included in each route description is practical information on the different land jurisdictions, campsites, suitable landings and paddling conditions. Sidebars embellish the history of shipwrecks, examine the Nuu-chah-nulth people and introduce interesting characters like Salal Joe and Fred Tibbs. Others detail some of the natural history of the west coast with topics ranging from grey whales to barnacles. This edition also provides well-researched information on the parks in the area, including Pacific Rim National Park and several parks within the BC Parks system.
Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 50,7 MB
Release : 2023-07-11
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1640976078
Whether you want to eat the finest Pacific Rim cuisine, explore Stanley Park, or go skiing in Whistler, the local Fodor's travel experts in Vancouver and Victoria are here to help! Fodor's Vancouver and Victoria guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Vancouver and Victoria travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat in Vancouver and Victoria,” “The Best Things to Buy,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Under the Radar in Vancouver and Victoria,” A Tour of Stanley Park,“ ”A Crash Course in Okanagan Wines,” and more LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems GREEK-LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Vancouver, Granville Island, Stanley Park, Butchart Gardens, Victoria, Vancouver Island, Tofino, Ucluelet, Pacific Rim National Park Preserve, Whistler, the Okanagan Valley (Summerland, Peachland, and more) Planning on visiting other destinations in the Pacific Northwest? Check out Fodor's Pacific Northwest, Fodor's Oregon, Fodor's Seattle, and Fodor's Inside Portland. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!
Author : Matthew Gardner
Publisher :
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 33,92 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781903471562
Covering three fantasitic regions for lovers of the "great outdoors" - the Rockies, Alberta and the Yukon - this guide introduces British Columbia including Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Eco-tourism, sport-based holidays and wildlife viewing are all available in this region of Canada and are all covered in this handbook. It features detailed information on hiking trails, canoe routes, ski hills, rock climbing, mountain biking and more, as well as routes that leave the beaten track to discover the secrets locals usually keep to themselves, including viewpoints, free hot springs and special beaches. The guide also offers a selection of accommodation concentrating on interesting hotels, B&Bs and campsites.
Author : Jacqueline Windh
Publisher : Harbour Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 25,83 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781550174854
The Pacific Rim of Vancouver Island's wild west coast, with its picturesque coastal villages of Tofino and Ucluelet and expansive wave-washed sands of Long Beach, has become one of Canada's top tourist destinations. In The Wild Side Guide to the Pacific Rim, longtime Tofino resident, wilderness traveller, author and photographer Jacqueline Windh shares her secrets about travelling around the region. Whether the reader is in search of a campsite under the stars or a five-star hotel, the locals' favourite diner or fine international cuisine, mellowing out on a quiet beach walk or being pampered in a world-class spa--Jacqueline Windh has it covered.The Wild Side Guide to the Pacific Rim provides necessary facts and information on how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat, as well as the little stories and inside scoops that will enrich any visitor's experience. With Windh's beautiful photography accompanying the text, this useful guide will serve as an inspiration to visit and an enduring reminder to return to this beautiful place again.
Author : John Lull
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 39,96 MB
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0899974767
Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue is the most comprehensive manual on how to kayak safely in a wide variety of sea environments—from inland waterways to ocean rock gardens, tide rips, surf zones, and the open ocean. Aimed at beginners through experienced kayakers, this book describes how to deal with hazards, not just avoid them, using real-life, extensively tested techniques proven to work. You'll learn fundamental skills for recovery and rescue, and master safe paddling techniques in ocean conditions. Numerous photos accompany step-by-step descriptions of the Eskimo roll, towing methods, self- and partner-rescues, backup strategies, and group dynamics. The second edition has a fresh chapter on fine-tuning your strokes, which will significantly increase kayaking fun and safety. Author John Lull, a Coastal Kayaking ACA Instructor Trainer, is a frequent contributor to kayaking publications, and has produced popular instructional videos on ocean kayaking.
Author : Tim Jepson
Publisher :
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 21,75 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Travel
ISBN :
A new practical handbook that promises greatness if, as the publisher requests, readers will help to uncover the omissions and inaccuracies (such as the location of Vancouver's main bus terminal, now at the VIA rail station). Nonetheless, already the best comprehensive guide to the US states of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, and Canadian British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon. (RC) Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Laurel Archer
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 17,58 MB
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 189752269X
This first volume of the guidebook series Northern British Columbia Canoe Trips describes in detail eight northern BC paddling routes over eleven rivers, and is designed to provide canoeists with all the information they require to plan a river trip appropriate to their skill level and special interests. Each route includes: a summary of the main attractions of the trip where to start and where to finish along the river trip length in days and kilometres required maps suggestions about when to go star ratings for difficulty and for historical and recreational value Northern British Columbia Canoe Trips: Volume One covers numerous routes never documented in any publication before, including the Taku, Jennings, Omineca and Gataga rivers, among others, as well as more well-known favourites such as Fort Nelson and the Dease. The book provides paddlers of all types with a variety of river trips to choose from based on comprehensive and comparative information, as well as detailed and specific navigational notes to aid them along their chosen route.
