125 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta

125 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta
Author: Leigh McAdam
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2018-04-24
Genre: Alberta
ISBN: 9780228100164

"This guidebook explores the natural splendour and diversity of Alberta by selecting 125 important places that are especially significant. Organized into four regions, each hot spot entry includes a descriptive destination profile, color photographs and a sidebar of at-a-glance information about special features and the location of the entry."--Provided by publisher.

200 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta

200 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta
Author: Leigh McAdam
Publisher: Firefly Books
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2022-06-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780228103608

Banff, with towering mountain peaks, massive glaciers, impossibly blue lakes and abundant wildlife, became Canada's first national park in 1885, and it remains one of the most popular destinations in the country. But this world-famous park is just one attraction in a province filled with natural wonders that include dense forests, sparkling lakes and mysterious badlands concealing the remains of dinosaurs. 200 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta is organized by region for easy reading and navigation. Each hot spot entry includes a detailed destination profile, color photographs and a sidebar of at-a-glance information featuring all the activities one can expect to enjoy. Here are just a few of the hot spots included in this bigger "Hot Spots" book: Whitehorse Wildland -- one of the few places in Alberta where you can drive to an alpine meadow. Columbia Icefield -- the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park -- the highest point between the Rocky Mountains and Labrador. This book provides fresh insights on popular spots and valuable information about lesser-known destinations that are equally worthy of a visit. For this expanded treatment, authors Leigh McAdam and Debbie Olsen have detailed 75 more hot spots and excursions, including snowshoeing trips, cycling trails, lake skating, mountain wildflower hikes and canyon ice walks. Everyone can enjoy nature, as this edition includes sections on family-friendly hikes, as well as trails that are wheelchair and stroller accessible. 200 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta is the perfect companion for all visitors to Alberta, from those preparing to witness the province's natural wonder for the first time to those who are looking forward to experiencing it all over again.

150 Nature Hot Spots in Canada

150 Nature Hot Spots in Canada
Author: Debbie Olsen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Canada
ISBN: 9780228102427

"150 Nature Hot Spots in Canada" is the ultimate guide to the natural wonders and outdoor recreational opportunities the country has to offer, featuring parks, conservation areas and wild places from every province and territory.

125 Nature Hot Spots in British Columbia

125 Nature Hot Spots in British Columbia
Author: Lyndsay Fraser
Publisher: Firefly Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-05-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780228104124

British Columbia is richly blessed with lush temperate rainforests, snow-capped mountains, rugged coastlines and unique wildlife. 125 Nature Hot Spots in British Columbia is a beautifully illustrated guidebook that explores this province's remarkable splendor and natural diversity. This second edition has been totally updated with new information and 25 additional destinations for nature lovers. Each entry includes a descriptive destination profile, beautiful four-color photographs and at-a-glance information about the location and available activities. This new edition also features QR codes, which will allow readers to easily access information online about each hot spot. The destinations are divided into six chapters - Vancouver Island and the Coast; Central British Columbia; Lower Mainland; Okanagan, Similkameen and Area; Kootenay Region; and Northern British Columbia. Here are just some of the new locations featured in this edition: Howe Sound Crest Trail, which follows a picturesque ridge overlooking Howe Sound Nootka Island, where you can spot coastal wolves and whale watch from shore Savary Island, which has rare forested sand dunes Willow Point Reef, an accessible spot to explore tidepools teeming with sea creatures And many more! Anyone who is eager to discover new places in British Columbia to hike, photograph wildlife, camp and paddle - whether going on a day trip, a weekend getaway or an extended holiday - will welcome this thorough and appealing guidebook.

Stoked On Waterfalls

Stoked On Waterfalls
Author: Jason Walchuck
Publisher:
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2019-12-31
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780228817710

This is the first volume in the Stoked on Waterfalls book series about waterfalls in Alberta. Volume 1 aims to cover every waterfall in Alberta located within 500 meters (with a few longer exceptions) of any public road. There are 208 waterfalls described in this book that meet the criteria. This book is to be used as a guide to help you reach every waterfall as quickly and as safely as possible. Each waterfall has a driving description, hiking description, level of difficulty, GPS coordinates, colour photo, and detailed map showing how to reach the waterfall. My hope is that this book will inspire more people to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty the province of Alberta has to offer. Alberta has over 800 waterfalls I currently know about, and I look forward to documenting every waterfall and sharing this information with likeminded people who love getting outside and exploring in Alberta's amazing wilderness. Please look for the next volumes in my series as I continue to explore and chase waterfalls in Alberta! Please check out my website at stokedonwaterfalls.com for more information.

110 Nature Hot Spots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

110 Nature Hot Spots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Author: Jenn Smith Nelson
Publisher: Firefly Books
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019-04
Genre: Manitoba
ISBN: 9780228101697

An inspiring guide to the best nature getaways in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. 110 Nature Hot Spots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan is a beautifully illustrated guidebook that explores the natural splendor and remarkable recreation of these diverse provinces. Each entry includes a descriptive destination profile, beautiful photographs and at-a-glance information about special features, locations and available activities and amenities. Both provinces are divided into three chapters -- south, central and north -- and feature Special Interest sections to help readers craft their adventures based on their interests and discover even more hot spots. Manitoba is home to some of the best wildlife-watching opportunities in Canada and unparalleled wild spaces and recreation. This section of the book covers the best nature hot spots in Manitoba, as well as a handful in Northwestern Ontario (also known as Manitoba's playground), including: Churchill Little Limestone Lake Pimachiowin Aki UNESCO World Heritage Site Riding Mountain National Park. Saskatchewan, or the "Land of the Living Skies," constantly surprises visitors with the diversity of its landscapes and the scope of its recreational opportunities. This section of the book showcases the many gems Saskatchewan has waiting, such as: Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park Big Muddy Badlands Grasslands National Park Wanuskewin Heritage Park. This is an essential selection for all bookstores, libraries and especially travel stores, travel offices, tour organizers and tourism centers.

100 Nature Hot Spots in British Columbia

100 Nature Hot Spots in British Columbia
Author: Lyndsay Fraser
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780228100171

"This book features 100 destinations in BC for nature lovers, from national parks to regional conservancies to beautiful trails. The authors discuss the features of each destination as well as the natural histories of the animals found there."--Provided by publisher.

Discover Canada

Discover Canada
Author: Leigh McAdam
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Backpacking
ISBN: 9781926991467

The author, a gifted photographer, experienced in the last two years all of the adventures detailed in this book - travelling from coast to coast. Her goal is to show the possibilities and inspire. She receives 50,000 views per month on her website HikeBikeTravel.com. You can also try to keep up with her on Facebook or join her 10,000 Twitter followers for dynamic posts and photos @hikebiketravel.

Natural Regions and Subregions of Alberta

Natural Regions and Subregions of Alberta
Author: David J. Downing
Publisher:
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Ecological regions
ISBN: 9780778545729

This document presents the climatic, physiographic, vegetation, soil, wildlife and land use attributes that characterize each natural region and subregion. It has been organized into four parts: part one outlines national region and subregion concepts, part two describes methods used to generate climate statistics, part three presents a comparative analysis of selected climate statistics to facilitate comparison of natural regions and subregions, and part four presents detailed climatic, vegetation, soils and physiographic descriptions for six natural regions and twenty-one natural subregions currently recognized in Alberta.

Beautiful Alberta

Beautiful Alberta
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9781770855786

Beautiful Alberta is a spectacular photographic portrait of Canada's most prosperous province. It reveals the resplendent natural beauty of the West's towering mountains, cerulean lakes, man-made cities and unique architecture that come together in this awe-inspiring slice of the country. Mike Grandmaison's perceptive eye has captured what makes Alberta special in the 125 exquisite photographs in this handsome collection. With a population of 4.1 million and a land area of 661,848 km2 (255,541 sq mi), Alberta is Canada's fourth-largest province and contains within it distinct and varied topographies, from prairies and badlands, to boreal forests and mountain regions. Alberta's urban areas are no less impressive with portraits of Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray. Renowned for its natural tourist attractions, its towns such as Banff, Canmore, Drumheller and Jasper accommodate legions of visitors throughout the year. Alberta is home to a range of animals, including bison, grizzly and black bears, big horn sheep and mountain goats. The abundance of flora and fauna within Alberta's borders contrasts with the vast industrial tracts devoted to extracting and processing oil, which is the province's economic lifeblood. The photographs presented in Beautiful Alberta will inspire readers to explore this varied and interesting part of Canada.