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.

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.

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.

British Columbia

British Columbia
Author: Frank Townsley
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2016-03-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1460277732

British Columbia is blessed with spectacular beauty and diversity, from its coastal shores and temperate rainforests to the Rocky Mountains, from its southern deserts to the northern sub-Arctic tundra. This book will take you on a wondrous and extensive journey through British Columbia in all its seasons, divulging not only its varied landscapes, but displaying some of the abundantly rich nuances of plant and animal life, many existing nowhere else in Canada. The book will showcase rarely seen wildflowers, berries ready for the picking, as well as mushrooms, lichens, mosses, and ferns all fighting for light on the forest floors. It will unveil unique wildlife behaviour, colourfully painted insects, pesky rodents, stunning birdlife (and their lovably whimsical offspring), and a profusion of majestic land and marine mammals. Images of Vancouver and Victoria, as well as abandoned relics from the past returning to nature all complement British Columbia’s natural beauty, becoming essential to the inherent mosaic that defines this province. With its varied and wondrous landscapes, graced by its diversity of flora and fauna, British Columbia is arguably one of the most unique gems of this planet, all the while shouting out for its preservation. www.frank-townsley.pixels.com

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.

109 Walks in British Columbia's Lower Mainland

109 Walks in British Columbia's Lower Mainland
Author: Mary Macaree
Publisher: Greystone Books
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-04-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1771000015

From trails to spectacular waterfalls near Squamish and historic urban forests in South Surrey, coastal headlands in Howe Sound and ridgetop meadows in the Fraser Valley,109 Walks offers a route for everyone who likes to be outdoors. In this revised seventh edition are 109 of the region’s best walks of four hours or less to suit every taste, whether you’re a visitor to the city or life-long resident, occasional recreationalist or avid walker. The trails have been reorganized from north to south, west to east, and the book includes fourteen all-new walks along with another twelve that have been substantially modified or revived from previous volumes. Most of the classics remain and their trail directions and maps have been completely updated with GPS coordinates to make route-finding easier. Unchanged are the comprehensive indexes that help ensure a trail that’s right for the season, the time frame and the fitness level of the group; the photographs and notes about points of natural or historical interest plus estimated hiking times and distances; and the clearly written, carefully detailed route descriptions. Accurate, authoritative and highly affordable, 109 Walks is an indispensable guide for exploring British Columbia’s Lower Mainland in all seasons.

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.

Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia

Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia
Author: Taryn Eyton
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1771646691

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.

Trees and Shrubs of British Columbia

Trees and Shrubs of British Columbia
Author:
Publisher: UBC Press
Total Pages: 396
Release: 1996
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780774805643

The woody plant flora of British Columbia is rich and diverse. In the majestic rain forests of teh coast and the expansive grasslands of the interior, in river valleys and alpine meadows, trees or shrubs usually dominate the plant communities. Trees and Shrubs of British Columbia is the definitive guide to all native and naturalized species of woody plants in the province. It is comprehensive and technically complete, yet easy to use. T. Christopher Brayshaw describes almost 300 species of trees and shrubs, as well as many subspecies and varieties. Each description is accompanied by beautifully detailed illustrations of leaves, flowers, fruit, and woody parts. Effective keys and comparative diagrams aid in identification.

The Biodiversity Atlas of British Columbia

The Biodiversity Atlas of British Columbia
Author: M. A. Austin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2009
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

With sixty descriptive maps and accompanying text, The Biodiversity Atlas of British Columbia provides a broad overview of the province?s range of terrestrial and freshwater biological diversity. Bringing together data from numerous sources summarized in map form, the Atlas provides a window to B.C.?s diverse ecosystems, the species that live in them, and the elements of British Columbia?s biodiversity that make it globally significant. The Atlas also presents a visual perspective of a number of human-induced threats, including climate change, affecting biodiversity in B.C. today. The Atlas is designed to serve as a companion document to Taking Nature?s Pulse: The Status of Biodiversity in British Columbia ? a comprehensive scientific assessment of biodiversity in the province. Both the Atlas and Taking Nature?s Pulse are projects of Biodiversity BC, a partnership of conservation groups and government agencies.