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From the ocean to the mountains, go off the beaten path and into the heart of Western Canada with Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip. Flexible itineraries: Drive the entire two-week road trip or follow strategic routes, like a week-long drive along the coast of British Columbia, with suggestions for shorter getaways to Victoria, Vancouver, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and the Okanagan Eat, sleep, stop and explore: With lists of the best trails, views, and more, you can hike the Rocky Mountains, canoe in Lake Louise, and snorkel with seals in the Pacific. Explore one of Vancouver's many parks, soak up the surfer vibe in Tofino, or go wine-tasting in the Okanagan Maps and driving tools: 49 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout Local expertise: Seasoned road-tripper and Vancouver local Carolyn B. Heller shares her passion for the mountains, shores, and rich history of Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies Planning your trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, and tips for driving in different road and weather conditions With Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip's practical tips, flexible itineraries, and local know-how, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Looking to explore more of North America on wheels? Try The Open Road.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Lonely Planet's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore in Jasper National Park; ski at Whistler and marvel at Lake Louise; all with your trusted travel companion.

Moon Travel Guides: Your World Your Way Steep mountains divide dense rainforests and rocky shores from thriving modern cities. Discover the rugged and the cosmopolitan with Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island.Inside you'll find:Strategic Itineraries in an easy-to-navigate format, such as "e;The Best of Vancouver Island,"e; "e;Family Camping Trip,"e; and "e;First Nations Highlights"e;Curated advice from local writer Andrew HempsteadFull-color with vibrant, helpful photosDetailed maps and directions for exploring on your ownActivities and ideas for every traveler: Complete one of the world's great coastal hikes, or try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding through protected fjords. Surf the wild coast, or experience the thrill of hooking a giant salmon. Taste seafood fresh from the ocean in downtown Victoria and admire the city's timeless architecture. Spend the day in the colorful Butchart Gardens, or learn about the region's natural history at the Royal BC MuseumIn-depth coverage of Victoria, Sidney, Souther Gulf Islands, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Ucluelet, Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, Oceanside, the Comox Valley, the Campbell River, Port McNeill, Port Hardy and the Far North, and moreBackground information on the landscape, culture, and neighborhood historyEssential insight for travelers on recreation, transportation, and accommodations, packaged in a book slim enough to fit in your daypackWith Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.Expanding your trip? Try Moon British Columbia. Craving more of Canada's incredible wilderness? Check out Moon Banff National Park.

A captivating history of folk traditions, beliefs, and culturally diverse customs in the early homesteading era on the Canadian prairies.

An uplifting collection of conversations with creative, entrepreneurial, diverse people across Canada.

A stunning tribute to the late Cree artist Dale Auger (1958-2008).

"If the function of the artist is to see, the first duty of the critic is to understand what the artist saw."– J.E.H. MacDonaldTo See What He Saw focuses on the Lake O’Hara work produced by English-Canadian artist and Group of Seven member James Edward Hervey (J.E.H.) MacDonald, R.C A. (1873–1932) between 1924 and 1932. The book documents MacDonald’s seven trips to Yoho National Park in the Rocky Mountains of eastern British Columbia, Canada, and presents a detailed catalogue of the resulting en plein air sketches and the subsequent studio works completed during the last nine years of his life.The book features more than 200 of MacDonald’s western works from this period, organized geographically with en plein air sketches and studio work illustrated side by side. Each sketch is accompanied by at least one present-day photograph, many of which are taken from the exact rocky perch where MacDonald sat. Save for the forest growth since the 1920s, this pairing enables the viewer to see what MacDonald saw, and to understand how he processed the landscape before him. The book includes full transcripts of diaries, essays, and poems from which detailed, chronological descriptions of MacDonald's seven trips have been compiled. Relevant excerpts and original research further contextualize and illuminate the artist’s practices for specific sketches wherever possible.Of interest to Group of Seven and Canadian art collectors, curators, historians, students, and enthusiasts alike, this book is produced in conjunction with a 2024 exhibition at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta. To See What He Saw offers a comprehensive examination of this esteemed artist’s painting process, finished works, and mindset over this period, and provides a unique lens through which to view MacDonald’s O’Hara work—a perspective that has not previously been fully explored in exhibition or in publication.

Featuring a new introduction from the author, Wild Roses Are Worth It remains a timely collection of provocative, personal, and thoughtful essays for an Alberta in transition.This selection of works by naturalist, hunter, conservation activist, and outdoors journalist Kevin Van Tighem will both inspire and provoke because it offers an unflinching challenge to cherished myths and conventional wisdom in a troubled province beset with profound questions about its future. Even at their most provocative, however, these writings remind us of what is best about the Alberta spirit, and offer the possibility of a more sustaining relationship with our place and with one another.The rich imagery in these writings is drawn from the author's intimate relationship with the streams, forests, grasslands, and mountains of the Canadian West. There may be no sacred cows in Van Tighem's prose, but even the most unblinkingly critical of his writings resonate with a love of place and an abiding respect for the people whose lives he shares. He reminds us that Alberta's stories were always meant to be about much more than oil. At a time when social, economic, and environmental changes confront and confound what is still one of Canada's greatest provinces, we need better ways of remembering our past, knowing our present, and imagining our future. That's what this inspiring body of work offers - just in time for tomorrow.

A new collection of essays that will engage readers, inspire change, raise awareness, nurture empathy, and reshape perspectives on environmental stewardship towards a sustainable future.Travels Up the Creek intricately crafts stories of environmental awakening, drawing inspiration from Aldo Leopold, Stan Rowe, Wendell Berry, and Rachel Carson. This engaging journey confronts ecological challenges, advocating a shift in perspective and encouraging readers to embrace curiosity and scrutiny in contemplating the significance of our natural landscape. Urging environmental stewardship rooted in science, the book challenges groupthink, offering knowledge, motivation, and agency to those dedicated to creating a better world.Exploring human-nature connections and stark realities, Lorne Fitch's new book underscores empathy, prompting readers to safeguard imperiled species and threatened places. A call to action in a world grappling with seemingly insurmountable issues, the book inspires change through education and a touch of righteous anger. A compelling guide for Earth stewards, it promises to contribute to a sustainable future for all.

A refreshingly new literary voice celebrating natural beauty, mountain landscapes, and what it means to be truly alive and connected to nature.Senescence - defined as the gradual process of aging - takes readers on a captivating journey through the rhythmic beauty of nature. Syrian writer Amal Alhomsi's personal account of a year in Alberta's Bow Valley creates a rich tapestry of reflections. In summer, he skillfully parallels the leaf miner's toil with the work of eschatologists. Fall explores the intricate connections among texts, land, and bodies. Winter introduces muskrats and marmots, while spring unfolds the metamorphosis of moths and reflections on love. Amid the contrasts of fire and flood, Alhomsi paints a vivid portrait of life's essence. Those who dive into this evocative narrative will forge a connection with the soul of nature and the universal themes of human experience.

Revised and completely updated, this new edition of the much-loved Traveller's Guide to Historic British Columbia takes travellers, armchair and actual, on a road trip through the province's history. This classic handbook follows main roads and back roads to historic sites, heritage experiences and the narratives of the past. The stories of First Nations, ethnic minorities, and incoming settlers weave a rich tapestry that underlies the region's present. Included in this new edition are First Nations experiences, displays and museums that limn indigenous heritage; details of changing museums and revamped and newly designated heritage sites; and notes of sites and buildings that sadly have slipped away. The author blends quirky tales with evidence of landscape change, tragic timelines with soaring successes, accounts of relatively recent big-city historic buildings with the signs and tales of thousands of years ago. Not a history of British Columbia, but an introduction to the ever-changing ways of experiencing that history in all its variations, this book will live in glove compartments, and on bookshelves as curious travellers happily discover the country of the past.

This book is a fascinating account of the author's travels through British Columbia, Canada. He provides a detailed description of the landscapes, flora, and fauna of the region. He also narrates his yacht voyage around Vancouver's Island. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history and geography.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Join renowned explorer Charles Camsell as he takes you on a journey through the uncharted territories of the Tazin and Taltson Rivers. The vivid descriptions of the breathtaking landscapes, the native peoples and their customs, and the fascinating wildlife will leave you in awe.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Alongside the dramatic views of the Rocky Mountains lies a precarious ecosystem impacted by the pressures of industries such as mining, forestry, ranching, and oil and gas extraction. Alberta's wild horse herds can be found roaming these Eastern Slopes, existing in a liminal space as both wild animal and the domesticated companion we have shared so much of our history with. A Road Map for Finding Wild Horses is written as a response to the intersections of human, animal, and land that occur while exploring this landscape as a woman alone. The horses offer a reflection on our relationship with nature, particularly now as we witness the impending effects of a climate crisis. We are reminded of the ways in which opening ourselves up to listening, whether to others or to ourselves, makes us tenderly aware of both beauty and loss. wild horses ask: why are you a stranger to your body? i reply, the earth hurts."--

When high school wrestler Rowan Harper finds a costly ALS treatment that might save her dad, she delves into the seedy yet profitable world of illegal underground cage fights, jeopardizing a college wrestling scholarship and her love life.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Vancouver with this comprehensive travel guide. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Northwest as you explore the city's diverse neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems. From the lush greenery of Stanley Park to the bustling streets of Gastown, Vancouver captivates with its unique blend of natural wonders and urban charm. Indulge your senses in Vancouver's thriving culinary scene, where farm-to-table freshness and international flavors collide. Discover hidden alleyways adorned with captivating street art, and delve into the city's rich cultural heritage through its museums, galleries, and festivals. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, world-class shopping, or an immersion into film and TV culture, Vancouver has it all. With insider tips and local insights, this travel guide unlocks the secrets of Vancouver, ensuring you make the most of your visit. Navigate the city's efficient public transportation, find the perfect accommodation to suit your style, and uncover the best-kept secrets known only to the locals. Prepare to be enchanted by Vancouver's breathtaking landscapes, welcoming locals, and an ambiance that seamlessly blends cosmopolitan vibrancy with the tranquility of nature. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this guide is your key to unlocking the true essence of Vancouver. Get ready for an adventure like no other as you explore the captivating charm of this West Coast gem.

Featuring beautiful illustrations of 90 common native and introduced freshwater and near-shore marine species, this portable reference includes descriptions of fish anatomy, a key to field marks, a watershed map, and each species' conservation status. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the perfect companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and anglers who wish to peer more closely into the fascinating lives of fishes in British Columbia. Made in the USA.

Alberta Fishes highlights 70 native and introduced species. This beautifully illustrated guide provides descriptions on fish anatomy, a key to field marks, a watershed map and conservation status. Printed on waterproof paper for durability, this pocket guide is an excellent source of information, ideal for use by novices and experts.