Bøger om British Columbia Vancouver Island

I 2401 sættes tidsdetektiven Gaspery-Jacques Roberts til at efterforske en anomali - og opdager en serie af forbundne liv: en ung britisk aristokrat drevet til galskab i de canadiske skove; en forfatter fanget i en pandemi langt væk hjemmefra, samt en af Gasperys egne barndomsvenner, som har fået en ekstraordinær mulighed, der har potentiale til at skabe ravage i universets tidslinje.Stilhedens hav er en universel og aktuel roman on kunst og kærlighed, der strækker sig gennem tid og rum, fra Vancouver Island i 1912 til en koloni på Månen hundredvis af år senere. "En af [Mandels] bedste romaner og en af hendes hidtil mest tilfredsstillende opdagelsesrejser ind i spekulativ fiktion." The New York Times"Højst ambitiøs i sin spændvidde, men også nærværende og skrevet med en yndefuld og forførende dygtighed." - The Guardian

A mesmerizing journey through one family's history, told through 300 watercolour paintings of objects "preserved" in Mason jars.

The captivating story of how the Blue Camas, a flower that has been cultivated on Canada's west coast since time immemorial, came to symbolize the meeting of two contrasting ways of life and the perseverance of traditional knowledge against all odds.

"A member of the so-called Silent Generation, Michael Hadley has a great deal to say in his twilight years. Opening with his Depression-era childhood on a lonely lighthouse on the west coast of Vancouver Island, this remarkably nuanced memoir spans decades, countries, and oceans."--

"A couple's affectionate retrospective of their decade spent living off the grid, in a coastal paradise for paddlers, whale watchers, and naturalists."--

Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas.This bestselling and colourful guidebook sorts through all of the various possibilities and selects for the reader the very best day hikes on Vancouver Island with locations throughout the region, including:Carmanah WalbranMatheson Lake to Roche CoveMount FinlaysonGowlland Tod Park Jocelyn Peak LoopSkutz Falls LoopStocking Lake and Heart LakeHaslam Trail to Timberland LakeTop Bridge and Englishman RiverMount ArrowsmithThe Lakes of Forbidden PlateauWith hikes ranging from 6 km to 25 km, and from easy to challenging, these routes are all accessible from generally reliable roads. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step-by-step directions, and full-colour photographs.Each hike includes:detailed directions to trailheadscolour maps and photographsseasonal informationround-trip distancestrail commentarydifficulty ratings

This bestselling, full-colour guide to some of Vancouver Island's most enjoyable coastal walks continues to be the ultimate resource for locals and visitors.Seaside Walks on Vancouver Island is the perfect book for those who love to explore the seashore but also love walking through forests and seaside meadows. Whether discovering inviting stretches of sandy beach, hiking along rugged cliffs, or strolling through quiet estuaries, visitors to these trails will usually be far away from the crowds that choose to drive directly to the more popular, touristy beaches.Some of the walks included are:Keeha BeachWest Coast TrailBotanical BeachMystic BeachMill Bay Nature ParkMaple Grove Park Cowichan EstuaryLadysmith Marine WalkRathtrevor BeachAlberni Inlet TrailSchooner CoveOyster BayBlinkhorn TrailEach of the walks in this book is accompanied by a colourful, easy-to-follow map and step-by-step descriptions of what to expect. By scanning through the clearly presented information, walkers can select an easy, level route suitable for all abilities, or a challenging wilderness trail perfect for the more adventurous. In addition, they can look at the full-colour photographs accompanying each description in order to choose the most enticing outing.A large-scale planning map of Vancouver Island makes driving strategies easy, whether to the relatively sheltered east coast or the wild and rugged west coast. Complete with full-colour photos and maps, Seaside Walks on Vancouver Island is the only book of its kind, and it will serve locals and tourists alike as an invaluable guide for lovers of both lush, coastal forests and ocean shores.

Family Walks and Hikes is a bestselling series of guidebooks written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. These accurate, attractive guides feature curated routes, informative maps, and colour photographs.The first volume in the Vancouver Island two-volume set assembles an impressive variety of walks and hikes for visitors and locals looking for unique, guided wanderings in the area between Victoria and Nanaimo, including:Millstone FallsWestwood LakeColliery Dam ParkNanaimo RiverYellow Point ParkChemainus LakeMount TzouhalemSpectacle Lake Provincial ParkNiagara Falls and Goldstream Trestle BridgeTod InletMount WorkBeaver LakeMount DouglasDevonian ParkAvatar GroveLizard LakeRanging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, these hikes are all accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step-by-step directions, and full-colour photographs.Each route includes:detailed directions to trailheadscolour maps and photographsseasonal informationround-trip distancestrail commentarydifficulty ratings

Victoria has been described as the Garden City, and it has so much more to offer, including a rich indigenous culture, links to the old British Empire and Queen Victoria, and its origin as an old fur trading post. Authors Dave Doroghy and Graeme Menzies take you to find the cool, the quirky, and the unusual places hidden here amidst the fascinating architecture and glorious outdoor scenery. Explore the exceptional local food scene, quirky stores, and strange museums, and beyond. You are unlikely to run out of things to do in Victoria with this unique guidebook.

The moving memoir of a writer-a biographer of historical animals-whose life was forever changed when a rescue dog named Freddie came into his life.

A fascinating look at the world of small-scale textile farms along the Salish Sea and their pivotal role in sustainable, artisanal textile production and the slow fashion movement.Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are a part of a unique geographical region that can grow and process its own raw textile materials with transparency. This book explores the region's vibrant fleece and fibre community and introduces the public to this growing land-based textile economy. Richly illustrated with captivating photography, Fleece and Fibre presents the many fibre types produced along the Salish Sea-including sheep wool, llama, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, linen, flax, and hemp-and explains where and how they are currently being grown, processed, and used. At a time when the global textile industry is one of the most unsustainable and exploitative industries on the planet, the public is looking for local alternatives to fast fashion. Part sourcebook, part stunning coffee table book, and part call to action, Fleece and Fibre creates new connections between farmers, raw materials, makers, designers, dyers, and wearers.

Ahoy, away we go! Join bestselling children¿s book illustrator Jocey Asnong on another colourful journey as she highlights the West Coast region of Canada in this playful alphabet book.

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