The 1898 Yukon Goldrush has become synonymous with high adventure and peril, a time when thousands of men--and a few courageous women--braved their way over mountain passes, down a raging river and i
It was December 1955 and the storm-beset rescue of the disabled freighter Makedonia by the Victoria salvage tug Sudbury made headlines around the seafaring world. Year after year the drama was repeat
Vancouver Island offers the finest salmon fishing found anywhere in the world. Some destinations are easily accessible, while others are in remote wilderness settings. This informative book reveals w
Understanding Bolivia is an essential guidebook to adventure travelers for this unusual destination, and armchair readers as well. Bolivias political struggles lost the nation its Pacific seacoast, a
This definitive month-by-month guide brings gardeners into the delicious world of edible landscaping and helps take a load off the planet as we achieve greater food security. Full of illustrative colo
From the 1960s through the 1980s, RCMP Sergeant Charlie Scheideman spent much of his time patrolling the "dark corners of the Interior of British Columbia" where "the citizens would meet the modern c
The Pacific Rim of Vancouver Island, BC's west coast, once visited by only the most intrepid travelers, is now one of Canada's top tourist destinations. A photojournalist/geologist who lives in Tofino
A fascinating history - with over 150 outstanding photos - of one of the West Coast's major shipbuilders, and a maritime story of imagination and success.
To say that Tony Parsons is a household name and that his is one of the most recognizable faces in BC are almost understatements. Having served over 35 years as anchor of the "News Hour," the provinc
Parks and Nature Places Around Vancouver is a guide to parks and nature places of BCs Lower Mainland with special emphasis on natural history. Over forty naturalists offer tips on spotting a northern
80 plus watercolors by native British Columbian artist Carol Evans are introduced by a short essay that focuses on her love of water and its special lights: the flash of brilliance, the reflected glow
With information on ancient native settlements, hidden campsites and everything in between, Boat Camping Haida Gwaii is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to this wild and beautiful archipelago, wr
