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Wild Coast 2 : A Kayaking, Hiking and Recreational Guide for the North and Central B. C. Coast by John Kimantas (2011, Trade Paperback)

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Author: John Kimantas. Title: The Wild Coast 2. Series: Wild Coast. Subtitle: A Kayaking, Hiking and Recreational Guide for the North and Central B.C. Coast. Genre: Travel & Transport. Format: Paperback.

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PublisherFitzhenry & Whiteside, The Limited

ISBN-101552857867

ISBN-139781552857861

eBay Product ID (ePID)49216303

Product Key Features

Book TitleWild Coast 2 :A Kayaking, Hiking and Recreational Guide for the North and Central B. C. Coast

Number of Pages342 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2011

TopicSpecial Interest / Adventure, Canada / Western Provinces (Ab, BC), Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, Kayaking, Hiking

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation

AuthorJohn Kimantas

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight22.1 Oz

Item Length8.9 in

Item Width6 in

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ReviewsAn ideal guidebook for the soon-to-be bride, this book is filled with inspiring ideas and visual references., Sweeping sourcebook... abundance of useful information... comprehensive visual reference for a bride who needs to communicate her vision to others., More to say about wedding gowns than anybody but a bride would want to know... oodles of photographs., An essential survival guide...Vivid photography and descriptions... Finding information [is] a breeze... Helpful for experienced and novice kayakers.

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Table Of ContentAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction For boaters The rules of the coast Primary coastal features About the weather About charts About the Wild Coast maps Map symbols Camping on the coast Campsite terminology Managing kayaks on ferries Managing shipping traffic Managing insects First Nations overview Getting to the coast Part One: The Central Coast Getting here \ By road \ By ferry \ By air \ By boat \ By kayak Recommended kayaking trips Geology and ecology First Nations overview Cape Caution Queen Charlotte Strait Rivers Inlet Hakai Calvert Island Hunter Island Queens Sound Bella Bella Bardswell Group Denny Island Bella Bella's northern inlets Bella Coola Fisher Channel Dean Channel Burke Channel Part Two: Spirit Bear Getting here \ By road \ By ferry \ By air \ By boat \ By kayak Recommended kayaking trips Geology and ecology First Nations overview Fiordland Mathieson Channel Finlayson Channel Swindle Island Princess Royal Channel Laredo Laredo Inlet Aristazabal Island Campania Island Part Three: The North Coast Getting here \ By road \ By ferry \ By air \ By boat \ By kayak Recommended kayaking trips Geology and ecology First Nations overview Kitimat The Verney Passage region Kitimat Arm The Northern Channels Grenville Channel Principe Channel Prince Rupert Porcher Island The Dundas Group Tsimpsean Peninsula Bibliography Index About the Author

Synopsis"The ultimate guide to exploring B.C.'s untamed coast." From author and kayaker John Kimantas comes the second volume of the highly successful "Wild Coast" series. This time, Kimantas takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the Inside and Outside Passages of BC from north Vancouver Island to the Alaska border. Each chapter in this comprehensive guidebook explores a part of B.C.'s remote and rarely visited stretch of coastline and discusses the region's Native and European history, geography, weather, ecology, attractions and services. Detailed maps show the major points of interest-from the best campgrounds to the ideal spots to view wildlife. Included are lists with the key features of each area: Amenities Hazards Launch sites Parks and ecological reserves Hiking trails Each book in the "Wild Coast" series is written from first-hand research and exploration: Kimantas has gathered the information and photographs while kayaking B.C.'s breathtaking coastline. Although The Wild Coast II provides specific information for kayakers, anyone interested in exploring the coast will find this guide thorough and useful., A well-illustrated guide to coastal BC north of Vancouver Island, including history and geography. Distinct areas are identified with attractions, ecoloogy, amenities, place names, landing and camp sites., The ultimate guide to exploring B.C.'S untamed coast. From author and kayaker John Kimantas comes the second volume of the highly successful Wild Coast series. This time, Kimantas takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the Inside and Outside Passages of BC from north Vancouver Island to the Alaska border. Each chapter in this comprehensive guidebook explores a part of B.C.'S remote and rarely visited stretch of coastline and discusses the region's Native and European history, geography, weather, ecology, attractions and services. Detailed maps show the major points of interest -- from the best campgrounds to the ideal spots to view wildlife. Included are lists with the key features of each area: Amenities Hazards Launch sites Parks and ecological reserves Hiking trails Each book in the Wild Coast series is written from first-hand research and exploration: Kimantas has gathered the information and photographs while kayaking B.C.'S breathtaking coastline. Although The Wild Coast II provides specific information for kayakers, anyone interested in exploring the coast will find this guide thorough and useful., The ultimate guide to exploring B.C.'S untamed coast. From author and kayaker John Kimantas comes the second volume of the highly successful Wild Coast series. This time, Kimantas takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the Inside and Outside Passages of BC from north Vancouver Island to the Alaska border. Each chapter in this comprehensive guidebook explores a part of B.C.'S remote and rarely visited stretch of coastline and discusses the region's Native and European history, geography, weather, ecology, attractions and services. Detailed maps show the major points of interest-from the best campgrounds to the ideal spots to view wildlife. Included are lists with the key features of each area: Amenities, Hazards, Launch sites, Parks and ecological reserves, and Hiking trails. Each book in the Wild Coast series is written from first-hand research and exploration: Kimantas has gathered the information and photographs while kayaking B.C.'S breathtaking coastline. Although The Wild Coast 2 provides specific information for kayakers, anyone interested in exploring the coast will find this guide thorough and useful.