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110 Nature Hot Spots in Ontario : The Best Parks, Conservation Areas and Wild Places
by Chris Earley
"This reader-friendly guide explores the remarkable splendor and diversity of Ontario, from its soaring clifftops, subterranean caves and thundering cataracts to the province's tallest white pine, the oldest rocks on Earth and the warbler capital of North America. Updated and expanded, the book highlights the best places in Ontario to connect with the natural world."--
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Algonquin Park : a photographic journey
by Iain McNab
At 7,700 square kilometres, Algonquin Park offers constant surprises, even for McNab, who shoots in all seasons and never tires of the park's natural beauty. In this travel-friendly keepsake book, photographer Iain McNab shares some of the stunning photographs he has taken in over twenty years of visiting Canada's first provincial park. Sunsets, brilliant foliage, foxes, bear, and moose, all shot all with the same eye for detail, Algonquin Park features over 100 colour photos as well as an introduction from McNab, detailing his imperfect quest for the perfect photo.
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Dk Eyewitness Canada
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
Discover Canada region-by-region, from rural coastal villages to flat prairies and teeming metropolises. This fully updated guide provides the insider tips every visitor needs, such as the best scenic viewpoints of Niagara Falls and the Toronto skyline, highlights and maps of Canada's national parks, and scenic driving routes through the country.
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Kings of the Yukon : a river journey in search of the chinook
by Adam Weymouth
A stunning new voice in nature writing makes an epic journey along the Yukon River to give us the stories of its people and its protagonist--the king salmon, or the Chinook--and the deepening threat to a singular way of life, in a lyrical, evocative and captivating narrative.
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| The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure by Carl HoffmanCarl Hoffman eloquently describes his travels in Borneo following the paths of two enigmatic outsiders: American Michael Palmieri, a tribal-art dealer who traveled deep into the rainforest, built relationships, and became rich acquiring art for museums and collectors, and Swiss environmentalist Bruno Manser, who lived with the Penan tribe for years, fought logging, and mysteriously disappeared in 2000. |
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Québec : a photographic road trip through Canada's beautiful province
by Mathieu Dupuis
These colorful pages will inspire you to explore Old Québec's 17th century fortress, soak up the culture and nightlife of bustling Montreal, skim the Laurentian Massif by floatplane, ski Mount Tremblant, or commune with wildlife on Bonaventure Island. Informative and inspiring, this compelling guide celebrates Québec's well-known treasures -- and takes you off the beaten path to explore the best kept secrets of this beautiful province. -- amazon.com
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Top 60 Canoe Routes of Ontario
by Kevin Callan
Top 60 Canoe Routes of Ontario includes 10 more of Kevin Callan's favorite canoe excursions. While some of these routes are well known to paddlers province-wide, such as the Bonnechere River, others are hidden secrets, like the ambitious and magical Woodland Caribou Park. The routes range from two-day paddles to week-long expeditions and are divided amongst nine regions: Southern Ontario, Cottage Country, Algonquin, Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, Temagami, Ontario's Near North, Northern Ontario and Northwestern Ontario.
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Unforgettable Ontario : 100 Destinations
by Noel Hudson
"This book celebrates 100 communities, events and festivals that help to make a visit to Ontario unforgettable. Reflects the province's rich cultural and geographic diversity in its villages, towns, cities, cottage country and the north. A fascinating glimpse into Ontario's past and present, its spectacular landscape and the spirit of its citizens."--
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Waterfalls of Ontario : Featuring over 125 Waterfalls
by Mark Harris
"125 waterfalls are featured here with full-color photographs and descriptive text that covers the history, geography and importance of each waterfall. Accurate driving directions and GPS coordinates make it possible for the reader to visit each waterfall for themselves."--
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