109 Walks in British Columbia's Lower Mainland 6th ed.
- Publisher
- Greystone Books Ltd
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2009
- Category
- Hikes & Walks, Western Provinces
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781926706993
- Publish Date
- Sep 2009
- List Price
- $15.95
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Description
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A fully revised, updated edition of the Lower Mainland's bestselling walking guidebook, published in tribute to the late authors.
Since its publication in 1976, this classic has sold more than 85,000 copies. From wooded dales within Vancouver to seaside strolls along Burrard Inlet, from alpine meadows on the North Shore and in the Whistler corridor to rural ambles through the Fraser Valley, 109 Walks offers a route for everyone who likes to be outdoors.
In this sixth edition, longtime authors Mary and David Macaree provide walks of four hours or less for visitors and lifelong residents, occasional recreationalists, and avid walkers alike. Virtually every walk is accessible by public transit. This edition features: ~
ten new walks in emerging green spaces around Metro Vancouver completely updated trail directions and maps that highlight new features along the pathscomprehensive indexes that ensure a trail is right for the season, time frame, and fitness level~photographs and notes about points of interest plus estimated hiking times and distances for each walk
Clearly written, carefully detailed, and conveniently organized by area, 109 Walks is an indispensable guide for exploring in all seasons.
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About the authors
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With her husband David, Mary was very active in outdoor pursuits particularly mountaineering and hiking. Together they co-authored 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia and 109 Walks in British Columbia's Lower Mainland which she continued to revise and update until her death. The natural world was a great love. Besides being a world traveller, Mary was also an active tennis player and Scottish Country Dancer. She contributed and had an interest in the Centre for Scottish Studies at Simon Fraser University and in the care and treatment of people with dementia. Sadly, on July 31st, 2008, Mary passed away from complications due to a stroke.
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Mary and David Macaree were long-time members of the British Columbia Mountaineering Club (BCMC). Current authors Alice Purdey and John Halliday are active members.
