The Wild Coast
A Kayaking, Hicking and Recreation Guide for North and West Vancouver Island
- Publisher
- Whitecap Books
- Initial publish date
- May 2011
- Category
- Western Provinces
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781552856482
- Publish Date
- May 2005
- List Price
- $29.95
-
Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781770500136
- Publish Date
- May 2011
- List Price
- $34.95
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Description
Rugged yet serene, the north and west coasts of Vancouver Island are unlike anywhere else. Wave-sculpted rocks, sea caves and fjords, old-growth forests, incredible wildlife, and white sandy beaches make this an unbeatable destination. The Wild Coast , the first of Kimantas’s three guides to all the coasts of British Columbia, is now available in a completely revised and updated edition.
This book is for those who want to explore the coast from Cape Scott in the north all the way to Esquimalt in the south, whether by kayak or boat, on foot, or even in an RV. An introduction to the local geography, history, and ecology lures you into each region, and information about attractions in the area allows you to plan side excursions. Hiking trails, wilderness campsites, and locations to view wildlife are all marked on the more than 90 maps that are scattered throughout the chapters. And kayakers especially will appreciate the insider information on good beach locations, launch points, reefs, and hazards.
With The Wild Coast in hand, follow a winding logging road or board a former Norwegian ferry vessel and unearth the secrets of this spectacular coast.
About the author
John Kimantas has been a journalist for more than 18 years and has written for newspapers across Canada. He is editor and owner of Coast & Kayak Magazine (formerly Wavelength) and the author of The Wild Coast series and the BC Coastal Recreation Kayaking and Small Boats Atlas series. He lives on Vancouver Island.
Other titles by
Wild Places : Vancouver Island
A Kayaking, Hiking and Recreational Guide for Vancouver Island
BC Coastal Recreation Kayaking and Small Boat Atlas
British Columbia's West Vancouver Island
The Essential Vancouver Island Outdoor Recreation Guide
The Wild Coast 3
A Kayaking, Hiking and Recreation Guide for BC's South Coast and East Vancouver Island
The Wild Coast 2
A Kayaking, Hiking and Recreational Guide for the North and Central B.C. Coast
BC Coastal Recreation Kayaking and Small Boat Atlas
British Columbia's West Vancouver Island
