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Building
a Birchbark Canoe
by David Gidmark
In this book, Gidmark shares the construction methods
and techniques used by four traditional Algonquin craftsmen
while providing an intriguing look at the life of the
Algonquin people and the cultural significance of the
birchbark canoe. A Firefly Book
ISBN 1-55297-569-X, Size: 8 1/2 x 11 paperback, 148 pages.
$19.95 |
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For the Love of Trees
A Guide to the Trees of Ottawa's Central Experimental Farm Arboretum
by Richard Hinchcliff and Roman Popadiouk
This book is an illustrated tribute to a unique collection of trees and a beautiful historic site. It profiles 92 tree species, using more than 580 colour photographs and 75 drawings. Profiles include the shape of the trees, their leaves, flowers, bark and fruit, where they can be seen in the Arboretum, and commentary from curators. Colour coded maps suggest tree discovery walks.
ISBN 978-1-897113-73-8, Size: 6 x 8 1/4 Paperback, 256 pages, GSPH.
$24.95 |
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Hiking Trails of Ottawa
the National Capital Region and Beyond
by Michael Haynes
Designed for hikers and walkers of various levels of experience, this guide provides detailed route descriptions for 50 hikes in eastern Ontario and western Quebec, centred on the City of Ottawa. The book includes selections from such well-known hiking destinations as Gatineau Park and the Ottawa Greenbelt, as well as other, less familiar, gems hidden in the neighbouring Canadian Shield and the Laurentian Highlands.
ISBN 13: 978-0-86492-484-1, Size: 5 x 7 Paperback, 292 pages, Goose Lane Editions.
$22.95 |
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Ontario
Provincial Parks Trail Guide
by Allen MacPherson
This is the first complete guide written for interpretive
and hiking trails in Ontario‘s provincial parks.
It offers an overview of 302 trails found in the 87 operating
parks, with a more in-depth look at the author’s
favourite trails. They lead to all manner of rivers, waterfalls,
caves, cliffs, wetlands, wildflowers, wildlife, native
pictographs, abandoned farms, old mines and historic ruins.
Boston Mills Press
ISBN 1-55046-290-3, Size: 6 x 9 paperback, 168 pages.
$19.95 |
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The
Canadian Renewable Energy Guide,
Second Edition
Edited by A. McKirdy
A guide to affordable energy alternatives including solar,
earth energy, microhydro, wind and biomass. This guide
is a comprehensive directory of products, services and
contacts in Canada. A GSPH Book.
ISBN 1-894263-07-3-0-X, Size: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4 paperback,
228 pages.
$29.95 |
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The
Woodlot Management Handbook
Making the Most of Your Wooded Property
by Stewart Hilts and Peter Mitchell
Whether your interested in growing trees for timber, generating
income from selling firewood, sheltering wildlife or preserving
your land for future generations, this book shows you
how to get the most out of your land. A Firefly Book.
ISBN 1-55209-236-4, Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 paperback, 282
pages.
$24.95 |
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Ulysses Guide
Cross-country
Skiing and Snowshoeing in Ontario
Looking for the best places to cross-country
ski and snowshoe in Ontario? This guide has them covered!
You'll find clear directions, detailed descriptions and
a list of the author's favourites. You'll even get a quick
geography lesson, to better appreciate your surroundings.
All this plus the art of ski waxing demystified.
Ulysses Guides, Size 7 1/4 x 4 1/2, 342 pages, coil bound,
ISBN 289464707-7
$24.95 |
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Ulysses Guide
Cycling
in Ontario
The best cycling tours in Ontario
A new way to discover Ontario! A unique guidebook that
will lead you along Ontario's many exhilarating and picturesque
roads and trails, allowing you to discover the province’s
fascinating towns and countryside from up close. Designed
for cycling enthusiasts of all levels, it features numerous
tours with precise and easy-to-follow directions, handy
advice and safety tips. Included are 37 tours throughout
Ontario, tours along the Trans Canada Trail and other
greenways and 75 additional off-road trails.
Ulysses Guides, Size 7 1/4 x 4 1/2, 272 pages, coil bound
ISBN 289464702-6
$24.95 |
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Ulysses Guide
Hiking
in Ontario
Take a Hike... in Ontario
Whether you're looking for a day away from the city, a
week-long trek through the wilderness or a wheelchair-accessible
trail, this Ulysses Green Escapes guide has it covered.
Includes in-depth coverage of some 400 trails in 65 parks
and conservation areas.
Ulysses Guides, Size 7 1/4 x 4 1/2, 295 pages, coil bound,
ISBN 289464683-6
$24.95 |
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Ulysses Guide
Ontario's
Bike Paths and Rail Trails
Discover More on Two Wheels!
Ontario’s Bike Paths and Rail Trails takes you along
safe, well indicated trails, enabling you to better enjoy
your travels on two wheels. A comprehensive directory
of Ontario’s bicycle paths and rail trails, it is
an ideal companion for family day trips. This guide contains
more than 110 detailed maps covering all regions of Ontario
with different types of paths clearly marked and tables
indicating distances covered.
Ulysses Guides, Size 7 1/4 x 4 1/2, 176 pages, coil bound,
ISBN 289464401-9
$22.95 |
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Canoeing and Hiking
Wild Muskoka
An Eco-Adventure
Guide
by
Hap Wilson
In
this book, Hap Wilson explores the natural, rugged wilderness
that is rarely celebrated. From the Georgian Bay coast
to the Algonquin highlands, he outlines soft adventures
combining easy daytrips with comfortable lodging and
hard eco-adventures that put outdoor skills and endurance
to the test. Wilson’s more than 80 hand-drawn maps
and up-to-date trip notes detail featured destinations.
Boston Mills Press, Size 8 x 10, 144 pages paperback,
ISBN 1-55046-339-X
$19.95 |
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