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100 nature hot spots in British Columbia : the best parks, conservation areas and wild places  Cover Image Book Book

100 nature hot spots in British Columbia : the best parks, conservation areas and wild places / Lyndsay Fraser and Christina Smyth.

Summary:

"This book features 100 destinations in BC for nature lovers, from national parks to regional conservancies to beautiful trails. The authors discuss the features of each destination as well as the natural histories of the animals found there."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780228100171 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: 224 pages : colour illustrations, colour map ; 25 cm
  • Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books, 2018.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Subject: Natural areas > British Columbia > Guidebooks.
Parks > British Columbia > Guidebooks.
Protected areas > British Columbia > Guidebooks.
British Columbia > Guidebooks.
British Columbia > Description and travel.
Genre: Guidebooks.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • Firefly Books Ltd

    An illustrated guide to British Columbia's most popular nature getaways and best-kept secrets.

    The well-known slogan for Canada's westernmost province is "Super, Natural British Columbia," a fitting tribute to its legendary natural beauty. The entire province is richly blessed with lush rainforests, snow-capped mountains, rugged coastlines and unique wildlife.

    100 Nature Hot Spots in British Columbia is a beautifully illustrated guidebook that explores this province's remarkable splendor and natural diversity. Each entry includes a descriptive destination profile, beautiful four-color photographs and at-a-glance information about special features and their locations.

    The hot spots are divided into six chapters -- Vancouver Island and the Coast; Central British Columbia; Lower Mainland; Okanagan, Similkameen and the Surrounding Area; Kootenay Region; and Northern British Columbia. Here are just some of the destinations:

    • Bowen Island
    • Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park
    • Garibaldi (Provincial) Park
    • Hot Springs Cove
    • Othello Tunnels
    • Botanical Beach
    • Haida Gwaii
    • Top of the World Provincial Park
    • Whistler Olympic Park
    • Desolation Sound Marine Protected Area
    • George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
    • Saturna Island
    • Bear and Salmon Glaciers
    • Bella Coola Valley

    The locations have been carefully selected to appeal to a wide audience, from locals and visitors to families and outdoor enthusiasts. Anyone who is eager to discover new places in British Columbia to hike, photograph wildlife, camp and paddle, whether going on a day trip, a weekend getaway or an extended holiday will welcome this thorough guidebook.

    British Columbia is an increasingly popular global destination, with over nine million visitors in 2016.


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