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The Country and the Game : 3,000 Miles of Hockey Stories. by Shuker, Ronnie.;
'The Country and the Game' offers a fresh and unique perspective on hockey, blending travelogue with sports narrative as the author embarks on a journey across Canada to explore its diverse hockey culture. Through the lens of hockey, this book celebrates the rich tapestry of Canadian identity, highlighting the sport's deep-rooted cultural significance and its role in shaping communities across the country. Ronnie Shuker lives in Toronto, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY; HISTORY / Canada / Provincial, Territorial & Local / General; SPORTS & RECREATION / Field Hockey; SPORTS & RECREATION / Winter Sports / Hockey; TRAVEL / Special Interest / Sports;
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40 days & 40 hikes : loving the Bruce Trail one loop at a time. by Ross, Nicola.;
"Travel the Bruce Trail in day hikes with Loops & Lattes author Nicola Ross Best known for her detailed Loops & Lattes hiking guides, Nicola Ross has inspired tens of thousands of people to lace up their boots and explore Ontario's trails. In 40 Days & 40 Hikes, this adventurer, author, and environmentalist sets herself a new challenge: to hike the Bruce Trail from Niagara to Tobermory in her own creative way. In 40 cleverly crafted day-loops, Ross covers over 900 kilometers mostly following Canada's longest marked trail, taking you with her on an insightful journey to the Niagara Escarpment's remarkable sights. As Ross walks, she reveals stories of the trail's flora and fauna, geology and history. The Bruce Trail becomes the central character as she ponders her role in protecting the fragile corner of the planet that, she contends, is entwined in her DNA. Despite long days on the trail, encounters with bears, ticks, and a deadly derecho, her passion for her beloved Niagara Escarpment mounts as she explores Ontario's "ribbon of wilderness." Perfect for hikers, non-hikers, and anyone who loves an adventure, 40 Days & 40 Hikes is both a captivating travelogue and a useful companion for those who Ross will undoubtedly inspire to follow in her footsteps"--Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: NATURE / Regional; SPORTS & RECREATION / Hiking; TRAVEL / Canada / Ontario (ON); TRAVEL / Special Interest / Hikes & Walks;
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