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High latitudes: a northern journey
Par Farley Mowat. 2002
In 1947, Farley Mowat traveled to the Canadian arctic, that vast part of Canada which most Canadians never come to…
know. Twenty years later, Mowat returned for the most extensive northern trip of his life. In this book, Mowat chronicles the 1966 trips. 2002.An acre of time: The Enduring Value Of Place
Par Phil Jenkins. 1996
Jenkins traces the history of a single acre of land in Ottawa, from its geologic roots to the present day.…
He describes the native Canadians who lived there, the Europeans who later settled it, and the citizens who lived within its boundaries. 1996.Chasing Clayoquot: a wilderness almanac
Par David Pitt-Brooke. 2004
Clayoquot Sound is one of the Earth's last primeval, untouched places. The author approaches this wild, magical place by taking…
the reader on twelve journeys, one for each month of the year. Each journey covers the outstanding natural event of that season: whale-watching in April, the shorebird migration in May, the salmon spawn in October. 2004.Hiking with ghosts: the Chilkoot Trail, then and now (Raincoast Journeys Ser.)
Par Frances Backhouse. 1999
One century ago, the lure of gold led thousands to travel the Chilkoot Trail. The authors hike the arduous yet…
inspiring 53 km. route, now a popular destination for ambitious ecotourists. At the same time, they take a journey back in history, pausing to consider how the First Nations people used the trail before the gold rush. 1999.British Columbia almanac
Par Mark Forsythe. 2000
A compendium of stories about life in British Columbia, compiled by the host of CBC Radio One's BC Almanac, Mark…
Forsythe. Included are gardening tips, recipes, favourite trails, information on BC's diverse flora and fauna, and stories from people around the province on what life is like in their area. 2000. Uniform title: Almanac (Radio program)By truck to the north: my Arctic adventure (Adventure travel books by Annick Press)
Par Debora Pearson, Andy Turnbull, Chum McLeod. 1999
Bush telegraph: discovering the Pacific province
Par Stephen Hume. 1999
Down home: notes of a Maritime son
Par Harry Bruce. 1988
Harry Bruce, born in Toronto, returned to Nova Scotia where his family had lived since the 18th century. After residing…
there for 17 years, he believes that he finally has become a true Maritimer. In this book, he combines history, sociology, autobiography, cuisine, travelogue and etymology to describe and explain the people of the Maritimes. 1988.Far and wide: bring that horizon to me
Par Neil Peart. 2016
In May 2015, the veteran Canadian rock trio Rush embarked on their 40th anniversary tour, R40. It was a celebration…
and, perhaps, a farewell. But for Neil Peart, each tour is more than just a string of concerts, it's an opportunity to explore backroads near and far on his BMW motorcycle. In an intimate voice that has won the hearts of many readers, Peart carries the reader across North America and through memories of fifty years of playing drums. 2016.Heart of the raincoast: A Life Story
Par Alexandra Morton. 1998
When whale researcher Alex Morton's husband drowned, she and her young son stayed on in the tiny community of Echo…
Bay, B.C. To earn a living, she worked for Billy Proctor as a seasick, greenhorn deckhand. In the process, she learned about his 50 years as a fisherman, and about the B.C. coastline. c1998.Grizzly Bear Mountain
Par Jack Boudreau. 2000
Sequel to Crazy Man's Creek (DC23589), which was 2 years on the BC Bestsellers' list. Jack Boudreau grew up in…
a small town in the McGregor Mountains in B.C. Children did many things to amuse themselves and we follow Jack through his early encounters with grizzly bears, first as a hunter and later as a photographer. 2000.Hard light
Par Michael Crummey. 1998
Crummey retells and reinvents his father's stories of outport Newfoundland and the Labrador fishery of a half century ago. Speaking…
through generations of storytellers, he conjures a world of hard toil and heavy weather, shot through with stoicism, grim humour, endurance, and love. Some descriptions of violence. 1998.Hello Halifax (Canada rainbow series)
Par Elma Schemenauer. 1986
Houseboat chronicles: notes from a life in Shield country
Par Jake MacDonald. 2002
Part memoir, part reportage, MacDonald's book reflects on his lifelong fascination with the Canadian Shield. MacDonald spent years working in…
and exploring this area. He writes of his travels, the people who make their living there, his interest in Native culture, and the Shield's wildlife. 2002.Home winemaking for dummies
Par Tim Patterson. 2011
Making high-quality wines is fun and easy. This must-have guide gives you easy-to-follow instructions in everything from selecting the right…
grapes and the proper equipment, to the crush and fermentation, to aging and bottling your wine. Award-winning home winemaker Tim Patterson provides tips on how to make every style of wine — red, white, dry, sweet, and bubbly. 2011.Ecology crafts for kids: 50 great ways to make friends with planet earth
Par Bobbe Needham. 1998
Step-by-step directions for more than fifty projects using natural and recycled materials: a birch-bark basket, gourd birdhouse, log-cabin planter, recycling…
bin, and license-plate bird feeder, as well as special-prints gift wrap, sand candles, corn-husk angels, and beach-glass jewelry. Also presents background information on ecological and environmental issues. Grades 4-7. 1998.Disney's FamilyFun crafts: 500 Creative Activities For You And Your Kids
Par Deanna F Cook. 1997
Collection of five hundred creative activities for parents to share with their children. Offers ideas on setting up an area…
for crafts and suggests supplies, including recyclables and inexpensive materials, to keep on hand. Sample projects include spooky spiders, pencil toppers, finger puppets, splatter shirts, and holiday gifts. 1997. Uniform title: Familyfun (New York, N.Y.)Drifting home: A Family's Voyage Of Discovery Down The Wild Yukon River
Par Pierre Berton. 1973
A Canadian resource of practical tips and products that helps you do your part for the environment. Information on what…
not to buy and why, services such as computer recyclers and hazardous waste disposal, and tips on sustainable food choices and how to reduce energy use. Includes a city-by-city guide. 2007.Doors open Toronto: illuminating the city's great spaces
Par John Sewell. 2002
This book introduces Toronto's greatest spaces, from architectural jewels to buildings that were witness to some of the city's most…
important moments. Former mayor John Sewell takes us on a tour of the Toronto places every citizen and visitor should see, such as Osgoode Hall, the old Don Jail, and the Chapel of St. James-the-Less. 2002.