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Nestled in the Strait of Georgia between British Columbia's mainland and Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands are a hiker's paradise, each boasting an eclectic character and an array of flora and fauna unique to the temperate climate of the southern West Coast of Canada. Discover the panoramic views, inviting beaches and friendly hospitality of the Gulf Islands-all within a short distance of Vancouver andVictoria. This edition ofHiking the Gulf Islandsincludes something for everyone eager to explore the diverse and stunning archipelago often referred to asBC's Enchanted Isles. A chapter, which includes historical and practical information, is dedicated to each island-from the much-visited Bowen Island at the entrance to Howe Sound to the often-overlooked islands of Texada and Lasqueti. Along with helpful illustrations and maps, at-a-glance information is provided for each hike, including a starred rating for the trail, a short description of the hike, its length, the time required to hike it, the degree of difficulty, access points, as well as any cautions for exploring the area responsibly to ensure the protection of these ecological oases. This guide also contains up-to-date information on the islands' marine parks, including the spectacular Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (36square kilometres of land and marine area scattered over fifteen islands) as well as paddling suggestions and launch sites forkayakers.

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If you enjoy visiting (or living on) the largest of BC's southern Gulf Islands, you'll like this entertaining mix of history, anecdotes and tidbits. Kahn. . . has obviously done his research and generously illustrates the book with interesting old photographs. -Vancouver Sun A detailed, thorough history of the island . . . -BC Studies

Exceptionally well organized and presented, Hiking the Gulf Islands of British Columbia continues to be an ideal and very highly recommended travel guide for anyone with an interest in visiting this scenic part of British Columbia. --Midwest Book Review If you enjoy visiting (or living on) the largest of BC's southern Gulf Islands, you'll like this entertaining mix of history, anecdotes and tidbits. Kahn. . . has obviously done his research and generously illustrates the book with interesting old photographs. -Vancouver Sun A detailed, thorough history of the island . . . -BC Studies

If you enjoy visiting (or living on) the largest of BC's southern Gulf Islands, you'll like this entertaining mix of history, anecdotes and tidbits. Kahn. . . has obviously done his research and generously illustrates the book with interesting old photographs. -Vancouver Sun A detailed, thorough history of the island . . . -BC Studies

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Charles Kahn has worked as a freelance editor and writer for over thirty years. He has edited and co-authored several educational textbooks. In 1992 Kahn moved to Salt Spring Island where he has been an active member of the island's Trail and Nature Club and the Salt Spring Island Paddlers, and continues to work as a volunteer for various island organizations. One of his chief interests involves trail development and maintenance and the acquisition of public parkland.

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