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“Polepole” (po-lay-po-lay) — a Swahili term meaning “slowly, slowly” — is what porters on Kilimanjaro say as you climb the mountain. It’s also how you train for other long-distance mountain treks.
Of the estimated 35,000 people that attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro...
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RMB | Rocky Mountain Books
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2019-10-15
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South Away follows Meaghan Marie Hackinen and her sister in the adventure of a lifetime: bicycling from Terrace, BC down the West Coast to (almost) the tip of the Baja Peninsula. Along the way Hackinen battles with the elements in Vancouver Island’s dense northern...
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NeWest Press
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2019-10-15
ePub
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The Château Frontenac is the unrivaled symbol of Quebec City. With its dramatic silhouette, perched high on the cliff of Cap-aux-Diamants, this great castle-like edifice is recognized by people on every continent. It is said to be the most photographed hotel in the...
Editeur :
Éditions Sylvain Harvey
Parution :
2019-06-18
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Winner of the 2019 Banff Mountain Book Award for Climbing LiteratureWinner of the 2019 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor LiteratureShortlisted for the 2019 Boardman Tasker Award
Inner Ranges brings together an enlightening and entertaining selection of mountain...
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RMB | Rocky Mountain Books
Parution :
2018-10-23
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Shortlisted for the 2019 Banff Mountain Book Award for Adventure Travel
Two decades of adventure writing are captured in this entertaining and inspiring collection of travel journalism by renowned adventurer, writer, filmmaker and environmentalist Frank Wolf.Lines on a...
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RMB | Rocky Mountain Books
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2018-10-23
ePub
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A new, full-colour guidebook for outdoor enthusiasts interested in exploring the dynamic and awe-inspiring peaks and trails of Vancouver’s internationally renowned coastal-mountain landscape.The beautiful mountains of the North Shore define Vancouver, but few...
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RMB | Rocky Mountain Books
Parution :
2018-07-16
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Family Walks and Hikes is an exciting new series of books written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. These accurate, attractive guides feature expertly curated routes, informative maps and colour photographs.The second book in this sure to...
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RMB | Rocky Mountain Books
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2018-06-29
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"Brimming with stories of the province’s farmers, growers and producers, this book acts as a guide for supporters of local food and a travel companion for visitors seeking out a uniquely prairie experience." —Globe and MailShortlisted for a 2019...
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Touchwood Editions
Parution :
2018-06-12
ePub
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Thoroughly updated, expanded and redesigned, this bestselling, full-colour guide to scrambling contains dozens of new trips for experienced hikers looking for more challenging routes to the top of a mountain.The third edition of More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies...
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RMB | Rocky Mountain Books
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2017-12-15
ePub
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Shortlisted, 2018 Taste Canada Awards and 2018 Writers' Federation of New Brunswick Book Award for Non-FictionLonglisted, 2018 RBC Taylor PrizeJan Wong knows food is better when shared, so when she set out to write a book about home cooking in France, Italy, and China,...
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Goose Lane Editions
Parution :
2017-09-12
ePub
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BC’s bestselling camping guidebook—now expanded to include the national parks of the Canadian Rockies in honour of the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation.
In this fully revised, expanded, and updated edition of her bestselling camping guide, Jayne Seagrave...
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Heritage House
Parution :
2017-06-21
ePub
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Silver prize-winning guidebook in the Society of American Travel Writers' Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism CompetitionNow is the perfect time to explore this vast country with your kids while finally experiencing the spectacular Canadian destinations you’ve been dreaming...
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Touchwood Editions
Parution :
2017-05-20
ePub
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Elizabeth Smith Shortt was one of the first three women to obtain a medical degree in Canada, and her husband, Adam Shortt, enjoyed a successful career as a professor of politics and economics at Queen’s University in Kingston. In 1908 Adam Shortt relocated his family...
Editeur :
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Parution :
2017-01-05
Collection :
Life Writing
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Discover Paris in a whole new way!..Gaze upon the jewels at Place Vendôme, soak in the souk vibe at Marché des Enfants Rouges, kick back in the Roman Lutèce arena, eat a burger in front of Molière, dance on an open-air terrace at Quai d'Austerlitz… Uniqueness,...
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Juniper Publishing
Parution :
2016-10-19
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NON CLASSE
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Whether you are already a fan of the Big Apple, or are visiting for the first time, this book will ignite your love for the city that never sleeps and introduce you to a New York that is unique and diverse, bursting with a wide array of neighborhoods and local...
Editeur :
Juniper Publishing
Parution :
2016-04-27
Collection :
NON CLASSE
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Stone byStone takes readers on a fascinating journey across the short-grass prairie of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan in search of tangible evidence of the region’s ancient past—a civilization dating back at least twelve thousand years. In this revised and updated...
Editeur :
Heritage House
Parution :
2015-06-24
ePub
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Toronto boasts one of the most diverse food cultures in the world. Every night, the city comes alive as hundreds of restaurants, bistros, pubs and diners open for hungry patrons. Now, the city's appetite has been further rejuvenated with a veritable food-cart...
Editeur :
Whitecap Books
Parution :
2014-06-06
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As the first person to circumnavigate the globe alone, Captain Joshua Slocum is celebrated as the "patron saint of small-boat voyagers, navigators, and adventurers all over the world" (Joshua Slocum Society), and heralded as the penultimate example of independent marine...
Editeur :
Nimbus
Parution :
2014-05-16
epub sans DRM
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Alberta is host to some of Canada's most stunning scenery, from aspen forests and farmland to wetlands and foothills. Many of the province's natural wonders, cultural treasures, historical sites and recreational spots are within a two-hour drive of Edmonton. Day Trips...
Editeur :
Whitecap Books
Parution :
2014-05-13
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Fleeing the increasing pressure to settle down, a restless young man heeds the call of the road and sets out on a meandering four-month bus trip from Dawson, Yukon, to Key West, Florida. Continental Drifter is the record of that journey.Although a journalist by...
Editeur :
Signature Editions
Parution :
2012-04-17
epub sans DRM
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