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Description
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 first book in this highly anticipated new series assembles an impressive variety of walks and hikes for visitors and locals looking for unique, guided wanderings in the area between Victoria and Nanaimo, including:
- Millstone Falls
- Westwood Lake
- Colliery Dam Park
- Nanaimo River
- Yellow Point Park
- Chemainus Lake
- Mount Tzouhalem
- Spectacle Lake Provincial Park
- Niagara Falls and Goldstream Trestle Bridge
- Tod Inlet
- Mount Work
- Beaver Lake
- Mount Douglas
- Devonian Park
- Avatar Grove
- Lizard Lake
Ranging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, these hikes are all accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions and full-colour photographs.
Each route includes:
- detailed directions to trailheads
- colour maps and photographs
- seasonal information
- round-trip distances
- trail commentary
- difficulty ratings
Editorial Review
"These books make it easy for parents to plan hikes that are suitable for the whole family and that, with repeated use, promise to create great memories that will last a lifetime."
— Ormsby Review
