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CANADIAN ROCKIES
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Alberta Map
• Map Art Maps
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A colorful travel map of the Canadian province of Alberta, at a scale of 1:1,250,000. Published in Canada. Two Sides. 40x28 inches.
(CND77, $4.95) |
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Banff National Park Map
• Gem Trek Maps
2002 •
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A double-sided map and guide to Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks at a scale of 1:250,000 with shaded relief and contour lines at 200-meter intervals. Printed on water and tear-resistant paper with a sturdy cover. Two Sides. 38x25 inches.
(RKY51, $11.95) |
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Bear Attacks, Their Causes and Avoidance
• Stephen Herrero
NATURAL HISTORY •
2002 •
PAPER
• 296 PAGES
Despite its frightening title, this book is a helpful introduction to the natural history and behavior of the bear by a long-term researcher in the field. With useful tips on "avoidance." Revised edition.
(BST21, $16.95) |
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Calgary Birds
• James Kavanagh
FIELD GUIDE •
2010 •
PAPER
• 2 PAGES
This pocket-sized reference for the bird enthusiast includes illustrations of over 120 species and a map of local birdwatching hotspots.
(CND359, $5.95) |
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Frommer's Banff & the Canadian Rockies Day by Day
• Christie Pashby
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 182 PAGES
A compact shirt pocket guide, ideal for a short visit, featuring remarkably good suggestions for everything from food to campsites, hiking trails and shopping.
(RKY110, $12.99) |
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Frommer's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies
• Bill McRae
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 433 PAGES
A practical travel guide featuring excellent annotated listings of what to do and where to eat and sleep. With one-color maps and suggested excursions.
(CND298, $20.99) |
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Jasper National Park & Maligne Lake Map
• Gem Trek Maps
2001 •
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A detailed hiking map to popular trails in Jasper National Park at a scale of 1:100,000 with shaded relief and 50-meter contour lines. The map covers the park and surroundings from Miette Hot Springs and Maligne Lake west to the town of Jasper, the Tonquin Valley, and south to Fortress Lake. Printed on water and tear-resistant paper. Two Sides. 39x27 inches.
(RKY52, $9.95) |
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Moon Handbook Alberta including Banff, Jasper and the Canadian Rockies
• Andrew Hempstead
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 541 PAGES
A guide to northern Canada from the Arctic and the high mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies to the fossil rich Alberta Badlands and cities such as Calgary, Banff, Jasper and Edmonton.
(CND75, $21.95) |
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Moon Handbook British Columbia including the Canadian Rockies
• Andrew Hempstead
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
• 480 PAGES
This comprehensive practical guide in the Moon series published in the Pacific Northwest stakes out the best food, transportation, accommodation, and sights throughout British Columbia. The guide nicely balances practical detail and a good overview of the region and its attractions. Seventh edition.
(CND132, $21.95) |
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The National Dream, The Great Railway, 1871 to 1881
• Pierre Berton
HISTORY •
2002 •
PAPER
• 456 PAGES
An exhilarating narrative of the boldest project in Canadian history, the building of the transcontinental railroad. Berton, arguably the country's greatest historian, focuses on personalities and politics, drawing from a multitude of historical documents. The first of two parts, this book follows the railway from idea to the beginning of construction. Part two, "The Last Spike" (CND179), is also available.
(CND178, $24.95) |
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Plants of Southern Interior British Columbia and the Inland Northwest
• Robert Parish
FIELD GUIDE •
1999 •
PAPER
An illustrated guide, including sections on trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, ferns and bryophytes.
(CND252, $24.95) |
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The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America
• David Sibley
FIELD GUIDE •
2003 •
PAPER
• 474 PAGES
A compact, geographically specific version of the Sibley Guide with all-new range maps, the same glorious illustrations and expanded, extremely valuable descriptions of each bird with status, habitat, range, voice and identifying marks. The book covers 703 species of birds occurring west of the Rockies, including Alaska, the western Canadian provinces, Baja California and portions of northern Mexico. Maps show the range throughout North America. For birders living east of the Rockies, you'll want to use Sibley's "Birds of Eastern North America" (USE262).
(USW418, $19.95) |
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Thompson / Cariboo Region Map
• ITMB
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A nicely detailed color map of the Thompson and Fraser River region and surrounding Cariboo Mountains of Eastern British Columbia at a scale of 1:250,000. With camps and natural areas, trails, rivers and lakes, roads and other features of interest tot he traveler. One Side. 39x27 inches.
(CND213, $5.95) |
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Why I Hate Canadians
• Will Ferguson
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2007 •
PAPER
• 305 PAGES
An enlightening, tongue-in-cheek survey of Canadian history, politics and attitudes in a 10th anniversary edition. This is the collection of essays is the book that launched Ferguson's career.
(CND154, $15.95) |
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Banff & Mt. Assiniboine Map
• Gem Trek Maps
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A hiking map for Banff National Park, at a scale of 1:100,000 and featuring colorful relief shading, topographic lines, trails and travel information. It covers the region surrounding the town of Banff, as far north as Lake Louise and as far south as Mount Assiniboine. Two Sides. 39x27 inches.
(CND53, $8.95) |
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