商品簡介
Jack Christie has been sharing his enthusiasm for the outdoors since the 1980s. Through his popular guidebooks and media appearances, he has helped countless Vancouverites and visitors alike appreciate the renowned natural beauty and diverse recreational opportunities of the Pacific Northwest. From the first time he combed through his files and pulled together his favourite day trips from Vancouver into a single book, a success story was born. Now revised and updated, 52 Best Day Trips will enrich the west coast experience for many new adventurers. The best views, the best biking, the best beaches, the best outings for kids--they're all here, described in the clear, upbeat, observant prose that is Jack's trademark.
Whether you're up for a trek with the dog, in search of a quiet picnic spot with a great view or looking for a place that will impress out-of-town visitors, Jack's 52 Best Day Trips will point you in the right direction. From Delta to Whistler, the North Shore to the Fraser Valley, detailed directions and custom maps help you find your way and enjoy the sights en route. Driving distance, time to allow and activities available once you reach your destination are highlighted for each area. The book also features over thirty wheelchair-accessible day trips destinations that accommodate adventurers of all abilities.
This new edition of 52 Best Day Trips is fully revised and updated and includes two new chapters. One features the Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam, an excellent location for wildlife viewing, particularly of birds such as herons and hawks, picnicking, hiking, and cycling. The other showcases the brand-new Sea to Sky Trail, a multi-use 180 km route for hikers, snowshoers, and mountain bikers that connects Squamish to D'Arcy along the scenic Sea to Sky Corridor. Accompanying the text will be approximately nine new or updated maps and fifteen new photographs.
Whatever the weather, whatever the season, count on 52 Best Day Trips to lead you to places that are destined to become, like Jack's, your personal favourites.
作者簡介
Jack Christie (dubbed "Mr. B.C." by the Toronto Sun) is one of the most trusted sources on outdoor recreation and travel. Host of Shaw TV's The Rec Report, outdoors columnist with The Georgia Straight, and creator and host of CBC Radio's Beyond the Backyard series, his articles appear regularly in explore, British Columbia Magazine, and National Geographic Traveler. In 2004, Christie received Tourism British Columbia's Tourism Media Award.
