The Wild Coast 1: A Kayaking, Hiking and Recreational Guide for North and West Vancouver Island (Paperback)

by John Kimantas (Author) "THE WEST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND IS A MAGICAL MIXTURE: WAVE-pounded rocks, foaming water, miles of white sand beach, majestic fjords twisting deep into mountain..." (more)
Key Phrases: Cape Scott, Clayoquot Sound, Nootka Sound (more...)

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[starred recommendation] Not just for kayakers. (Jo-Anne Mary Benson Library Journal 20070301)

A must-have for any Coastal paddler -- and for those ... who make a habit of exploring the 'Wild Coast.' (The Okanagan 20070930)

Product Description

This the ultimate guide to kayaking and exploring the stunning west coast of Vancouver Island. It covers the history, geography, ecology, and attractions of this amazing region with dozens of color photographs and maps specially created by the author. Each of the 11 chapters describes a distinct area of the island, with attractions, amenities, ecology, Native and European history, place names, landing sites, campsites, and trivia all included. The Wild Coast allows you to plan and make the most of your journeys along this spectacular coast.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Whitecap Books (June 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552856488
• ISBN-13: 978-1552856482
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #331,783 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for kayak trip planning, August 23, 2006

By	K. Sheehan "kathleen" (perkiomenville pa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

this book is well written and researched and really made me want to change my up coming plan for day trips on the west coastof VI by kayak and instead spend a week doing so..camping along the way -

oh well next trip -

very handy book for planning such an excursion

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful and beautifully organized book, May 6, 2007

By	Donald Nelson (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While I haven't yet used this book in the field, I have found it to be really good for planning my upcoming trip. It has lots of the right kind of information to help better anticipate what to expect and how to be prepared. The organization is great as are the illustrations/graphics, and I can say this having written a guidebook of my own (Paddling Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks). I look forward to the east coast edition coming out this summer.

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific, September 1, 2007

By	Ikayakcanada "KayakCanada" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

This is probably the best organized and informative kayaking/travel book I own. The large area maps are coupled with more detailed local maps to provide enough context and continuity. I am travelling to the Clayoqot area for several days of solo paddling, and this book provided ample helpful information.

A very useful book, and I'll consider the others in the series, now.

One minor quibble is that the book is color coded (which is good), but the matching "breakout" trip descriptions are printed in colors to match the section. Yellow-on-white is nearly impossible to read.