Paddling and Hiking the Georgian Bay Coast

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Paddling and Hiking the Georgian Bay Coast PDF

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A guidebook that you have to own!... My only criticism is that it is not printed on waterproof paper! (The Express (Meaford ON) 200809)
Kas Stone's new book, Paddling and Hiking the Georgian Bay Coast has set the new bar in regional guidebooks. (The Stayner Sun (Stayner ON) 20080831)
Paddling and Hiking the Georgian Bay Coast has set the new bar in regional guidebooks. ((wire story) Blue Mountains Courier-Herald (Thornbury ON) 20080503)
Up-to-date references to sources of information will lead you to anything you need that is not covered in this guide. (Diana Mumford Wavelength 20080606)
Highly readable and contains a wealth of information for the beginner or a seasoned adventurer. (Grand Magazine (Kitchener ON) 20080606)
Includes enough of the bay's history of logging, mining and fishing to make it an enjoyable read for armchair travellers. (Laszlo Buhasz The globe and mail 200806)
Sets a new standard... one of the most approachable, useful and informative guides of this year or any other. (andrew armitage Owen Sound Sun Time 200808)
Stands out for its photography [and] for the great historical details [Stone] brings to her descriptions of different outings. (Brad Holden creemore echo 200812)
A thorough guide...that will surely prompt many people to head to the bay for rejuvenating summer breaks. (Escarpment Views 200808)
Highly readable and contains a wealth of information for the beginner or seasoned adventurer. (Grand Magazine )
This is a good place to start for those thinking of exploring Georgian Bay. (N. Glenn Perrett Lake Wah-Wash-Kesh Conservation Association )
Well organized by region, lavishly illustrated and with accurate maps, this is a handy guide for many summers of exploration. (Beyond the City (Muskoka & Georgian Bay0 )

Product Description

Thirty-eight inspiring trips in Ontario's ruggedly beautiful Georgian Bay country. Wildlife author Kas Stone explores the coastal landscape of Lake Huron's Georgian Bay, often called the "sixth Great Lake." She presents accessible adventures -- via kayak, canoe or on foot -- through the ruggedly beautiful Ontario terrain. These 38 excursions include hiking routes ranging from scenic hour-long strolls to more breathtaking -- and strenuous -climbs and multi-day (but portage-free!) paddling expeditions in four distinct regions: The Northern Shore: Killarney and the French River The Eastern Shore: the Thirty Thousand Islands The Southern Shore: Severn Sound and Nottawasaga Bay The Western Shore: the Bruce Peninsula. To whet the appetite of any adventurer, the book has plenty of tantalizing photographs and tales from Georgian Bay's fascinating history. Each chapter includes important information on access points and trip planning; a list of maps and charts for the area; and suggested websites and useful publications. (20080813)

About the Author

Kas Stone is the author of Paddling and Hiking Ontario's Southern Shield Country. A seasoned paddler and hiker, as well as a mapmaker and photographer, she writes guidebooks and articles about wilderness destinations. She lives near Toronto. (20080813)