Download or read book Gros Morne National Park written by Michael Burzynski and published by Breakwater Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gros Morne is the largest and most spectacular national park in eastern Canada-one of the best known parks yet one of the least visited. It is renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and for its unexpected landscapes: massive cliffs, fjords, alpine tundra, white sand beaches, and the golden Tablelands plateau. The geology, plants, and wildlife have drawn naturalists and researchers for decades, and the human story of the coast stretches back over 4,500 years. This guidebook reveals both the accessible park and its hidden treasures. It explores coast and forest, mountain and lowland, backcountry and frontcountry. An indispensable guide for planning a trip at any season, or a companion during a visit, it also describes services, campgrounds, trails, and other facilities.
Download or read book The Killdevil Lodge Experience in Gros Morne National Park written by Stewart Payne and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year 2019 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the Killdevil Camp and Conference Centre, situated in the scenic Bonne Bay area of Lomond, Newfoundland and Labrador, in Gros Morne National Park. The twofold purpose of this book is to tell when and how the site was acquired in 1959 by the Diocese of Newfoundland and developed over those sixty years, and to hear first-hand the experiences of people who have spent time at Killdevil, particularly campers and staff. Thirty-five people have sent the author stories of their experiences. Some stories pay tribute to certain volunteers who gave many years of service directing camps and to making Killdevil what it is today. Bishop and Mrs. Robert Seaborn came to Newfoundland in 1958, Bishop Seaborn to be the assistant bishop in the Diocese of Newfoundland. They naturally brought with them their experiences and love of church camping and planted the same in what has become known as the Killdevil Camp and Conference Centre. In 1959 a large house known as Killdevil Lodge was purchased on a fourteen-acre site. Bowaters Pulp and Paper in Corner Brook deeded 30.6 acres of adjoining land to the developers. When Gros Morne National Park came to life in Bonne Bay forty years ago, Parks Canada expropriated the Killdevil property and paid out $200,000. From there on the property has been leased and has carried on church camps and conferences. In the beginning the focus was on church camps for children and young people, but almost immediately it expanded to include a conference centre. All the people who pass through the gate at Killdevil are visitors to Gros Morne National Park, which is important to Parks Canada. In addition to the thousands of people who have experienced Killdevil in one way or another, the organizers have had, during the author's time as Bishop of Western Newfoundland, three Boy Scout Jamborees, in 1987, 1991, and 1995. In 1987 there were more than 1,600 scouts and leaders on the site. This book shows through personal anecdotes, historical narrative, and photos the Killdevil experience from its beginnings to present day.
Download or read book The Great Canadian Prairies Bucket List written by Robin Esrock and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-02-06 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock has explored every inch of Canada’s Prairies to craft the definitive Bucket List. From food and culture to nature and adrenaline rushes, Robin has the inspiration and information you’ll need to follow in his footsteps and discover everything Manitoba and Saskatchewan have to offer.
Download or read book Coastal World Heritage Sites written by Vanda Claudino-Sales and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the natural, environmental and scenic richness of the world’s coastal and marine areas classified by UNESCO as “Natural World Heritage Sites”. Representing well-preserved areas of exceptional significance to the planet and to humankind, they include a total of 49 marine sites, formed by reefs, atolls and gulfs, and 35 coastal sites in all oceans and all continents with exception of Antarctica. They are being protected and preserved from most degrading uses for future generations as an important legacy from the past. Exploring their richness, this book analyzes and explains these sites in a clear, understandable, scientific way, and is of interest to all who work in or care about the geosciences, environmental sciences and biosciences.
Download or read book National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of Canada written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated, region-by-region guide to the national parks of Canada, offering sample itineraries and site-by-site tours, and providing historical information, location and activity descriptions, tips for travelers, maps, and lodging information with addresses, phone numbers, and price ranges.
Download or read book Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia written by Taryn Eyton and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia. Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including: 40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offer Packing tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts) Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get them Camp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find water Environmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wilderness This book features backpacking routes from the North Shore up to Pemberton and Lytton and from the Sunshine Coast out to the Similkameen Valley. Beautiful photographs showcase what you’ll see along the way: mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and more. Every backpacking route in the book includes bonus features: Trail maps and route descriptions Elevation, distance and time information Points of cultural and natural history Pre-planning hints about fees, permits, and reservations Suggested side trips and points of particular interest Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia also shares options for extending an overnight excursion to several nights or a week, and for selecting hikes that match your timeline/fitness level.
Download or read book A Little Illustrated Book of Common Mushrooms of Newfoundland and Labrador written by Andrus Voitk and published by . This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mattie Mitchell written by Gary Collins and published by Flanker Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An adventure story from award-winning author Gary Collins: Newfoundland's Favourite Storyteller! "There is a feeling that comes to one who goes unafraid into the wilderness. For the very few who experience it comes a sense of belonging; of being a fragile part of the mysterious whole; of profound peace; of wanting never to leave," says Gary Collins in describing the inspiration that overtook him when he penned the final pages in this, the biography of Mattie Mitchell, a hunter, trapper, and guide of Mi'kmaq descent whose daring feats became known worldwide, but which history books somehow forgot. In researching the life and times of Mattie Mitchell, critically acclaimed author Gary Collins (author of the award-winning What Colour is the Ocean?) gleaned much insight on his subject from the diary and other personal papers of Marie Sparkes, granddaughter to the remarkable Mi'kmaq woodsman. Now, for the first time, Mattie Mitchell's legendary deeds are revealed in full, comprehensive detail. In 1998, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador recognized Mattie Mitchell's contribution to the growth and prosperity of the province by opening its Mattie Mitchell Prospectors Resource Room. In 2001, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada recognized Mattie Mitchell as a person of national historic significance. In 2005, a plaque in Mattie Mitchell's honour was placed in Gros Morne National Park.
Download or read book Hikes of Western Newfoundland written by Katie Broadhurst and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hikes of Western Newfoundland is a full-colour guide to over 60 spectacular trails and trail networks from Port aux Basques to Twillingate (including Gros Morne National Park and the Northern Peninsula). Whether you're looking for an easy seaside walk to a scenic picnic spot or a spectacular multi-day trek to Newfoundland's highest peaks or anything in between this guide includes all the information you need for a successful journey. Vividly detailed hike descriptions include difficulty ratings, distances, trailhead GPS references, points of interest, photographs, and maps.
Download or read book Newfoundland written by Dennis Minty and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated photographer Dennis Minty returns with another vivid collection of images that capture the spirit of his island home. With his knowledge of place and photographic vision, Minty reveals the island's rugged majesty in every season of the year. Newfoundland: An Island Apart travels from the colourful streets of St. John's to the vibrant communities "around the bay" -- with some hidden gems in between -- to present some of the most captivating and spectacular images of this extraordinary island in the North Atlantic.
Download or read book Frommer s Newfoundland and Labrador written by Andrew Hempstead and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating history, a vibrant contemporary culture, the friendliest people, and an untamed wild. Newfoundland & Labrador is an incredible vacation destination, boasting two UNESCO World Heritage Sites; the only authentic Viking settlement in North America; the rugged beauty of the Atlantic coastline; and the historic city of St. John's, offering shopping, amazing seafood, and lively nightlife. Along Newfoundland & Labrador's 10,000-mile coastline, humpback whales migrate northwards while 10,000-year-old icebergs drift south. Newfoundland is also home to some of the world's most accessible seabird colonies, with more than 35 million gathering each year. Outdoor adventurers can walk or hike the beautiful East Coast Trail, stopping at Cape Spear, the easternmost point in North America. And for culture mavens, music and art festivals abound. Frommer's Newfoundland & Labrador covers each of the province's regions in detail, offering more information than any other major guide. It provides readers with all they need to plan an unforgettable vacation, from the best place to eat Jigg's Dinner (and information on exactly what that is) and catch some lively traditional music, to the best whale- and puffin-watching tours and perfect camping sites.
Download or read book Sweetland written by Michael Crummey and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For twelve generations, the inhabitants of a remote island in Newfoundland have lived and died together. Now, in the second decade of the 21st century, they are facing resettlement. They have each been offered a generous compensation package to leave the island for good. There’s just one proviso: everyone must go. Gradually, all of the residents surrender to the inevitable. All of the residents, that is, but one: old Moses Sweetland. Motivated in part by a sense of history and belonging, and concerned that his somewhat eccentric great-nephew will wilt on the mainland, Moses resists the coercion of family and friends in order to hold onto the only place he’s ever called home. As his options dwindle, Moses Sweetland concocts a scheme to remain the island’s only living resident. Cut off from the outside world, with the food supply diminishing and weather shredding away the last evidence of human habitation, Sweetland finds himself, finally, in the company of ghosts . . . Written with incomparable emotional power and depth, Sweetland is a story about loyalty and courage, about the human will to persist even when all hope seems lost.
Download or read book Gros Morne National Park of Canada written by Parks Canada and published by Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations. This book was released on 2009 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Frommer s Newfoundland and Labrador written by Dawn Chafe and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2004-04-13 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel bookings to the province are up 25% over 2001. * Canadian destinations are ultra-affordable for US travelers. * Hike the East Coast Trail to Cape Spear, the easternmost point in North America, and watch humpback whales migrate north while 10,000-year-old icebergs drift south. * In addition to hiking, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, take it a little easier and enjoy the province's historical and cultural attractions in the capital of St. John's and elsewhere.
Download or read book Around Newfoundland written by Dawn Baker and published by Pennywell Books. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book featuring bright and beautiful illustrations, Gary and his family experience an unforgettable holiday on the picturesque island of Newfoundland. Join them as they travel from Port aux Basques on the west coast to St. John's on the east. Whales, ponies, beaches, Vikings, and so much more await you in Around Newfoundland! Along the journey, visit Gros Morne National Park, L'Anse aux Meadows, the Insectarium near Deer Lake, the Salmonid Interpretation Centre, a powwow in Conne River, Cobb's Pond Park, Twillingate, Eastport Beach, Bonavista Lighthouse, Jelly Bean Row houses, The Rooms, the Johnson GEO Centre, and Signal Hill.
Download or read book 125 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta written by Leigh McAdam and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This guidebook explores the natural splendour and diversity of Alberta by selecting 125 important places that are especially significant. Organized into four regions, each hot spot entry includes a descriptive destination profile, color photographs and a sidebar of at-a-glance information about special features and the location of the entry."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Assessing the State of the Environment of Gros Morne National Park written by Parks Canada. Atlantic Region and published by Halifax, N.S. : Parks Canada, Atlantic Region. This book was released on 1998 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
