A beautiful collection of images and short travel essays highlighting the fun, eclectic, and unique nature of Vancouver Island and the attraction it has for travellers and tourists from across Canada and around the world.
Join intrepid travel writer Bill Arnott as he escapes the confines of life in Vancouver for an epic and quirky road trip around Vancouver Island and to some of the surrounding smaller islands. Hitting all of the high points and chatting with locals along the way, Bill discovers why Vancouver Island has become one of western North America's top tourist destinations. From great food to wonderful wine, stunning natural habitats and memorable encounters with wildlife, Bill paints a charming picture of life on Canada's West Coast.
Featuring original colour artwork throughout, A Season on Vancouver Island is a unique gift for anyone who has ever spent time on Vancouver Island.
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b&w photographs, illustrations, and maps
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Höhe: 170 mm
Breite: 107 mm
Dicke: 19 mm
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978-1-77160-577-9 (9781771605779)
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Bill Arnott is the bestselling author of A Festive Season on Vancouver Island, A Season in the Okanagan, A Season on Vancouver Island, and the award-winning Gone Viking travelogues. His works also include A Perfect Day for a Walk and A Perfect Day for a Walk by the Water, both published by Arsenal Pulp Press. For his expeditions, he’s received Fellowships at Britain’s Royal Geographical Society and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He is a Travel Ambassador for Canadian Geographic and Adventure Canada, a contributing writer for newspapers and magazines, and a frequent presenter for universities, podcasts, TV, and radio. When not trekking with a small pack and journal, Bill can be found on Canada’s West Coast, where he lives near the sea on Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh land.
